Psychology – Page 2 – NaturalPagans

A Call to Action – by Lupa

April 7, 2017 HumanisticPaganism Ancient and Modern Paganism, belief, HP, Intellect, Latest Posts, Lupa, naturalism, Paganism, Psychology, Responsibility, Science, Science and Religion, spirituality, Superstition and Reason

These are dangerous times, and it’s going to be hard to not feel despair. (I recommend the writings of Joanna Macy as a good antidote.) Engage in self-care when and as you need to, and keep building your resilience. If you feel all alone, remember that at least I’m here with you in this fight, and I have a pretty good bunch of people at my side, too. We’re in this together.

Dear Pagans: Can We Be As Picky About Science As We Are About History?

February 14, 2017 lupa Anthropocentrism, Cosmology, Magic, Meaning, Nature Spirituality, Paganism, Psychology, Science, Skepticism

[I know this is a long one, and potentially controversial. Do me a favor, please and read all the way to the end, and pay especial attention to the italicized bits? Thank you!] Celtic Wicca. Samhain, the God of the Dead. Witches’ covens that extend… Continue Reading

No, You Cannot Change Lightning Waves With Your Brain

February 6, 2017 lupa Anthropocentrism, Cosmology, Geekery, Nature, Nature Spirituality, Paganism, Psychology, Science, Skepticism

If all I did with my blog was tear apart pseudoscience masquerading as real science and promoted by pagans as being “proof our spirituality is real!!!” I would never write about anything else. Plus I would quickly despair for the future of our community… Continue Reading

Self-Care as a Pagan Virtue

December 1, 2016 lupa Activism, Cosmology, Ethics, Health and Healing, Paganism, Psychology, Rituals

The past few weeks have been a rough ride for a lot of people between the election and the start of the holiday season. Tensions are running high, and with all the busy-ness of the season it can be difficult to find time to… Continue Reading