All Things Pagan Thread

Trila said:
@JustDave
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we were always able to push away the negativity that seems to surround us? That's the goal!!! Appreciation for the natural world around us is all part of reaching that goal! 💖
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That's the part of pagan religions I appreciate. The ones I know of, and granted that's not a lot, are oriented toward the positive and seem to appreciate how important the gift of our natural world is. That in itself is worth worshiping. I'm not a pagan, but pagans seem to be OK with that. I don't know that I actually worship the natural world, but I stand in front of it with a deep awe. Anyway, if the universe is listening to me, it knows how I feel. If it's not listening, that's OK too, because it doesn't change my feelings toward it.
 
I have been doing some shadow work lately (a witchy term for working with parts of the self we tend to hide or keep in the shadows) and these are speaking to me today.

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This one because I love glitter and often spray it in my hair. ♥️

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Shadow work can be difficult and uncomfortable, especially if it's working. The light of fireflies seems comforting.
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JustDave said:
That's the part of pagan religions I appreciate. The ones I know of, and granted that's not a lot, are oriented toward the positive and seem to appreciate how important the gift of our natural world is. That in itself is worth worshiping. I'm not a pagan, but pagans seem to be OK with that. I don't know that I actually worship the natural world, but I stand in front of it with a deep awe. Anyway, if the universe is listening to me, it knows how I feel. If it's not listening, that's OK too, because it doesn't change my feelings toward it.
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Wow! And you say you are not a Pagan?????!! Everything in your last statement is 100% Pagan!

FYI: I don't "worship" Nature either. But I do appreciate it, and accept the energy of the Elements whenever I can.

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My husband brought this home for me tonight. I'm not really into skulls, sans sugar skulls, but I do like this one. It has an interesting lift to the "eyes" and a nice Mulberry scent. What I loved though was what my husband said when he showed it to me: I got this for your spell table. He was referring to my alter, but I was so charmed by this usage that my alter is now and forever my spell table. 🤗 ♥️ My husband is really very awesome.

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Medusa said:
My husband brought this home for me tonight. I'm not really into skulls, sans sugar skulls, but I do like this one. It has an interesting lift to the "eyes" and a nice Mulberry scent. What I loved though was what my husband said when he showed it to me: I got this for your spell table. He was referring to my alter, but I was so charmed by this usage that my alter is now and forever my spell table. 🤗 ♥️ My husband is really very awesome.

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Wow! That is an wonderful surprise!!! I agree that your hubby is awesome.....and thoughtful! 💕
 
I live near a huge lake, with over 1000 miles of shoreline. (Yes, that number is rght! 😉) We love going out on the lake, but do to circumstances beyond our control, it's been several years since we've been able to get out there.

Yesterday, we went for a boat ride, and it was wonderful!!! As we were driving around, I realize that I could feel each of the Elements.....

🌊 WATER: The lake was not quite calm, but had small waves dancing across it's surface. It was warmer (on my hand) than expected, too!

🌬 AIR: There was a light breeze, and a beautiful cloudless blue sky!

🍁 EARTH: The trees around the lake are such show offs, in all of their fall colors! Each trying to outdo the other!

🔥 FIRE: The warmth of the sun made the boat ride the perfect temperature. And it added pretty sparkles to the tips of each of the little waves!


It was a day of appreciation, and an exchange of positive energy.....just what I needed!
 
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Trila said:
I live near a huge lake, with over 1000 miles of shoreline. (Yes, that number is rght! 😉) We love going out on the lake, but do to circumstances beyond our control, it's been several years since we've been able to get out there.

Yesterday, we went for a boat ride, and it was wonderful!!! As we were driving around, I realize that I could feel each of the Elements.....

🌊 WATER: The lake was not quite calm, but had small waves dancing across it's surface. It was warmer (on my hand) than expected, too!

🌬 AIR: There was a light breeze, and a beautiful cloudless blue sky!

🍁 EARTH: The trees around the lake are such show offs, in all of their fall colors! Each trying to outdo the other!

🔥 FIRE: The warmth of the sun made the boat ride the perfect temperature. And it added pretty sparkles to the tips of each of the little waves!


