Because we have no firm standards of training for Witches and Pagans, many of us struggle with the issue of becoming a teacher.  How do we know that we are ready?  How do we know that we aren’t being presumptuous? I’ll just start by saying that anyone who extends themselves as a leader, teacher or organizer in the Pagan community is going to get “hated on.”  It doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong; it just means that someone is threatened by you.  Consider the criticism … [Read more...]