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Yesterday with eyes away the briefness of a moment. As in a blinding flash of light the world came remade. Vague my life, adistant shadow filtered through my mind and dreamed my lovers kiss subdued the emptiness inside. Pretending nothing's to take the place of our disappearing words. Silence where the water flows and where our actions blur. So angels kiss the brows and lips and pull the strings inside waiting for the firelight to bring tomorrow home. -CXS
They say this cause is lost and she will not return to me. They say that she is gone and this is just a shell, unliving...And through the dark of the morning she fades, but I will not leave here. Fight back the demons around us, Love lives and I will defend her. And through each moment believing, she knows that I will not leave her. One life compares to another, Love lives and I will defend her.
Merry meet! My name is Michelle and I find myself very simple to understand and get along with. I have a healthy obsession with AFI. They have inspired me in so many ways and are truly the four most amazing people I have met. I am very outspoken despite my tendency to be also very quiet around new people. I am very outgoing and I love to bring about joy and laughter. I am sometimes a pain in the ass but truly I don’t mean to be. I love school and hope to succeed in life. I tend to ignore the negativity that people put towards me. I love my life and the people in it. Music is my passion. I love any type of Goth music including Industrial, Elektro, Techno, Trance, and EBM to name a few. It is my escape. I am very fond of the Goth subculture and a practitioner of paganism. This religion had opened my eyes to things I never knew about and taught me many things that I find truly profound. My friends have a great impact on my life and have helped me to become greater than what I am. They are an inspiration to me and will forever love and thank them for being there when I needed them and sticking around even though I am a pain in the ass sometimes. My choices in life have nothing to do with wanting to be liked, accepted, or even disliked. It is what I find best for myself. Merry part!
At the end of days, at the end of time.
When the Sun burns out will any of this matter.
Who will be there to remember who we were?
Who will be there to know that any of this had meaning for us?And in retrospect I'll say we've done no wrong.
Who are we to judge what is right and what has purpose for us?
With designs upon ourselves to do no wrong,
running wild unaware of what might come of us.The Sun was born, so it shall die,
so only shadows comfort me.
I know in darkness I will find you giving up inside like me.
Each day shall end as it begins
and though you're far away from me
I know in darkness I will find you giving up inside like me.Without a thought I will see everything eternal,
forget that once we were just dust from heavens far.
As we were forged we shall return, perhaps some day.
I will remember us and wonder who we were.
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The Magick Within
The essence of witchcraft is transformation. The idea is to take "you" currently present and accounted for and change your essence into something better, greater, stronger, and incredibly dynamic. Being a witch means to want to work everyday to be a better person. When you change yourself then the world around you cannot help but to change. There's no getting around it. All this changing can be a lot of hard work and there are certain aspects of the path that require time, effort, and energy. Although many of the things you truly want can be achieved in a short time with other issues in your life that will require patience, effort, and practice to reach you ultimate goals. That's okay. Of you didn't have to work at some things then the study wouldn't seem worthwhile. To be a witch you must be brave enough to face everything inside of you and have the courage to change the things you do not like.Being a witch has nothing to do with spells, rituals, and unusual clothing---They are the fun stuff. To be a witch is to desire personal transformation.
The true meaning of being a witch is:- follow your heart and your own course in life....but do not gain by harming anyone else. and, the implication is, that whatever we do, for good or bad, will be returned to us in time, (for good or bad) three times! How wonderful it would be if we all took this simple commandment and followed it! it would at a single stroke wipe out most of the crime that we suffer from!
Most true Wiccans are working at this moment for world peace (as unlikely as it seems!) as they always do, and have done for many generations, Like many other none Christian religions, the focus in their philosophy is to higher the Vibrational rate of our Mother Earth and her Human citizens so that we may evolve beyond the need to kill each other!
Paganism is the oldest religion known to humanity. It's origins are obscure, but conjectured to have arisen with humanity's desire to explore the unknown, and seek unity with the divine force (however that may be perceived). Therefore, Paganism has no founder or founders, no earthly leaders, no prophets, no messiahs, and no saints.
