Hesykhia on the mind

[laria_a]

So okay, since Thursday I've had Hesykhia on my mind, almost-constantly. It started when I passed some people loading a coffin into the back of a hearse, and continued most pressingly on my walk to college. I was, and have been, considering the place of Hesykhia as a companion/herald of Hypnos, and as a khthonic goddess in her own right. (Though

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[bluedolfyn]

I'm not sure what your homelife is like. I would suggest letting people know beforehand, and if you can't really talk religion and spirituality, maybe you can mention that it's an exercise in mindfulness -- the mindful usage of movement and speaking, etc.

I'm curious to see how this works out for you. Been thinking about this same thing -- word fasting -- myself, today, so it was timely to see this post.

[laria_a]

Well, what I was thinking was doing it on a day when everyone else is at work - and coming home at around ten. I could get up early, and then simply go to bed when they return, and just limit the greeting I give when they come back. Which wouldn't be silence, exactly, but it would be silence for most of the day.

It's not that I couldn't tell them--my mum, at least, I know would accept it--but I just don't want to shove it in their faces, really. If religion came up, I wouldn't avoid the subject, but it just hasn't, if you get me? I'd probably get a better reaction in saying it was for religious reasons, rather than mindfulness, actually.

If you don't mind me asking - would you have a similar home-problem, or...? If you do try it, I'd like to hear about your results, too. :)

[bluedolfyn]

My homelife isn't a problem for me; my partner and I are both polytheists, are both devoted to our gods and have made that the focus of our lives. We pretty much take each other's weirdness in stride -- in fact, it was one of the things that drew us together in the first place. I'd only have to make sure that I do it on a day I'm not working, as I work in retail and can't get around talking, unfortunately.

[laria_a]

Ah, that's fair enough then. (: And yeah, trying to resist or refuse talking to people if you work in retail would probably not go down all that well, heh.

[a_quiet_patch]

Wow, you know, I'd never heard of Hesykhia before today!

My personal opinion, based on experience; is that if you feel your parents would be accepting of your religion, you should tell them.
I initiated a converstaion about religion and slowly pushed the concept of my own religion into that. The reason I did it was that I wanted to make some honey cakes for Hekate and I realised I couldn't because nobody knew. The situation was representative of all the limitations I was experiencing because of the fact nobody knew about my faith.
So if your situation allows you to tell them, it really is very freeing if you do!

[laria_a]

Like I said - I seem to have some weird fondness for your lesser-known goddesses. Glad to spread the word of Her, though!

I guess that would probably be the best way. The only thing that's really stopping me is my constant worry that it'll make me seem 'less' in people's eyes if they know. I have semi-bad issues with confidence and self-esteem, and although intellectually I *know* my mum, at least, wouldn't think any different of me, emotionally it's hard to remember that.

I might do a rune divination later, though, and think about the pros and cons of just letting the cat out of the bag. :) Thanks!

[laria_a]

I hadn't--thank you! That's very interesting to know about; and it'll give me something to think on. (: