"Divine... coincidence?"
06 / 30 / 02
General
So I'm looking around the net, because I have this sudden and strange fascination with ordained roles in alt. religions, and I happen upon this article dispelling some notions about the title of Lady in Wicca (actually, I've never had these notions, but it's a good read).
But, in wanting to change my name, this peice struck me.
"1st Initiation, often called First Degree Initiation. This may be performed in or outside a coven, by a High Priest, High Priestess, Priestess, Priest, or by Self Initiation. This is a death-and-rebirth ritual. The old (mundane) self has died and is being replaced by a new, magickal being. The First Degree Initiation is a formal farewell to the person who-used-to-be and a celebratory entrance into the Mysteries. Don't know what the Mysteries are? Keep studying. When you are ready for this step, you will have that knowledge and more."
I wondered if in fact this is what I'm doing, without even knowing it. I know I've certainly been looking at various, alternative paths of spirituality, though I myself don't feel spiritual. At least not consciously. (Then again, I'm one who thinks my spirituality will end up revolving around my computer in some fashion.)
I honestly don't know. I'd say it's a romantic notion, but something bites me hard in doing so. I guess either the answer will come to me, I'll go to it, or I'll file it away in my mental 'Ripley's' folder.
BTW, I start the form/filing process tomorrow.
Sorry, spammers forced my hand. Comments reviewed before being published.
Comments: 2 winds
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Maybe you can found a religion centering around the computer! /I'd/ join.
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Yes, so would I.
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Scary, huh?
( 2:17 pm )