Jade River High Priestess of Reformed Congregation of the Goddess Passing

 A beloved Priestess and founder of Reformed Congregation  of the Goddess died. Sadly, I never got to meet her. Though I joined the Congregation one year. I have my card on my altar. - Amazon

 Here are her words:

Affirmation of Women's Spirituality - By Jade

There is one circle of Women's energy, and I am a part of this energy. It is mine to direct. I wish to direct my energy:

To Know:

That I can create my own reality and that sending out a positive expectation will bring a positive result.

That the energy which I send out returns to me.

That there are an infinite number of possibilities for my life.

That every situation is an opportunity to practice and develop my craft.

That my instincts and intuition can be used to guide me.

That my only power is in the present.

That the Goddess or life force energy is within me.

To Will:

That I shall never use my energy unwisely or to limit the free will of another.

That I shall grow in wisdom, strength, knowledge, and understanding.

That I shall, as much as I am aware, act in honesty to myself and to others.

That I shall never use my energy for evil, aggressive, or manipulative ends and shall only use my energy for positive purposes.

That I shall grow to understand the cyclic, life affirming rhythms of the Earth and always act with love toward Her and all Her plants and creatures. 

That I shall transform all negative in my environment. 

To Dare:

To be myself.

To take responsibility for myself and my actions and know that, consciously or unconsciously, I have drawn situations to me.

To be strong and independent, even in the midst of a struggle.

To accept and understand those whose ethnic or racial background, social or economic class, appearance, or sexual preference are different from my own.

To stand firm and committed to Women and my spiritual beliefs even in times of isolation, pain, desperation, or negativity. 

And to understand when to speak and when to keep the silence.

So mote it be.

Thank you, Jade River, for all you gave during your time here on earth. Rest easy in the arms of Great Mother... until we meet again. You are an ancestress now. —Ava