A very common thing these days is to simplify our lives, in many different ways and for many different reasons.
Has being a pagan/wiccan/druid/etc inspired you to be simplistic? How?
The premise
Prompt: All in the Genes?
This may seem a bit weird, but....
Is it hereditary?
I had to think about my wording on this one... I had to leave it vague, because I wanted it to be as open to interpretation as possible.
What I'm referring to here can be magic, witchcraft, spirituality, the things you can do that others around you cannot, etc. Another way to put it might be "Do you come from a family of Witches?" but that only works if you see yourself as a witch. Get what I'm trying to say here?
What you do and who you are - did it come from your bloodline? Or is it something you discovered and nurtured on your own?
Is it hereditary?
I had to think about my wording on this one... I had to leave it vague, because I wanted it to be as open to interpretation as possible.
What I'm referring to here can be magic, witchcraft, spirituality, the things you can do that others around you cannot, etc. Another way to put it might be "Do you come from a family of Witches?" but that only works if you see yourself as a witch. Get what I'm trying to say here?
What you do and who you are - did it come from your bloodline? Or is it something you discovered and nurtured on your own?
Propmt: Totem Animals
Animals can teach us a lot about ourselves and the world around us....
Do you have a totem animal? What is it teaching you?
What have the animals taught you in the past?
I'm really looking forward to answers on this one - it's amazing what a single animal can tell us...
Prompt: What's in a Name?
As I was working my way through previous posts and comments (deleting dead links, commenting on posts that were still up), ideas for new prompts came up. This is one of them - enjoy!
If you do use a witch/magic name, how did you come by yours? Was it 'given' to you? Were you lead to it? Or did you pick it yourself?
If you don't use a witch/magic name, why not?
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Speaking of news, for those that did not see my message on FB yet, I have created a separate page on the blog to list the links of anyone that wishes to share their blog. It can be found on the right side of the blog, between HOME and AWARDS, or by clicking this link. If you'd like to be included, send me an email (pyrosunfire@gmail.com) with the subject line "PBP link on blog". Include the name of your blog, a description and/or button (if you want) and the direct URL please. All I ask in return is that you link back to us, either with the button or a text link.
What's in a Name?
Do you have a witch/magic name(s)?
If more than one, is one reserved for ritual use, with another that you go by to everyone else?
If more than one, is one reserved for ritual use, with another that you go by to everyone else?
If you do use a witch/magic name, how did you come by yours? Was it 'given' to you? Were you lead to it? Or did you pick it yourself?
If you don't use a witch/magic name, why not?
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Don't forget - we're on Facebook. Watch for news/updates there, when I don't get around to making a full blog post about it here.
Speaking of news, for those that did not see my message on FB yet, I have created a separate page on the blog to list the links of anyone that wishes to share their blog. It can be found on the right side of the blog, between HOME and AWARDS, or by clicking this link. If you'd like to be included, send me an email (pyrosunfire@gmail.com) with the subject line "PBP link on blog". Include the name of your blog, a description and/or button (if you want) and the direct URL please. All I ask in return is that you link back to us, either with the button or a text link.
Out with the Old, In with the New
This week, I have both a regular prompt, and a question to ask of my followers.... First, the Prompt:
Most people save cleaning and organizing for Spring and Fall, but what about the dead of Winter? With the calendar New Year around the corner, lots of folks are taking time to clean out their lives - getting rid of the things they don't need/want and making room to welcome in the new (possibly better) things. Some refer to this as Resolutions, but even without a name, this is a good time to review your life as is and decide if you'd like to continue the same path or make changes.
And now, my question to you folks is actually related to the prompt.... Over the past few days, I've been working on my own Resolution to keep up better with any responses that are shared here. I've been wading through all the comments ever made on this blog, reading people's blog posts inspired by or related to the prompts, and leaving comments where I can. In fact, some of you may have seen a bunch of comments from me (Connie Mitan via Google) - I'm not trying to spam, just let you know that your post is in fact being read, and that your participation here is acknowledged and appreciated.
