Tag Archive | Monk

We Remember In Respect, Compassion And Love

Sep11

September 11, 2001

It was 11 years ago today when the unthinkable became reality, forever changing our lives. Known simply as “9/11”, this date should be remembered for the innocent victims in New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Pa.

Along with the first responders in all three locations, some of whom lost their lives in the service to their communities and to those in dire need of assistance. Not only in the early moments of the tragedies, but in the waning hours and over the months as they themselves fell victim to the unseen weapons in the aftermath that eventually attacked their own bodies and claimed their lives.

And to all those servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the resulting War on Terror in far away lands and even here at home.

We will Never forget.

Our prayers and compassion to all of these people, their family and friends. May the GreatSpirits give strength to endure and love to remember.

So it is.

© 2012 Springwolf, D.D., Ph.D. Springwolf Reflections / Springs Haven, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

The U.S. Constitution and Religion

Sep10

Patriotic Wolf - Artist UnknownThe U.S. War On Religion

The President of the United States swears a pledge of office stating they will up hold the Constitution of the United States.

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

The 1st Amendment protects ALL religions and the exercise of those religions by a free people. But that also means that no one religion may be favored or set above the rights of others. Your right to pray to the cross can not and must not force your beliefs upon this free society and the rights of others to practice their own religion or none at all.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Continue reading →

Sometimes A Smile Can Empower Someone To Survive

Sep3

“Looking at the face of a friend, let me know I’m going to be Ok”

What Face To Face Communication Can Do

Today many are seeking spiritual comfort as they try to hold onto hope that things will improve in their lives. Or as they face challenges in war and military service. For some, hope is all they have to make it through one more day.

Sometimes a person simply wants someone to listen. Often a simple phone call can get them through to the next week. But for some a face to face moment of communication, where compassion can be seen, can go a long way to helping them make it through yet another day of despair. It’s amazing how much a kind word or simple smile can lift someone out of their fear and hopelessness.

How many times have you heard someone say “I found strength from her smile” or “Looking at the face of a friend, let me know I’m going to be ok”. Visual communication can say so much more than an email, tweet, or instant message. I can provide a greater sense of connection and understanding than a simple voice can. Continue reading →

A Story Of Hope

Aug31
Healing Through Compassion

When Compassion Succeeds

When Spiritual Psychology Goes Right

As a Pagan Minister I receive a lot of requests from people looking for spiritual insight and help during times of trials and challenges. Often times, these requests come from people who are out of state or even overseas. They can be people who live in areas that are highly saturated in a Christian community, or military people who want one of their own to talk to.

Imagine being in crisis and wanting someone to speak with in spiritual terms, but the only available help are Christian Ministers who don’t understand your pagan beliefs. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say the minister only wanted them to pray for salvation and to convert from their wicked pagan ways. If they would do that, their problems would disappear. For many, this isn’t the help they’re looking for and in fact, it causes some to feel even more helpless than they were prior to the “Spiritual Counseling” session. Continue reading →

Springwolf’s Message Board

Aug29
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Charles Alexander – Eye Of The Hunter

So You’re Not On Facebook…

It’s ok, sometimes I wish I wasn’t either! I resisted getting on FB for a long time. When the book was published the first thing the marketing rep asked me was “What’s your id on FB?” When I said I didn’t have one, she said get one…grrr…and I was forced into the depths of social medial hell!  =D

There are a lot of people who are still resisting. I say keep up the fight! But don’t let that stop you from finding a nice social online community. Back during the Mid-Summer festival on June 21, 2000 I started a message board for my education website Pagan’s Path. Long before blogging was the big popular thing. The following year the hosting company sold their business to another larger corporation called Yuku. On November 27, 2001 the message board was reborn and has been up and running ever since.

The Message Board has been revamped and updated to welcome anyone who would like participate in discussions without becoming a FB member. You do have to sign-up to post, but that’s free.

There’s a lot of stuff out there on the message board from the early days. But I hope we can share new insights, questions, tales and stories here too.

So come on over to “Springwolf’s Pagan’s Path Message Board“, introduce yourself to the community that’s already there and share a thing or two!

© 2012 Springwolf, D.D., Ph.D. Springwolf Reflections / Springs Haven, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Pagan Metaphysics 101: A Book Review

Aug29
Pagan Metaphysics 101: The Beginning of Enlightenment

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Author Dayna Winters Offers A Review of Pagan Metaphysics 101 by Springwolf

Dayna Winters, Patricia Gardner and Angela Kaufman. have co-authored Wicca: What’s the Real Deal? Breaking Through the Misconceptions.

