7/13/10

Goddess of the Week: Brigid

statue of a Celtic goddess, probably Brigid (B...Image via Wikipedia

I would have gotten Pasadena PIO her goddess sooner, but things just keep popping up. My desk begs straightening. My dog demands a belly rub. I must watch Jonas Armstrong in Robin Hood. Oh, and did I mention the dust bunnies are now in active revolt?

But enough about me. Pasadena PIO needs a goddess to ward off procrastination. For her, I offer the Celtic goddess Brigid. Brigid was one fiery goddess. Really. She had a giant flame sticking out of her head. It connected her to the entire universe and is a powerful source of creative energy. When you need someone to light a fire under your butt, she's your gal. When you need a spark of energy, she's your go to goddess.

I'd really love to tell you more, but I'm almost positive I still have some Girl Scout cookies hiding in the freezer, and have you seen Jonas Armstrong? Do you see my problem?

Channel this goddess when trapped in the clutches of procrastination. Unless, of course, you suddenly realize you just can't live without a Sumac beer tankard. In which case, try this.

Need a goddess: I've got plenty! Post a comment telling my what you need and when I'm done watching Robin Hood I'll try and see what I can do. Probably.
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18 comments:

pasadenapio said...

Ah, bless you, my friend! I shall worship Brigid faithfully in hopes that I can get ahead of my work! But I shan't even attempt to wear anything of that nature on my head.

Joanne said...

Yes, I do see your problem. And I see the solution, why, could it be??? You need to channel Brigid for goodness sake! She'll ignite you to action and that desk will be cleared, fan the flames of creativity and maybe even incinerate the dust bunnies (just keep the dog out of the way). Hey, I think I just did your job, I found you a Goddess :)

Little Messy Missy said...

I will call upon her tonight!!!

Watson said...

He's gorgeous, is our Jonas! As for the 65 dollar, plus shipping, tankard ... think of all the beer you could by with that 65 bucks!

Is the goddess Brigid the foremother of the saint Brigid, patroness of Ireland? Both seem to be dynamic, no-nonsense women to be reckoned with. Like this ones hat better tho.

Maria said...

Celtic goddess Brighid (pron. 'Brede') was also known as the keeper of the flame. She was translated into Christianity as St. Brigid. Legend has it that St. Brigid's convent kept a flame burning for years and years.There's a St. Bridget of Sweden too, but she's different. There are lots of legends attributed to St. Brighid which are really 'goddess' stores. Apparently the'saint' wanted some land and the king agreed to grant her as much land as would be covered by her cloak. So she spread her cloak and it covered several acres. Fascinating, what?

Olga said...

Do you need to chanel Brigid or the goddess who will help get tongue out of cheek?

Shell Sherree said...

Such a profound post requires a profound comment ~ I'll be back after I google more beer tankards and brush my cat. Goodness, my wv is filifil.

Anonymous said...

Poor Colin.

Pasadena Adjacent said...

@Pasadena PIO..I've seen you in such a hat

Could the celtic goddess Brigid inspire the naming of one of my favorite Euro babes "Brigitte"? staring in my favorite reality shows "The Surreal World" and "Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew"

Move over Jonas, Flaver Flav is in the house

Margaret said...

AH: I know it may seem that Jonas is my new secret boyfriend, but I think he's a little too young for me. I'm letting him be my daughter's secret boyfriend. That's just the kind of giving mother I am.

Petrea Burchard said...

Okay, I just followed your links to a bazillion other links and obviously none of them led me to Brigid. I don't even know what kind of goddess I need. I need a goddess of "Get me away from it all."

Desiree said...

I love Brigid-and I really love the sculpture--

wv: lawvula

Got a lawyer caught in your throat?

Curly said...

Ahahahhaah... yes I see your problem! I missed the Goddess of the Week!!!
Thanks for taking time to come and visit my blog! I really appreciate it and love your comments!

Bec said...

And the link is to etsy . . . I've been spending so much of my procrastination time there!

Deb @ PaperTurtle said...

Love how you got right to this goddess, got 'er done and moved on to other things. ;o)

Cafe Observer said...

I heard you're giving belly rubs?!
(and, you still have some girl scout cookies in storage!!)
Have I ever told you you're a canine's best friend.

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Star said...

The photo of Brigid, the fiery goddess, isn't coming up with the page, even after hitting "refresh," though the link to the Wiki source works...here's a good brain-teaser for any web site procrastinator!