have you read Kerr Cuhulains book, "Wiccan Warrior: Walking a spiritual path in a sometimes hostile world" he has it right i think. though people need to blow off strangers opinions. they are NPC's!! they only effect you if you ACTIVELY choose to be miserable because of their opinion! GAH!!
I worked at a prison for a while and was threatened once. I told the man that he would fail, because even if I died I would fight him. I told him that I would come back for him and never let him rest and I meant it. When I threatened coming back for him, he really got freaked out. I never seen him again, LOL. He was Catholic. For some reason all the Catholics I know get freaked out when you talk about stuff like that.
When someone fights against me it just gives me more of a reason to win or succeed. In that situation, there will not be failure because I will not stop fighting. It's like there is no such thing as failure, only success.
With rage we see the past and the future, rising up in the centre forms an act of agression were we are fearless. The word worship is old english and pertains to the way we see rage. Religion appears powerful because it is pure rage, and rage is the imposter to leadership.
a message I have been putting forth for years. I lost count how many times christians have told me that I need to go to church, or shame on me for not celebrating xmas - & I put them right back in their place. Pagans need to realize that christians have been raised(for centuries) to be against anything that's not christian - it's how the church controls them. If pagans need support - be like the wolf - find it in your own pack; but don't roll over when the hunter comes - then it's conversion
@TheRunica I disagree. It is my belief that the warrior correct those who weaken us, in this case our position as sane people with valid beliefs. It is weak of someone to sit quietly by when something happens that is wrong. Of course all are entitled to their opinion in this matter.
This is wonderful. I had a hard time in the past with being afraid of what others will do if they find stuff out that I do. You are right. Things will never be great if you are relying on others to help you or approve of you in some way. If you are true in your path then you don't need other's support or approval. Great message.
I could hug your neck for this video. Forest, hearth, family, protection, doing what is necessary and right, standing on one's own two feet in lieu of dying on one's knees...This is my natural core, as well as Love, Loyalty, Positivity, and Truth. There is a time and a season for everything, literally. :)
One I love this video and two I agree and three I see a lot of what you are saying in my self i need to work on and to stop worrying and or defeading what i know and beleave to be true for me gods or what not so that said thank you,
shit even apphroditie would bitchslap someone against her and she's a friggin goddess of love........she'd be like "DIALOG MY ASS HERPES FOR EVERYONE" hehehe i've always lived by if you don't like me bite me.
I agree, some people are scared to come out as a pagan or wiccan or wtv they are. I myself never had to hide what i am. I am a proud Pagan and if people cant see or believe or take me for who i am then they can go fuck themselves. Ive always had my pagan pride. Peace and Love... lmfao fluffly much! Great vid and the intro is awesome! Also people need to stand up for themselves no matter who they are against.. thats the way i see it.
Great video and very well said. Unfortunately and fortunately, the adversity you addressed in this video is a part o fthe pagan path, from what I've seen. That doesn't make it any more pleasant, but, whining and allowing oneself to be hurt without a fight is worse. Peace, kindness and love are great, but they don't always work. It was good you made this video.
so wonderful to see you again. I rejoiced I saw this video and felt the warrior stirring within. Man, I gotta tell ya, it felt like home. Perferably one with cellar full of Mead. (heh-heh). Posting this in my bulletin and favorited it just in case I get lost in the pc haze. Speaking of warriors, I sign off with a quote from The Klingon Warrior, Gowron; "Glory to you and your house." Xenah
Sorry for two comments, but I made the first as soon as I heard that. But uh, this is a really good topic, and I agree with you on almost every point. I've accepted that this "perfect harmony and acceptance" thing will never happen, so I just go down my own path without worrying.
Nice to see you again!! Great topic and video... It is so true that we seem to forget our inner Warrior which is sad. So many Pagans seem to be wrapped up in the Love & Light and they seem to forget that there needs to be balance...Real life isn't all sunshine and roses. We can't leave it for the few Warriors to fight for our faith... We all need to!
