Saturday, December 20, 2008

Winter Solstice

My kids and I went to my friend's winter solstice party tonight. I enjoy going to parties ... any time of year. I like to mingle and try new foods, but I really like listening to other people's stories about whatever is it they are willing to share. I just like to listen and get a glimpse into the lives of others.
... Anyway, have you ever been to a winter solstice party before? this is my third one --same friend who has this celebration every year. This year the winter solstice will occur on Sunday December 21 (tomorrow). I don't recall the exact time but it only takes an instant marking the shortest day or longest night of the year -- depending on how you wan tot look at it. Then from that moment on days get longer and night are shorter until between June 20 and June 23 when this reverses.
Many of the guests at the party took part in a little celebration around the fire pit outside; throughout the evening we each wrote down a piece of paper the thing or things we want to release from our lives and then on a different piece of paper write down what we each invite into our lives. Then we gathered around the fire and released and invited -- placing the papers into the fire. Some people shares allowed. It was lovely!
I wrote:

"I release all energy blocks that are a disservice to me and I invite positive energy to flow through me enhancing all my intentions that serve me".

I know it sounds broad and somewhat ambiguous, but it really does mean something to me.

Happy Winter Solstice!
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Meet Copia

In Roman mythology, Copia is the Goddess of Abundance. Her name means ‘abundance’. In addition it means ‘plenty’, ‘wealth’, ‘opportunity’ and ‘resources’. She carries a cornu copia overflowing with the fruits of harvest and wealth. “The Horn of Plenty”; a magical goat’s horn the gives everything anyone desires. It is important to mention that Copia is often associated with Fortuna, the Roman Goddess of Fortune, Luck and Fate.

But I did not purposefully name this blog after Copia. I was looking for a word that described a life of truth and integrity. I like the word authentic; Authentic Life. But it appears that many others on the internet like that word too. I also like the word intelligent; Intelligent Life. But John Tesh uses the phrase “Intelligent Life” on his radio shows. Then came the word copious; Copious Life.

Copious

Pronunciation:

\kō-pē-əs\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

14th century Middle English, from Latin copiosus, from copia abundance, from co- + ops wealth

Synonyms:

Ample; abundant; plentiful; plenteous; opulent; rich; full; exuberant; overflowing; full.

Definition:

1 a: yielding something abundantly; a copious harvest, copious springs. b: plentiful in number; copious references to other writers.

2 a: full of thought, information, or matter b: profuse or exuberant in words, expression, or style; a copious talker.

3: present in large quantity: taking place on a large scale; copious weeping, copious food and drink.


Well, okay so this word will do. I know I want plenty of what ever it is I desire in my life; money, healthy, patience, joy etc., … So I’ll sign up and create a copious life!

When pronounced, copious sounds very similar to Copia’s. After researching and discovering a linguistic connection these two words have, I thought Copia was quite nifty! Since this blog is about money and I think women (mostly) will read this blog, I gave Copia a purse (because most women can relate to having a purse) instead of a goat’s horn.

So there you have it. That is who Copia is. Hopefully she resonates inside each of us.

Cheers to a life of abundance – A Copious Life!