Written By Roran
Oct. 1, 2021, 11:15 p.m.(4/21/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Wil
Eyes like acorns, I said. But I should note that tonight's dinner with the faith was very lovely even though there were concerns. That's why it's so important the faithful meet together for the light within us grows stronger together. One conversation among many stuck in my mind, so I'll keep it here in the journals as it might be of use to someone else as we were talking about Lagoma, fire cleansing and purifying and other aspects of change and action.
"Yet one must know how to use this." Sister Wilhemina added gently. "Without proper knowledge of invocations, you simply have a fire that you cannot control."
Archlector Roran replied to her, “Knowledge without wisdom is a dangerous thing, I completely agree. Knowing of a thing doesn't mean knowing how to do it. And knowing how to do it doesn't mean you know when to do it, right? While Lagoma spurs us to act, that doesn't mean acting in a way that isn't furthering the good work of the gods, nor saying you're acting to act and try scooting out of accountability for your choices. Beloved Sentinel keeps us accountable, Skald encourages us to choose wisely, even the Thirteenth has us give pause to make sure we're not just leaping to whatever idea pops in the old dome. You're absolutely right, sister." towards Wilhemina.
A fire will consume what it’s fed and grow quickly if not controlled. Lagoma isn't just about action, that's irresponsible. Lagoma is about acting with temperance, using knowledge with wisdom, thinking how our actions help heal a little hurt and make the world just a little bit better than yesterday. Without this, the fire can get out of control and you'll be burned. How often have we seen someone we know be hurt, and not letting grief out, they become bitter and angry? Or someone feeling the bitter sting of love lost and then find themselves hurting others? There's so much power in our actions that the gods look to us to further their good plans for the world. Pray each morning that we try to use that change for good and not lashing out instinctively without control.
And your eyes remind me of acorns, they do.
"Yet one must know how to use this." Sister Wilhemina added gently. "Without proper knowledge of invocations, you simply have a fire that you cannot control."
Archlector Roran replied to her, “Knowledge without wisdom is a dangerous thing, I completely agree. Knowing of a thing doesn't mean knowing how to do it. And knowing how to do it doesn't mean you know when to do it, right? While Lagoma spurs us to act, that doesn't mean acting in a way that isn't furthering the good work of the gods, nor saying you're acting to act and try scooting out of accountability for your choices. Beloved Sentinel keeps us accountable, Skald encourages us to choose wisely, even the Thirteenth has us give pause to make sure we're not just leaping to whatever idea pops in the old dome. You're absolutely right, sister." towards Wilhemina.
A fire will consume what it’s fed and grow quickly if not controlled. Lagoma isn't just about action, that's irresponsible. Lagoma is about acting with temperance, using knowledge with wisdom, thinking how our actions help heal a little hurt and make the world just a little bit better than yesterday. Without this, the fire can get out of control and you'll be burned. How often have we seen someone we know be hurt, and not letting grief out, they become bitter and angry? Or someone feeling the bitter sting of love lost and then find themselves hurting others? There's so much power in our actions that the gods look to us to further their good plans for the world. Pray each morning that we try to use that change for good and not lashing out instinctively without control.
And your eyes remind me of acorns, they do.
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