Channel update: We're putting the /blxstonesnctuary channel into temporary hibernation while we think through how to better allocate our time (IRL, online, and onchain) for this project. Black Stone Sanctuary is still alive and well otherwise. We'll continue to publish posts on Paragraph. (Link in bio).

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My Saturday morning devotional starts with offerings of water and incense to Skadi, one of the holy powers venerated at Black Stone Sanctuary, and a prayer using the bracelet shown created by polytheist artist Hester Butler-Ehle of Hearthfire Handworks. Of course, you don't need accoutrements to help you pray, but I find it helpful for deeper focus. Butler-Ehle has several beautiful Skadi prayers available on her Hearth and Field blog linked below. https://heathenprayers.wordpress.com/tag/skadi/

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If any followers of /blxstonesnctuary would like to request a little boost from the goddess Benzaiten on Snake Day, be sure to let @pichi know, as she will be making offerings at several shrines in Kyoto today.

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"Darken your room, shut the door, empty your mind. You are still in great company." ~ Austin Osman Spare

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New at the Sanctuary's YouTube channel: *Virtual Skadi Altar* Prayer, Meditation, Contemplation Session, No Voice, Relaxing Brown Noise (occasional windchimes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mumYPXmkHo

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I'm having fun applying Midjourney's new video feature to images I've generated previously. For this one, I was practicing creating prompts for the entrance to Black Stone Sanctuary. I haven't tried creating prompts for videos from scratch yet. I thought it would be interesting to see what MJ could do with my older imaginings.

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I found this brief presentation about Shinto shrine priests fascinating. What it must be like to be supported by your culture in maintaining a shrine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Keyep60RIZw

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I finally got around to posting a brief update on our YouTube channel on Paragraph. https://paragraph.xyz/@blackstonesanctuarypm.me/black-stone-sanctuary-youtube-channel-update

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Hi, folks. I've published the music-only version of our grounding, centering, and shielding video on YouTube (previously on Zora) because we know sometimes you just want to vibe to a low drone and do your own thing. https://youtu.be/y2mMuLrCwVk?si=TeEA8jP-QDy3hiiz

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I think a flameless electric candle is a fun idea if, for whatever reason, you can't have a flame at your altar but you want candle ambiance. What do you think?

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The Sanctuary's first guided grounding and centering video originally released on Zora is now available for viewing on YouTube. If you recall, this one was inspired by @danicaswanson's post, Cave Dwellers Unite. I hope you find it helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1A2nkMMiXI

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I used @danicaswanson's "Darkness and shade" quote that I created a design for in my last @paragraph post for BSS to make a short (2:39) video. My intention is for you to use it to take a few deep breaths to when you need it. Enjoy. https://youtube.com/shorts/9LRcJGGu2pw?feature=shared

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I've republished the Sanctuary's first meditation video (music only) on YouTube. It's a good one to zone out to. https://youtu.be/YQRhx7NTEko?si=B2IeHRO9ZiwYcyjA

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Hi folks, as @danicaswanson stated in a recent post, the BSS channel is in hibernation on Farcaster. However, I will be slowly adding content to our new YouTube channel, so I hope you'll join us when you get a chance. I'll begin with publishing our existing material that was first posted on Zora and then create new content. I look forward to seeing you there. https://youtube.com/shorts/5NTSXajkGbU?feature=shared

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"Modern assertions lead us to believe that spiritual awakening comes in the form of enlightenment. Yet in the mystery traditions, it is known that spiritual awakening also comes in the form of endarkenment." ~ Anastacia J. Nutt of Inner Temple Traditions/Inner Convocation The video this quote comes from is promoting a course, which the Sanctuary isn't affiliated with. I just found it to be a succinct and lovely presentation on the concept of endarkenment that the Sanctuary finds solace in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbv_w77xCEQ

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