Paganism
Job burnout on the rise but some Pagan practices may help
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As the numbers of those experiencing burnout are on the rise, some Pagan practices can offset and reduce the stress.
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Column: Spirit, Can You Hear Me?
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Sheri Barker shares her experience of self-quarantine – the sensation of becoming a ghost while still living.
Paganism
Unleash the Hounds! Science Edition
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TWH sent out its Hounds and they have brought back a variety of stories that reflect the intersection between science, mental health, and spirituality.
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Unleash the Hounds (link roundup)
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There are lots of articles and essays of interest to modern Pagans and Heathens out there, more than our team can write about in depth in any given week. Therefore, the Wild Hunt must unleash the hounds in order to round them all up. Religious freedom in the courts
Colorado school district officials violated the Constitution when they openly supported a Christian mission trip to Guatamala, a court ruled. According to reports, the Douglas County School District produced fliers and information about the trip and sent them home to families, as well as hosting a fund drive for the trip during school hours. As reported by the Denver Post, “The case started in 2014 when a group of students from Highlands Ranch High School’s chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes decided to take a spring break mission trip to Guatemala.”
Paganism
Column: Using music for journey work and meditation
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When I’m trying to get in the mood to spend time at my altar, there are so many considerations and preparations that I have to make. In my practice I work with oils, waters, stones, herbs, incense, colored candles, fabrics, statuary, dolls (you don’t?), and ritual tools. Thankfully over the years I’ve filtered out what I like and what works, so I don’t need to recreate the wheel when I want to do a sabbat ritual or a major working that requires an overhaul of my altar elements. While scent and color and all of the other aesthetics can be helpful, how often are you bringing music into your practice? It’s something we see all of the time in other practices, so why not ours?