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I just read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, and it is tied with with the quote posted below. Though I didn't like the gender stereotypes tied into the book, I did like the other aspects. Like following omens and such. Also, though the main character is Christian, the book does pull other religions into as well. It makes the point that is more about following your personal legend and tapping into the soul of the universe (I forget Coelho's exact phrasing).

I've got some things going on in my life that make these thoughts appealing, though they have also been there throughout my Pagan and comparative religion studies. It's all about finding the truth in whatever form brings you joy...

A very interesting discussion! Personally, I believe that we are all Gods and Goddesses, responsible for our own direction in life. This doesn't discount the possibility of help from others, but I don't necessarily rely on another to make my destiny. Having said that, when I feel the need for 'conversation', I speak to Nuit.

Yea, interesting indeed! The idea that we are all gods/goddesses is one that was recently presented to me also and I find that I understand this far better then anything else. I do not believe in 'god', i beleive in a higher, indescernible power from which we all come. Everything is connected: The ocean, the trees, earth everything. Of course, with an unwell society we have an unwell earth so everything happening on our earth makes sense (ie tsunamis, earthquakes etc) When I speak/pray to 'god' I am speaking to the higher power that surrounds me and to my higher self. So the quote from Phyllis: It doesn't matter who you're talking to, your call will be heard if it's from your soul really resonates with me. Sometimes I find my beleifs hard to comprehend as lately i am beign surrounded by those who follow a wiccan or strongly pagan belief system and pray to goddesses and follow that branch but I feel a cold shiver when I try to get involved. I will not begrudge another their beliefs but I realised that it was just not for me!

So many deep and enlightening thoughts here. Thank you all for sharing.