community – Ponderings & Pathways

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Chasing the Laser:

By Papa Onyx March 19, 2025Blog, MusingsNo Comments

Reflections on Unity, Magic, and Meaningful Action There's tension in the air lately, isn't there? Anxiety ripples through our community, bouncing from person to person, amplifying fears until some of us freeze, some of us panic, and others just…

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The Fool’s Path: A Consideration for Our NeoPagan Community

By Papa Onyx March 8, 2025Blog, MusingsNo Comments

"The Trickster laughs, the wise shake their heads, and the Fool walks the path no one else dares tread. The question is: whose Fool are you?" The Trickster’s Wisdom In our community, we often revere the Trickster—the sacred jester,…

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The Box That Was Never There

By Papa Onyx February 25, 2025Blog, Home, Musings, PonderingNo Comments

"The first step to thinking outside the box is realizing there is no box." Sit with that for a moment. Let it settle in your bones. What if the walls you’ve been pushing against were never there? What if…

Beyond the Pendulum: The Pagan Path to Breaking the Cycle

By Papa Onyx February 25, 2025Advocacy, Blog, MusingsNo Comments

The Spiral calls us to action, urging us to break free from the endless pendulum of conflict. It’s time to lead with wisdom, transform the narrative, and create lasting change.

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Echoes of Weimar: Lessons for Democracy Today

By Papa Onyx January 28, 2025Advocacy, Blog, MusingsNo Comments

History has a way of whispering its lessons to us, but it takes a keen ear to hear them and a steady hand to act on them. Today, let’s take a thoughtful journey back to the fragile days of…

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True Patriotism: Standing for What Matters

By Papa Onyx January 27, 2025Advocacy, MusingsNo Comments

Discover the true meaning of patriotism as an act of love and accountability. In this thought-provoking post, we explore the critical difference between patriotism and nationalism, the fragility of hard-won rights, and how unity, compassion, and purposeful action can create a brighter future for all. Join us in reclaiming the ideals that make our nation worth cherishing.

When the Grass Turns Blue: Wisdom in the Age of Untruth

By Papa Onyx January 22, 2025Blog, Musings, PonderingNo Comments

Discover the wisdom of the fable where a tiger, a donkey, and a lion teach us about truth, discernment, and the power of silence. Learn how to counter untruths, balance speaking up with preserving peace, and navigate life’s 'blue grass' moments with clarity and wisdom. Perfect for seekers of truth!

Expanding the Flame: Welcome to Boundless Hearth on Discord

By Papa Onyx January 16, 2025MusingsNo Comments

Our website has expanded into a new space—Discord! Introducing Boundless Hearth, a fresh and growing community server where seekers, thinkers, and kindred spirits can gather. Together, we’ll nurture connection, inspiration, and shared journeys in this new digital hearth. Join us as we build this space together!

Reframing Gatekeeping in Spiritual Growth

By Papa Onyx January 15, 2025Blog, Musings, PonderingNo Comments

Explore the transformative role of gatekeeping in spiritual growth and wisdom. This post redefines gatekeeping as stewardship, guiding seekers to meaningful growth while protecting the depth of sacred traditions. Discover how to overcome the challenges of instant gratification, build bridges between seekers and teachers, and honor the climb of spiritual development. Packed with practical insights and reflective questions, this blog inspires patience, partnership, and purposeful progress on your spiritual journey.

Understanding Logical Fallacies in Pagan Discussions

By Papa Onyx October 18, 2024Blog, Home, Musings, Pondering2 Comments

The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing and avoiding logical fallacies within the Pagan community, especially in conversations influenced by social media. It defines various common fallacies, illustrates their impacts on dialogue, and advocates for critical thinking, respectful discourse, and understanding to foster stronger community connections and spiritual growth.