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For those folks who want to build your own version of Paganism (or any other -ism, for that matter), you’ll want to decide what types of things to include and exclude. I started with a list of likes and dislikes. For this list, I wasn’t trying to be exhaustive and all-encompassing. Instead, I started with…
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Every hobby and interest comes with a set of jargon. It takes a while to sort through the new language, but learning the terms gives a feeling of accomplishment and a sense of belonging. When I started learning about guns, I ran into a lot of new shooting terms. I’m going to give some of…
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For most of my writing life, my poetry has been free verse. It seems to go well with my style, which often has a conversational tone. In my poetry workshop class in college, I’d had to try some forms, including the obligatory sestina. It wasn’t my favorite experience. More recently, I’ve tried a couple of…
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First Shots Your first visit to a range is exciting and a bit scary, but being prepared will make everything more fun. I’ll be describing what my first experiences were like while giving some tips on how to get ready for the range. I was really lucky. My first time shooting a handgun was with…
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Writing poetry can serve many purposes. I group them into two main categories: purging and crafting. Both are useful and worthwhile. Sometimes when I meet new people, it comes up in conversation that I write poetry. The odds are good that the other person will say “I’ve written some poems” or “I wrote some poetry…
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The author plans to share a series on creating personalized Pagan practices based on their two-decade experience. Many individuals struggle to find a fitting spiritual path, often dissatisfied with existing groups. The author encourages building a unique Pagan religion, emphasizing that all religions are human creations and outlining key considerations for this personal journey.
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I recommend thinking about your ethical system on your Pagan path. . This post was originally part of a series on Building Your Pagan Path. It is aimed at individual practice, but can be applied if you are working in a group. It is even more important to have an ethical code when you are…
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When someone decides to learn how to shoot, they are opening a door to a lot of information. Like most new interests, you don’t have any idea about the extent of rabbit holes you can go down until you take the first steps. I know that was the case for me. Also, please remember that…
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Do you know how to defend yourself? Judo? Kickboxing? Glock? You may think of these methods related to your physical safety in a dangerous situation. Take a step back, though, and you’ll see how you aren’t in control of your body in other ways. If you’re a woman, the last few years have seen your…
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I grew up with the unusual idea that there isn’t only one way to do religion. My father was Catholic, my mother Jewish. Even when they decided to send me for religious instructions, I never quite bought into it. When it was time for me to get confirmed, my best friend and I agreed it…