Hey everyone, I'm sure you have noticed lately that I have been a bit busy. Since graduating, I have been job hunting and juggling money worries with all my commitments. I am making it work--mostly because I have a wonderful and kind girlfriend--Unfortuntely, it has also affected my time and desire to write. At least I now have my tablet/own compter back, which was at the repair shop for a little over three months due to people's inability to do their job correctly. That has at least returned some of the fire to delve back into my writing.
I'm not in the habit of posting personal stories on this blog; I might discuss my practice but I discuss my person much more infrequently. I figured, though, that you all had earned the right to know.
This post is not a real post but a plea to stick with me until I get out of this little funk of mine; Baring the Aegis has been around since June 2012, and although not every day was a revelation, I have posted consistently at least once a day since that time. I want to and will continue to do so for a very long time to come; I love this religion and I enjoy the research and time spent in this blog. It has always been a wonderful way for me to deepen my devotion and give back to the community.
So where do we go from here? I have a favor to ask of you: I would like you to ask me things; e-mail me, contact me through social media (see sidebar on the left), or post a comment, but ask me about our faith. The biggest struggle for me lately is getting in the right headspace to think of a subject to write about. If you would ask me a question, that part is already taken care of. I won't post your name (or even your exact question) if you tell me to, and I would be really grateful.
The questions can be about anything; personal practice, mythology, ancient Hellenic culure, anything that you are unclear about. I am of the opinion there is no such thing as a silly or inppropriate question, so feel free to ask me literally anything. I will be back tomorrow no matter what, but my dear readers, it would really mean a lot.
Gods bless, everyone,
Elani
Elani,
ReplyDeleteMight be a slightly off topic question, but I was wondering your thoughts on the ties between Hellenism and early gnostic Christianity? In the gnostic texts a pantheon of gods are added to Christianity and I have heard/read this was because of greek influence on the budding religion. Have you heard or done any research about this? I came to your blog because the modern christian religion didn't work for me and have learned through you how to pray to multiple gods. Thank you for your time.
I'm sorry you're going through this sort of barren period when it comes to writing. :\ I'm also too busy to focus on writing articles, or even finish my Gaulish dictionary which is almost ready...
ReplyDeleteAlas, I hope you manage to overcome this!
My question for you is: what is your view on the supposed "Greco-Roman" religion?
Allow me to elaborate: it's a widely used term, but there was never a unified religious movement, as you surely know. Do you think the Gods - like Mercurius and Hermes, Apollō and Apollōn... - are the same? Do you find the borrowings made by the Romans wrong?
Something along those lines, so you have a lot to elaborate, if you wish. :)
@Everyone who has sent me questions: thank you so much! I am doing a lot better and I still have a few questions to go (the ones in these comments amongst them). You guys are the absolute best and I am very grateful!
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