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Date Posted: 17:40:04 09/19/04 Sun
MM, Thank you for your response to my help post and for making me feel welcome here.
I guess I've been Wiccan all my life but it's not something I actively chose to start with. I grew up on a farm and since we depended on Mother Earth for our living it was just something that was, the way things were. There are certain things you do at certain times, giving thanks to the plants and animals that fed us, the earth that sustains all of us, giving us food and materials for shelter and warmth. I was raised by my grandparents, my parents died when I was very young, and they instilled in me the need to be grateful to all things in nature.
As I got older I started reading material and realized there was a name for that way of life, many names really, and I'm sure my grandparents would have freaked if they knew they were practicing an earth religion, or any religion for that matter, they didnt have much time for that sort of stuff according to them. Using things like the stars and the moon, the farmers almanac ect. were just things they did, religion or witchcraft were the farthest things from their minds lol
My grandmother and grandfather neither one would hesitate to use herbs to soothe bee stings, burns, hives, chicken pox and other ailments, certain sayings to ward off bad luck, keep animals and crops healthy ect but if anyone had told them they were using magic potions/spells they would have had strokes or died laughing.
Anyway, now I'm interested in learning all I can about how it all really works. I already make my own candles so aromatherapy and color therapy arent new to me and I know a little about herbs so I guess what I'm after now is how it all goes together. I've learned alot from this site already and any feedback is welcome from anyone, I'm interested in all things "Pagan"...I use that term loosely to cover all types of beliefs/practices. There are so many I decided I better pick one just to keep myself from going nuts lol
As for my MSN IM, my passport is under my yahoo addy above so I'm not sure how someone goes about adding me to their IM list, I haven't used MSN in a long time but I'm sure those of you that do know how it works so please feel free to add me, I'm a stay at home mom so I have plenty of time to read here and chat in IM. If all else fails I'll be here daily reading and my email is always open to anyone willing to share ideas with a newbie.
By the way, I'm working on my own spell to quit smoking starting with a period of meditation, preparing my mind and body for what to them is gonna be a horrible shock. I'm still open to input and suggestions if anyone knows of anything I can add to re-enforce it or knows of something that's worked for them or someone they know. I would be especially interested in any herbs that might help with the cravings. I know there are alot of books on the market but my financial situation doesnt permit me to buy alot of stuff right now. My husband already thinks I'm crazy, but I just tell him "hey, it gives me something to do" he's a total non believer and thinks its all a joke but since he considers it silly and harmless and it doesnt cost him a fortune he pretty much lets me do my thing without too many smart remarks and minimal interference. He's lucky I'm a "good witch," or I might consider turning him into a toad or blowing him up, yes I read those posts too. I'll leave that stuff up to the "pros" in Charmed LMAO
I hope this is enough information to start with, don't wanna give my whole life story right off the bat or what will I talk about later LOL!!
Thanks again for the welcome and I'm looking forward to talking to and learning more from all of you.
Live in Light
Immortal Butterfly
P.S. At the risk of losing all credibility I happen to love the show Charmed. Just FYI *wink*
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