What makes February special?
Its name comes from Latin "Februārius mēnsis," meaning "month of Februus." In ancient Roman religion, Februus was the god of the underworld, bringing death, purification, and wealth.
On February 15, one of the oldest pastoral festivals took place—Lupercalia (from Latin lupus, "wolf"). Its rituals cleansed for the fertility of the land, women's fruitfulness, and protection from wolves.
In 496 AD, Pope Gelasius I tried to wipe out the pagan rite. Eventually, Valentine's Day filled the empty spot. A sweet holiday, but of course far from Lupercalia.
No surprise the rite of purification fell at winter's end. Under the snow, nature did colossal hidden work. Everything that had to die—died. Everything that had to begin—prepared to live.
Yet a casual observer sees none of this secret labor. So he falls into gloom: "How ugly, terrible, stupid everything is."
Funny thing: his longed-for Future already exists, but as if it doesn't.
The leftovers of the old clutter his head with junk. Empty concepts, broken tools, illusions, fears, self-lies.
Nature itself demands: "Clear the space!" Whoever stands against the natural Flow will suffer in vain.
Better to move with Nature, not against her. Do you agree?
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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