It was a day of appreciation, and an exchange of positive energy.....just what I needed!
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Simply awesome. 🤗

I had a similar moment yesterday when walking Lucius. I was just doing what I do, walking the dog, when I noticed what a really beautiful day it was, how cool the breeze was, that someone had a fire going, how pretty the blowing leaves were and that I was here in this moment walking this good creature who loves me unconditionally.

I admire your acute observations and your ability to appreciate and interact with nature in the way you did here.
 
Medusa said:
My husband brought this home for me tonight. I'm not really into skulls, sans sugar skulls, but I do like this one. It has an interesting lift to the "eyes" and a nice Mulberry scent. What I loved though was what my husband said when he showed it to me: I got this for your spell table. He was referring to my alter, but I was so charmed by this usage that my alter is now and forever my spell table. 🤗 ♥️ My husband is really very awesome.

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I've been thinking about this, quite a bit.

I love that you saw the beauty in the giving of this gift, and received it graciously even though you aren't into skulls! It was something that you needed to have.....not the skull itself, but rather the physical reminder of the connection and love that you and your husband share!
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Trila said:
I've been thinking about this, quite a bit.

I love that you saw the beauty in the giving of this gift, and received it graciously even though you aren't into skulls! It was something that you needed to have.....not the skull itself, but rather the physical reminder of the connection and love that you and your husband share!
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I love this. Now whenever I see that skull, I'm going to be reminded of just that, my deep connection with my husband. Thank you, @Trila. ♥️ That skull just got even better.
 
I wasn't feeling great about life, the universe and everything when I set off on the first dog walk this morning. My head hurt, my body hurt and I wasn't in a good place, in my mind or in my spirit.

Then I saw a crow. I love crows. Have you ever noticed how, when you look at a crow, they look back at you? I mean, they really look at you. That's because they are able to recognize faces.

So I saw a crow, in a branch just a couple feet in front of me and not even two feet above my head. He was huge and just sitting there. He caught my attention my cawing at me and I said, "Oh, hey there." And then he just stared at me, like he wasn't in a hurry. He was looking at me so intently I thought to take my sunglasses off to make eye contact. I had things in my hands though, Lucius' leash, the bag of dog bags, my phone, so I didn't. But now I wish I'd made the effort.

I had to move on after a few minutes because my new friend apparently wasn't going anywhere soon.

It lifted my mood. Crows are so cool.


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Medusa said:
I wasn't feeling great about life, the universe and everything when I set off on the first dog walk this morning. My head hurt, my body hurt and I wasn't in a good place, in my mind or in my spirit.

Then I saw a crow. I love crows. Have you ever noticed how, when you look at a crow, they look back at you? I mean, they really look at you. That's because they are able to recognize faces.

So I saw a crow, in a branch just a couple feet in front of me and not even two feet above my head. He was huge and just sitting there. He caught my attention my cawing at me and I said, "Oh, hey there." And then he just stared at me, like he wasn't in a hurry. He was looking at me so intently I thought to take my sunglasses off to make eye contact. I had things in my hands though, Lucius' leash, the bag of dog bags, my phone, so I didn't. But now I wish I'd made the effort.

I had to move on after a few minutes because my new friend apparently wasn't going anywhere soon.

It lifted my mood. Crows are so cool.


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I love that you had this experience!

This is my daily life, as long as I'm "in a good place". It has been a hard and stressful year for me, and I've forgotten who and what I am. Coming to this thread and sharing with everyone, has helped me make a comeback and I'm feeling better, appreciating more, and putting the stress behind me.

My thanks to all of you who come here.....
 
Trila said:
I love that you had this experience!

This is my daily life, as long as I'm "in a good place". It has been a hard and stressful year for me, and I've forgotten who and what I am. Coming to this thread and sharing with everyone, has helped me make a comeback and I'm feeling better, appreciating more, and putting the stress behind me.

My thanks to all of you who come here.....
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That is truly wonderful, @Trila. And thank you for the enriching presence, camaraderie, and comfort you bring to this space. ♥️
 

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