I'm all too familiar with learning disabilities. Most reasonable people don't judge harshly when met with an intelligent response with a few grammatical errors; so I wouldn't feel too self concious about it. Our own insecurities often do a better job of shutting us out than other people! Nice to meet you Athena :embarrased:

My outspokenness can be to my detriment sometimes. lol Hang in there Athena, no need to put more of yourself out here than you feel comfortable with - as you already know I'm sure. :)

I do not have a hard time reading your posts. They are good reads, contribute interesting info and offer insight from a different perspective, so try not to be too hard on yourself, as no one is perfect. We have all posted some jumbled-up messes and had to edit them.

While I do not follow a Native American path, my path shares some of the basic sentiments of yours. And, I know next to nothing about wicca or such, either, and I certainly don't feel it has hindered me in any way. Some folks just happened to have come to the Craft through that route. It doesn't hurt really, but I don't see that it necessarily gives those individuals knowledge that you do not already or have the capacity to possess.

I can read your posts just fine, and would love to talk more with you, perhaps in PM or email, to learn more about the Native American path and spirituality, as I'm drawn to it lately but don't really know where to start or what books have genuine info. I also understand not wanting to open up, or rather not really knowing how or where to start. I felt that way when I first joined but after a break from here and time to really start practicing, I'm finding it easy to speak up now. The more I speak, the more I realize this isn't some elitist forum where everyone seems to judge. The path is different for everyo e, but it's crooked for everyone, and we've all been beginners, all made mistakes, all on a quest for wisdom and connectedness. That alone is comforting. :) I'm Sage, btw. Nice to meet you.

Also, you could always skim thru Wicca books at the bookstore or library just to get a feel for it without spending money, lol.

Dear Athena,

You just be your own unique Self, dedicated to what you know and have experianced to be the Truth to you. So you're a quiet natured woman, there is strength in that. It's folks like you that post a steady illumination for people like me, your candle burns bright. I am one who needs that quiet natured strength. You've given me more cause to pause and reflect, than you will ever know. You're growing beautifully, in my opinion. That's the best part, you are growing and comming into your own.:happy:

Regards,

Gypsy

I can read your posts just fine, and would love to talk more with you, perhaps in PM or email, to learn more about the Native American path and spirituality, as I'm drawn to it lately but don't really know where to start or what books have genuine info. I also understand not wanting to open up, or rather not really knowing how or where to start. I felt that way when I first joined but after a break from here and time to really start practicing, I'm finding it easy to speak up now. The more I speak, the more I realize this isn't some elitist forum where everyone seems to judge. The path is different for everyo e, but it's crooked for everyone, and we've all been beginners, all made mistakes, all on a quest for wisdom and connectedness. That alone is comforting. :) I'm Sage, btw. Nice to meet you.

Hey there,

I tried sending you a pm but for some odd reason it's saying you cnt receive them? Any idea why, is there anouther way o get this to you lol. Carrier pigeon perhaps . Let me know it's a little long and I didn't really want to post it here.