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Happy Kiss a Dragon Day!
For many of us, of course, every day is kiss a Dragon day, but for others, this is a time to set aside draconic preconceptions and embrace the warm (hot!) and fuzzy side of our friends.
KaDD coincides with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Even among Dragons ill-treated by the Western Chuch, there is respect for this simple man who opened his eyes and discovered the bigger picture: we are not above all the other creatures of the world – including Dragons – but one with them.
Sure, some are wild and dangerous – none more than humans. Generally speaking, it is not wise to leave a tiger in the nursery or invite a shark to a pool party. That’s just courting a serious bloodletting, not to mention terrible inter-species PR.
Reluctant Dragon – Justin Gerard
But Dragons are different. They straddle worlds both physical and meta, being by turns majestic and monstrous, mirroring the best and the worst of us. If we choose to see ravening beasts, with quick tempers and insatiable appetites, then those are the Dragons we will attract. If we open ourselves to their sagacity and sublime ways, to walking beside them rather than running from them, then we not only benefit from their company but tap into our better, nobler selves.
And so, today, in honor of St. Francis and our bond with all creatures great and small, set aside fear and trepidation, the darkness that too often threatens to eclipse the soul. Dive deep into Dragon eyes and find joy and wonder. Find yourself.
God made all the creatures and gave them our love and our fear
To give sign, we and they are His children, one family here.
I love the Chinese dragon, in particular. It is The Creative, belongs to Heaven, is an embodiment of Power, Will and Purpose and is not one to fear. It is a messenger of change. A powerful resurgence of energy often accompanies a visit from a dragon such as this. It breathes brilliant new ideas..You might see one trailing a blaze across the sky. If you do, it signifies the coming of great, good fortune.
I wish you a visit from a Chinese dragon!
Chinese Dragons are a delight, indeed. We don’t see them so often in this part of the world, though their influence thrums deep through the cosmic continuum.
There is a wonderful Chinese proverb: To attract good fortune, spend a new coin on an old friend, share an old pleasure with a new friend, and lift up the heart of a true friend by writing his name on the wings of a dragon…
I shall do all of that!
Love the top picture…and always kiss a dragon on a daily basis.
Yes, me, too. Welcome to MotD!
Snuggling with a dragon as in the top photo seems a comforting thing to do. Being so close to warmth. A kiss would be a grand reward to offer such a divine gesture from such a majestic creature as a dragon. I love the lore that the Chinese dragon brings Creativity and good fortune. Such a dragon one would want to receive a blessing. J.K.
The trick is to snuggle close without getting burned.
but i like being warm just not burned so yes i would be extra special about that aspect. J.K.
Reblogged this on the secret keeper and commented:
To Kiss A Dragon Day is so special. Warming up to such a majestic and cosmic creature who brings good fortune and had such a grand pressence. Snuggling up to such a divine creature and giving Her a genuinely warm loving kiss would be such an ultimate honour. Join in The Month of the Dragon and follow back on this Reblog to mackenziesdragonsnest to find out more about the festivities for the month of October. Love from The Secret Keeper J.K.
Thanks for the reblog, JK.
“Fairy tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ~ G.K. Chesterton ~
David Arkenstone-The Dragon’s Breath
A Gift for Kiss A Dragon Day
Thanks for the video share–Cant say I agree with Chesterton, though. I’m more for living with Dragons than beating them
I read Chesterton as being a good guy when in fact he’s a traditionalist and believes wrongly that dragons are bad when in actuality they are not. I misread the quote and thought he meant that dragons could not be beaten and also didn’t deserve to be attacked in the first place. I knew I should have stayed with the John Lennon quote. He had it right.
“I believe in everything until it’s disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it’s in your mind. Who’s to say that dreams and nightmares aren’t as real as the here and now?” ~ John Lennon ~
I wouldn’t say Chesterton’s a bad guy, but I do think he’s wrong on the need to defeat our Dragons.
Truer Words Were Never Writ! Love your take on the dragons of our natures…which perhaps is the nature of the dragons themselves? Here is my post for tomorrow, Jabberwocky day. http://saintalbanstudio.wordpress.com/2012/10/05/dragons-the-mystery-and-meaning-part-ii/
Recall, y’all, As Shawn said, we can attract the bad dragons to us if we are of that mindset. And it is the bad dragons that need to be defeated, the good ones attracted, so as to protect us from harm and guard our inner treasure. Dragons, like humans, can be good an evil Some indeed need to be defeated. Yet I believe those dragons are simply the metaphor of our own inner turmoil, where as the Serephim, the Fiery Serpents of heaven, are the true angels that exist to help us defeat our darkness by seeing the light.
Nicely said, David!
Life here was different from Ierus. The air tasted warmer, the light was harsher, and the water. . .well, let’s just say Casius had had better. But despite all it lacked, the dragon was rather fond of this world and it’s inhabitants; the same way a human might be fond of a stray kitten. They struggled to coexist with creatures that were much more powerful than themselves and what’s more they even attempted to reign over them. Not only that, but they were so short lived that even the simplest things brought them pleasure. That thought brought a smile the the mage’s lips. A glint of silver catches his eyes and pauses his train of thought. In this form, only the inside of his left forearm shows off the scales that cover the entirety of his natural self. He would think that such a blatant un-humanlike trait would drive away others, especially women. But lo’ and behold, they seemed drawn to his silvery blue scales like birds to the glint of glass. A small smirk grazed his lips as his icy eyes barely brushed over the sleeping woman next to him. Her supply curves were covered by a thin blanket but Caius could still see her outline. She was beautiful, as most women were, but he’d seen many a beautiful woman’s aesthetics fade over time before they turned to dust. It was fleeting, like the passion he felt for them. And on that thought, the dragon silently slipped out of the large bed and began to gather his clothes. The sun would rise in a few hours and the farther he was the better. A new town perhaps, this one seemed to have run out of entertainment for him. . . .
Love this. Thank you for sharing!