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 Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:17 pm
This may seem like a rather strange thread, but I dont think there are any others like it; forgive me if there are.
Every time a good friend of mine dies, I pierce my left ear and put a silver hoop through it. Mainly I do this because it helps me to honor and feel closer to those who I've lost. Also, silver is supposedly a good metaphysical conductor or "communicator" if you will.
As of now, I have three silver rings (other than my gauge) in my left ear. All put there in the past two years.
I suppose it's a rather odd 'tradition' if you will.
But I was curious; Does anyone else do similar things, or things which directly relate to your religion to honor those whom you've lost over the years?
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:53 pm
i'm very lucky to say that i've not had to go throught the loss (by death) of friends... & i was too young to even think to do something like that when my grandparents died...
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 4:31 pm
wicked_faery i'm very lucky to say that i've not had to go throught the loss (by death) of friends... & i was too young to even think to do something like that when my grandparents died...
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:13 pm
Everytime one of my relatives or friends die, I write a list of all the things they ever wanted me to do and I do them. If they are something I cannot do until I am older, I put them on a list of goals/careers that I will do in the future when I am out of high school/college.
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:46 pm
heart Aww, that's sweet. I would do that, but I don't think my mom would let me. Plus, I haven't had anyone close to me die, thank goodness.
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:15 pm
I've heard of having a plate set up for friends and family who have died at Samhain suppers.
Personally, I honor those gone when I feel I need to. Last year I left a mothers day note on my great grandmother's grave
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:15 pm
For people I knew at a time but I wasn't close to, like recently an 18 year old who was hit by a fellow classmate while riding his bike, I say a silent prayer.
For when I lose someone I was close to, I plan to toss flower petals in the creek I live by and plant a flower or tree. I haven't lost anyone yet, but I think it would be a wonderful remembrance to be able to talk to a tree named after an old friend or family member.
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:26 pm
Madame Macabre This may seem like a rather strange thread, but I dont think there are any others like it; forgive me if there are.
Every time a good friend of mine dies, I pierce my left ear and put a silver hoop through it. Mainly I do this because it helps me to honor and feel closer to those who I've lost. Also, silver is supposedly a good metaphysical conductor or "communicator" if you will.
As of now, I have three silver rings (other than my gauge) in my left ear. All put there in the past two years.
I suppose it's a rather odd 'tradition' if you will.
But I was curious; Does anyone else do similar things, or things which directly relate to your religion to honor those whom you've lost over the years? In all honesty, I've never lost anyone who was close to me. I don't think it's strange at all, though. I think what you're doing is very honourable, and respectful of the dead. Don't feel awkward about it; I think it's a beautiful way to remember those who have passed on to the next existence. ^^
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:31 pm
dragonwings87 I've heard of having a plate set up for friends and family who have died at Samhain suppers. Personally, I honor those gone when I feel I need to. Last year I left a mothers day note on my great grandmother's grave I didn't do it at Samhain, (though I plan to this coming one) but I did soemthing similar in remembrance of the loss of my unborn child. Even if I brought on the loss, I didn't really want to, and I had little choice. I still miss him/her. Weasley Twins Girl: I think that's a beautiful way to honour the deceased! Mind if I ever borrow that one? I feel my dog is ocming close to the end of her life. I can just feel it. My mom and fiance feel it too, they say.... She is rather old now. And I have had the urge to dig in the dirt, and plant flowers. Perhaps, when she dies, and we bury her, I can plant some flowers over, or around, her grave? Do you mind me borrowing your idea? PM me with your response. I'd hate to take your idea if you didn't want me to.
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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:59 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 1:40 pm
I don't really do anything other than living in a way that would make my grandpa proud. He was a kind hearted man and he would have supported me in anything that I did. There has been no other deaths in my family.
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 7:46 am
Madame Macabre This may seem like a rather strange thread, but I dont think there are any others like it; forgive me if there are.
Every time a good friend of mine dies, I pierce my left ear and put a silver hoop through it. Mainly I do this because it helps me to honor and feel closer to those who I've lost. Also, silver is supposedly a good metaphysical conductor or "communicator" if you will.
As of now, I have three silver rings (other than my gauge) in my left ear. All put there in the past two years.
I suppose it's a rather odd 'tradition' if you will.
But I was curious; Does anyone else do similar things, or things which directly relate to your religion to honor those whom you've lost over the years? fortunately I have yet to lose many friends...KNOCK on wood!! I have lost about 8 acquaintances since I graduated high school and while I mourned for them all I didn't do anything to my body as commemoration...I think I would only do that if that person was very close to me...
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 7:52 am
i got a tattoo to memorialize those who died
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:14 pm
I do not have a tradition for honoring the dead, since I have not lost anyone very close yet besides my cousin, though he lived far away and I barely knew him.
However, I know my Grandfather's life is coming to a close and I am not sure what to do.
I am not really liked by the rest of my family, but my Grandpa is always kind even though he has light Alzheimers and it's hard to talk to him.
I think I will have to wait and do what feels right when the time comes...
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:47 pm
Thankfully, I have never lost a friend or an acquaintance. I have lost some family members that I did not know well. I did honor some of them at Samhain in ritual. I was also fortunate enough to be present at the death of one of my beloved dogs and to be able to bless her on her way. I think that that made the parting more bearable. I don't really have any specific rituals myself but I think it is wonderful to honor the departed in the ways that all of you have been doing. I'm sure that they appreciate it.
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