Discipline is neither an act of ego and domination nor an act of submission to a higher power. It’s an act of true will, using the conscious mind to align all parts of an individual with their highest values and most sacred practices. Read more
Discipline is neither an act of ego and domination nor an act of submission to a higher power. It’s an act of true will, using the conscious mind to align all parts of an individual with their highest values and most sacred practices. Read more
If someone takes the step from playing with fictional gods to inquiring about real Gods, it’s reasonable to assume there’s a genuine interest involved. Those of us who have made commitments to our Gods have an obligation to respond in good faith. Read more
Yes, you can chop with a knife and carve with an axe, but not well. Wanting isn’t enough. Trying isn’t enough. Differences matter. Ignore the differences and you’re likely to damage the knife or injure yourself or both. Read more
The many traditions of religion and spirituality are like a huge buffet offering an appetizing but bewildering assortment of choices. And like a buffet, picking spiritual practices at random can lead to an unhealthy diet. Read more
When we honor fearsome Gods, we begin to accept reality. We begin to understand our place in the grand order of the Universe… and we begin to realize it’s not at the head of the table. Read more
Religion used to be simple: you learned the religion of your family growing up and that was that. Now there are more spiritual and religious options available now than at any time in history. But more choices makes life more complicated. Read more
There’s a decidedly unhelpful idea in the wider Pagan world that all “real” polytheists are called by the Gods. Some are, but others pursue the Gods on their own. Honoring the Gods is always a good thing. Read more
The Road goes ever on and on. Our work for justice is far from done, but let’s celebrate anyway. Read more
Today the long arc of the moral universe bent a little more closely towards justice. I am thrilled that my gay and lesbian friends can now have their marriages officially recognized even here in Texas. This is a great day for justice and a great day for love! Read more
As a human whose destiny is tied to the Earth, I applaud Laudato Si’ and I encourage my Christian friends to incorporate its message into their lives. I accept the challenge to help create a Pagan and polytheist spirituality that will be at least as effective in building a society that is respectful, compassionate, and sustainable. Read more
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