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I'm probably going to set aside a journal or something in my spread binder to work out personal meanings behind the cards, though. Because this deck is Wicca-inspired, there are some concepts that I haven't fully come to understand and learn, such as the meanings behind the Wheel of the Year (Yule, Beltane, Imbolc, etc.). I want to familiarize myself with the subject material and add on some personal symbolism to get the most out of these cards.
I don't know what it is about Paganism/Wicca, but something about it and its branches draws me in. Maybe it's the emphasis on nature, and the connection between all things. I love all the rich symbolism, the incorporation of cyclical themes, the festivals, the rituals, and even the concept of the God & Goddess, which, in my opinion, is a much more resonant concept than just one "Father God."
Although I will admit: I'm not too happy with how many Pagans/Wiccans (mainly young ones) get so snobbish with their faith. I see it on tumblr all the time: people who criticize and attack others for "cultural/religious appropriation," getting their facts wrong, or not following the path in a specific way. It just goes to show that Christians aren't the only ones who get nasty when it comes to religion.
Despite that, though, I'm still very intrigued by what Paganism and Wicca have to offer. I love learning about them. I just wish that I had a reliable source to do some research... I'm learning mainly from the teachings and experiences of others, but I can't guarantee if what they speak of is actually true, or just information they snagged from some obscure part of the internet.
I was doing some thinking about Earth beliefs earlier. The more I stew on it - and the more I look around - the more I realize that perhaps this theory is really true. Like I mentioned before: it's really presumptuous of us to believe that everything we perceive on Earth applies to the rest of the universe. What if every single spiritual truth we learn is a truth meant only for Earth existence? It would make sense with what Adonai told me long ago: that we'll never acquire the ultimate truth on Earth. With that in mind, you would think I'd stop trying to find "answers." And maybe that's the point. Maybe I came to this conclusion because I need to stop figuring out the universe and start living.
I can't help it though. This energy of mine seeks knowledge. Then again, I'm not seeking ultimate answers. I'm seeking answers that will help me live and appreciate life to the fullest. I'm an explorer. I like to explore options and new paths.
And then I remember: there was a time when I wasn't into spirituality. I was just living my life as a young, responsible student, doing whatever it was that was expected of me. I thought briefly about the existence of a God, and then shrugged it off until I stumbled upon that one novel in middle school that pretty much began everything. To think that this one little novel brought me to this state of awareness... it's remarkable.
I'm trying to imagine the person I'd be if I wasn't the type who likes to come up with theories about the existence of life and the universe. And I can't. Because the majority of my day is spent thinking about such things. I stare at my computer and think spiritual thoughts. I look outside and think spiritual thoughts. I eat and think spiritual thoughts. Everything I do has me thinking profoundly.
And you know something? It's those profound thoughts that serve as my inspiration. They're the driving force that not only fuels my creative passions, but keeps me in awe of existence. The more I learn, the more eager I am to expand my consciousness, and the more willing I am to use that knowledge to help live a fulfilling life. I would rather try to figure out the universe than sit blankly behind the TV, absorbing all the junk that society wants me to absorb.
There's so much out there waiting to be discovered. Sheesh.
I think I'll go Merlin myself up now before I head to bed.
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