@athairfiachdubh Lol! No you are not the only one by a long shot.. But it is great that you have given it a public voice.. maybe more will start to now. So thank you for that! May this bring more warriors out of the "mead hall"!! Namaste
@RavensMoonLight HEH! If you put mead hall in quotes you have yet to try my home brew mead! HEH! Okay that was a stretch but it is still valid. Thanks for the kind support and I hope that it does help.
good video, what you refer to is what i call the fluffy aspect of modern paganism. you brought out a lot of truths that many are guilty of, i call it the tree hugging pagans. i've spent 18 yrs as a wiccan, and many of those years in the military, i dont cower down to know one, esp. when it comes to my beliefs. do what thou will, and thanks for the video maybe it will empower some who need it...
@gaforrest What branch and MOS if you do not mind me asking? I spent many years in the Army when we were not recognized and I thank you for your service. Blessings and may the Gods ward you from harm. Blessings.
Also many of what I call saints and my personal role model for the most part understand this calling very well.
The weak indeed should be swept away. Those that identify with much of what I do sadly enough should be thinned from the herd. Or at least allow me to distance myself from them. I guess its why I am starting to shy as much as I can from labels and borrow some words from Shadow of the Hedgehog and just say "I am all that I am."
Very true, the Warrior has been forgotten. So much of modern day Paganism has gotten wrapped up in the feel good happiness. Not every situation calls for sitting back passiveness. Sometimes you just have to stand up and fight.
I do like you. {grin} I do try to promote understanding not because I think that is necessary, it is just a personal thing for me. I just believe if you are going to dislike or hate something you should know just a little something about it or them first. However if you still have a problem with me then I have no problem with that. Not everyone has to like or agree with me. We all know that you can't have everyone agree with you or like you. It would also be boring as hell.
@Mysticblue1212 Agreed, to a point, of course. When someone confronts me about my faith or about myself I will explain myself once, if they will listen. If not I will ignore them. If they attack I will fight. It is just as simple as that. However, I do find that most people will at least listen, if not learn, something.
@PeterThenn Very true, as a "Christian" myself most Christians have the wrong mentality as warriors.They see destroying everything they do not understand as being warriors for God against evil, that to me is a wrong way of thought.
@SilverButterflyWings HEH! Yeah, I have noticed that I have been a bit absent as well lately. Been working on ideas and a few new concepts for my channel as well as taking care of real life crap. Lost all my footage on wine making and had my computer blow out for a bit but all fixed now. Should be up and ranting as usual soon.
Your video just made my night.
kristee96 1 month ago
have you read Kerr Cuhulains book, "Wiccan Warrior: Walking a spiritual path in a sometimes hostile world" he has it right i think. though people need to blow off strangers opinions. they are NPC's!! they only effect you if you ACTIVELY choose to be miserable because of their opinion! GAH!!
SpikesScarletWitch 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Hail to you! Thank you so much for this!!!!
-Tyr, Tyr, Tyr-
gunirborn09 8 months ago
@TheRunica I think that Winston Churchhill said something similiar to the Edmund Burke quote.
wikedwitch80 8 months ago
I worked at a prison for a while and was threatened once. I told the man that he would fail, because even if I died I would fight him. I told him that I would come back for him and never let him rest and I meant it. When I threatened coming back for him, he really got freaked out. I never seen him again, LOL. He was Catholic. For some reason all the Catholics I know get freaked out when you talk about stuff like that.
wikedwitch80 8 months ago
When someone fights against me it just gives me more of a reason to win or succeed. In that situation, there will not be failure because I will not stop fighting. It's like there is no such thing as failure, only success.
wikedwitch80 8 months ago
With rage we see the past and the future, rising up in the centre forms an act of agression were we are fearless. The word worship is old english and pertains to the way we see rage. Religion appears powerful because it is pure rage, and rage is the imposter to leadership.
louis0149 11 months ago
a message I have been putting forth for years. I lost count how many times christians have told me that I need to go to church, or shame on me for not celebrating xmas - & I put them right back in their place. Pagans need to realize that christians have been raised(for centuries) to be against anything that's not christian - it's how the church controls them. If pagans need support - be like the wolf - find it in your own pack; but don't roll over when the hunter comes - then it's conversion
NorseSagittarian 1 year ago
@TheRunica I disagree. It is my belief that the warrior correct those who weaken us, in this case our position as sane people with valid beliefs. It is weak of someone to sit quietly by when something happens that is wrong. Of course all are entitled to their opinion in this matter.
athairfiachdubh 1 year ago
This is wonderful. I had a hard time in the past with being afraid of what others will do if they find stuff out that I do. You are right. Things will never be great if you are relying on others to help you or approve of you in some way. If you are true in your path then you don't need other's support or approval. Great message.
