So here I was....

Ready to break out of my private little shell and then some thoughts, ideas, and emotions broke out in the YouTube-verse.  Not that it was bad or anything.  I happened to totally agree with it.

But, as I have gotten older and life has had it's way with me I seem to have let the introverted side of me take a little more control than what I have liked, so I thought when I woke up yesterday I would seriously consider being more active with communications and maybe...just maybe ignoring my insecurities.. and .. wait for it.. ..
making video responses!  Gasp.. I said it!   But then something changed...
 
You see I have been studying information about Wicca, Witchcraft and Paganism for thirty years.  I started with Laurie Cabot, her first book Power of the Witch was my first witchcraft book.  Then, I began reading Scott Cunningham books because he "spoke" to me about being a solitary practitioner.  Let's face it, I grew up in a small town and they can be rather redneck about things, and not too many options.  Then, I began reading Ellen Dugan, and then a few other over the past couple of years.  Not that I am recommending you follow my path or take it as a suggestion to follow these authors, but these are who I have followed for the past three decades.   Information I have gathered over the years has stayed pretty much the same all this time.  This has what has rung true to me all this time, and I am a strong believer in "take what you want and leave the rest behind" philosophy that Sylvia Browne helped me put into words.

I don't do well with the whole indoctrination and dogma of organized religions.  Maybe, it is because of my research and studying of the Inquisition, and the Malleus Maleficarum or just not liking the idea women are not recognized, or just feared and punished for the natural power and magick they possess.  Or the male of the species wants power over and possessions of others.   I don't know.  I do know that no one would ever confuse me for a Traditionalist.  And truly not that there is anything wrong with a person choosing that path, it just doesn't float my boat.  Just like my son and all of the other brave souls out there that choose to go into the military, you have my greatest Blessing and support... but I could never allow myself to become indoctrinated and join myself.  Free will is to important to me to give up.  I am very appreciative of people who do chose to follow a more structured path, it is just not something for me, but I do learn from them as well as anybody else.

But I am a Witch.  I consider myself to be a pagan witch.  I do not believe in a specific Goddess or God, other than Mother Nature and Father Sky.  I do believe in the energies of a female and male power and universal overall of positive or negative.  I am a Witch because I believe that as human beings began to evolve and have ideas and developing cultures, and healers... we were taught person to person.  Yes, as times grew and progressed ceremonies and traditions were born and created, I get that.  But in the beginning it was a passing on of information that could mean life or death between persons.  So just because I do not follow a certain set of guidelines or dogma, or ritual ceremonies, I am no less of a Witch.  I put this out there because twice in the past month I have seen where a couple of Traditionalists I follow in different places on the web, have pointed out how hard they work at doing and learning what they know and have done through their tradition and that being a Solitary doesn't really mean as much because they have not jumped through the hoops of  someone's set ceremony and ritual.  (Yes, I am paraphrasing so as too not make this too long.)  And either I was just having an emotional/hormonal day, or this truly broke my heart.  (The first time was a blow to me, and has been on my mind ever since, and then second time "did me in.")  Because as you will see at the bottom of this post is a link to a Huffington Post story about a baby elephant that cried for five hours after it's mother rejected him.  I cried too.  I felt rejected.  I was hurt.  But I understood.  Even though this broke my heart, I understand.  And sometimes mountains get made out of mole hills.

We all have our own reasons for why we follow the path that we follow.  We all have our own beliefs, deities, and philosophies... or lack there of even.   But, as long as we put forth a honest effort to know your craft and not give out flippant information with no knowledge base... do what floats your boat, and understand not all will agree with you.  Not everyone will appreciate what you do, or your knowledge.  But they will always appreciate your honesty.  I will not be changing who I am or the path I am on, unless it is for my betterment.  I am a Solitary Witch.

Thank you, and White Light and Blessings to All!  <3


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/13/baby-elephant-cries_n_3920685.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

Update, Updates, Updates...

I just thought I would pop in and pass on some info for my other page, PatchworkPentacles.com

Being new at this building a business thing I am making the usual mistakes, and realized that site was just to cluttered and scattered.. kinda like my gemini self at times.. haha

So I am working on streamlining the site and will have it up and running again... 'faster, better, stronger... I have the technology!'  Nanana nnanana nanaa   (Although I always picture the Million Dollar Woman for this flashback :P  )

But you can find me at these other locations:

1) I am on Etsy!  PatchworkPentacles

2) Facebook:  Patchwork Pentacles

3) I have an Amazon Store where I have some great recommendations for authors that I have at least 90% of the books myself:  Patchwork Pentacles  
 I am still working on the music section, but as you can see I already put my favorite band in there!  Gotta love My Boys!!  Have the tattoo to prove it too.. haha

So please stop by and browse around, spread the word... more products are on the way and PatchworkPentacles.com will be updated by the end of business day tomorrow!

While on your journey...

I have been working on my journey and path lately.

Trying to beat down the negative self talk, and insecurities I have acquired over the years.  And at times I find myself reverting as it were to my "old" ways or maybe more like "flashbacks" of times when I felt I was my strongest.  Now, these times I wasn't always at my my wisest, but then again they were times I felt I was at my strongest.  Granted I have acquired much strength from my experiences over the years and like knowing I have a guttural instinct to kick some ass when I need to to get things done.

But, I wonder.. not so much worry like I "usually" do, that this can be a bad thing.  I mean am I justifying old habits and thought processes to cope and deal with what is going on in my life now, when I need a re-charge and re-boot to make the next stage of life??  Or is it a GOOD thing to draw from a time when I knew, or at least felt like I knew, I was doing what was meant and the passion for things I have put on the back burner for so long???

I FEEL a very powerful and energetic vibe as of late.  Seriously, if you could feel what I am projecting it would blow you away! ;)  I know there is a major change in the air for many, and am wondering if I should ride this ride and do what I do "best,"  within a good healthy range and keep the flow of passion and energy going... or tweak it to another level and be more "mature" in my energy levels.  I know I need to be Spiritual in whatever my endeavors are, but is regaining inner strength of how I used to be and felt like myself a real true essence of the power or energy I should be drawing from??

What are your thoughts??

Another prototype sneak peak!!

Some ideas brewing at PatchworkPentacles.com...

Bags!!  Reversible hand bags, one or two stringed, squared bottom smaller bags for tarot cards or your own special trinkets!

Shirt!  This is a shirt I will make with softer fabric, some will be custom hand dyed!  I think these will make super comfy night time relaxation shirts... even when Summer is over!

Sneak Peek...

Ideas for new material at patchworkpentacles.com  

This is a work in progress, but is a great direction!

Thank you, White Light and Blessings to All! <3

Regular Beanies!

Over at PatchworkPentacles.com  I have made through some trial and error, the correct size that I like for a Regular Beanie! 

Now this also means I have some trial and error samples, same quality as all the others, only averaging about an inch +/- bigger than what I was looking for.  So this also means a great price for these extra beanies!  I am offering them up at $8.00 USD each including USPS Priority Mail shipping within the USA!!  So head on over to my site PatchworkPentacles.com and check out the individual pictures of what is available.

Thank you, White Light and Blessings to all!  <3

Bath and Body Products

Yes, we are still expanding and growing... and getting ducks in a row over at PatchworkPentacles.com!  I am working with my Witch Sister to the North and creating organically grown herbs and flowers to add to our line of bath and body products.  Items will either be grown in her farm in Washington, or at mine in Oregon.  Can't get any better than that!!

White Light and Blessings to All <3