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I have been studying Wicca for beginners. Last I was amazed at how much of what the author wrote that I do, or have practiced in the past. I have practiced meditation for over 30 years. I have used the (force so to speak) since before Star Wars was ever made a movie. When Janna, a friend, said I was Wiccan and didn't even know it I thought “she’s just being kind” I knew she saw my love of nature and of course my ability to see things as they truly are. The ability to look past the superficial as it were and get to the core and center of things. But I had no idea until I began to read this book how truly deep into this I have been most of my life.

I have told the stories of how I was fortunate enough to witness the Northern Lights when I was about 16. I had come home from working as a busboy in a restaurant, it was around 1 a.m. in northern Indiana. As I got out of my car I saw the strangest lights in the sky, blue, purple, reddish flames leaping out like fingers. I have sat back and actually heard trees breathe. I had a Brown Eagle land on a stump right near a campsite and just sit and watch as I went about my early evening business of getting a fire started and preparing my supper. I have had creatures of all kinds come up to me when I was at peace with myself, (yes even in my using years) and watch with curiosity how I went about my day,watch me as I just sat on a rock and watched the world.

I have sat on top of Mountains and Hills and visualized loved ones. I have sent my own spirit out to them and touched their hearts and minds. Then received calls later that day that started with the words" Bob I was thinking about you today" I have felt the presence of Ghosts and spirits in many different places. I have relaxed and put my own mind and spirit into the past, such as I did at Gettysburg, Or J.C.R.S. ( a tuberculosis hospital in Denver), Or even the old Part of Prescott AZ, one of the oldest towns in that state. I have felt the Spirit of sadness on the eastern edge of Denver where the Kiowa Indian tribe dwell-ed. I have also felt those same spirits here at our house in the bottoms.

Am I excited? Yes. I may sound like a little kid who just came back from his first visit to the zoo on a class trip, ( and I saw this and that and this and that and you should have seen this), as he relives his adventure to his parents. But the revelation that others have felt this or saw these things in one form or another has showed me that I am not alone in this.

The freedom of not having to hold to Christian beliefs of the ten commandments on a literal basis is also a relief. Don’t get me wrong they have their good points but I have never fully believed anyone could truly live up to those perfect standards nor should they be expected to.

Today I am free to enjoy my life as I have never done before. To be free of civilizations constraints and perceptions of a moral judgment. Simply put... It’s okay to love more than one woman or man. To be free of the “thou shalt’s and You musts” and the moral trappings of the intense Christian religion. To walk through the woods alone or with another Naked as we were put on this earth and enjoy the freedom of positive sexuality. One in which I enjoy the simple beauty of the human body with all of its natural imperfections not sexually but spiritually. (of course making sure that those who do not share my beliefs are subjected to this as it would cause them discomfort or harm as we say An Ye Harm None comes into play. I can and always have accepted that others may believe as they wish but do not try to convince me that y “Yours way is the only way” I am excited and honored to be able to share this path with you both. To share and to learn from each other and love one and other as One Family.

Long have I studied the different realms of spirituality so in that regard I would be an elder but as far as the Magik goes I'm a novice. This will come in time. For me it's the spiritual aspect though that holds the most importance.
In closing I wish you all pleasant days and Long nights

Bob Mountain Dog

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Comment by sharon on April 25, 2011 at 8:17am: I love thunder storms and here in the Desert (Im in Saudi) theyr at their best. Theres one at the moment and the rain is falling hard. Thunder is constantly rolling around the clouds and lightning is slicing up the sky. Ive decided that the Deities are having a party and am heading outside with my coffee to join them.

It always sad to see an old tree go but everything has a cycle and nothing is truely lost. I lost a magnificant Coral (flame) Tree from our local park a few years back and it took alot of my love with it - I learnt to climb (and fall off) it and in the spring and summer the most glorious red flowers looked like flames covering its branches. Its one of my fondest memories. My first runes came from its branches and they still serve me well in the summer months. Whenever I loose a tree I try to plant one in its place - right next to the stump of its parent so Hogs Back is full of trees of the indigenous sort as the rest of the Pagan comunity there have taken over.

All we get here are cactuses but with the rains the desert flowers should be bloomins soon so Ill see if I can get a lift out - this whole Haram thing is cramping my travel style!!

Comment by Robert aka Mountain Dog on April 24, 2011 at 5:36pm: You mentioned the story of Noah which caused me to chuckle. In the bible it gives the dimensions of the ship which was. 300 cubits in length, 50 cubits in wide, and 30 cubits in height. It wasn't till I got into contstruction work years ago that I discovered what a cubit actually was. There are many variations of it but the most widely accepted conversion is 1.84ft per cubit. Which means that by our standards the ship was a mere 552 ft long, 92ft wide, by 55 ft 2 inches tall. Like you said "How did he get all those animals in that tiny boat. Again as I said the bible is full of fun little stories. The fact that Christians Muslims and Jews have been waging wars over this to me seems a bit ridiculous.

I love the thunderstorms but lately they have been giving me fits I've lost a lot of trees in my woods and even had to spend yesterday morning cutting one up that was in my creek up from my bridge. The storms we had came so fast and hard they flooded the creek which in turn tore one of the cedar's out by it's roots. I paid respect to it and also thanked the Goddess for the use of the wood to heat my home next winter. Also I cut some pieces off to make a walking stick and a cane. In the next few days I'll go back down and see if I can find any good branches to make some wands with. I have some close friends and family coming by here this summer and will give them as gifts.

