On the hillsides at twilight, in the forest at dusk, and on the heath after nightfall, we hope to find others like us. So we light our fires, and spend the night telling stories, to the living and dead.
I found my way to Paganism, while trying to find greater connection to the world, the past, and others. It has been an enriching experience that has never been mundane. Unfortunately, the Pagan Community is still quite small, and creating the above mentioned reality can be challenging. Additionally, there is no definitive source of information for most traditions. Any newcomer can spend seemingly endless hours researching the basics, only to have them contradicted in an instant. The problem here is not the difficulty of scholarship, but a lack of community to teach, share, and learn from. I love to learn more about our paths, and its that passion in each of us that provides our traditions the greatest chance of survival. The next step, after research, is practice. Being a contributing part to a living Paganism is my dream.
This website is here to provide a record and example, for myself and others, of my efforts to live a more holistic life as a Pagan in modern times. From the life-changing to the mundane, every moment is an opportunity for greater connection, and growth. As a living tradition, seemingly trivial acts of daily life have meaning, and our world is that much more connected to us for practicing that awareness.
This blog will showcase my life as a Pagan, and a Gaelic Polytheist specifically. I hope that the message of increased vitality in our traditions transcends my specific practices.
Owen has been a practicing Gaelic Polytheist for the past 18 years. He holds a BA in Western European History, Minoring in Forest Ecosystems Science. He lives on a small island off the New England coast.