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Active self development seems to be an overlooked topic by many Pagans today This article looks at some of the ways you can re-integrate it into your personal practice

Great points Ian

I think self-development is overlooked in a lot of spiritual practices LOL!!

Last Summer, at a gathering at a Science of Mind Church, I watched a guy yell at someone, accusing them of not following the principles taught by the founder, Ernest Holmes, and then they picked up a chair and slammed it down in front of the person they'd been accusing. Weird, right?

But I can remember when I was only interested in developing my abilities, but not so much on becoming a more conscious person. I'm sure I was as annoying as anyone could be, minus the chair throwing LOL.

Thanks for this great reminder Ian

Paganism is a fascinating way of life and practice...many of our modern religions today have roots in Paganism

Indeed they did

Paganism itself has it's roots in early Shamanic practices

Deanna, I think I was lucky (or had an excellent previous incarnation ) in that I 'discovered' the psychospiritual disciplines of Taoism, Buddhism, and Zen, in Mexico at the same time I was learning about magick. My Brujo friend "Jim" also emphasised self-development having seen too many people try to solve problems with magick that could have been avoided by empathy and staying calm.

Oh Ian, that's so beautiful. I definitely try to choose empathy and staying calm first LOL!! I don't always succeed, so when that happens, I try to have empathy and calm. Again.

Truly it is written: "You can meditate, breath correctly, practice right action- and still want to slap some people" 3:)

Or I love this one:

I was calm, centered, and at peace with the world. And then I left the house to go to work. LOL!!!

The link at the top of the page seems to have connected itself to another article. So here's the correct link again (I hope!)

I agree! But then I just breathe more deeply and hope that goes away!