I am a Norse "pagan" and I can not tell you how refreshing and joyful finding your channel. I have never met another one of us who covers. Very good, maybe it will catch on. Peace
I would like to compliment you on your persistent quest for knowledge! I homeschool my children and I'm always telling them that they shouldnt take someone elses word for it, they should do their own research and find out the truth! I pulled my daughter out of public school last year when her teacher and principal told me "she needed to come down to a kindergarten level!" they were actually trying to convince me that regardless of her reading at a 5th grade level at only 6 yrs old, she was too
"We are, where we are and what we are because of the thoughts that dominate our mind. We are neither masters nor victims of our attitudes. It's a matter of personal choice, the will to win and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur"
For a person who is ''introverted'', you are a very good speaker - very fluid and clear... I have a hard time speaking on camera... maybe that will fade sometimes. Take care :-)
I totally respect your reason for hijab and I find your reason to be refreshing and unique. I first covered because I converted and wanted to do it for my creator but after I found it to be liberating because I was given more respect and was not looked at as an object. Futhermore its really ignorant to assume that all hijabis are muslim. Hijab has been around way before Islam and today there are a wide range of reasons for hijab.(religious, medical,cultural,etc etc
True, the first religions Hinduism, Christians and Jews wore scarfs not hijabs and it is also taught as a option you don't have to wear one, in islam you have to which I do not agree with.
One thing you did say was that you discovered that your change in choice of dress partially came out of self image issues you began to discover you were having.
I think everyone has those to some extent or another. (different topic - but anyways)
Personally I've discovered that my current go around with modesty has less to do with that (age could be an influence there though) and more to do with finding what feels most like me. It's become an out-cropping of my artistic expression.
The reason I hesitate to do this is because I often find that when a certain style of dress is connected to beliefs - it often creates a sense of self-righteous pride in people who carry those "convictions".
I tend to look at my wardrobe as a way for me to express the creative genius God gave me. I think modesty is prudent in dealing with others just because of how destructive immodesty ends up being. As between the individual and God though - I honestly think He doesn't much care what we wear
Personally, I find that truly to be feedom of choice. I'm in that boat myself in that my own "dress code" is not governed particularly by beliefs as it is personal taste and comfort.
I'm a Christian although many times I'm mistaken for either a Muslim or an Orthodox Jew. I wear no "identifying symbols" (other than my wedding ring - it has crosses and leaves on it) that would indicate anything about my beliefs. I hesitate to claim any beliefs as the reason for my particular style of dress.
I came across you first in the "Take off your hijab" post and since I found your response to that intriguing I decided to check out your other videos.
(By the way, I'm sorry to hear you are ill and hope you have a speedy recovery.)
I decided to post on this particular video, not so much for the comments made but for the subject matter - modest dress. I find it intriguing that people who don't have any specific belief system connected to a particular style of dress would choose that anyway.
I work for a school bus company and have seen Jr. High (or middle school) school girls. Many do feel pressured to dress a piticualar way, mostly reveling. They are ridiculed if they don't. I feel bad that young girls are feeling pressue at ages 11 to14. It's sad. I commend you for seeing the true woman is on the inside. I feel no one has the right to look at me and judge me by what is on the outside. As I call it the American "Plastic" culture we live in.
I wish more women out there thought more like you! I don't want to be over the top but you are amazing! Your independent and inquisitive mind are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing a bit of your life
Anyways, I can definitely relate to your passive-punk sensibilities, and I like the way you described that. I'm thinking of maybe describing myself in the same manner, because I've been thinking the same way about society, the media, etc. I really appreciate how you speak with very little bias. More people in the world should think like you.
It is important to keep in mind, it isn't only islam that says to dress modestly. Hinduism, Sikhi, Buddhism, and many other religions teach both men and women to dress modestly.
RivaWitch that is a good point. Each religion has a different view, when it comes to modesty. When it comes to dress code, people should be aware of location, weather, temperature, occupation, age, mobility, health, event, and ect. My wife is from India, and she views modesty as dressing in a way so that you don't overtly show yourself sexually to the opposite sex, at the same time not demean yourself. This goes for men and women.
Adding to my point, my wife does not believe women should cover their face or head. She views that as demeaning to the women, but at the same time, she does not believe walking around in a tinny skirt is appropriate either. She is against head covering (exception weather conditions, temperature, and health), because it demeans the status of the person and it will also cover between one to four primary sense of the human body (ears, eyes, nose, and mouth).