The word Pagan is derived from the Latin Paganus, "a civilian", and from Pagus, "a village". This delineates Pagans as those who are from a village, or more commonly, simply country-dwellers. Whilst the majority of Pagans today - like the majority of the population - live in towns, this term accurately describes the Pagan heritage, and the affinity which modern Pagans feel with the natural environment.
Thus modern Pagans follow a religion which is as old as humanity itself, but whose practices have been adapted to suit life in the modern world. The concepts which were vital to sustaining life in bygone times are revered, and their principles have been retained; however, we acknowledge that our modern lifestyles are sustained in very different ways.
WHO ARE MODERN PAGANS?
Modern Pagans are people who have made a positive choice to follow a path of individual spiritual growth that is in harmony with the Earth upon which we live. Many people have become aware of a spiritual void in their lives, and have discovered, in Paganism, a religion of joy and love, which allows self-expression, but also encourages social and environmental responsibility.
Modern Pagans are men and women of all ages, drawn from all walks of life, and from vaious racial or cultural backgrounds. Members of the Pagan Alliance include scientists, solicitors, students, health care professionals, teachers, farmers, information technology specialists, industrial relation specialists, graphic designers, engineers, members of the Defence Force, Project Managers, members of the Public Service, Librarians, psychologists, artists, and research assistants, to name but a few.
The one thing they all have in common is a desire to follow a spiritual path which is in harmony with the Earth, and which encourages self-discovery, and individual responsibility.
PAGAN BELIEFS
The spiritual or religious beliefs of Pagans are that deity is both imminent and transcendent. Deity is therefore a part of the fabric of our being, of our environment, and of that which is beyond anything we can imagine.
Deity is perceived as both male and female. God is seen in many ways, and expressed in our worship as the male principle; all of the male Pagan deities are accepted as aspects of God. Goddess is seen in many ways, and expresses the female principle. All of the female Pagan deities are accepted as aspects of Goddess.
Pagans do not believe in a dualistic viewpoint of absolute opposites; of "good versus evil". Pagans believe that all things exist in their own place, and that we should strive for dynamic balance and harmony. Extremism of any form does not have a place within the Pagan philosophy.
Most Pagans believe in reincarnation. There is a strong affinity with the idea of cyclical life patterns, which do not cease with the death of the physical body. Most Pagans have no concept which could be described as heaven or hell in the commonly-used Christian sense. However, Northern Pagan traditions encompass both a heaven and a hell, with a sophisticated philosophy which describes the operation of these realms. Briefly, Heaven (Asgard) is a final resting place, and Hell (Hel) is a place of rest, from where souls may choose to be re-born. In the Northern Traditions, Hel is not a place of damnation and torture.
The Wiccan religion has what is called "The Summerlands"; a place where souls find rest before being re-born into the physical world.
The Druid belief in reincarnation is confirmed many times in classical sources; e.g. Posidonius (quoteed by Diodorus): "... [Druids believe that] the souls of men are immortal, and that after a definite number of years they live a seconed life when the soul passes to another body."
Julius Caesar: "The cardinal doctrine which they seek to teach is that souls do not die, but after death pass from one to another; and this belief, as the fear of death is thereby cast aside, they hold to be the greatest invective to valour."
Each Pagan religion has its own philosophy about the afterlife, and about reincarnation. Individual Pagans may also have their own philosophy about these subjects, for the Pagan religions do not have a dogma, or strict set of teachings, which all Pagans must folow.
Paganism is one of the so-called "Mystery Paths", where each individual has direct experience of divinity. Although it is becoming more common for Pagan Priests and Priestesses to administer rites to a group of people, individual experience of divinity remains the primary objective for most practising Pagans.
This differs significantly from most State religions, where a figure of authority performs rites, and mediates the divine force, on behalf of a congregation. In most Pagan religions, each individual is a Priest or Priestess in his or her own right.
Pagans do not "worship" trees or rocks; however, they do revere the divine force which is contained within trees and rocks; indeed, is contained within every part of the universe.