WoodWitchKeys 1 year ago
I could hug your neck for this video. Forest, hearth, family, protection, doing what is necessary and right, standing on one's own two feet in lieu of dying on one's knees...This is my natural core, as well as Love, Loyalty, Positivity, and Truth. There is a time and a season for everything, literally. :)
peekaboopixie 1 year ago
Hi Great video! Thanks for making the video,, I like how u speak.
NaturesFairy 1 year ago
@NaturesFairy I am gladdened by the fact that you appreciate what I am attempting to do. Thank you and blessings.
athairfiachdubh 1 year ago
Very true on all accounts and it is interesting to see that some go back and forth because they want everyone to like them. Thanks! :)
NightmareQueen08 1 year ago
One I love this video and two I agree and three I see a lot of what you are saying in my self i need to work on and to stop worrying and or defeading what i know and beleave to be true for me gods or what not so that said thank you,
and keep up the good work.
wicthdragon 1 year ago
Deer and Wolf analogy was brilliant. Thank you, my fellow. The Tyr intro was appreciated as well.
q01011000p 1 year ago
Very true
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tannhaus 1 year ago
shit even apphroditie would bitchslap someone against her and she's a friggin goddess of love........she'd be like "DIALOG MY ASS HERPES FOR EVERYONE" hehehe i've always lived by if you don't like me bite me.
PhoenixRayneweaver 1 year ago
@PhoenixRayneweaver Bite you, eh? Is that a prmise or threat. I swear I can find something not to like. HEH!
athairfiachdubh 1 year ago
@athairfiachdubh yeah yeah lmao
PhoenixRayneweaver 1 year ago
@athairfiachdubh Great thoughts, there are too many hippies posing as pagans these days.
PaganBorn79 11 months ago
You're my new best friend. <3
KolikaLove 1 year ago
@KolikaLove HEH! New best friend, eh? Well that is something nice to see. Thank you and blessings.
athairfiachdubh 1 year ago
I agree, some people are scared to come out as a pagan or wiccan or wtv they are. I myself never had to hide what i am. I am a proud Pagan and if people cant see or believe or take me for who i am then they can go fuck themselves. Ive always had my pagan pride. Peace and Love... lmfao fluffly much! Great vid and the intro is awesome! Also people need to stand up for themselves no matter who they are against.. thats the way i see it.
CrazyLudacris 1 year ago
lol you can call me anything you want as long as its not late for supper ...Roflmao ...
PaganTears2010 1 year ago
Great video and very well said. Unfortunately and fortunately, the adversity you addressed in this video is a part o fthe pagan path, from what I've seen. That doesn't make it any more pleasant, but, whining and allowing oneself to be hurt without a fight is worse. Peace, kindness and love are great, but they don't always work. It was good you made this video.
FluidSambora 1 year ago
so wonderful to see you again. I rejoiced I saw this video and felt the warrior stirring within. Man, I gotta tell ya, it felt like home. Perferably one with cellar full of Mead. (heh-heh). Posting this in my bulletin and favorited it just in case I get lost in the pc haze. Speaking of warriors, I sign off with a quote from The Klingon Warrior, Gowron; "Glory to you and your house." Xenah
bectom40 1 year ago
Sorry for two comments, but I made the first as soon as I heard that. But uh, this is a really good topic, and I agree with you on almost every point. I've accepted that this "perfect harmony and acceptance" thing will never happen, so I just go down my own path without worrying.
PhoenixFirewolf 1 year ago
Tyr intro. <3
PhoenixFirewolf 1 year ago
@PhoenixFirewolf Ride is one of my favorite songs ever. It is sort of a theme song of mine so I thought I would use it.
athairfiachdubh 1 year ago
fluffy bunny syndrome
hartejoseph 1 year ago
Nice to see you again!! Great topic and video... It is so true that we seem to forget our inner Warrior which is sad. So many Pagans seem to be wrapped up in the Love & Light and they seem to forget that there needs to be balance...Real life isn't all sunshine and roses. We can't leave it for the few Warriors to fight for our faith... We all need to!
