Touched by the presence of like manifestations of the Goddess, I am humbled by the meaning and power of community. As a solitary this might be surprising, yet after five years living on a small island without community I find myself wallowing in the ability to look into my sisters and brothers eyes and see reflected back to me the love of the Goddess. Just to sit and observe the community is a privilege, to see the incredible close connections... Read more

As a firefighter the anniversary of the attacks on our country hold special meaning for me. On this day my brother and sister Firefighters exemplified the ethic that all Firefighters hold dear. Lives were lost, lives were saved and in the end American heroes were entombed within the wreckage. My heart aches for these like spirits, their families and all Americans who lost loved ones on this infamous day. Yes, heroes with a small h, these men and woman were... Read more

Many of us in the Pagan community seek our relationship with the Divine through a connection with the seasons. Living on Saint Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands this process takes on a unique manifestation. Close to the equator, the generally recognized seasons that mark the turning to the wheel are in many ways absent and as a Witch I needed to develop a calendar to honor all the divine manifestations of the Goddess in this place. As I move... Read more

Recently it was my privilege to visit with the Distinguished Faith Group Leader of the Fort Hood Texas Open Circle Michele Waldon. As High Priestess of this group Michele is the leader of the largest and oldest military Open Circle anywhere in the Nation. Most remarkable in this meeting was this individuals seeming lack of insight into how extraordinary her efforts are. This Open Circle endured an assault by Rep. Barr many years ago and has since always been in... Read more

Dear fellow Clergy, It is clear that fundamentalist clergy are hostile to human liberty. Today we have the very real threat of the “Christian” dominionists who seek to cement their religious values into federal statute. It is the separation of church and state that tends to preclude an American propensity toward fanaticism. Should this ‘wall’ be allowed to tumble the consequences for our society will be catastrophic. If we allow religion to be enshrined in law, fanatics to sip at... Read more

In a surprise move Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker admitted today the he led an effort to count the votes of thousands of deceased Republicans in the recent recall election. The Governor then abruptly resigned after explaining that he could not find a single political figure he could trust to assume the duties of Governor upon his departure. After being pressed to name a successor (allowed under Wisconsin law) the soon to be former Governor named Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary... Read more

Pagan In Paradise: Transformative Pagan Leadership Revisited: “There are many models of leadership, yet the ability to effectively create, communicate and develop consensus for change within Pagan o…” Read more

There are many models of leadership, yet the ability to effectively create, communicate and develop consensus for change within Pagan organizations depends on three transformative principles. First, the ability to influence. Influence as referenced here is not the old paradigm of “Power Over”. This form of influence comes from the power to inspire and motivate an organization towards goals of mutual value. This principle is expressed through the ability to build consensus with respectful, meaningful, honest communication and the ability... Read more

Throughout history religious fundamentalist clergy have been hostile to human liberty. Today we have the very real threat of the dominionists. With Governor Perry leading the assault on freedom in the name of God it is time to acknowledge that there is a credible threat to our form of government. It is the separation of church and state that tends to preclude an American propensity toward fanaticism. Should this ‘wall’ be allowed to tumble the consequences for our society will... Read more

Engaged in the struggle for Pagan rights I often find myself fully, even adamantly responding to those who would deny these rights. While my passion for the subject is undeniable, it is also something that can affect both results and my attitude as a human being. Recently an internal voice whispered to me “If you want to ‘stand up’ for Pagan rights you need to ‘stand down’ and listen”. My first reaction was that this insight was about listening to... Read more