Recently I was emailed this from The Pagan Village. It is so true and relates to my point, so I'll share it. The one that really struck home for me is "To be a witch is to know everything, and nothing at all." As we age and become The Wise Woman I feel its our duty to teach the younger generation when they ask and are ready for it. But we should never say to ourselves, "I am done learning". From the day you are born to the day you die, you will learn something new. This is the way of the universe. To not seek new knowledge locks you into one perspective that is narrow and stagnant. Our life must be a positive flow, so therefore we should welcome new perspectives. We don't have to change our beliefs, we just have to learn how others view the world.
Later tonight on the Everything Pagan Page, the admin told us about WitchSchool.com . So to put words to action, I have signed up. I'll be taking Herbalism which I've expressed an interest in learning previously, and Pagan Law which I think would just be good useful information. I'd like to take aromatherapy as well, but I have to be honest with myself and say I'm too busy at the moment. With these courses I'm already overbooked as far as time. I have a 4 month old to take care of, plus writing, and eventually I will need to get a job! Though I'm not looking forward to that day.
So, there you have it. What steps do you take to learn new things about Paganism?
What Does It Mean to Be a Witch?
It's by anonymous.
- To be a witch is to love and be loved.
- To be a witch is to know everything, and nothing at all.
- To be a witch is to change the world around you and yourself.
- To be a witch is to share and give, while receiving all the while.
- To be a witch is to dance and sing, and hold hands with the universe.
- To be a witch is to honor the gods, and yourself.
- To be a witch it to BE magick, not just perform it.
- To be a witch is to be honorable, or nothing at all.
- To be a witch is to accept others who are not.
- To be a witch is to know what you feel is right and good.
- To be a witch is to harm none.
- To be a witch is to know the ways of the old.
- To be a witch is to see beyond the barriers.
- To be a witch is to follow the moon.
- To be a witch is to be one with the gods.
- To be a witch is to study and to learn.
- To be a witch is to be the teacher and the student.
- To be a witch is to acknowledge the truth.
- To be a witch is to live with the Earth, not just in it.
- To be a witch is to be truly free!
I'm a pagan work in progress, always learning, growing and evolving spiritually. I've shied away from pagan schools/classes but that's just me, I want to learn it for myself and not colored by another pagan's opinions and views. That's not to say I don't gather with other pagans to learn from and teach each other though!
ReplyDeleteNo matter your source your always going to get one Pagans POV. Whether it be books, online articles or classes or in person socialization. You just have to learn from everyone and decide for yourself what you believe is right for you.
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