History is written by people who think like the winners and thus miss inconvenient facts. “The Dawn of Everything” provides evidence that different ways of living are possible, because we have lived and governed ourselves in many different ways in the past. Read more
A meme going around says “most magic is just making stuff up.” I’m uncomfortable with this line of thinking. While intuitive magic is real, for most people a disciplined approach to magic will yield better results than flying by the seat of your pants. Read more
Here are some boundaries to think about and to think with. Meditate on them in the context of your particular situation and see what comes to you. You may be surprised at the answers you find inside yourself. Read more
It’s good to be thankful and giving thanks is part of my daily spiritual practice – even though gratitude isn’t everything. As we approach the American Thanksgiving holiday, here are five things I’m especially thankful for this year. Read more
A fundamentalist says “humans were made to read.” This is clearly false and it demonstrates the problem of assuming that the way things are is the way they’re meant to be. We got here through a process of evolution, and we can move forward in whatever direction seems best to us. Read more
Beginners worry about being hexed far too much. Spend your time building a good spiritual practice instead. But do this long enough and you’re going to run into a real hex, either directed at yourself or at someone who comes to you for help. Read more
Young people are abandoning religious institutions at an unprecedented rate. Some religions are trying to adapt. But others are focusing on advertising and packaging, when the problem is that fewer and fewer people want what they’re selling. Read more
Healthy doubts keep us honest and humble. Unnecessary doubts hinder us from having the deep experiences we need and want. Trust the voice you know. Read more
Divination is one skill for navigating the future. Don’t overuse it to the point you neglect other important skills. As the old saying goes, when the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem start to look like a nail. Read more
The true value of a relationship is the relationship itself, not any material benefits it may bring. These are nine things that my ancestors tell me when I’m standing in front of my ancestor shrine or otherwise communing with them. Read more
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