Theological Musings
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Heraclitus proclaimed sophrosyne as the greatest of virtues, but what is sophrosyne exactly? Sōphrosynē is a Greek word that is often translated as “prudence,” “moderation,” or “temperance” from sōphrōn, “a sound mind.” In Greek thought, self-control and moderation were literally the sign of a healthy mental state. Plato had this to say about sophrosyne: “Sophrosyne
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Years ago (and don’t think I don’t feel old typing that), either June or July was Pagan Values Blogging Month. But then Piety and Values fell out of favor with the Paganism-as-Political-Theater-Crowd (curses be upon them, may their underwear always be itchy and their chocolate never taste good) and they tried very hard to silence
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For over two years, I have been working in dementia care, wrestling with madness in a very real form. I have sat with the elderly as their spirits left this world, bound for whatever afterlife their Gods have in store for them. In this place I grappled with spirits, both of passed-on humans and of
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I know that I have not been blogging much lately. I have been journaling to keep track of and process my spiritual experiences, and although I have not been keeping up with the shamanism studies as much as I would like (I have to work to pay my bills, or I did until recently when
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I’ve discussed with some friends that I think this astrological cycle we are in right now has a theme of healing family issues. Cancer New Moon – Capricorn Full Moon – Cancer New Moon again. That’s the mother of the zodiac, the father, and the mother again. The Cancer-Capricorn axis is about security and the
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So, a few weeks ago, a Facebook friend posted an article titled, ““5 things that aren’t as magical as you think they are” It sparked an interesting discussion. That alone was cool, but now I’m stuck in isolation (thank you global pandemic), and I’m turning my original comments into an essay. I’m bored. Y’all are
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Sorry I haven’t been around much. Things have been a bit crazy in my life. But I have two new YouTube videos for you!
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Because I totally need another project.
Temple of Athena the Savior 