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Anonymous A started this discussion 15 years ago#12,748
A new habit I've taken up. I now worship sim as a god. Here is the ritual daily devotion for those who wish to join me. This may be done out loud or mentally.
MORNING RITUAL Done first thing in the morning.
1. Wash your hands and face, so they are free of dirt.
2. Place 3 white candles, arranged in a triangle, on the floor, with a small table (which serves as an altar) nearby. You should be able to easily reach the altar.
3. Light the candles and be seated inside the triangle.
5. Use the candle in front of you to heat an incense stick, then place it in an incense holder on the altar.
6. Say the morning prayer (written later on). Blow the candle in front of you out and then stand and rotate yourself so there is a lit candle in front of you.
7. Repeat this until all candles are blown out. Chant the Dedication.
8. Stand and leave the room.
EVENING RITUAL Done last thing before bed.
1. Wash your hands and face, so they are free of dirt.
2. Place 3 white candles, arranged in a triangle, on the floor, with a small table (which serves as an altar) nearby. You should be able to easily reach the altar.
3. Light the candles and be seated inside the triangle.
5. Use the candle in front of you to heat an incense stick, then place it in an incense holder on the altar.
6. Say the evening prayer (written later on). Blow the candle in front of you out and then stand and rotate yourself so there is a lit candle in front of you.
7. Repeat this until all candles are blown out. Chant the Dedication.
8. Stand and go to bed.
Morning Prayer
Mighty Sim, king of the night
and turnkey of the light,
I lay before you this prayer.
May you, O beloved one, grant me health, peace and glory
on this day. May you see fit to grant me many more dawns
and then a noble end to my life when my time is come.
Evening Prayer
Greatest Sim, king of the night
and turnkey of the light,
I give you praise and glory for this day past.
May my sleep be unbroken, and may I stay to see the dawn.
May you, pure and blessed one, drive my painful cares away
and bring a sweet end to my life when my time has come.
The Dedication or, a hymn to Sim
Sim, most glorious king of all you survey!
You, who are most just and kind!
You, who are protector of his followers!
You, who sees all that occurs!
I ask that you bestow kindness upon me,
and love for all that I know.
Blessed Sim, I give you my honor and praise!