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H3Dakota Donating Member (314 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-22-05 09:39 AM
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Solitary or not?
Personally, my spiritual practice has become my own, a collection of tidbits that I have collected over the years. So I consider myself a solitary pagan - I don't label myself any other way, as nothing seems to fit me to a tee! How about everyone else?
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LiberalEsto Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-22-05 09:24 PM
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1. Sort of solitary
Most of the covens I've been in have had people with ego issues, and I don't want to waste time with that nonsense. I practice alone, celebrate Yule with my family, and sometimes help lead pagan services at our Unitarian church. I keep in touch with a few pagan friends by e-mail.
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Behind the Aegis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-24-05 01:43 AM
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2. Solitary
It is just better for me. I believe spirituality is about improving yourself and getting closer to the 'powers that be.' I don't need other people confusing me! If I feel someone can help me or me them, then I do, but I usually steer clear of groups. Just my preference. Plus, I take a little from all religions (well, many religions..not all).
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davidinalameda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-24-05 05:03 PM
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3. solitary
I'm not one for indepth and complicated rituals
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WildClarySage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-25-05 12:35 PM
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4. Solitary, mostly
but I enjoy both the ritual of a group practice and the fellowship. Still, I can't do the egos and posturing of a coven. I'm looking now for a mentor, because I need something outside of my own experience to learn and grow with.
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LibertyLover Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-28-05 12:00 PM
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5. Sort of
Because of my little girl, I am pretty much solitary at the moment, although I try to get together with my coven at our regular monthly "continuing education" meetings. I have introduced her to the concept of greeting the moon and now she wants to see the moon every night when I get home from work.
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CarbonDate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-02-05 07:07 PM
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6. Solitary
I've never actually been part of a coven, but I've worked in small groups who were struggling through it. I've never had a true mentor.
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Is It Fascism Yet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-06-05 05:16 AM
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9. You can do a spell to bring a teacher to you! N/T
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Dervill Crow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-02-05 10:50 PM
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7. Coven
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Delphinus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-14-05 05:43 PM
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8. Definitely solitary. n/t
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Is It Fascism Yet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-06-05 05:17 AM
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10. Usually solitary, always skyclad, it's the only way to fly! N/T
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thinkingwoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-06-05 10:13 AM
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11. Solitary!
Well, except for a few joint spells with my hubby.

My entire family is pagan, but most of us work individual spells and tend to our own spirituality.

Covens I have had contact with have turned me off to joining...too many egos and office pollitics.
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freebird1 Donating Member (377 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-10-05 06:41 AM
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12. Solitary
for me there's no other way.

I've been to some wonderful festivals, but I am and have always been a solitary practitioner.
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