God gave the ears, eyes, nose, and mouth so we can use them. They are meant to be exposed to the open so humans can get best output out of them. Don't get me wrong, my wife and I believe it is the women's choice how she wishes to dress, but that does not mean her or I agree with it.
I agree with this "I also believe the rituals of Magick merely provide focal points through which to direct Energy, Universal & individual/group." It's how I feel about so-called 'spells' and the like. As well, I feel that the point of energy work is to change your own mind, not to force your will on others.
I'm not a Druid, I'm a Pagan :). The precise term for me would be 'solitary eclectic'. I happen to focus on Scottish myth cycles because I am Scottish and was raised to be proud of it.
Oh yes, I agree that it can be used for healing and protection and the like. I just mean in instances I've seen of Wiccans believing they could curse or bind someone - I don't believe this is what energy work should be used for.
I am a Norse "pagan" and I can not tell you how refreshing and joyful finding your channel. I have never met another one of us who covers. Very good, maybe it will catch on. Peace
PaganPunch 1 week ago in playlist Uploaded videos
I'm pantheistic and I plan on wearing the hijab.. :)
Pikafuli 3 weeks ago in playlist More videos from EriNightwind
I would like to compliment you on your persistent quest for knowledge! I homeschool my children and I'm always telling them that they shouldnt take someone elses word for it, they should do their own research and find out the truth! I pulled my daughter out of public school last year when her teacher and principal told me "she needed to come down to a kindergarten level!" they were actually trying to convince me that regardless of her reading at a 5th grade level at only 6 yrs old, she was too
BrownSuga245 3 months ago
"We are, where we are and what we are because of the thoughts that dominate our mind. We are neither masters nor victims of our attitudes. It's a matter of personal choice, the will to win and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur"
almaghriba 1 year ago
For a person who is ''introverted'', you are a very good speaker - very fluid and clear... I have a hard time speaking on camera... maybe that will fade sometimes. Take care :-)
IamKris411 2 years ago
lol - I mean sometime... not sometimes (typo)
IamKris411 2 years ago
What is a pagan? Please answer me, is it a form of Christianity or someting?
9987ifY 2 years ago
I totally respect your reason for hijab and I find your reason to be refreshing and unique. I first covered because I converted and wanted to do it for my creator but after I found it to be liberating because I was given more respect and was not looked at as an object. Futhermore its really ignorant to assume that all hijabis are muslim. Hijab has been around way before Islam and today there are a wide range of reasons for hijab.(religious, medical,cultural,etc etc
Najaah26Muslimah 2 years ago
True, the first religions Hinduism, Christians and Jews wore scarfs not hijabs and it is also taught as a option you don't have to wear one, in islam you have to which I do not agree with.
9987ifY 2 years ago
I was the viewer number 911
ForTehHellOfIt 2 years ago
Personally, I think that's what it should be for all of us!
NNaadah 3 years ago
One thing you did say was that you discovered that your change in choice of dress partially came out of self image issues you began to discover you were having.
I think everyone has those to some extent or another. (different topic - but anyways)
Personally I've discovered that my current go around with modesty has less to do with that (age could be an influence there though) and more to do with finding what feels most like me. It's become an out-cropping of my artistic expression.
And -
NNaadah 3 years ago
The reason I hesitate to do this is because I often find that when a certain style of dress is connected to beliefs - it often creates a sense of self-righteous pride in people who carry those "convictions".
I tend to look at my wardrobe as a way for me to express the creative genius God gave me. I think modesty is prudent in dealing with others just because of how destructive immodesty ends up being. As between the individual and God though - I honestly think He doesn't much care what we wear
NNaadah 3 years ago
Personally, I find that truly to be feedom of choice. I'm in that boat myself in that my own "dress code" is not governed particularly by beliefs as it is personal taste and comfort.
I'm a Christian although many times I'm mistaken for either a Muslim or an Orthodox Jew. I wear no "identifying symbols" (other than my wedding ring - it has crosses and leaves on it) that would indicate anything about my beliefs. I hesitate to claim any beliefs as the reason for my particular style of dress.
NNaadah 3 years ago
I came across you first in the "Take off your hijab" post and since I found your response to that intriguing I decided to check out your other videos.
(By the way, I'm sorry to hear you are ill and hope you have a speedy recovery.)
I decided to post on this particular video, not so much for the comments made but for the subject matter - modest dress. I find it intriguing that people who don't have any specific belief system connected to a particular style of dress would choose that anyway.
NNaadah 3 years ago
sad to be view 667 just had to ruin it.