Pagans do not worship a savious, or other spiritual leader. The emphasis is upon each individual's spiritual enlightenment, and responsibility for this is not abdicated to another person. The practice of Paganism is a voyage of self-discovery, and the discovery of one's own place within the divine realm.
Paganism is not, therefore, a cult, for a cult has a leader, and Paganism has none. Individual groups will often be led by one or two people who are experienced in the practice of the religion, but such people have no influence outside of their own group or tradition.
RELIGIOUS PRACTICES: WORSHIP
Pagans believe that each individual has the right to worship in their own way; there is no legislation that requires Pagans to follow any prescribed manner of worship. Some Pagans worship in a formal manner; have a more instinctive and unconscious mode of acknowledging and communicating with Goddess and God. Some Pagans prefer to make their worship a private affair; others gather in groups and make their worship a communion with each other, as well as with Goddess and God.
Like most religions, Paganism has Rites of Passage, with some traditions having a formal set of rituals for birth, marriage and death. Those Pagan religions which adhere most closely to the "Mystery Path" will also have rites of initiation. These are designed to effect a spiritual awakening within the initiate, and do not include such practices as animal or human sacrifice, nor any activity which is against the wishes or ethics of the initiate.
Rituals to celebrate a birth, which often include a naming ceremony, do not promise the child to the religion, in the way of a Christian baptism. The parents of the child will often adk for divine guidance and protection for their child, but will not make any promises about bringing the child up in a particular faith.
It is a strong Pagan belief that each individual must follow his or her own path. Children are taught to honour their family and friends; to have integrity, honesty and loyalty; to treat the Earth as sacred, and to love and respect all forms of life. Other than these basic teachings, children are encouraged to question, and to find their own spiritual path. Many Pagan parents will ensure that their children are exposed to the teachings of a number of religions, so that the child receives a well-balanced spiritual education.
RELIGIOUS PRACTICES: HOLY DAYS
To Pagans, every day is a holy day, but there are a number of Festival celebrations which are held throughout the year. The Festivals, and the time on which they are celebrated, varies. Within each tradition, there are commonalities, but these are by no means definitive across the whole religion.
Perhaps the best known is the cycle of Festivals celebrated by many Pagans, including the Wiccan tradition, and modern Druids. There are eight Festivals, being Samhain, Giuli (Yule), Imbolg (also known as Candlemas), Spring Equinox (also known as Eostre), Beltane, Litha (Midsummer), and the Autumn Equinox (also known as Mabon).
These Festivals are derived from variously, Celtic and Saxon sources, and their essence has remained in modern society through folk memory, and in many rural traditions.
Other Pagan traditions celebrate the turning of the seasons with four Festivals to mark Spring, Summer, Autumn and Spring. As always with Paganism, the emphasis is upon what is meaningful for each individual, rather than a strict adherence to a rigid doctrine.
PAGAN CUSTOMS
Because Paganism stresses the importance of individuality, there are few, if any, widespread customs. A sense of the sanctity of the natural world, concern for the environment, and acceptance that we are socially responsible to our fellow-creatures, dictates the kind of customs which most Pagans follow.
There are no dietary requirements, or any prohibitions within the Pagan philosophy. Those who follow a vegan/vegetarian diet, or who abstain from alcohol, tobacco, etc., do so out of choice, not tenets of faith.
There are no laws of blasphemy and conflict between individuals remains the responsiblity and concern of those who are involved. There are no penances, or any other form of religious punishments.
Paganism does not legislate where matters of morality and ethics are concerned. It is up to each individual to be responsible for their own viewpoints and decisions. The religion itself does not promote nor condemn practices related to sexual activity, procreation, use of alcohol and other mind altering substances. Individual Pagans may hold viewpoints on one or more of these issues, however, they are PERSONAL viewpoints, and not the considered opinion of the religion per se.
Pagans have a high regard for the equality of the sexes and do not suppress the feminine principle in the way that many other religions seem to do. Pagan Priestesses have the same status as Priests; in some traditions, they have primacy in leading the religious practices.
