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Sexuality: PansexualRelationship views: Polyamorous.
Status: Common law with partner.
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I used to have a huge write up on here but no one really uses these things anymore so lets just go with a "Cole's notes" version, kay? Kay.
♥ Canadian.
♥ 31 yrs old
♥ Member of the OBOD (The Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids)
♥ Practicing Pagan for the past 17 yrs
♥ Into all manner of table top gaming from War Hammer 40k to DnD and Pathfinder.
♥ Learning to be a DM (Dungeon Master)
♥ LARPer (Live Action Role Play)
♥ Into Lolita fashion, specifically Gothic and Classic sub styles.
QUESTION TIME KIDDIES ♥:
Q: What is Witchcraft?
A: Witchcraft is a spiritual system that fosters the free thought and will of the individual, encourages learning and an understanding of the earth and nature thereby affirming the divinity in all living things. Most importantly however, it teaches responsibility. We accept responsibility for our actions and deeds as clearly a result of the choices we make. We do not blame an exterior entity or being for our shortcomings, weaknesses or mistakes. If we mess up or do something that brings harm to another, we have no one but ourselves to blame and we must face the consequences resulting from those actions.
We acknowledge the cycles of nature, the lunar phases and the seasons to celebrate our spirituality and to worship the divine. It is a belief system that allows the Witch to work with, not in supplication to deities with the intent of living in harmony and achieving balance with all things.
The spells that we do involve healing, love, harmony, wisdom and creativity. The potions that we stir might be a headache remedy, a cold tonic, or an herbal flea bath for our pets. We strive to gain knowledge of and use the natural remedies placed on this earth by the divine for our benefit instead of using synthetic drugs unless absolutely necessary.
Q: What is Magic?
A: There is no easy way to explain what magic is, since we all explain it differently. But I shall do my best to explain it without using words that fly over your heads. It is thought that the energy of the Goddess and God ( or your two deities, and or universe ) lives within your body and in everything around you, connecting us all together. And thus you can project this energy, ( make it move from your body outward and you can receive this energy ) make it move from your surroundings and into your body. This energy has many different aspects, and / or "personalities." One personality of this energy is that of healing natures, another is that of protection, etc. When you are isolating one or more of these personalities within the energy and projecting or receiving it you are performing magic. Personally I believe that the spirit parts of ourselves are as real and scientific as the physical parts of ourselves. Spirit, after all, is seen commonly by many religions as pure energy.
Q: What is Paganism?
A: Paganism is a spiritual way of life which has its roots in the ancient nature religions of the world. It is principally rooted in the old religions of Europe, though some adherents also find great worth in the indigenous beliefs of other countries. Such belief in the sacredness of all things can be found world-wide. Pagans see this as their heritage, and retain the beliefs and values of their ancestors in forms adapted to suit modern life. We celebrate the sanctity of Nature, revering the Divine in all things; the vast, unknowable spirit that runs through the universe, both seen and unseen.
Pagans honor the Divine in all its aspects, whether male or female, as parts of the sacred whole. Every man and woman is, to a Pagan, a beautiful and unique being. Children are loved and honored and there is a strong sense of community. The woods and open spaces of the land, home to wild animals and birds, are cherished. Paganism stresses personal spiritual experience, and Pagans often find that experience through their relationship with the natural world that they love. We seek spiritual union with Divinity by attuning with the tides of Nature and by exploring our inner selves, seeing each reflected in the other. We believe that we should meet the Divine face to face, within our own experience, rather than through an intermediary. Although some paths do have leaders and teachers, these people act as facilitators, using their own wisdom and experience to help guide those in their care towards discovering their own sense and interpretation of the Divine. Our rites help us harmonious with the natural cycles, and so they are often held at the turning points of the seasons, at the phases of the moon and sun, and at times of transition in our lives.
There is a great variety of traditions within the broad spectrum of Paganism. This reflects the range of our spiritual experience, for we believe that everyone is unique, and so everyone's spirituality must be equally unique. Some Pagans follow multiple Gods and Goddesses, their names familiar to all from the pages of European folklore and mythology: others focus on a single Life Force of no specific gender; yet others devote themselves to a cosmic couple - Goddess and God, or Lord and Lady. We celebrate our diversity for we believe that each person should find their spirituality according to the dictates of the quiet, inner voice of their own soul. For this reason we respect all sincere religions, and do not proselytize or seek converts. From other faiths and from society generally, we ask only tolerance.
Q: What is Lolita, EGL, and Elegant Gothic Lolita fashion? And why are you dressing like a sexually precocious little girl?
A: THE FASHION: Lolita (ロリータ) is a street fashion and a subculture in Japan, known for its intricate and delicate doll-like look. The clothing is inspired mainly by the Rococo and Victorian eras, but also take influences from current fashion trends. The fashion covers a large variety of sub-styles, and is generally worn by females as there is no male counterpart of Lolita. Men who desire to participate in the fashion often turn to Ouji (a unisex fashion related to Lolita), or Japanese gothic fashion. However, cross-dressing males (also known as brolitas in the west) do exist. One of the most famous Lolita icons, Mana, is a cross-dressing male.
THE NAME: Lolita is a term that refers to a sexually precocious young girl by dictionary definition, a term that is based on Vladimir Nabokov's novel Lolita (1955). However, this definition does not apply to Japanese Lolita fashion.
The origin of the fashion name has not been confirmed, but it may be a case of wasei-eigo (Japanese pseudo-anglicisms). While the western adaption of lolita is sexy, Japanese Lolita fashion strives for the opposite. It's a very modest look that the majority of Lolitas would describe as elegant and cute, rather than sexy. As such, Ero Lolita may be seen as controversial within the own subculture, as it's the only style to lean towards sexiness; although it remains modest compared to the majority of western fashion styles.
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