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Vegetarian Pagans
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Georgia Pagans
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Stalking the Wild Herb
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Kundalini and Chakras
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The Shinto Shrine
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Strata's Discussions
Stimulating the Forum - Neo vs. Eclectic vs. DRW Wicca
Ok.. You can be a member of a Family Trad, sure... but there are no "born" witches. I am not going to pretend that you haven't heard this arguement a thousand times... But for others, claiming to…
Tagged: neo-wiccan, eclectic, drw, definitions
Replied 2 hours ago
Stimulating the Forum - Neo vs. Eclectic vs. DRW Wicca
I have issue with a couple of the statements you make here.. First, I have no problem explaining what my path or any titles associated with it mean. Why would any one take issue with this? Theref…
Tagged: neo-wiccan, eclectic, drw, definitions
Replied 2 hours ago
Troubling Times
While I ADORE this idea... unfortunately, this particular group looks for opposition, especially violent opposition, as "proof" that they are doing God's work. They choose such hatespeak as a way to…
Tagged: Pagan, Christian, News
Replied Jan 14
Troubling Times
I agree, but I still think that these are things we should do regardless, not necessarily as "pagans." I think the part of the problem is that we make a distinction. It shouldn't be the right thing…
Tagged: Pagan, Christian, News
Replied Jan 13
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Strata
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- Age
- 27
- Gender
- Female
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- Engaged
- Tradition/Practice
- Tuatha de Danann influenced Pantheist/Druid
- About Me
- "I walk in stride with people
much taller than me
and partly it's the boots but
mostly it's my chi
and I'm becoming transfixed
with nature and my part in it
which I believe just signifies
I'm finally waking up "
Evolve by Ani Difranco
Blessings Everyone!! I'm Strata Pyr and live in a VERY small town just north of Knoxville, TN. I have an amazing four-year-old son, who is my world, and the most incredible fiance in the world, Shawn!! He is my love, my best friend, my guardian, my motivator, my comforter, and my partner in all things. He is truly mo anam cara. He is perfect for my soul. And I get to MARRY him in May of the coming year. I am happy.
I never knew how to worship until I knew how to love.
Henry Ward Beecher
SO....A LOT in my life has changed in the last year... A LOT.. but I am happy now... more so than ever...and I only see things getting much much better in the future...
I've been a science major for about eight years now. ;-) I have a very well rounded science education! lol but can't decide what field to go into.. I'm really into biochemisty . And science strongly influences my spiritual beliefs!
I'm really a extremely outgoing person. I'm opinionated and have a very finely tuned BS meter! ;-)
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Note to my son regarding his sexuality...
***I copied this from my FB where I originally posted it there in response to LGBT teen suicides and hatespeak towards the LGBT community. After reading Jennifer's forum post "Troubling Times," I felt it was appropriate to move here. These are my own sentiments towards my son, who is currently four.
[Son],
Mommy loves you. I love you…
Posted on January 13, 2011 at 6:09pm — 27 Comments
So you want a fresh start....
Over the last few months, I have heard a lot of people both online and off making statements like, "I just want to move on. Can't you just forget about it?" OR "I want a fresh start. Why are you judging me on things from that past?" And honestly, I am confused by the logic behind such statements.
First, let me say that I am not a big believer in the idea that people really change, period. Not major changes anyways, not often. Usually when such changes take place they are…
ContinuePosted on December 27, 2010 at 5:30pm — 19 Comments
What myths are....
Paganism is impregnated with myth, from greek to norse to egyptian. Almost every pagan you meet is at least familiar with one or two. However, I've noticed that a lot do not seem to know what to do with them. What is the point of mythology? Too often I see people taking mythology literally. Someone who believed that "orbs" were the souls of people who did not have the money to pay Charon for passage comes to mind.
One of my favorite quotes:
"Myths are…
ContinuePosted on November 28, 2010 at 10:30pm — 9 Comments
God with a BIG G and Residual Guilt....
I decided to write this blog after having a very good conversation today with a person very new to paganism. We started talking about the circumstances that lead us to our paths. Having both come from fundamentalist Christian backgrounds we began to also talk about our lives before paganism. We talked about how we had grown up thinking we just *were Christian.* We didn't even stop, for a long time, to think about the fact that we had a choice. From the time we were born, we had just *been…
ContinuePosted on November 20, 2010 at 10:30am — 26 Comments
Comment Wall (185 comments)
- At 9:01pm on February 3, 2011,
ren said…
- Thank you for the welcome! It's nice to see you all doing good work.
- At 10:14am on January 27, 2011,
Sutra said…
- Hope all is well, thinking about you.
- At 10:32pm on January 18, 2011,
Chris said… - Thank you for your help!!! You and your mate look so happy together!!!
- At 10:23pm on January 18, 2011,
Chris said…
- Hi Strata, maybe you can help me, I have recently been introduced to the ancient runes, and am curious hot to activate them during the full moon, do you know anything about it at all. BTW, I hope you had a great day!!!
- At 8:32pm on January 15, 2011,
Shawn said… - Hello my darling girl :) I just wanted to rush by really quick to tell you how much I love you, and how much I appreciate you and everything you do for me :) :) :) You really are mo anam cara, and you show it constantly :D
- At 8:23pm on January 15, 2011,
Elise said… - Thank you for the birthday wish! :D
- At 7:58pm on January 13, 2011,
lightshield said…
- Thanks for the warm welcome, Strata. I am involved in Wicca and Traditional witchcraft with roots based in the English Cotswolds.
- At 3:32pm on January 13, 2011,
Tawny said… - Thanks Strata ((hugs))
- At 5:24pm on January 12, 2011,
Hagatha said… - Bright blessings and thank you for the welcome. And yes I am Daniels wife. (But please don't hold that against me.) lol.
- At 9:23pm on January 11, 2011,
Oakthorne said… - Thank you so much, darlin'. I appreciate the Work. Keep it Rollin'. :D
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