As we walk our path, it is incredibly
important that we maintain balance. You will hear of many Goddesses
with triple aspects, such as Hecate and the Morrigan. If you learn to
identify the triple aspects within yourself, the Maiden, the Mother, and
the Crone, and honor them, it will lead you to lead a more balanced
life as well. Depending on where you are on your life path, you will
likely identify with one of these aspects more strongly than the others.
For instance, if you are a Mom, you may find it easier to identify
with the Mother aspect. However, regardless of where you are on your
path, you can honor all three of them within yourself.
Let’s take a closer look:
The Maiden is the promise of new beginnings and hope. She is
carefree and excited about life. We can honor the maiden within
ourselves by doing activities that are fun and free our souls. Find
what makes you happy and do it. This can be taking a long walk in the
fields and along the creek, gathering wildflowers, or painting while you
listen to music in an art room. You may choose to dance, sing, write,
play games, travel somewhere new and exciting, whatever activity gets
your heart racing a little bit and puts one of those smiles upon your
face that makes your cheeks hurt after a little bit. When you honor the
maiden within you, you take the time to do whatever it is that is fun
for you and makes your heart sing.
The Mother represents giving, compassion, and nurturing. When you
care for little ones, you get an irreplaceable feeling of love. When
you honor the Mother within yourself, you give to others and nurture
others so that you feel that overwhelming feeling of love that warms
your heart and soul. If you are not a Mom, that is ok too. You don’t
have to have your own children to be an amazing Mother! I have a friend
who is one of the most nurturing people I know, and she says it gives
her time to help all the children in her life. You can do things like
helping out children somewhere, or your friends. Know that you can be a
Mom to furbabies, too!! They always need good parents. You can choose
to bond with your furbabies or spend time nurturing plants in your
garden, any activity in which you care for another, and allow the
exchange of love.
The Crone represents wisdom and knowledge. She has a lifetime of
experience and can assist others with her knowledge and loving
compassion. This is truly a stage of life to be honored. While those
of us in the previous stages may not have the life knowledge to pass
along, we can help others with the life knowledge that we have gained.
This is a time for study and research, doing those activities that help
to fulfill your quest for knowledge. Some examples of activities to
honor the Crone within you include reading, taking classes, exploring
topics you want to, visiting museums, fine art, and anything that gives
you additional knowledge.
When you consistently honor the three aspects within yourself, you
will lead a more balanced life. We must take the time to do all three:
have fun, love, and gain wisdom. It also brings us closer to the Goddess
by reminding us to honor the Goddess within us all.
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Jasmeine Moonsong
