Rebecca Gordon Exquisite music selections, as always. We have many women in San Marcos…herbalists, doulas, tarot readers, who subscribe to Wiccan beliefs.
Wiccans differ from more mainstream religions in several ways, including:
Lack of formal structure: Wicca doesn't have a formal institutional structure like a church.
Emphasis on ritual and experience: Wiccans place more emphasis on ritual and direct spiritual experience than belief.
Ethical code: Wiccans have an overriding rule, "Harm none and do as you will".
The use of psychiatry can be helpful I think in certain scenarios but so harmful in others as you pointed out. It takes power and free will away, mostly of course in this book, which I am intrigued to read, from women. Not in the case of women I know, witches or not, who know their strength and power and exercise it through kindness and caring for others, which might be the case of the characters in this novel. Masterful writing as always, Rebecca!
I'm looking it up a little. Astounding. Seems like a place that mystical seekers and holistic practitioners are drawn to. I love that. Sounds like a kind of paradise.
Many of us think so. The lake is considered to be the most beautiful in the world. I love the yoga, the food, my beautiful garden, my dogs and birdsong. And my students! Where else could a 71 year old teach kids?
Rebecca Gordon Exquisite music selections, as always. We have many women in San Marcos…herbalists, doulas, tarot readers, who subscribe to Wiccan beliefs.
Wiccans differ from more mainstream religions in several ways, including:
Lack of formal structure: Wicca doesn't have a formal institutional structure like a church.
Emphasis on ritual and experience: Wiccans place more emphasis on ritual and direct spiritual experience than belief.
Ethical code: Wiccans have an overriding rule, "Harm none and do as you will".
The use of psychiatry can be helpful I think in certain scenarios but so harmful in others as you pointed out. It takes power and free will away, mostly of course in this book, which I am intrigued to read, from women. Not in the case of women I know, witches or not, who know their strength and power and exercise it through kindness and caring for others, which might be the case of the characters in this novel. Masterful writing as always, Rebecca!
I'm fascinated by the Wiccan presence where you live, Cecile! Do you know what prompted it? Is there a backstory?
Replied to Facebook. I will speak to these women and ask. I never have…simply accepted it as how things are in San Marcos.
I'm looking it up a little. Astounding. Seems like a place that mystical seekers and holistic practitioners are drawn to. I love that. Sounds like a kind of paradise.
Many of us think so. The lake is considered to be the most beautiful in the world. I love the yoga, the food, my beautiful garden, my dogs and birdsong. And my students! Where else could a 71 year old teach kids?
I forgot. There are tons of fun activities for girls like yours. Silks!
Sounds fun! Count us in when we can afford the travel!