Tag: incense
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The High Priestess Speaks: When the Student Is a Disappointment
I’m at the point in my spiritual life where I no longer need tools. Oh, don’t get me wrong–I love my tools just I still love the beauty of a well-crafted ritual. I just don’t use them much anymore. I haven’t needed to in several years, and when I do now, it’s sheer indulgence in…
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Incense: The New Anti-Depressant
Photo by Eladesor; creative commons license Certain types of incense make me feel calmer, others put me in the mood for loving, and some just remind me of the serenity and sacredness of home. Seems there’s some science now to back up my weird impressions. Discover Magazine reports ( http://discovermagazine.com/2008/sep/26-smell-your-way-to-happiness ) that at least…
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Back from Beltane 2008: FPG Festival Summary
***Photo of Lorna and Aislinn hamming it up in the cabin–the poster behind says, “Helpful or Harmful? Know the Difference!” (talking about bugs, not brunettes)*** We’re back from the Florida Pagan Gathering’s Beltane 2008, and it was a blast! Kudos to the coordinators and staff of this festival–these folks really know how to put together…