I. sharp love / ἔρως ὀξύτατος as circles move through the grit of sensationwhat is within dissolvedmimicking blood, mirroring lifethe image of the mixing-bowlHekate's retinue of meandering spiritsthe root of all quenchless desirea growth that blooms, that shedsa red rose within the walled gardenwe hide from ourselves unspeakingshame nailing us, shackling us II. urgent love … Continue reading Sea and Mountain, Body and Mind
Some Brief Words on Platonic Forms
Weeks ago, while attending a science lecture that was probably related to astronomy, the presenter said something about the Platonic Forms that I knew was wrong. I sat on my hands (metaphorically) and stared at Zoom, my mind racing like an unruly animal that refused to come back onto its leash, and shrugged it off … Continue reading Some Brief Words on Platonic Forms
I Updated the “New to Polytheism?” Helpful Blog Post List
I have made some changes to the "New to Polytheism?" tab up at the top: I removed the sidebar and added six posts that have appeared on my blog over the past few months. My hope is that the additions further clarify things for new polytheists and provide support as you learn. As the text … Continue reading I Updated the “New to Polytheism?” Helpful Blog Post List
Some Theological Notes on Plato’s LAWS 716d-718c
I want to share a brief passage from Book 4 with you all because I think there are some important things one can take away from it, hopefully in helpful ways. 716d-718c is a lengthy section describing how one aims at — and hits — the target of proper relation towards the Gods, spirits, and … Continue reading Some Theological Notes on Plato’s LAWS 716d-718c
A Year Into Pandemic WFH
This past week, I received an email marking the one-year anniversary of the work from home order at my workplace. I remember the early days of the pandemic and how uncertain they felt — the concerns about supplies, the many people suddenly out of work, the massive confusion we all faced around mask-wearing — and … Continue reading A Year Into Pandemic WFH
Some Lighthearted Fun
You may recall some months ago when I used Canva to render some Platonic quotations. Yesterday, I was on the IRS website looking at rules related to hobby income and losses, and I present to you a Platonism-related meme that contains some ineffable truths — this sentence just popped into my head, and it made … Continue reading Some Lighthearted Fun
Eumenideia 699.4
I truly have nothing to add to what I posted last year. There's a bulleted list below with some ritual ideas. It's tonight/tomorrow. The Eumenideia starts at sundown on 20 February this year (27 Anthesterion). Before I get meandering, here are the basics: Make some cakes. They can have many humps; they can be smooth … Continue reading Eumenideia 699.4
Plato, Republic, 617d-619b
How many times has each of us, upon the meadow, eagerly sought after what we erred was best? How many times have we been conquered and seen the luxuries of the uncaring rulers, thinking — yes, that is a better life, I will take that? How many times have we nourished unjust actionsand cultivated resentment … Continue reading Plato, Republic, 617d-619b
Reclaiming the Self Unadorned; or, Fleeing Pandora’s Division
Inspired by Porphyry’s letter to his wife Marcella, stories of Pythagorean women, Plato’s Gorgias and Alcibiades, Olympiodorus' comment on gender equality in his Gorgias commentary at 18.9, the myth of Pandora, things that happen in meditation that are not wholly communicable, and thoughts I have while doing dishes on why I haven’t worn makeup since … Continue reading Reclaiming the Self Unadorned; or, Fleeing Pandora’s Division
