Something that helped me was sleeping somewhere I don't normally sleep. Can't really pin point why this makes a difference. I guess the feeling of being somewhere else helps clue me in to the fact that I'm dreaming. I get kind of a surprised, "Oh, I fell asleep..." feeling while I'm in the dream, an...

I don't think a child should be raised in any spiritual or religious belief per se. Even raising them pagan is risk because it could be similar to Christian indoctrinition. I think they should be raisrd learning about different beliefs and religions, secularly. A fundamental part of my raising my c...

Some people believe that the "gold" they were searching for was symbolic for enlightened souls. That they genetically modified us to be more likely to achieve this, and the work they had us do was to lead to transcendence. They believe this because, if these extraterrestrials had the kind of techno...

Is there a time in history where witchcraft or wicca been used to positively change peoples lives? If yes, the power of witchcraft be applied to solve today's problems? Even though this member has been banned, I think this is a good question. The answer is yes. And yes. The rites of witchcraft, and...

I myself don't practice folk magic for this reason, as it seems to be based on "raised power" principals. I am a student of ceremonial magic and "drawing power," where the goal is to make contact with spiritual beings. Personally, I think that's where the divide is in this case. There's the school o...

Frequently meditate on healing yourself. Visualize it, for as long as you are capable. During times when I myself was injured, focusing on the injury and visualizing it healing always helped significantly. Your thoughts will become real.

Apply a sigil for focus to each of your books and notebooks, or to each page you write.

That was fun to read. I think a big part of magic is perspective. If one employs magic as they do birthday wishes, in order to get or do "things" in their life, they certainly will not get very far. Like attracts like, in other words. As I view it, magic and ritual are decidedly spiritual acts, whic...

While your parents are providing a safety net for you (a place to live), is hiding who you are worth it? Well maybe it is, as I really don't know your situation. When living in someone else's home, you are obliged to obey their rules when it comes to your actions and possessions... though your thoug...

This sounds like a rough situation. Personally, I couldn't imagine my life being unable to share my religion with my wife. While there are good things about differences, we go through life supporting and being supported by our spouses and sharing experiences. In my very personal opinion, there are p...

Ravenstar, one thing I can really suggest is, above anything and everything else, have patience. Read all you can, and don't ever gloss over the words. Read them slowly. Truly soak in the words and use your imagination to really see the perspectives of the authors and what they're trying to convey. ...

When it comes to shadow work, don't expect easy or quick resolution. It may take years of meditation on yourself to gain any valuable insight into the deeper reasons. However, keep in mind that this may not be a valid path for the problem you are facing. It was only a suggestion, since we don't real...

Its just that many policemen find it irrelevant This may not necessarily be true. I'm not sure what it's like in Greece, but I know that where I live in many cases, the police's hands are tied due to the law. It's difficult for them to act on what may be legally hearsay. Depending on the nature of ...

Shadow work may be beneficial for you. Always a good idea. To note, a most excellent text on this is Meeting The Shadow: The Hidden Power of the Dark Side of Human Nature, by Connie Zweig. It is a compilation on the subject which highlights many insights from psychological pioneers of "Shadow work,...

Ravenstar wrote:I feel I can't connect with my spiritual side.

What is your spiritual disposition?