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Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:26 pm
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Okay, I have to admit that I'm new to the Pagan ways. As I browse this guild, I see that there are so many options to choose from.
My question? Where should I start?
Questions and Answers What do you believe and what are you looking for? I have mixed beliefs, but I think that there is some possible force out there, but it's not definite. I believe that a person should be respectful and loving of all aspects of nature, including oneself. I believe that despite any chance of an afterlife, one should live life for today, and not for whatever may be next.
I suppose I am looking for some sort of path to follow. Something that can make me slightly more spiritually enlightened. I feel like there is more I could do to help not only myself, but those close to me as well.
Have you reached out to any deities and felt a response? Actually, my closest friends and I have formed a sort of makeshift coven, practicing spells and rituals as we come across them. We use a huge amount of herbs, candles, and incense, and a few of my friends are learning Tarot. One time, the first time we did it as a group, we sort of passed energy along to one another. I'm not sure what it was really, but the leader of us, my friend Shadow, was talking, we held hands in a circle and focused on a candle in the middle. My response, unfortunatley, was that of pain and physical panic. It wasn't pretty.
Another time after that, It seemed to work out better. We had a casting circle, and I represented Air, as usual. It was a fairly lighthearted one, and we smiled and laughed. Afterwards, I felt a sense of peace and security. I also, strangley, felt warmer than I had before. (We were in the garage so we would not scare my friend's parents.)
What got you started looking into pagan theology? The main idea of it seemed to fit me pretty well. I think about the world around me and I'm starting to find some respect for myself. The practices seem...comforting, so to speak.
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Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:37 pm
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Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:07 am
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Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:05 am
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Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:11 pm
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TeaDidikai Bastemhet What do you believe and what are you looking for? Have you reached out to any deities and felt a response? In addition to these good questions: What got you started looking into pagan theology?
What do you believe and what are you looking for? I have mixed beliefs, but I think that there is some possible force out there, but it's not definite. I believe that a person should be respectful and loving of all aspects of nature, including oneself. I believe that despite any chance of an afterlife, one should live life for today, and not for whatever may be next.
I suppose I am looking for some sort of path to follow. Something that can make me slightly more spiritually enlightened. I feel like there is more I could do to help not only myself, but those close to me as well.
Have you reached out to any deities and felt a response? Actually, my closest friends and I have formed a sort of makeshift coven, practicing spells and rituals as we come across them. We use a huge amount of herbs, candles, and incense, and a few of my friends are learning Tarot. One time, the first time we did it as a group, we sort of passed energy along to one another. I'm not sure what it was really, but the leader of us, my friend Shadow, was talking, we held hands in a circle and focused on a candle in the middle. My response, unfortunatley, was that of pain and physical panic. It wasn't pretty.
Another time after that, It seemed to work out better. We had a casting circle, and I represented Air, as usual. It was a fairly lighthearted one, and we smiled and laughed. Afterwards, I felt a sense of peace and security. I also, strangley, felt warmer than I had before. (We were in the garage so we would not scare my friend's parents.)
What got you started looking into pagan theology? The main idea of it seemed to fit me pretty well. I think about the world around me and I'm starting to find some respect for myself. The practices seem...comforting, so to speak.
Hopes this answers your questions...
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Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:25 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:44 pm
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:36 am
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:43 am
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:13 am
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Myrtle May I have mixed beliefs, but I think that there is some possible force out there, but it's not definite. Fair enough.
Quote: I believe that a person should be respectful and loving of all aspects of nature, including oneself. Before I get to the tough questions- what do you think "nature" is?
Quote: I believe that despite any chance of an afterlife, one should live life for today, and not for whatever may be next. Fair enough.
Quote: I suppose I am looking for some sort of path to follow. Something that can make me slightly more spiritually enlightened. What makes you think it is the path that makes a person spiritually enlightened?
Quote: I feel like there is more I could do to help not only myself, but those close to me as well. Of course there is more you can do. The question is if you should do it or not.
Quote: Actually, my closest friends and I have formed a sort of makeshift coven, practicing spells and rituals as we come across them. We use a huge amount of herbs, candles, and incense, and a few of my friends are learning Tarot. One time, the first time we did it as a group, we sort of passed energy along to one another. I'm not sure what it was really, but the leader of us, my friend Shadow, was talking, we held hands in a circle and focused on a candle in the middle. My response, unfortunatley, was that of pain and physical panic. It wasn't pretty.
I'm not surprised by your reaction. Look, I'm going to be a pragmatic wet blanket for a moment. Forming a "coven" and jumping headlong into magic with everything else going on in your life is a bit like saying "I have a tricycle, I think I'll skip learning to ride with training wheels and on a regular bicycle, and head straight for the Suzuki Hayabusa GSXR1300."
There's a lot of learning to be done, personal prep work, basic training etc. What you have there is a formula for a Mr. Dark.
Quote: The main idea of it seemed to fit me pretty well. I think about the world around me and I'm starting to find some respect for myself. The practices seem...comforting, so to speak. What practices? Paganism involves a host of different practices- some traditions include child molestation and animal sacrifice. I'd bet that dollars to doughnuts neither of those interest you- so if you could be more specific that would help a lot.
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:09 pm
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:11 pm
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:35 pm
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:08 pm
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TeaDidikai Bastemhet I wonder if it may be prudent to make a stickied thread titled "Ya might be a fluffbunny if..."? Might be worth examining some common mistakes Fluffies fall into. More about symptoms than the actual state?
I think it would be very helpful. Maybe even required reading? I assume that when people join this guild that they want to get rid of the fluff, but I think it can be intimidating if someone posts and then get a round of people going "that's wrong because..." If someone can just read something anonymously and self-examine first, then post when they have their courage up and preliminary research done, it would be oodles more productive.
Quote: Quote: I love your turns of phrase. xd That, Cool Beans, and "my teeth itch" are the three that come up the most...
In another thread I saw something about pennies and bowling balls. I lol'ed. xd
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:19 pm
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