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In the modern tapestry of spirituality, being a Pagan involves a deep connection to ancient practices and the rhythms of the natural world, integrated with the realities of contemporary society. As a Pagan man, my journey is both a personal exploration and a public declaration of a faith that is often misunderstood in the mainstream. For Pagans, our practice is not merely about following the cycles of the Earth or celebrating the solstices. Still, it embodies a broader worldview that values respect for nature, the importance of ritual, and the interconnectedness of all life. Whether one identifies with the divine masculine, feminine, or beyond, these tenets are vital, reflecting a spectrum of spiritual expression that honors individual and communal experiences. Technology and urbanization have dramatically reshaped our environments, sometimes creating a sense of disconnection from the natural world. Yet, they also offer new platforms for Pagans to share knowledge, connect across distances, and build supportive communities. Digital spaces serve as contemporary forums for ritual sharing, wisdom exchange, and spiritual support, helping bridge the ancient with the digital. Navigating modernity as a Pagan also brings unique challenges, including confronting misconceptions and stereotypes that can lead to social stigma or misunderstanding., The path requires profound courage to live authentically, and we often need to educate others about our diverse beliefs and practices. This journey is a testament to our strength and resilience. Ethically, Paganism prompts us to act with integrity and responsibility, guiding us in making choices that respect our spirits, the well-being of our communities, and interconnectedness with Nature and the Divine. This ethical stance underpins our interactions, ensuring they are marked by honesty and respect. In essence, being a Pagan today is about finding balance—integrating the wisdom of ancient traditions with the pressures and possibilities of modern life, holding space for the sacred in the mundane, and fostering profound insights into both the self and the universe. It is a path of continuous growth and reflection, a journey that challenges and enriches us, inspiring us to constantly evolve and deepen our understanding.
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Workshop at Concentric Circles - OLOTEAS 24-Feb-2024
I've dined at Ereshkigal's table on more than one occasion. Her hospitality is what you might expect of the Kur. The bounty is… large. It's… quiet. Everything is silent in the Queen's hall. One dines at a long table with the other residents—endless meals in silence. No one looks up—the feast is cups of dust and platters of clay. There is the occasional offering of kispum, the arrival of a blessing from a loved one. The bounty is served over months or years. One doesn't know. One is just… there. Ereshkigal is seated at the head of the table and rarely speaks. The newly dead hang on hooks running the length of the throne room. They hang on walls for three days before being cut down to join the feast. A dark Queen reigns over a silent land—little ever changes. The land is still; no birds darken the sky, and no creatures move across the land. Water does not flow in the rivers. All is still. Only the Queen and her seven judges travel across the land with purpose. How I came to be in the land from which no traveler returns is its own story. I know that it was intentional, and it came as the result of endless grief. At the time, this one did not know whose intention it was. There were lessons to be learned and only one place to understand them. Ereshkigal loves order and things to be… just so. However, she is not in stark contrast to her sister Inanna. She is a goddess of many moods and deep passions. When the mood strikes her, she is headstrong and moved to action. The Kur is a place of somber reflection, its mistress less so. Ereshkigal tends to her role as guardian of the land and the dead, its authority, and the dominion given to her. Nothing more. She is not a reflection of the land nor it of her. Like the inhabitants, she is just there.
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