Many Pagans acknowledge the concept of "Elders"; those from the community who, by virtue of their training or experience, have a greater understanding of social, moral and practical matters. Pagans who gather together (either formally or informally) as a group, will often look to those who lead the group for guidance on moral issues and socially accepted behaviour. However, it is a fundamental aspect of Paganism that each individual must accept full responsibility for their own actions. There is no "confession" or other absolution to devolve responsibility to another person, or to God and/or Goddess.
FALLACIES
Pagans are not concerned with perverting the sacred symbols, beliefs or practices of any other religion.
Pagans do not perform sacrifices (other than of their own energy and time), and are not opposed to any other religious beliefs.
Pagans do not sexually abuse children; quite the contrary. Despite many hysterical claims of sexual abuse by witches and other occultists, none has ever been proven to be true.
For a Pagan to abuse a child is total anathema. It is contrary to everything that we hold close to our hearts. Our children are our future, and a part of the ultimate divine source. Pagan children are born in love and unity; they are sacred, and are treated as such.
CONCLUSION.
Paganism is a legitimate, coherent and responsible spiritual path to which many people are attracted in these days of ecological concern. To be a Pagan in the 20th (and 21st) century is to hold and believe in the sacredness of all things; to revere and respect all life; and to love and honour one's family and friends.Bide the Wiccan Law ye must,
In perfect love, in perfect trust.
Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfil:
An harm ye none, do what ye will.
What ye send forth comes back to thee,
So ever mind the rule of three.
Follow this with mind and heart,
And merry ye meet, and merry ye part. ::.PAGAN PRIDE.:: ::.LIVE IT, BREATHE IT, BE IT.::
IN DARKNESS YOU PAINT US, BUT WE WILL NOT HIDE. WE&..39;RE THE LIGHT OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH YOU ABIDE. WE'RE FEARLESS AND STRONG, THE PROTECTORS OF LIFE. HIDDEN IN SHADOWS, WE CONQUER ALL STRIFE.
WE COME FROM THE OLD ONES, OUR LINEAGE SECURE. WE RISE FROM THE ASHES, WE ALWAYS ENDURE. IT'S TIME YOU REMEMBERED THAT WE WERE HERE FIRST. WE HEALED YOUR SICK, YET SUFFERED YOUR WORST.
FROM TIME IMMEMORIAL WE'RE WOVEN OUR LORE CUNNING FOLK, HEALERS, BENANDANTI, THERE&..39;S MORE. WE'RE BLACK AND WE'RE WHITE, WE'RE BROWN AND WE'RE YELLOW. WE'RE WOMEN AND CHILDREN, AND MIGHTY FINE FELLOWS.
WE'RE HER HIDDEN CHILDREM, THE ANGELS OF LIGHT. OUR TASK IS TO TEACH AND TO HELP SET THINGS RIGHT. WE CONJOUR AND CAST, AND WHISPER AND PRAY SO YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR FEEDOWM EACH DAY.
WE'RE LONG BEEN YOUR ARMY, PROTECTING YOUR BACK WHEN YOU ARE IN TROUBLE, IN SECRET WE ACT. THE MOTHER IS WATCHING SHE HASN'T MISSED MUCH. SHE'S GATHERED HER MAGICK AND GIVEN THE TOUCH TO WITCHES AND PAGANS AND DRUIDS AND SUCH!
THE TIME ARE A CHANGING AND ONE THING IS CLEAR. THE LORD AND THE LADY HAVE NOW REAPPEARED. TWO PILLARS, THREE POINTS, FOUR QUARTERS EXTEND. FIVE IS THE NUMBER OF MAGICKAL BLEND. BY MOON AND BY SUN, BY EATH AND BY STARS REALIZE THIS DAY THAT THE POWER IS OURS!
"An ye harm none, do what ye will"
♥ Marta Peterson ♥
I swear I never stopped loving you
with everything I am.
...then the stars in my sky changed and into my barren world, you my love, came. Over the seas and through the lands I've roamed and never found a place where I belonged.
Then fate washed her upon my lonely shore. She became the buring star in my night and I lay dreaming upon her gentle light. Then seasons changed and she fell from the sky. If I could just be loved by her I could face the fact that nothing in the end matters.