There have been times when I felt stagnant, or when I knew I needed to do something but couldn’t figure out exactly what. Or how. These practices have kept me going, and I expect they’ll continue to do so. Read more
There have been times when I felt stagnant, or when I knew I needed to do something but couldn’t figure out exactly what. Or how. These practices have kept me going, and I expect they’ll continue to do so. Read more
I hadn’t planned on posting today. But I have numerous random thoughts, so here’s an unplanned edition of Nine Things I Think. Only I have more than nine things to talk about, so this post is titled Eleven Things I Think. Read more
On one hand, gratitude is an important part of my spiritual practice. On the other hand, too much gratitude can lead to stagnation. And we have no right to expect gratitude from anyone. Read more
Last week’s post on Gods claiming people generated a lot of conversation. Some of that conversation was good, some of it needs to be explored in more depth, and some of it was an arrogant dismissal of people’s most intimate and most traumatic experiences. Read more
People who say certain Gods insist they follow only Them based on a DNA test are misusing DNA and misinterpreting UPG. While I understand the desire to find roots, some roots can’t be discovered. They can only be grown. Read more
I can’t tell you whether to put your head down and keep slogging through, or to fire your coach and try something new. I can tell you that if you aren’t happy with your current situation, you best start trying to figure it out. Read more
Most people can tell a God “no” and go on about their lives. Most people, but not everyone. When it comes to serving the Gods, not everyone has a choice. Sometimes the Gods take what They want. And sometimes what They want is you. Read more
When conservative Christians and atheists are in agreement about religion, you can be sure you’re not getting the whole story. It will come as no surprise that when you dig deeper you discover they’re both wrong. Read more
The 1920s were not a decade of non-stop party and fun, particularly for those who weren’t young, rich, and white. The 2020s won’t be either. But I hope that when 2120 arrives and people look back to us, what they find is inspiring. And if it’s also fun and beautiful and maybe a bit whimsical, so much the better. Read more
The final post from the last Conversations Under the Oaks: what makes a Druid? What about pop culture Paganism? The challenges of contemporary polytheism, how to balance the requirements of priesthood, and some recommendations for beginners. Read more
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