lets get a study group started!!

[violetrose]

Ok all you new, not-so new, and inbetween Pagans..............With all our questions, wouldn't it be a great thing if we could get a study group started??????For all those that agree, raise your hand........Just kidding, actually all you have to do is respond....We'll figure the rest out as we go...Its all about learning right????????And I think all of us Newbies want to learn....hmmmmmmmmmmmm, we'll see!!!!!!!!!!

[lieve]

Call me in!!
I'm kinda new, I read a lot,
but some things aren't really clear to me...
I'd like a studygroup!

Lieveke

[Myst]

psst all of MW is meant to help newbies learn.

if you have a question use our search function to see if it's been answered, look through old answers, and just ask in the appropriate forum.

[Sequoia]

hey Myst, what's wrong with a study group? Yes, all of MW can be learned from. . . but hey! Study groups are a good thing! hehe

My friends, what shall we study first? ^_~ so much!

[stormyray]

Count me in.

[Myst]

I don't remember saying there was something wrong with a study group. I do remember reminding people how they can find answers here at MW.

[Lavender]

I think posting it here would be good. That way other new pagans can join in as you go along. As well, the not-so-new ones can help out with the questions too.

[Scarlettvixen]

<Hand Raised in the air>
me 2 can i join and study plssssssssssssssssssss

blessed be

[Myst]

Well guys, where do you want to start?

[Nissala]

Count me in, I read alot but still have a ways to go and would love to have others accompany me along the way ;)

so...count me in!

[Sequoia]

hmm. . . ok. I have a question for those involved so far, sort of an idea of where to start.

What "aspect" of paganism do you focus on, so to speak. . . Tarot or Herbalism or astral/spiritual, or magick. . . and any ideas for a good starter topic? hehe opinons are a good thing!

[Myst]

Well then Nissala what do you want to learn :)

[Lavender]

Paganism is such a broad topic. Would you be looking at all the different paths of paganism? Or concentrating on Wicca? That itself is pretty broad also.

[Kaylara]

I'm in. Just let me know what kind of information you need.

Kaylara

[lieve]

What about all reading the same book, and commenting on it.
Tell the others what we've learned, or what we don't get?

Lieveke

[Myst]

there's a book discussion on Green Witchcraft in Books. Unfortunately people don't contribute much to it. :)

[Myst]

I should add - if you have a book in mind and everyone is willing to contribute to the discussion we could start a book discussion in Books.

[magick_faerie]

hey me too
i want to learn
me me me me lol
Anthene

[Myst]

Well. What do you want to learn?

No one's answered that question yet :)

[Sequoia]

I think the book idea is a good one. . . but hmm ok Got an idea.

What, to you, is magic(k)? Is that word anything special to you? What did you think about it growing up? VS now? Anything you'd like to add about it?

a nice paragraph ^^; I'll be replying shortly!

[magick_faerie]

i want to learn about everything, anything anyone wants to teach me
Anthene
xxx

[Lavender]

Originally posted by Puma Hime
I think the book idea is a good one. . .

There's one going currently in the Book Forum to discuss Green Witchcraft I by Ann Moura. So far, we're up to chapter 4. If anyone wants to join in, please feel free.

[shnen]

I'm in! I 'll take all the help I can get :)
(I will have to read the whole thread when I'm not at work to see the direction it's taking...)

[Nissala]

I would like to learn more about meditation, grounding and centering, since this is a big problem for me to accomplish. Try as I may I cannot seem to keep my focus. BUT, I will NOT give up trying and any pointer, explinations, information, guided tape suggestions will be more than welcome!!!!

:boing: <---don't ya just love this one?!! I do!

[Faery-Wings]

Originally posted by Nissala
I would like to learn more about meditation, grounding and centering, since this is a big problem for me to accomplish. Try as I may I cannot seem to keep my focus

I agree with this one. That and visualization techniques, if anyone should want to start there.

:D

Chris

[Myst]

Ok, let's go! :)

Click on http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=14065

I was thinking next we could work on meditation (visualization, grounding, and centering, are first fundamental to meditation I feel), then perhaps basic pagan (or wiccan) theology, or mind keys (correspondences, like colours, days, etc.), or herbcraft, divination, etc.

Where would you like to go next?

[magick_faerie]

im in!!
whens the lesson start?????
:boing:
Anthene

[Myst]

Click the link I just posted :)

[Sequoia]

good idea, Myst!!!

:bad: you beat me to it!! 8O

[Myst]

Lesson 2 up; it's on magical/spiritual cleansing. I have some ideas for the next one to start, such as talking about elements and what they mean to each of us, etc. What do you think?

[annie]

I just saw this one, and is it too late to be in the study group? I've read several books, but I'd love to be able to have some help, if it's OK.

[Myst]

Yeah sure it's not like you have to be initiated or anything.. :D

tho it would be nice if *someone* gave me some ideas or something here :lol:

[Sequoia]

hmm. . . what about "second sight" excersizes. . . like practicing seeing things with your second sight rather than nessicarily your "normal" senses? Any thoughts on that? (seeing OR hearing. . . but seeing can be fun. Like wandering around in the dark, reaching out with your senses and "feeling" your way hehe)

[Flaire-FireStar]

Originally posted by Myst
Lesson 2 up; it's on magical/spiritual cleansing. I have some ideas for the next one to start, such as talking about elements and what they mean to each of us, etc. What do you think?

With so many ideas flying around, it's hard to choose what to go on to next.

I like the idea of the elements though. :)

[Lavender]

Doing the Elements next would be a good idea. What about doing each one as a separate lesson?

[Flaire-FireStar]

I agree, WildChild....There's so much to do with each one, the lesson might be a bit..um..overwhelming. :)