I had the great pleasure in sitting down with Dayna and Patricia recently to discuss my book on their radio program Isis Paranormal. This week, Dayna offers her assessment of the book and recommendation.

Readers who take up “Pagan Metaphysics 101” will find that the author writes in a passionate, clear voice and her book simplifies metaphysical concepts. What makes “Pagan Metaphysics 101” an exceptional book is that the author encourages her readers to explore their religious beliefs and to define their religious values, not based upon the understandings or theories of others, but on what one intuitively feels or senses is right.

You can read the complete review @ An Introduction to Pagan Metaphysical Concepts in ‘Pagan Metaphysics 101’

Dayna Winters is a Witch, Priestess in the Dragon Warriors of Isis Coven, and a freelance writer. She earned an Associate in Arts from Hudson Valley Community College, and later graduated magna cum laude from Sage College with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She is one of the co-founders and co-directors of ISIS Paranormal Investigations in Upstate New York, and the co-host of ISIS Paranormal Radio.

© 2012 Springwolf, D.D., Ph.D. Springwolf Reflections / Springs Haven, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

 

Once In A Blue Moon

Aug29

The Blue MoonHistory, Significance and Ritual

The moon in all it’s phases have long been important and significant to Pagans. Many call the Moon GrandMother Moon who shines over Mother Earth and watches over her during the night. Only giving way to Father Sun during the day. He is seen as Mother Earth’s consort and he watches over her during the day.

Of course GrandMother Moon can show up in daylight hours, to keep an eye on her grand children from time to time as well.

Pagans have honored the full moon in ritual, both private and public for eons. We have acknowledged her influence over our lives each month and used her light for varying reasons and in varying ways. Continue reading →

Lose The Attitude – Compassion Doesn’t Come From Accusations or Anger

Aug27

Control Your EmotionsJust because you’re not in tears and falling to your knees under the stress of hardship; doesn’t mean you’re not screaming inside like a raving lunatic!
~ Springwolf

The Hypocrisy Of Spiritual People

NEVER Judge a book by its cover. Some people keep worry, stress and anxiety inside where it destroys every fiber of their being. You may never see the tears, the shaking hands, or the constant worry on their face or the sounds of struggle in their voice. But that doesn’t mean it’s not there.

Are you a spiritual person who “Walks Their Talk”? Or are you a spiritual person in name only who’s actions fall back on old patterns of emotional drama? Continue reading →

Radio Appearance – Sunday August 26, 2012 – 1pm est

Aug25

Come Hear Springwolf! Isis Paranormal Radio Show: Guest – Springwolf

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I will be appearing on the Isis Paranormal Radio Show  with Hosts Dayna Winters and Patricia Gardner. We will be discussing my book Pagan Metaphysics 101.

The show is on BlogTalkRadio, every Sunday at 1pm Eastern U.S.

ISIS Paranormal Radio is a show that delves into a variety of paranormal topics. Listen into discussions about ghosts, hauntings, the unexplained, Wicca, the occult,different aspects of the esoteric, and our previous cases! Dayna Winters and Patricia Gardner have co-authored Wicca: What’s the Real Deal? Breaking Through the Misconceptions, along with Angela Kaufman.

Call into the show and join us on Sunday! I’d love to hear from you.

© 2012 Springwolf, D.D., Ph.D. Springwolf Reflections / Springs Haven, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

 

The Ethics of Transparency

Aug21

Our Weekly Analytics: The Help Us Help Other Fund

We want to keep our friends posted on the progress of our campaign and be transparent in our fundraising efforts. So we’ll be posting our Indiegogo Analytic Summary each week they are released during the campaign. This is the second report we’ve received and we’re ever so thankful for all the referrals we’ve received.

By leaving a comment or liking our campaign page, sharing it on FB, Twitter and Google+, you’re helping us to get noticed and featured on Indiegogo’s home page. Being seen by the world helps us tap into a much broader audience and increases our chances to meet our goal. So even if you can’t afford to give, you can help us greatly by spreading the word and sharing our page.

We are ever so thankful for the kind gifts we’ve received this week. Our fund is up to $200 today. Every little bit helps and we’re touched by the compassion from others.

Summary

Visitors 126
Views 134
Funders 10
Contributions $200
Favorites 15
Referrals* 257

Thank you again for your support!

© 2012 Springwolf, D.D., Ph.D. Springwolf Reflections / Springs Haven, LLC. All Rights Reserved.