Whew! Was that some equinox! I want to share a bit about my equinox experience so that people who are new to modern animism can see how living in the wheel of life might show up for them. When you know what to look for,...
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Many of us say that we look forward to the balance of the equinox. We imagine that being balanced feels whole and right. It could actually feel pretty confusing. When we are mindfully present in equinox energy, it can be easier to see our many faces....
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It seems that we are undergoing a shift towards spirituality vs. religion. In that shift, many are looking towards magic, ritual, and a Harry Potter type of spirituality with no rules. That may seem to be what Pan Society offers. We don't have dogma. There...
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On September 13, 2007, the The United Nations adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It says in part Indigenous peoples and individuals have the right not to be subjected to forced assimilation or destruction of their culture. If this is something that you believe...
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I get a lot of requests for rituals. That's awesome. I am glad people are interested in this. I am happy to share rituals, but I've got to tell you something. Animism is not about the rituals. Did you know that one third of all lottery...
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With summer coming to a close and the wildfires burning in Siberia, the Amazon, and 1255 wildfires burning in the USA, I thought it was a good time to talk about working with the element of Fire. We all know that Fire is about power,...
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Mahatma Gandhi said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others." Service also a great way to practice animism. It helps you to share your gifts (sovereignty) and connect with others. So, whom do you serve? In the old days,...
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About ten years ago, I stopped by the beekeepers area at the state fair. They didn't tell me about bee lore. Instead they blew my mind with all the interesting stories about colony collapse disorder, the importance of bees to the planet, and most of...
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I've traveled all over the world and had some amazing, uplifting spiritual experiences. Yet the one that has probably made the biggest impact was when I visited an animist community. I grew up animist, but lived in a modern, western community. Having people all around...
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It's the new moon in Virgo! It's the perfect time to reboot. Ready? Here are some keywords for the energies that are in play now that can help you set your intention and go with the flow. Keywords New moon - new beginnings, plant new seeds, refocus, renew,...
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