In a capitalistic society that places value on egalitarianism and protestant work ethics, we here in the United States still do not have access to jobs, quality education, or a true sense of freedom. On the 50th anniversary of the I Have a Dream speech, delivered by Martin Luther King Jr, I have to wonder what has happened to our call for justice and equality for all people in this country? Read more
The deadline for submissions is being extended to give in hopes of getting some additional submissions. We have gotten some good ones, and are hoping to circulate the call for submissions to attract more pieces that are reflective of practice, rituals, prayers, songs, or other forms of integrating Pagan spirituality. If there are any questions, please feel free to send an email to inquire. Below is the official call for submissions with a new date of October 15th. Blessings. I... Read more
The process of self-actualization does not just happen in any given moment, it is an accumulation of moments that last a lifetime; life’s lessons do not cease. Whether anyone ever truly reaches the invisible marker of enlightenment, or self-actualization, is one of the life’s biggest mysteries. When do we get there? How will we know we have arrived? Read more
How often is the Pagan challenged with separating their presentation from their spiritual self? How often are African American Pagans, or any other ethnic Pagan that has to balance the worlds of faith and culture, confronted with the confusion of expression? When do we stand in who we are, say what we feel, and be our authentic selves, versus walking away feeling somehow separated and unseen? Read more
I hope that all tears generated in theaters around the world for the heartbreaking injustice that happened in front of a train full of people at the Fruitvale BART station in Oakland, California -- and then later in a court room when his killer only served 11 months for his death -- will generate enough energy to send healing to Oscar's spirit, and hope to his family. Read more
After I watched the verdict come in, my children came home from the park. I looked at the variation of their brown-colored faces and thought, “I don’t know how to convince my children that they matter.” The realization that I cannot keep them safe was staggering. Read more
After an exciting closing week of the 30 day challenge, I took a bit of a break prior to jumping back into the groove and formatting week four. This post will have the last week of the challenge, minus the final 48 hours. I will post that in the grand finale post. I dove a little more into culture this week, and adding some color to the discussions. Enjoy! June 17th: “To Disrupt, Discredit and Destroy” The FBI’s... Read more
Standing in the present, on the ground of history and with one foot in the future, I hold the significance of today in my heart and my mind. To step into a future with willful intent, I must acknowledge the size of the step before me, and shine a light so that I can see it. Read more
How do we move forward in our spirits if we cannot heal the pain of the past, or even acknowledge it? This is a question I hope we continue to ask ourselves. Read more
I love how my skin is a mixture of the history of my past. It is the color of the trauma of rape, and yet is the symbol of resilience. It is the color of a revolutionary, and an agent for change. Read more
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