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Monthly Archives: June 2010
…Collective Consciousness of the Pagan Community…
one philosophical idea that i find intriguing is the concept of egregore – a ‘group mind’ that arises from the pooled conscious proclivities of a community that results in an independent, autonomous psychic entity. i believe that every religion, given … Continue reading
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…The Elusive Balance – Part I…
one recurring theme that i hear in discussions on paganism is ‘the balance’ and the duality of light and dark. it seems many folks believe it is important to maintain ‘the balance’, but i’m having a hard time pinning down … Continue reading
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…Bang for the Buck…
i’ve been thinking lately about expectations of spiritual protection from physical hardship in ritual and meditation. specifically how people, in essence, turn their practice into a spiritual exchange – where prayer and worship are bartered for tangible benefit. i can … Continue reading
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…What Makes Us Pagan…
a few things that i feel make me pagan: reverence of the natural world, imminence of divinity within said natural world, reverence of the spiritual world, transcendence of divinity within said spiritual world, importance of self-priesthood, importance of self-determination, rejection … Continue reading
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…Favorite Parts of Ritual…
I love ritual. i love writing ritual, performing it, watching others’ rituals – i think part of what attracts me to wicca in general, but also eclecticism in particular is the atmosphere of freedom in ritual form and practice. With … Continue reading
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