community Archives - Ponderings & Pathways

Forgiveness Isn’t for Them

By Papa Onyx July 4, 2025Blog, Musings

Forgiveness isn’t about excusing the harm—it’s about freeing your heart from the weight of someone else’s choices. In this reflection, Papa Onyx invites you to explore what it means to let go without letting someone back in, and how forgiveness can become a sacred act of reclaiming your own becoming.

The Fire Behind The Veil

By Papa Onyx April 17, 2025Blog, Musings

The hearth may have seemed quiet, but behind the veil, the fire was alive—crackling, whispering, reshaping. This wasn’t a pause. It was a passage. I haven’t been idle, though much of what’s unfolded hasn’t been for public eyes. The…

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Chasing the Laser:

By Papa Onyx March 19, 2025Blog, Musings

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, Musings

"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, Pondering

"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…

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

By Papa Onyx January 22, 2025Blog, Musings, Pondering

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, 2025Musings

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, Pondering

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.

Distinguishing Myth from History: Understanding Margaret Murray’s Legacy

By Papa Onyx June 13, 2024Blog, Margaret Murray, Musings, Pondering, Series

Today, we venture further into the shadowy realms of historical interpretation as we scrutinize Margaret Murray’s Witch-Cult Hypothesis. As we continue to untangle the intricate web of myth and history, it is crucial to critically evaluate the legacy of…