In the process of reading through old comments, I've come across quite a few links that are no longer valid. My question to you is, should I delete the comments with dead links? Kind of a "cleaning house" thing... If this was my personal blog, I'd just do it, but because this is more 'public domain', I thought I would try to be fair to those that have engaged with us in the past.... Then again, would they ever even know their comment was deleted?
One last thing... I am looking for a better way to allow people to share their links, and I came across Linky Tools. Have you ever used it before? Would you be interested in seeing that added here, rather than having to comment through blogger? Any suggestions for the best source of one of these tools?
Don't forget, we're on Facebook now! And we have updated graphics, thanks to Shauna L. If you have a button for us on your blog/site, please update it to the new one.
Most people save cleaning and organizing for Spring and Fall, but what about the dead of Winter? With the calendar New Year around the corner, lots of folks are taking time to clean out their lives - getting rid of the things they don't need/want and making room to welcome in the new (possibly better) things. Some refer to this as Resolutions, but even without a name, this is a good time to review your life as is and decide if you'd like to continue the same path or make changes.
Are you making Resolutions or Life Changes now?
Please share, if you are willing.
And now, my question to you folks is actually related to the prompt.... Over the past few days, I've been working on my own Resolution to keep up better with any responses that are shared here. I've been wading through all the comments ever made on this blog, reading people's blog posts inspired by or related to the prompts, and leaving comments where I can. In fact, some of you may have seen a bunch of comments from me (Connie Mitan via Google) - I'm not trying to spam, just let you know that your post is in fact being read, and that your participation here is acknowledged and appreciated.
In the process of reading through old comments, I've come across quite a few links that are no longer valid. My question to you is, should I delete the comments with dead links? Kind of a "cleaning house" thing... If this was my personal blog, I'd just do it, but because this is more 'public domain', I thought I would try to be fair to those that have engaged with us in the past.... Then again, would they ever even know their comment was deleted?
One last thing... I am looking for a better way to allow people to share their links, and I came across Linky Tools. Have you ever used it before? Would you be interested in seeing that added here, rather than having to comment through blogger? Any suggestions for the best source of one of these tools?
Don't forget, we're on Facebook now! And we have updated graphics, thanks to Shauna L. If you have a button for us on your blog/site, please update it to the new one.
And with that, I wish everyone a Blessed, Healthy and Prosperous 2012!
~Sunfire
Prompt: Winter Holidays and Family
This time of year, there are many different celebrations going on, most often ones that bring family close together. While it can be nice to see everyone again, it can also be stressful, when your family doesn't feel the same way about things as you do.
So, how do you deal with them? Do you simply avoid all talk of religion, even though the holidays can be very religious? Or perhaps it's just easier to avoid family all together....
If your family actually believes as you do, then perhaps these holiday gatherings aren't tough at all. Please, share with us how your Pagan winter family gathering go...
So, how do you deal with them? Do you simply avoid all talk of religion, even though the holidays can be very religious? Or perhaps it's just easier to avoid family all together....
If your family actually believes as you do, then perhaps these holiday gatherings aren't tough at all. Please, share with us how your Pagan winter family gathering go...
Prompt: Yule 2011
Yule is right around the corner - any plans?
What is your favorite part of the Yule season?
Do you have a lot of close family that does NOT celebrate or honor Yule? How do you deal with all of the Christmas?
Prompt: Meditation
Do you meditate? How?
Does it help you deal with things? Or do you do it for clarification on tough issues?
Do you include any sort of meditation when working rituals?
Prompt: Ghosts
Do ghosts exist? What are they?
What is your experience with ghosts?
Photos often tell stories we can't otherwise hear....
Ever had a ghost show up in a photograph you took or were in?
No prompt this week
I'm heading out of town for Thanksgiving, and I know a lot of you are, too. So, enjoy your family time and don't worry so much about blogging. If you really need something to write about this week, there are a LOT of older posts you can sift through. Or simply make a post of the things you are thankful for....
Prompt: Mercury Retrograde
We are about a week away from another Mercury Retrograde period....
Do these normally affect you? In what ways?
