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14 years ago @ Bishop in the Grove - Stock The Pantry and T... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thank, Alyss. I'm glad to see you reading back into the archives! I haven't read that book before, but it sounds fascinating. I'll see if I can find a copy in my local bookstore.

I can relate to the way you feel about the seasons; that's how I feel about the Moon. For years I've felt connected to the cycles of the Moon, mostly on an emotional level but physically as well. I think it might be useful for me to make a more deliberate practice out of ritualizing the Moon cycles. My body and spirit seem to move in that direction already.

14 years ago @ Bishop in the Grove - Stock The Pantry and T... · 0 replies · +1 points

No need to apologize -- I'm grateful that you took the time to comment! This is great!

I think you're doing something very valuable by attuning yourself to the seasons, and by doing whatever you can to live in balance and harmony with your surroundings. There may come a time where you have the opportunity to live in a state of even greater connectedness to the land -- their through you own choosing or through a major shift in the society you live in -- and the awareness work you're doing now may well prepare you for that time.

Blessings to you in this time of August reflection!

14 years ago @ Bishop in the Grove - The Christo-Pagan Conf... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thank you for your comment, Alyss. I appreciate your perspective, the steadiness in your tone, and your willingness to hold the tension between these different ideas.

I don't know much about Quakerism, but you describe an atmosphere that I think I might feel very comfortable in. I'll keep that query in mind. It is resonant for me as well.

Bright blessings to you.

14 years ago @ Bishop in the Grove - The Christo-Pagan Conf... · 1 reply · +1 points

Thanks for the comment! This is an interesting take, Themon. Could you expand on what you mean when you say that these "schizophrenic tensions" are "built into the structure of their Holy Book..."?

14 years ago @ Bishop in the Grove - The Christo-Pagan Conf... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks, Michael. I appreciate that. I'll let you know if I sign up for membership! :)

14 years ago @ Bishop in the Grove - Stock The Pantry and T... · 0 replies · +1 points

I may not have been totally clear. I'm not really advocating survivalism, although that is how I framed the post on Google+. I'm also not saying that Paganism is connected to survivalism. Survivalism is an extreme response, I think, to what I think of as a slow, steady decline in industrial society. I am saying that there is a benefit in preparing for the future, and that Pagans have a leg up, in a way, because of our tradition's emphasis on aligning one's self with the land. Does that make sense?

Perhaps I should explore the idea of homesteading, especially as it is connected to Paganism. I'd be interested in your view on how the two relate to one another.

Thanks for the comment, Kevin.

14 years ago @ Bishop in the Grove - Stock The Pantry and T... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks for the comment, Mrs. BC. I agree -- being aware of what you consume and how you conserve is valuable for everyone, regardless of your faith tradition.

I'm interested in "layer gardening" -- I'll have to look that up!

14 years ago @ Bishop in the Grove - Stock The Pantry and T... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks for the kind words, Gill. Your practice of gathering sounds wonderful. It's making me hungry!

Perhaps you can reach out to some other gardeners in your neighborhood to help learn better gardening techniques. Or, maybe there's a community garden that you could be a part of. Improving your gardening skills may end up helping you build community around this earth work.

Blessings to you!

14 years ago @ Bishop in the Grove - Stock The Pantry and T... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks for the comment, Gypsie! I think the messages that you're teaching your children are wonderful. That will go along way to keeping them connected to what is really important in the world.

You're right -- we live and learn, and those lessongs come often especially for city dwellers who are trying to reconnect to the land. The good thing is that you're giving it a go. Perhaps next year you'll have a better go with the vegetable garden!

I appreciate you sharing your story here. Thanks for being a part of the conversation.

14 years ago @ Bishop in the Grove - Stock The Pantry and T... · 0 replies · +1 points

I love it! Thanks for the comment, and for sharing your experience. I think it's great that you've found a way to make the most of your circumstances. You've got some skills that I'm sure your neighbors would do well to learn!

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