Tag Archives: reclaiming

Abstaining, Absenting, Attending: Simplifying to Deepen

Posted on January 10, 2014 by priestessofshame

I have a friend who gives her years titles in order to direct her work for the year, and I invited the Universe to send me a similar direction. Pretty quickly, it sent back the word “Deepen”. Okay, I thought, … Continue reading →

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Galactic Energy

Posted on April 5, 2013 by priestessofshame

The first time I was led in a grounding and centered by a Reclaiming Witch, the top of my head felt like it blew wide open. I had done many of these exercises on my own-and struggled. I had struggled … Continue reading →

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Examining Ecstasy, Part II

Posted on March 8, 2013 by priestessofshame

Last week I shared my experiences of spiritual ecstasy.  This week I want to look at why experiencing ecstasy is important-at least for this witch. There are some excellent articles on ecstasy that have been published in Witch Eye, a … Continue reading →

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I am a feel-good junkie. And I am not alone. Studies show that people with substance abuse problems usually show problems early in life with delayed gratification, discipline, self-control, etc. In other words, we want what we want–and we want … Continue reading →

Posted on March 1, 2013 by priestessofshame | 2 Comments

The Purpose of Ritual

Posted on February 18, 2013 by priestessofshame

Saturday night while lying in bed I was checking Facebook on my phone (bad habit!).  Teo Bishop is a Pagan writer I have come to enjoy and scrolling through my newsfeed I saw his status update said, “I think my … Continue reading →

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