Meaning – Page 3 – NaturalPagans

The Magic of Manure

January 24, 2019 lupa Animals, Anthropocentrism, Cosmology, Environmentalism, Fungi, gardening, Magic, Meaning, Naturalist Paganism, Nature, Nature Spirituality, Nature Writing, Plants, Rituals, Science, Sustainability, The Green Wolf, Way of the Scavenger, Wonder and Awe

How’s that for a title? So over the past couple of years, as I’ve been spending time on a farm on the coast where my art studio is, the level of manure I encounter on a daily basis has increased quite a bit. It… Continue Reading

The Invitation of Wild Geese

January 21, 2019 lupa Anthropocentrism, Bioregion, Cosmology, Death, Environmentalism, Ethics, Gratitude, Health and Healing, Meaning, Naturalist Paganism, Nature, Nature Spirituality, Nature Writing, Paganism, Psychology, Rites of Passage, Rituals, Science, The Green Wolf, Wonder and Awe

I feel like not enough people knew of Mary Oliver, who passed away on Friday at the age of 83. I myself, not being a huge fan of poetry, never heard of her work until just a few years ago. Somehow in my enjoyment… Continue Reading

The Invitation of Wild Geese

Spirits in the Kitchen: Honoring the Remains of Our Food

January 10, 2019 lupa Activism, Animals, Anthropocentrism, Bioregion, Cosmology, Death, Environmentalism, Food, Fungi, gardening, Gratitude, Magic, Meaning, Naturalist Paganism, Nature, Nature Spirituality, Nature Writing, Paganism, Plants, Rituals, Science, Seasons, Sustainability, The Green Wolf, Way of the Scavenger

[Main photo: rice and cheese stuffed crimini mushrooms, roasted acorn squash and red onion, and sauteed vegetables and mushrooms] The older I get, the more important food has become to me. For the first quarter century of my life, I couldn’t have cared less… Continue Reading

Yule (the Winter Solstice) is right around the corner!

December 1, 2018 HumanisticPaganism Calendar, Families, HP, inspiration, Latest Posts, Meaning, naturalistic pagan, Practice, Seasonal, Seasonal Themes, spirituality

So how will you be celebrating? There are less than three weeks left before Yule (the Winter Solstice)! This is going out a week early because for many of us, this is a Sabbat that takes a little more preparation…

Samhain (The Fall Equitherm) Approaches!

October 13, 2018 HumanisticPaganism ancestors, Death, Death and Life, Families, HP, inspiration, Latest Posts, Meaning, naturalistic pagan, Seasonal, Seasonal Themes, spirituality

Got your house decorated yet? Samhain (the Fall Equitherm) is only a few weeks away! For many of us (including me), this is one of the most sacred times of the year – a time when I feel my Ancestors…

Another Opportunity to bring Joy to Kids, with “Stardust Explores the Solar System”!

January 30, 2018 HumanisticPaganism Book Review, Community, Cosmos, Emotion, experience, Families, HP, Latest Posts, Meaning, naturalism, naturalistic pagan, Pantheism and Cosmology, Practice, Responsibility, Science, spirituality, wonder

Now we have another opportunity. The success of “My Name is Stardust”, including radio shows and worldwide recognition has led to a second edition, “Stardust Explores the Solar System”, which has a kickstarter campaign being launched today!

Yule (the Winter Solstice) is right around the corner!

December 3, 2017 HumanisticPaganism Calendar, Families, HP, inspiration, Latest Posts, Meaning, naturalistic pagan, Practice, Seasonal, Seasonal Themes, spirituality

Les Cafés Mortels, by Renee Lehnen

November 6, 2017 HumanisticPaganism ancestors, Community, experience, Families, HP, Latest Posts, Meaning, naturalistic pagan, Practice, Renee Lehnen

The aspects of dying that these two people shared taught me more than a library of reading could. We plan to hold another Death Café in winter 2018 if only to chase away the cold with cake, hot beverages, and intriguing conversation. Naturalistic Pagans are most welcome.

Black Lives and Sacred Humanity, A Book Review by Emile Wayne

September 28, 2017 HumanisticPaganism Death and Life, Emile Wayne, Gaia/Earth, Gender Issues, HP, Intellect, Latest Posts, Meaning, naturalistic pagan, Nature, Paganism, Practice, Responsibility, Science and Religion

This book is an important philosophical and spiritual resource for all those currently working towards racial justice, especially for those who do so outside the frameworks of specific religious traditions.