Kiernen - Chapter 6

Chapter 6

“What are the Powers, Kiernen? What do they do?” This question comes to me frequently from students who come to learn from a saddened, wizened woman whose years have gone beyond the point of measuring. I have stepped away from my story for a moment to contemplate this question again.

The Powers – that is a good question, and one which is often answered incorrectly. Many misinterpret the meaning of the word power to describe having dominion over someone or something that is lesser of value or importance. Others view it as an ability to be used however one feels is appropriate.

However, true power is none of these things. In short, The Powers are the source of all magic – and the source of life. There are three parts: Faith, Love and Spirit. Each part is crucial and must be in perfect union with the other two to keep balance in our world.

Faith gives us strength and courage to do what must be done. While most perceive faith as a religious ideal, true faith can be for any number of things: faith in oneself, faith in one’s abilities, faith in another person, faith in an object, or faith in an idea. One does not need to worship something or someone to have faith in it. Believing that something or someone is vital and worthy of any and all cost to protect or uphold, and that the same will be received in turn – that is Faith. With Faith we can stand our ground or forge ahead when fear would have us turn away or crumble.

Love is a power that helps us be compassionate, forgiving, and helpful to each other. With love, we learn to give instead of taking; to heal instead of hurting; or to help instead of turning away.

Spirit is the vessel in which Love and Faith are contained; and from which The Powers spill out into our hearts and minds, giving us the ability to create, heal, or change whatever is needed to help maintain balance and unity in the world around us. Without a Spirit, a body cannot function naturally. Without a Spirit, only darkness can animate flesh and bone – and that disturbs the balance.

When speaking of The Powers, refer to them with respect. There is no need to bow down to them. They do not care to be worshipped, only to be used with wisdom and with care. If you look closely within yourself, you will see that in your core there is that vessel which is Spirit, which carries your own Powers. This is because we are part of them and they are part of us. They are not greater than us – just more. More deep, more abundant, more far-reaching. But the vessel, the Spirit, which brings them forth, is within us.

If you feel you must pray to something or to someone, pray to yourself – to your own Spirit. Pray to be wise and respectful of the Powers within and around you. The message will still get through. And your own Faith and Love will help you do what must be done.

It is as simple as that.