The Secrets In Plain Sight!

Writing this episode was a lot of fun. Not because I got to confront a popular version of short-sightedness, but because I had the opportunity to explore how we are ALL short-sighted.

While almost all will agree that The Divine (by whatever name or names) is infinite, there are those who try to put a border on infinity. The fact is that the fullness of The Divine is beyond our comprehension, and that is backed up by someone you would not expect!

But, the blessing is that it gives us reason to respect each other!

Blessed Be!

We are celebrating Imbolc here in the Northern Hemisphere, and for many of us, it can't come too soon! Winter has been especially harsh for many of us. And I ceased to be eager to see snow since I came to the age when it was my responsibility to shovel it. Even more so now, when I've retired and people remind me to "take it easy".

And for that, Imbolc can be special. The first shoots are poking their heads through the snow to tell us that Winter is losing its grip. But that's not all. There's a lesson in all of this that we can use throughout the year! It's one of those "Secrets In Plain Sight" that I keep talking about!

Blessed Be!

One thing about both religion and politics these days is that there is so much negativity in both, and perhaps especially in religion. And so often, it seems that the positive gets associated with fluff bunnies and Pollyanna-types who cannot even acknowledge the existence of the negative.

So, let's explore the positive and how to find the real positive. And never forget: this is your spiritual life, so look for what works for you!

Blessed Be!

We deal with obstacles every day and, some would say, almost every lifetime. Do you know someone who spent their life thinking about something that could have been? Is there something that you wanted so badly to do that it still nags at you after all these years? Or is someone or something getting in the way of you seeing your own dream fulfilled? Or is there someone who simply cannot be ready on time for anything you want to do?

All of these are obstacles in our lives. Some thoughts about them. No simple solutions because there are none, but some ideas on finding your own solutions.

Blessed Be!

Familiars add to people's spiritual lives - mine certainly add to mine! You've met two of them: Yuengling barks a greeting to you and Thor purrs hello to you at the beginning of every episode. And I put them there not as a gimmick, but because of their contributions to my podcasts and everything else in my life.

So, what defines a familiar as opposed to any other pet? I don't know if there is a difference, other than the relationship being developed. But there are ways to help develop that relationship. The surprising thing is that most of the "secret" involves recognizing some basics of the humanity (yes, humanity) of our four-footed friends,

Blessed Be!

Sorry for the delay - snowstorms affected us, too.

We've been hearing a lot about "freedoms" in the press and in social media lately, especially when certain people make other people upset and claim to be using one freedom or another, such as Freedom of Speech or Freedom of the Press. And some of us have been victims of twisted interpretations.

I think most of us will realize that freedom is not absolute and total, such that I am not free to publish outright lies about people, even if I might get away with a parody. And am I going to limit what I say in an oathbound discussion with a fellow HP as if I were talking to a beginner, and outsider, or a TV journalist?

There needs to be a border, and there needs to be a way to define that border.

Blessed Be!

I suggested that you enjoy your sandals in the episode before last, and I'm sure some of you knew what I meant. For others, some introduction might be necessary. There are many reasons for wearing things for spiritual purposes, and some of them can be obtained at some of the most mundane and secular of places.

Look at what makes it special, and you'll see reasons beyond what most mundane folks will see. Look to the core of this, and you'll see when some real power can be found.

Blessed Be!

Many things make Yule special, but none perhaps more than how Yule relates to Samhain. There are elements of every Sabbat in each Sabbat of course, but there is a very special relationship between Yule and Samhain. After all, Yule begins the fulfillment of Samhain's promise!

This is special, and gives Yule some special energies which we can harness for our benefit and well-being. We need to explore this, because so many people miss this.

Blessed Be!

There is the perennial argument over whether someone is "Walking The Walk" or merely "Talking The Talk". Almost anyone will agree that it is best to "Walk The Walk," but what's the real difference, and is there an answer to the critics who claim that you are merely "Talking The Talk"?

Once again, we step back and see what those who walk the walk have in common. And from there, we can see if you need sandals, or a microphone!

Blessed Be!

My argument with Christianity! Practices which have outlived their needs, and aspects which come to overshadow all other aspects of something that are supposed to be greater are but two simplistic descriptions of the struggles I've found. We go beyond people who take it upon themselves to speak for The
Divine.

There are some basic points, very basic, which so many who claim to be practicing Christianity don't seem to get, beginning with the fact that hate has no role in the New Testament, including who the Old Testament does not include, and going beyond that. No wonder so many former Christians think they need to leave Yeshua Bar-Joseph behind when they enter Wicca, and the truth is they might actually be closer to what he had in mind!

Thoughts from my explorations.

Blessed Be!