Watch for my photos in the next few days as I will have some pictures of those and also my flowers (Columbine) are getting ready to bloom.

Comment by sharon on April 24, 2011 at 5:10am: Ive never understood the Bible and even when I was little I could never grasp the fact that all those animals could fit into that small boat. I ended up getting kicked out of sunday school for it - and that was a good thing as I could go down to the beach and surf instead. Im older now but still no wiser as to all those words in a book that so many fight over!?? The "Religion" I have now makes more sence and is defenently more enjoyable to practice.

To be able to watch the Seasons as they change or the Moon wax and wane, the tides as they ebb and flow and the winds as they whistle their secrets (and kick up sandstorms) and be a part of it all - now thats something I can understand. And yes I love thunderstorms too as it makes you realise your place in the Universe and be greatful for the wonders you have in Life. Their sheer power makes me remember not to take things for granted.

Comment by Robert aka Mountain Dog on April 19, 2011 at 5:24pm: I always get a kick out of most Christians when you ask them have they honestly read the whole bible all the way through. The honest ones will admit that they haven't. I have for the sole reason to try and understand why these people are the way they are. The book itself is full of sadness and death. There seems to be very little humor or joy. Except for in the new testament when they keep saying "Rejoice in the spirit of the Lord" But they have very little rejoicing except for a promise that he will come again, to judge the living and the dead.

In essence they are simply saying,"You better follow our rules or you aint getting into Heaven" This in itself causes me issues as the bible states that only 144,000 souls get in. Ooops that leaves about 6 billion of us in this world out in the cold. One of the prerequisites is one would have to be a virgin. Well folks I missed that mark years ago. So really what I find is a book that if read with a light heart has some humor to it. There is a proverb that says something like this. " Tis better to live in the corner of a house, than with a con tenuous women" This line, in itself, when I read it explained to me why men have garages and workshops in their houses.

That being said I now continue with my simple beliefs, That their is a God of the universe. I do not hold that we simply came to be. But he is not alone, many of the different tribes, if I may, The Greeks The Egyptians, The Mayans, Even our own Native Americans believed in a God or Great Spirit that was surrounded and served by many other Gods and Goddesses. They called upon these Deities to serve the wishes and ask for favors or guidance. They would bring offerings in praise to these Gods and Goddesses. These people also had a great respect for all the creatures and the earth itself. Nothing was taken for granted or wasted. Except by the Kings and Queens of the people( things haven't changed much there in that aspect either)

For me the beauty now comes from the little things. The morning sun peeking through the trees, the rabbits that run in my bottoms, the squirrel that leaps from one tree to another ( at times thinking Damn boy you caught a break on that one). The full moon shining through my window turning my whole room into a lovely light blue hue. The fact that I am once more at one with the elements around me. And those who know me understand where I am at and why I am here.

Enough Philosophy for tonight, May you all enjoy a wonderful evening. As I sit here and wait for the next round of thunder storms...

Blessed Be.

Comment by sharon on April 19, 2011 at 12:19pm: Im a Solitary and I think to walk the Path you have to be like a child in many ways -wide open eyes in wonder, barefoot in the mud, a bit of mischief on the side and a sence of curiosity that will take you down a wonderous path of discovery. To be able to kick up the Autumn leaves or run barefoot in the rain, stop to smell the flowers or just to lay about in the grass is one of the most wonderous moments in life. Sometimes the small things are the most meaningful and these are squashed before they can take root to become something grand and beautiful. Ive never been able to understand the whole Christianity thing but this I do understand - you have to be like a child and be open to discovery for the world to take on meaning and value and sometimes what one is looking for is right there infront of you and all you have to do is look.

Comment by Janna Shaw on April 16, 2011 at 6:16pm: I have said I told you so enough but for you to join me on this walk or path as you would say means the world to me. Before you came to see that you are Wiccan we were drawn together and loved to spend moments just writing as fictional characters. But now that you have the path we will be forever together. You are my best friend and the miles that separate us mean little and you know it.

I will take a moment to follow your lead and tell a bit of my story: I have been drawn to Tarot cards for as long as I can remember, I didn't really know anything about Wiccan till I was around twenty five. I knew I was drawn to it but just thought I was rebelling the Christian life I was forced into. It took another five or ten years for me to find out that I was meant for this path. I don't have a definitive moment that made me realize it, there are times I'm a bit slow. Once I did I was hooked, but still had to hide it from everyone which was very restricting for me. Once I was single and living in Denver I went nuts so to speak. I can have everything I choose and openly thank the Lord and Lady everyday for the freedom. My true family accept me as I am! I am very good at Tarot cards and spells. My son, Colt also chose this path and he like Bob has been Wiccan his entire life without knowing it. I remember once at the zoo Colt was maybe 10 and watching the dolphins, every time he walked to the window the dolphins would swim to him and touch noses. Other parents pushed their kids up there to do it too but didn't happen. Well we had to stay there a good 45 minutes just because people wanted to watch him do his "trick" Colt has a gift to talk to animals.

I am finally content in my life thanks to the God and Goddess and I thank them everyday for what I have now.