How do you handle the difficulties that crop up?
Do you use the time for reflection and meditation?
Prompt: Your Beginning
How did you come to be where you are today?
Did you always know you were Pagan/Wiccan/etc?
How did you get started on this journey?
Prompt: The Pagan New Year
For a lot of Pagans, Samhain is seen as the "new year" rather than waiting until the calendar changes in January.... Are you one of these Pagans? Why or why not?
What does it mean to you, starting a new year? Are you one to make resolutions for the year ahead, or do you prefer to reflect on the changes in the year past?
What does it mean to you, starting a new year? Are you one to make resolutions for the year ahead, or do you prefer to reflect on the changes in the year past?
Prompt: Samhain 2011
It's that time of year again - Samhain is right around the corner!What are your plans for this year? Or, if you're seeing this after the fact, what did you do?
Solo or in a group?
Honoring those loved ones that have passed on?
Welcoming the spirits into your home with a feast?
Working with a specific deity or pantheon toward a certain goal?
Show us your altar, too, if you want.
Update: Facebook Page
Just wanted to make a quick post to let you know that we now have a Facebook page you can follow. The feed from the blog is set to automatically post new Prompts on the FB page, so it's yet another way to keep up with us. Be sure to tell anyone you know that follows us that is on FB, or feel free to invite some new people to join us in this blogging journey.
The FB page is at http://www.facebook.com/paganprompts
While the posts will show up on FB, please still come back to the blog directly (http://paganprompts.blogspot.com) to post links back to your blogs as comments to the prompt which you are responding... Thanks.
The FB page is at http://www.facebook.com/paganprompts
While the posts will show up on FB, please still come back to the blog directly (http://paganprompts.blogspot.com) to post links back to your blogs as comments to the prompt which you are responding... Thanks.
Prompt: Sex Magic
How do you feel about using Sex in magic?
Have you ever performed The Great Rite for ritual?
In general, how does sex mingle with your spirituality?
Have you ever performed The Great Rite for ritual?
In general, how does sex mingle with your spirituality?
Update: Poll
Hi everyone! I know I usually don't do posts like this, but sometimes I just have to take a couple minutes to let you know I appreciate you following me. As I've said before - because you guys keep responding to my posts, I keep making them. :)
But that's not the main reason for this post - Actually, I'm curious. I was getting to thinking about it, and I started to wonder... where did you guys find me from? How did you end up here?
So I created a poll on the side of the blog, where you can let me know what brought you here, if you don't see your reason listed, vote Other and feel free to comment here with an explanation, if you want.
This is also a chance for me to ask for more suggestions... I'm working through a lot of the ones I've already received, but since this blog is about you and not me, I want to post ideas that you would be interested in blogging about. Leave any suggestions you have for topics here, please.
Thanks again for keeping this alive for so long!
But that's not the main reason for this post - Actually, I'm curious. I was getting to thinking about it, and I started to wonder... where did you guys find me from? How did you end up here?
So I created a poll on the side of the blog, where you can let me know what brought you here, if you don't see your reason listed, vote Other and feel free to comment here with an explanation, if you want.
This is also a chance for me to ask for more suggestions... I'm working through a lot of the ones I've already received, but since this blog is about you and not me, I want to post ideas that you would be interested in blogging about. Leave any suggestions you have for topics here, please.
Thanks again for keeping this alive for so long!
Prompt: Energy in Objects
Do you conduct rituals to charge objects (with moonlight, water, salts, etc)?
Is the world just a bunch of energy, that we are moving and bending to our will (magic)?
Run with it! I'm sure there's lots of directions you guys can take this...
Prompt: Artwork
Share with us some of your favorite artwork, whether it be pagan in nature, created by a pagan, or otherwise touches your spiritual side. Tell us why you love it so much. And pictures - we love pictures!
Prompt: Familiars
Do you have a familiar? Tell us about it.
How do you feel about familiars?
If you don't have one, is there a reason?
Is it possible to have more than one familiar?
How do you feel about familiars?
If you don't have one, is there a reason?
Is it possible to have more than one familiar?
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