And so it begins…

After much hesitation, I have decided to start this blog.

My hesitation stems mainly from two sources.  The first is that our times are characterized by a deluge of available information and voices – and I am not sure I have anything particularly valuable to add to the cacophony out there.  The second is that writing is an extremely intimate affair to me, and thus making my words publicly available is something which I approach with trepidation.

However, I have decided to let you, dear reader, be the judge of whether it is worthwhile to read my scribblings here.  On the other hand, I have taken it upon myself to take the leap and put my writing out there where it can reach you.  I guess one can look at this as a matter of risk distribution.

So without further ado, here are five things that this blog will be about:

 1.  Walking a dual or blended path – in my particular case, I have brought together my links to my birth religion of Catholicism with my inclinations towards Paganism.  At various times in my life I have identified as Christian, Catholic, Pagan, Christopagan, Christian witch, Catholic Pagan, magical Catholic and several other identifiers.

Today, it is much less important what label I stick to my beliefs, and more essential that I walk my path.  Walking a blended path may be less controversial nowadays than it was when I started out around 15 years ago, but it is still something that many people can find difficult to understand.  I hope this blog can shed some more light on this sort of path.

2.  Weaving webs of magic – magic comes from the same root as the verb “to make” – and in a broad sense, any time we act with intention, we are doing magic.  So rather than something lofty or inaccessible, I see magic as something that is inherently practical and inextricably linked with how we can lead our lives in a more harmonious and responsible manner.

3.  Exploring divination – few people distinguish between “fortune-telling” and divination, especially because the aresenal of tools used (such as cards, dice and pendulums) is often the same. However, while fortune-telling is essentially centred around the prediction of future events, divination is the attempt to understand the flow of events, to understand root causes, possible outcomes, and most importantly, what one can do to change or make the most of situations that may be likely to occur.

It is more of a dialogue with what the philosophers of the Renaissance called “the Soul of the World”, than an attempt to predict the future.  Done correctly, it should help one develop spiritually by creating an awareness of one’s individual life within a greater context.

In the sidebar of this blog, you will find my Instagram account, where I am currently posting a card of the day – hopefully this can give you some helpful guidance.

4.  Seeking and sharing knowledge – I guess I might as well admit (with pride, even) that I am a nerd, and that I am always keen on seeking and sharing knowledge.  This blog will also be a platform where I will post information I find useful or important – whether acquired from books, directly from people, or from life experience.

5.  Living the good life – eudaimonia, as the ancient Greeks were wont to say.  Countless philosophers have tried to define what this “good life” is, but I see it as essentially being to live a life which is driven by a sense of purpose and meaning, and where not only are all our needs met, but it becomes natural for us to help each other reach our potential.

And so it begins – if you are drawn to the topics I have highlighted here, please do follow this blog, and drop a line should you have any feedback or suggestions.