Hii 🩷 As someone who also honors the Greek Gods {Hades, Hecate, and Medusa are the focus in my devotion} and who came from a Christian background too, I wanted to share that the Gods understand our human needs and limitations. They don't get angry with us for things that are within our human needs because They created us as mortal beings who need sleep to live and function at our best.
They only get frustrated {and it could lead to anger} when we disrespect Them, and falling asleep mid-prayer is not disrespectful 🩷 They understand that we get tired and need to sleep, They also understand that falling asleep isn't always a controlled action {think about narcolepsy or drowsiness as a side effect of medication we need}, They will never get mad at you or anyone for doing what's natural when they created us like this 🩷
In Ancient Greek mythos and worship, the Gods were known to understand and accept human limitations. They don't demand that we harm ourselves, deny our basic needs, or pressure us to do more than what we are capable of. In fact, sleep was considered sacred to the Ancient Greeks.
Hypnos {the God of sleep} is Thanatos' twin brother. So He understands the need to sleep 🩷
If you take one thing away from this, let it be this: The Gods want us to take care of ourselves so we can honor Them with a clear and healthy mind and body, and so we can live a beneficial life for ourselves. Your dedication in trying to pray even when exhausted shows your devotion, but please know that taking care of your health is also a way of honoring the Gods. They care about your well-being and want you to rest when you need it.
The idea that the Gods get angry at us for human nature and limitations stems from the Abrahamic religions, from a time when people understood divinity differently. The Gods created us with our mortal nature not as punishment, but so we could experience the universe from a different perspective than the Divine. That's why it's called the “Human Experience” — our needs and limitations are part of what makes us uniquely human. It’s not a bad thing 🩷
I think it's also important to note that the idea that Gods get upset with us for our needs and limitations is deeply rooted in ableist thinking. I'm sure you didn't intend that when you shared this or felt this way the other night, and this is not to call you out because I think everyone has struggled with this idea at one point or another because it's been a widely spread and deep-rooted propaganda in our world for centuries.
Because of this, I believe it's important to continue deconstructing our faith so we can understand our emotions and thoughts when it comes to our relationships with our Gods 🩷 I wanted to share this to bring your awareness to it because this structure of thinking can negatively impact your mental health if it goes unresolved and in turn, could negatively change your relationship with your Gods, neither of which I want for you or anyone.
Remember that your relationship with the Gods is personal and sacred. They chose you for who you are right now, not for your potential or past lives. Right now, you are a human being with all the beautiful complexity that entails 🩷 Embrace it so you can enjoy it. When you need rest, please rest. When you need care, please take it. This isn't just allowed, but it's part of the magical journey you’re on right now. You're not letting Them down by taking care of yourself; you're honoring Their gift of your human experience in all its fullness 🩷
P.S. I’m happy to answer any questions you might have on this or to continue the conversation 🩷
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