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A is for a new start

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Patch

What a shambles last year was both for practice and for blogging. I’m not angry at myself in any way though. After all, most of my year was spent ill with depression and anxiety (I am doing much better now, … Continue reading →

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Illness (TW:Depression)

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Patch

At the beginning of the year, I set myself goals. Realistic, attainable goals about where I would like to be by the end of the year in terms of my religious practice. I have achieved precisely one of them. Nor … Continue reading →

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Will, Resolve and Discipline.

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Patch

Happy new year folks!! I hope 2012 will be a successful and happy year for all of you. This is the obligatory new years resolution post! This year for once I actually thought quite hard about what I was going to pick … Continue reading →

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The holiday hoard

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Patch

I trust everybody has been enjoying this holiday season, whatever you may celebrate. I had a hectic yet enjoyable Christmas with my family. My youngest cousin insisted on showing me all of his presents and before I go on I just have … Continue reading →

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Fear cuts deeper than swords

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Patch

-The immortal words of Syrio Forel, from George RR Martin’s ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ series. This is something I have been dwelling on quite a lot recently in the context of my spiritual path. The Witch of Forest … Continue reading →

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Holy days, break ups and spiritual development

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Patch

I have once again started to observe the holy days for some of my gods. It is something I had always done but stopped when I started re-evaluating my path. Letting such an important aspect of my practice slide was … Continue reading →

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Things that don’t require posts of their own – Dreams, allotments and books!

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Patch

It’s been back to the grind this week, so I haven’t had much time to write about anything of substance, but here are some disjointed thoughts and updates from the past few days. 1. This flat is awesome. I am … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the year

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Patch

On Tuesday, I packed up, moved out of my dorm; and came home after my first year of university. I wrapped all my sacred items in tissue paper for the journey home, gave thanks to any spirits that may reside in … Continue reading →

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30 days of paganism: 1. Beliefs – Why Paganism?

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Patch

Revision has eaten me these last few weeks, and will probably continue to do so for several weeks longer. However, I have been wanted to start this series of posts for months now, and I think I finally have something … Continue reading →

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Approaching life with new vigour

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Patch

I needed last week. Whilst on holiday over easter, I walked down beaches and in woods; identifying the wild flowers as I went. I read lots and sat in the sun. Upon my return, I met with friends old and … Continue reading →

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