http://merrymeet.today.com A Friendly Blog for Pagans Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:54:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Nothing in this report is surprising, really. I am sure it happens all the time to people of all backgrounds and religions and spiritualities. That doesn't make it right, though--so more power to this guy for standing up to it. I am doing everything in my own power to ... http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/11/05/wiccan-files-lawsuit-against-google/ The author of The Squarest Peg put forth the notion that religion is LARP (live action role play). I agree that most religions (including religions which are not structured or organized) involve some sort of live action role play. In fact, I think this is one reason why certain sects ... http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/11/02/live-action-role-play-and-religion/ Back in January, I wrote about paganism and 2012. Jen of Your Dark Passenger commented on empaths reporting a shift of energy--some feeling negative energy followed by positive energy. This prompted me to speak about something that happened to me back in 2005. I worked in an office complex next to ... http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/11/02/further-thoughts-on-an-energy-shift-and-2012/ I find it to be an interesting thing, having my mindset on Halloween. Sometimes it feels like 'opposite day,' meaning the things I normally like to do spiritually or for fun are commonly practiced. I remember when I was little and my mother read me a book about aliens who ... http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/10/31/being-pagan-on-halloween/ A long time ago, in a decade past, I used to be all about peace and nonviolence. It was then I became interested in the pagan universalist path. This path is accepting of diverse cultures and beliefs and viewpoints. While I would no longer self-identify as nonviolent, I could ... http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/10/20/im-paganbut-not-hippie-anymore/ In Pagan news today, there seems to be an overall theme of acceptance. Could it be that some people no longer balk at someone who lives out of the broom closet? Dan Halloran is a Pagan Republican. Yes, even this is apparently possible! Personally, I'm surprised this dude even lived through ... http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/10/15/pagan-news-update-republicans-halloween-and-vampires-oh-my/ This is a pure rant. Just a warning. I don't rant too often, but here it is... Everyone has a right to celebrate (or not celebrate) holidays as they choose! That's awesome. I love that it is so. If you don't celebrate Halloween, that is your choice and I am okay ... http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/10/14/i-dont-celebrate-halloween-a-rant/ This past weekend, I was able to participate in a festive, Halloween-season event. Sitting at the marketing booth for our group, I was able to talk to many friendly people who showed interest in our live action role playing group. I got into a discussion with one prospective player. She had ... http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/10/13/saying-merry-meet-to-a-druidic-healer-at-a-halloween-season-event/ Mabon traditions are centered around the harvest. Much of the thought surrounding Thanksgiving celebrates and reflects the values and traditions of Mabon. Mabon is celebrated at the Autumnal Equinox.  Mabon occurs in late September (in most countries partially populated by those who celebrate it). While the harvest traditions are themselves old, ... http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/10/01/pagan-holidays-mabon-and-the-autumnal-equinox/ Like tarot cards, runes had a practical purpose in addition to being tools of portent. Runes are symbols of an alphabet, just as we use Roman letters. Runes are often portrayed in a fantasy context as being used as a means of telling the future for stereotypical witches. Like many aspects ... http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/09/28/pagan-tools-basic-info-about-runes-and-rune-magic/ Social media has proven to be a great tool for pagans and paganism. As a rule, many pagans tend to avoid organized religion or spirituality, with the exception of small covens or groups. In the neopagan world, this was often spiritually beneficial, but difficult for those wishing to connect to ... http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/09/26/resources-for-pagans-on-facebook-twitter-linkedin/ What did you think of ABC's Eastwick? Please leave your comments below. I found the show to be both surprising and disappointing at the same time. Here's what I didn't like: Too many characters. We were introduced to too many people at once. I read the online character guide and I was ... http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/09/24/what-did-you-think-of-abcs-eastwick/