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okay, i know this has been asked a bunch of times:
but i was curious what the general thoughts were on using aspects from different paths alongside a pagan path. I have been doing research on many different methods, and have come to the view that all these thoughtforms and symbols are all mishmashed together in a seemless manner that has evolved over thousands of years.... many cultures trading , combining, etc...
but the main question, is that Im curious if aspects of other paths/deities could get in the way of seeing clearly within a pagan paradigm?
to be specific, I asked for freyja's advise, and have had several dreams with very distinct and subtle messages, in a way that just clicked, as if there was an existing relationship, and all i had to do was ask :)
but im also very interested in satanism( although trying to sift through the anti-christian novelty, and any outer perceptual influence really), chaos majick( because within art making- i slip into a state where its all about free form-and void),
as well as hindu, buddhist, summerian, babylonian and many others..... too many seem intreaguing!!!
but the main concern is that nothing hinders my pursuits in seeking into seidhr knowledge, and my primary connection to freyja.
within that respect, would one go about intentionally separating meditations toward the different paths, or jumble it into a chaotic mix in stream of thought to be picked apart in analyzation?
anyone else run into a similar situation?
thanks for your time~

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Why are your posts always so hard to read?

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All of these paradigms share one reality. Mix and match.

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...but the main question, is that Im curious if aspects of other paths/deities could get in the way of seeing clearly within a pagan paradigm?
to be specific, I asked for freyja's advise, and have had several dreams with very distinct and subtle messages, in a way that just clicked, as if there was an existing relationship, and all i had to do was ask
So what's the question here? If Freya gave you advice, then there's no need to complain, or go asking for further advice on the internet. xoxo

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i guess im thinking too subjectively, and jumping ahead in various directions,
guessing at what ifs?
probably making a bigger deal out of things than necessary.... eh\

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gloweringibeholdmineabyss;299470 wrote:i guess im thinking too subjectively, and jumping ahead in various directions,
guessing at what ifs?
probably making a bigger deal out of things than necessary.... eh\
No, you're asking very pertinent questions.

IMO, you should stick to one path/set of deities/etc at a time. Now, if ya wanna call upon 15 different ones in a day, that's fine. But mish-mashing 'em all together into one big gooey eclectic stew is dispespectful to all of 'em.

JMO, YMMV

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What a faggot-ass screenname to be using as an alternative persona you asshat pice of queer-bait shit.

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Greetings -

Oshkosh wrote -

What a faggot-ass screenname to be using as an alternative persona you asshat pice of queer-bait shit.

Some revenge posting I see...

You can direct all your ire at me - it will all the better resolve itself in the appropriate manner.

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Original post: gloweringibeholdmineabyss

nevermind, not pertinent

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Original post: gloweringibeholdmineabyss

[QUOTE=Rick;299738]No, you're asking very pertinent questions.

IMO, you should stick to one path/set of deities/etc at a time. Now, if ya wanna call upon 15 different ones in a day, that's fine. But mish-mashing 'em all together into one big gooey eclectic stew is dispespectful to all of 'em.

JMO, YMMV[/QUOTE]

thanks,
so far just been doing research into a bunch of directions, finding similarities in different cultures, and simply looking for what 'felt' right. definitely concerned about being respectful to them, thats what i was after, just didnt know if aspects/energies of any particular deities were opposed to other ones - like you said "in the same day".

been paying a lot of attention to dreaming lately, and trying to sync waking/dreaming awarenesses together; since the dreaming mind is so much more flexible. while researching the Nordic pantheon, freya in particular- and just meditating on my ideal woman, my dreams became very vivid- like a series of lessons, and 2 cats have since been recurring characters for example. Think i will just stick to the Nordic deities for now though, probably the best idea- theres too much to learn there alone.
thinking about the rest just seems overwhelming and makes me feel impatient.

thanks for the input dood!
keep it easy.

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Original post: MasqueOfTheWhiteDeath

Pantheism is a viable choice. Take gods from whatever religion you please. I see nothing disrespectful to them in it. (I'm one eccentric Christian...)

God/Goddess bless,
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I'm glad you asked that. Celtic paganism seems as though it was naturally engraved in my heart and mind... Any intuitive thought I have ever had about philosophy or science seems as though I can tie it back to nature and the way we understand that the ancient Celts once perceived the Universe. However, when I was in college my best friend introduced me to the archangel Uriel. I had never heard of Uriel and neither had he, but through a divination ceremony we became acquainted nearly seven years ago this month. For nearly a year I developed a very strong bond with Uriel, but I became afraid of the things I saw and I sought to destroy any connection I had with any and all spiritual forces. That worked for a while, but then I got into the native magick system from the area where I grew up in South Georgia. It wasn't Voodoo, rather it was more like spiritual alchemy or "Hoodoo" if you will. Hoodoo works for me most of the time, but it really is more or less spiritually devoid... you don't have to believe in the gods, but you do have to believe in the power of your work and your materials.
What I'm trying to say is that you can mix and mash all the many faiths, doctrines, theologies, and all the different dogma together and you'll find yourself a spiritual mutt. There's nothing wrong with being a mutt at all... in fact some mutts are very happy and find their lives and spirituality to be extremely fulfilling. In my own personal case though, I would do anything to reconnect with my former spirituality ... the Celtic pantheon and my outside friend Uriel. If I could find a way to invite those forces back into my life, and if they would take me, then I believe I could get over the spiritual slump I've been in for nearly 5 years.

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