Traditional lore can inform, gently point to mysteries, and outright open gateways. But, nowadays, in the Pagan community, rigid interpretation of lore often becomes a stranglehold on magical and spiritual practices.
I’ve spent years learning lore, meditating on it so it can inform shamanic lessons I give, and creating ritual based in lore. So I’d be the first to insist that, sometimes, lore provides definitive, irrefutable facts. However, common sense is needed.
My mother taught me to think for myself. It was one of the greatest gifts a parent can give.
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Very well put. Dogma is the death of spirituality. Our spiritual practices seem to be best served if we remain open to growth an
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Judith, thanks so much! I *really* appreciate your support re my essay.
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Tasha, thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so glad you relate to what I’m saying. Bright blessings back at you!
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What you said in this well written piece is right on in my book. Thank you for putting it so well. There are many masks worn by th
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I feel you on this. I have a (tentative, I'm still very new and learning) relationship with Death as an entity, usually presenting