Comments on: Witches and Revolutionaries

By: Shanna Mann

Shanna Mann — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:31:23 +0000

If they can’t or won’t, I leave them to it. It’s a bit pretentious to go around “enlightening” people.

But if they *want to* but just don’t know how, that’s where I help apply leverage. Funnily enough, I just finished a letter to my list about this very topic. People get so entrenched in their lifestyle, where the job is necessary to pay for the nanny, which is necessary for both people to work, only to have the household be taxed at a higher rate, and no one have time to cook, which causes health problems which creates more and more of a strain until … kablooie! The house of cards falls down.

It’s hard to derail a train on those tracks, but if you’re looking for help, I’ll give it.

By: Valentina Kaquatosh

Valentina Kaquatosh — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:22:02 +0000

I’ve been that Witch. But I’m not that kind of Witch anymore. I used to encourage, but found that some people who feel “trapped” often will argue with you why they can’t get out, even if you point a way out for them. They have to discover it on their own. The Witch is the outsider, the questioner of authority, the one who brings about change, or who makes it change. But sometimes even a Witch can get stuck in a rut, usually when she thinks she’s better or more powerful than the lack luster fellows around her.

I haven’t read the book, but the musical is spellbinding and lives up to the hype. When I hear the songs, it makes me wish the Green Girl never melted in the Wizard of Oz and that Ms. Popularity would be taken down a notch or two.

As for being a “real” Witch, my path has led me to start little revolutions of my own. I carve out change for myself like dropping pebbles into a ponds and seeing the ripple effect — you start with yourself. When I see that I am making positive and healthy effects, I know I’m doing something right. When I see people and things around me sour and get ill, I know I’m not doing something right.

In any case, I’ve always loved the Wicked Witch and am glad she got a re-write! There’s always another story behind each story…

By: Drew Jacob

Drew Jacob — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:01:10 +0000

That’s touching Jen. Regret can be a horrible banshee to live with. I hope you’re able to find a path that will lead you to your dreams, despite whatever obstacles and obligations you’ve managed to take on.

By: jenincanada

jenincanada — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:56:52 +0000

As someone who’ll be watching your journey with envy and not a little regret over her own choices, thank you, Drew.

By: Rua Lupa

Rua Lupa — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:13:43 +0000

I’ve never really been in direct contact with C. Luke Mula and don’t know much about him.

Never really got much dialogue with B.T. about Ehoah outside the interview on Humanistic Paganism.

The subjects under the Spiritual tab could use some critiquing. I am hoping to develop celebrations, and rights of passage, and would love to hear some suggestions. I’ll mostly be looking for help when Silva Collegium is up as it is a Wikia.

This can also be continued on the Ehoah facebook page to jive some convos with the community already there. And any help to move towards the goal of living free, especially a whole community, would be great (I think the Silva Collegium would be a big part of this)

By: Drew Jacob

Drew Jacob — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:50:52 +0000

Happy to. I’ve read about it but it’s been some time. Wanna post links to the best article(s) you’ve written about it? I’ll read through and see what rolls around in my head.

You can post the links here and hopefully get some interest from other readers, too :)

I assume you’ve run Ehoah past B.T. and C. Luke Mula?

By: Rua Lupa

Rua Lupa — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:31:20 +0000

Then give me some criticism and bounce ideas on Ehoah! :D
(It is surprising how difficult it can be to find that and it is needed)

By: Drew Jacob

Drew Jacob — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:43:52 +0000

I can hardly wait–!

And thanks Wes. I agree about Wicked. It’s very much in keeping with the original novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz that started it all – it too had flawed, uncertain characters who had to make a choice.

By: Drew Jacob

Drew Jacob — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:41:54 +0000

Let me know if/how I can help Rua. I support that ideal.

By: Drew Jacob

Drew Jacob — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:40:14 +0000

I’ve heard that. I suspect I’ll actually like the musical better, personally…