I left my community at least 6 years ago, tired of the infighting, lack of respect and general 'ball biting' going on. My Way was not theirs, and therefore, it sucked, and was wrong. Same with my experiences. I am a solitary, though I tried Circles and other groups. Each imploded.
Online isn't much better, IMO, but again, I am on the fringe even now. There is barely any respect these days (like there wasn't then) for people on a solitary path. Somehow, it means less that you are walking your Path alone, than if you have others of the same belief system or Trad.
Do I miss the in-depth discussions? Couldn't say, never really had any. I occasionally miss the people, but I'm not going to convert, or stuff my beliefs in a shoebox for someone else's convenience.
And let's not go down the road of 'who's turn is it to run the events' (Sabbats, festivals, etc)...that's an ugly place.
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Online isn't much better, IMO, but again, I am on the fringe even now. There is barely any respect these days (like there wasn't then) for people on a solitary path. Somehow, it means less that you are walking your Path alone, than if you have others of the same belief system or Trad.
Do I miss the in-depth discussions? Couldn't say, never really had any.
I occasionally miss the people, but I'm not going to convert, or stuff my beliefs in a shoebox for someone else's convenience.
And let's not go down the road of 'who's turn is it to run the events' (Sabbats, festivals, etc)...that's an ugly place.
Blessed Be.