Another in my series of Sonoma Stories: mythology for a sacred landscape of meaning. Text version here.
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Mythology: Why Tarweed was a Good Idea
Another in my series of Sonoma Stories: mythology for a sacred landscape of meaning. It was summer, and the great Sun was in love. He stretched his warm arms down to stroke the soft green of Sonoma’s belly, and everywhere he touched the grass grew tall, the leaves spread wide for him. How he loved her! He couldn’t … Continue reading Mythology: Why Tarweed was a Good Idea
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Creating Your Own Wheel of the Year
In Atheopaganism, similar to many other Pagan paths, we celebrate eight Sabbaths, or holy days: the solar equinoxes and solstices, and the points between them. But I encourage folks to adapt this calendar to fit the circumstances of the places where we live, choosing our own names and meanings for these holidays as necessary. Why … Continue reading Creating Your Own Wheel of the Year
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Audio: Salmon’s Revenge
Another in my series of Sonoma Stories: mythology for a sacred landscape of meaning.
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Mythology: Salmon’s Revenge
Another in my series of Sonoma Stories: mythology for a sacred landscape of meaning. Around here, before the Lost People pushed their way in and started building cities, this used to be Bear country. Bear’s still here, but she keeps to the hills and doesn’t come down around the valleys so often now. Before we … Continue reading Mythology: Salmon’s Revenge
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Grandma’s Cheat Sheet, by [Starstuff, Contemplating]
…this isn’t a comprehensive dissertation, it’s just a short “cheat sheet” for grandma. Feel free to print out your own copy…
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Atheopagan Symbol Contest: Round 2
Where things stand: Below are the candidate symbols for the second round of voting. They include the top three from the first round. Please vote in the comments either on the Facebook group or below. Please vote by July 17, and only vote for ONE choice! What happens next: We will narrow down to a … Continue reading Atheopagan Symbol Contest: Round 2
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New Thoughts on the “Arrival” Phase of Atheopagan Ritual
When I do Atheopagan rituals—particularly with other people—most of the time I follow a simple structure which facilitates passage into the Ritual State, also known sometimes as “trance” or “flow”. That structure and the concepts and principles surrounding it are explored in detail in the Atheopagan Ritual Primer, which can be downloaded here. Now, I should … Continue reading New Thoughts on the “Arrival” Phase of Atheopagan Ritual
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Call and Response: Paganism Needs a Shared Telos
John Halstead recently called for a Pagan prophet, someone who could unite naturalists and supernaturalists, someone to “come along to lead modern Pagans out of the wilderness of superstition and self-absorption.” John’s role, as he states, is the role of the critic, not the prophet, but he suggests a list of other Pagan writers who… Continue reading Call and Response: Paganism Needs a Shared Telos →
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What is There to Live for?
In an atheistic world, many ask: what’s the point? What is the purpose of living if there’s no judgment, no afterlife to be attained, no cosmic plan or purpose? I can’t tell you what is meaningful in your life. Perhaps it’s your art, or your family: being the best parent (or grandparent, or aunt or … Continue reading What is There to Live for?
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