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Michael Dowd, who gave us all so much, has died [Starstuff, Contemplating]

Posted on October 10, 2023 by NaturalisticPaganism

All of that is just a start at the many ways that Michael will be with us all into the future. I encourage all of us to discover the many, many life changing works he left us. As when Carl Sagan died, I’m reminded again that times like this speak to us all, urging us to pick up the torch, and carry it into the future.

Gratitude for Ancestors, and the Treasure Trove of Knowledge they gave us – Remembering W. Jason Morgan [Starstuff, Contemplating]

Posted on October 9, 2023 by NaturalisticPaganism

Every now and then, I am reminded of how incredible it is to live now. So many things would not just be amazing to nearly all of our Ancestors (who are in my mind especially now with Samhain just around the corner), but often would be literally indescribable. To think that we live, not just on a globe and not on a flat Earth, but that the continents move! Dr. W. Jason Morgan was instrumental in giving us that knowledge – and I appreciate his life, which ended this year.

Next Spring’s Eclipse will be Beyond Words! Now is the time to make your plans.

Posted on September 19, 2023 by NaturalisticPaganism

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The total eclipse this coming April 8th will hold dozens of millions of people in awe (including both Americans and eclipse chasers). What will I do during those 100 or so sacred seconds? Will I prepare a ritual? Just revel in it? Hug my kids? I have no idea yet. All religions have sacred times and sacred places. For many of us (and certainly me), this will be one of those most sacred times. What will those 90 seconds be like for you? I don’t think that can be predicted – we can’t decide when the sacred will touch us.

Paganism is Different, Part 2: In Paganism, No Single Deity is in Complete Control [Stardust, Contemplating]

Posted on August 27, 2023 by NaturalisticPaganism

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Paganism is radically different from many huge religions, and that these radical differences appear to have a large impact on our lives, on the lives of future generations, and on our world. In Paganism, no single deity is in complete control. Paganism’s rejection of one deity in control aligns with Paganism’s strong thread of individual freedom.