ANewRevolution 3 years ago
knowledge is power ++
Very true.
If you allow me to ask, where do you get your laws of life from?
Peace
m6000000 3 years ago
cool video!
Alikkees 3 years ago
Great video. Hope to watch the rest of your videos and more in the future.
Miizturi 3 years ago
I work for a school bus company and have seen Jr. High (or middle school) school girls. Many do feel pressured to dress a piticualar way, mostly reveling. They are ridiculed if they don't. I feel bad that young girls are feeling pressue at ages 11 to14. It's sad. I commend you for seeing the true woman is on the inside. I feel no one has the right to look at me and judge me by what is on the outside. As I call it the American "Plastic" culture we live in.
RivaWitch 3 years ago
I wish more women out there thought more like you! I don't want to be over the top but you are amazing! Your independent and inquisitive mind are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing a bit of your life
PalebyNature 3 years ago 2
Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad my little video touched you. :)
EriNightwind 3 years ago
I liked to hear what you said.
Nice stuff
R98234 3 years ago
You speak very well Eri. I subscribed! ^-^
Anyways, I can definitely relate to your passive-punk sensibilities, and I like the way you described that. I'm thinking of maybe describing myself in the same manner, because I've been thinking the same way about society, the media, etc. I really appreciate how you speak with very little bias. More people in the world should think like you.
StabbingEcstasy 3 years ago 2
It is important to keep in mind, it isn't only islam that says to dress modestly. Hinduism, Sikhi, Buddhism, and many other religions teach both men and women to dress modestly.
tomtomttom 3 years ago
Yes, as I mentioned in this video, as well as in others (if I remember correctly) and on my profile page, I haven't only studied Islam. :)
EriNightwind 3 years ago
Look at the Quakers. Living palin is a way of life as well.
RivaWitch 3 years ago
RivaWitch that is a good point. Each religion has a different view, when it comes to modesty. When it comes to dress code, people should be aware of location, weather, temperature, occupation, age, mobility, health, event, and ect. My wife is from India, and she views modesty as dressing in a way so that you don't overtly show yourself sexually to the opposite sex, at the same time not demean yourself. This goes for men and women.
tomtomttom 3 years ago
Adding to my point, my wife does not believe women should cover their face or head. She views that as demeaning to the women, but at the same time, she does not believe walking around in a tinny skirt is appropriate either. She is against head covering (exception weather conditions, temperature, and health), because it demeans the status of the person and it will also cover between one to four primary sense of the human body (ears, eyes, nose, and mouth).
tomtomttom 3 years ago
God gave the ears, eyes, nose, and mouth so we can use them. They are meant to be exposed to the open so humans can get best output out of them. Don't get me wrong, my wife and I believe it is the women's choice how she wishes to dress, but that does not mean her or I agree with it.
tomtomttom 3 years ago
i have really enjoyed this video. good for you and your honesty. :)
MuslimahByChoice 3 years ago 3
Very interesting! I like your philosophy!
Maiaduir 3 years ago 3
The Druids used psychotronic devices to
accentuate psychic abilities.
A silver disk (coin) with a vertical quartz
crystal attached to it.
That was attached to a copper strip - silver on copper. Galvanic effect, energized crystal.
This was tied to the head by leather ties at the back.
The disk was over the Brow Chakra; the Third Eye.
I also believe the rituals of Magick merely provide focal points through which to direct Energy, Universal & individual/group.
Shortcut 2 Reikki
Life is magic enough
tomken8dy 3 years ago
I agree with this "I also believe the rituals of Magick merely provide focal points through which to direct Energy, Universal & individual/group." It's how I feel about so-called 'spells' and the like. As well, I feel that the point of energy work is to change your own mind, not to force your will on others.
I'm not a Druid, I'm a Pagan :). The precise term for me would be 'solitary eclectic'. I happen to focus on Scottish myth cycles because I am Scottish and was raised to be proud of it.
EriNightwind 3 years ago
The Universal Energy CAN be directed to great effect - NEVER to harm, as in the distance healing techniques of Reikki.
tomken8dy 3 years ago
Oh yes, I agree that it can be used for healing and protection and the like. I just mean in instances I've seen of Wiccans believing they could curse or bind someone - I don't believe this is what energy work should be used for.
EriNightwind 3 years ago
I don't really think the energy CAN be used for such purposes.
It's energy of Love and Peace.
I felt it during my near death experience.
tomken8dy 3 years ago
nice
Hiijab 3 years ago