Reblog: #2675 by Only Fragments

For one of my seminary classes I had to create an image representing what I think of when I hear the word “spirituality.” I chose to do a digital art piece, and the above is the result. When I think of spirituality, the feeling that comes over me is one of safety and belonging. It …

“Strewn in Turquoise” – Egyptian Spirits & A New Bicycle

Exploring the complex topic of non-deity spirits in Ancient Egyptian cosmology -- and how they could potentially help me out as I return to bicycling after a long hiatus.

Egyptian Architecture in an Oregonian Cemetery

Egyptian Revival architecture can be found in unexpected places, including old pioneer cemeteries. I found an example just in time for the Beautiful Feast of the Valley in honor of the ancestors.

“Follow Your Heart as Long as You Live” – A Few Ancient Egyptian Thoughts on Leisure

For the Ancient Egyptians, "following the heart" and avoiding needless busywork was a path to a fulfilling life that supported one's soul(s) and the gods, and that's something I could learn from...

“No One is Strong at Night” – Some Nighttime Hymns (and a printable PDF!)

As the Autumn Equinox approaches, I brace myself for a time of mourning: longer nights are coming. I've written obliquely about this before, but to state it clearly: I'm rarely comfortable in the night. I know as a pagan I should enjoy moonlit nights and the quiet mystery of the dark, but it has always …

“There is no limb of yours that is free from a god” – Body image and pep talks from a crocodile god

I hadn't expected an improved acceptance of my body image to be a side effect of worshipping an ancient crocodile deity, but I'm not complaining.

Rituals and Comfort in Grief

With the passing of my great-aunt last week, I privately performed funerary rites for a family member for the first time since becoming a polytheist. There's a certain kind of comfort in ritual structure.

The Sacredness of Starting Again

Our (neo-)pagan polytheistic practices may be new, but there's sacredness in the very act of their reconstruction and revival. To the Ancient Egyptians, this is Zep Tepi, the First Time. The world is created again.

In Praise of the Goddess of the Sewers

One of my 2020 goals was to develop deeper relationships with the land around me. And where better to start than the sewers?

Exploring the Local Watershed with Sobek, Lord of the Rivers

When a crocodile god suggests you go explore your local watershed, it can lead to some interesting adventures...