RavensMoonLight 1 year ago
@RavensMoonLight Gods! It is nice to know I am not the only one who thinks so. Blessings.
athairfiachdubh 1 year ago
@athairfiachdubh Lol! No you are not the only one by a long shot.. But it is great that you have given it a public voice.. maybe more will start to now. So thank you for that! May this bring more warriors out of the "mead hall"!! Namaste
RavensMoonLight 1 year ago
@RavensMoonLight HEH! If you put mead hall in quotes you have yet to try my home brew mead! HEH! Okay that was a stretch but it is still valid. Thanks for the kind support and I hope that it does help.
athairfiachdubh 1 year ago
good video, what you refer to is what i call the fluffy aspect of modern paganism. you brought out a lot of truths that many are guilty of, i call it the tree hugging pagans. i've spent 18 yrs as a wiccan, and many of those years in the military, i dont cower down to know one, esp. when it comes to my beliefs. do what thou will, and thanks for the video maybe it will empower some who need it...
gaforrest 1 year ago
@gaforrest What branch and MOS if you do not mind me asking? I spent many years in the Army when we were not recognized and I thank you for your service. Blessings and may the Gods ward you from harm. Blessings.
athairfiachdubh 1 year ago
@athairfiachdubh 11b 48thbde ng not active, and thank you for your many years of service for our country as well. hooah!
gaforrest 1 year ago
My Patron God of the Void
Matron Goddess of Suffering
Also many of what I call saints and my personal role model for the most part understand this calling very well.
The weak indeed should be swept away. Those that identify with much of what I do sadly enough should be thinned from the herd. Or at least allow me to distance myself from them. I guess its why I am starting to shy as much as I can from labels and borrow some words from Shadow of the Hedgehog and just say "I am all that I am."
AxiomofDiscord 1 year ago
Don't know of any other way it could be said. Great vid. Glad to see your doing well. :)
NightmareQueen08 1 year ago
Very true, the Warrior has been forgotten. So much of modern day Paganism has gotten wrapped up in the feel good happiness. Not every situation calls for sitting back passiveness. Sometimes you just have to stand up and fight.
Good vid! :)
misskittenwitch07 1 year ago
*nods* Indeed. Very Good video.
ShadowArtist 1 year ago
I do like you. {grin} I do try to promote understanding not because I think that is necessary, it is just a personal thing for me. I just believe if you are going to dislike or hate something you should know just a little something about it or them first. However if you still have a problem with me then I have no problem with that. Not everyone has to like or agree with me. We all know that you can't have everyone agree with you or like you. It would also be boring as hell.
Mysticblue1212 1 year ago
@Mysticblue1212 Agreed, to a point, of course. When someone confronts me about my faith or about myself I will explain myself once, if they will listen. If not I will ignore them. If they attack I will fight. It is just as simple as that. However, I do find that most people will at least listen, if not learn, something.
athairfiachdubh 1 year ago
Perfectly worded, Perfectly thought out and PERFECTLY SAID!
ExplodingPinkRain 1 year ago
THANK YOU!
Blessed Be
Tanyia48 1 year ago
Excellent video!! Glad to see you again :)
chemicalangel3 1 year ago
Lately it seems more Christians and Muslims have been embracing the Warrior Aspect more than the Pagans!
PeterThenn 1 year ago
@PeterThenn Very true. We have become the soft ones as of late!
RivaWitch 1 year ago
@PeterThenn Very true, as a "Christian" myself most Christians have the wrong mentality as warriors.They see destroying everything they do not understand as being warriors for God against evil, that to me is a wrong way of thought.
timishardcore 1 year ago
@PeterThenn Unfortunately that is correct. In our rush to have others see us as human many of us have sacrificed too much.
athairfiachdubh 1 year ago
Hey now I though you liked "Mr. Spooky". LMAO!!! Great video bro, I am sick and tired of the crying too. :-)
PaganRon 1 year ago
loved this honey, and where have you beeeeeeeen :oD
SilverButterflyWings 1 year ago
@SilverButterflyWings HEH! Yeah, I have noticed that I have been a bit absent as well lately. Been working on ideas and a few new concepts for my channel as well as taking care of real life crap. Lost all my footage on wine making and had my computer blow out for a bit but all fixed now. Should be up and ranting as usual soon.
athairfiachdubh 1 year ago
@athairfiachdubh i shall look forward to it my dear, hope your real life crap is starting to smell like roses x x x x x x x x
SilverButterflyWings 1 year ago