Circle of Crones

The magic of a circle of harps, a meeting of minds, every woman working hard, intent on learning, encouraging each other, helping each other, sharing one common goal. Unexpectedly, the door to the room opens and the spell of harmony is distracted as two more burst into the room. Surprise! The excitement level spikes. It is time to celebrate!

My mind startles and I struggle to make sense of the new energy. I move quickly to the door to welcome friends. Hugs all around. Amazingly, the circle of harps is abandoned as everyone moves into action. A party emerges out of seemingly nowhere. Gifts and cards and food were well hidden. Wine is opened and the room fills with laughter, stories, and support for my passage from Crone in Training to full fledged Crone.

Looking at the women settled cozily into my front room furniture, my mind travels back three short years. A group of beginners, eager to learn, extremely nervous, often afraid to play their harp for each other. Afraid to make a mistake, embarrased by their nervousness, and yet willing to trust each other and become friends. And as friendship grew, so did enthusiasm, commitment and a vision. Playing together brought progress, encouragement, laughter, empathy, and a deep understanding of each persons uniqueness, talents and struggles. Every harp session wrapped up with a social time. A cup of tea or a little wine, a time to relax, connect and learn more about each other. A time to be appreciated and enjoyed. Of course conversations often turned to age and relative life experiences. The ability to laugh at ourselves, combined with respect for the learning that life experiences bring, is what originally brought us to the naming of a Circle of Crones. CRONE (Creative Researcher of New Experiences)

Sunlight streams in the window, smiles reflect genuine caring for each other. Blessings include laughter, friendship, and sharing the joys in each others life!

Only one birthday allows for this celebration. It is indeed an honour to turn fifty.



Caelestia