Please describe briefly your Path: Its an odd array of things. Since I'm not part of a coven or group of any sort, I just became a cherry picker. Certain things sounded better then others and I applied that. Its my own thing and really odd. Eclectic is the only word I suppose.
Please describe briefly how you practice it: I work alone. I do my things at night for the most part and it is VERY spontaneous. If I feel like I need to do something, I do it because there has to be some reason why that thought/feeling cropped up.
When did you first commit to your Path? Heh, I was in the 6th grade when one of my female friends, at a slumber party, brought this stuff up. All the girls thought it was cool, we watched The Craft that night and what not. She and I were the only ones who stuck with it, though it may not have been 'good.'
How is your practice different now than it was then? I'm serious about what I do now. I think about it and try not to do this in the heat of the moment. It's like night and day, actually.
Is your practice different today than how you thought it would be back then? Oh yeah. I was inspired by witch movies, so its very different then my little 6th grade mind had planned. Plus I've found deities I never thought I would.
Does your Path and core belief system differ now than how it was when you first started? Yes. I lean towards Egyptian and Canaanite deities rather than just the Goddess and the God, and back then I didn't really grasp the meaning in all of it.
What is your heritage and how does this inform your Path? I'm a huge mix of European nationalities. For a while I was told I was also half Hawai'ian. While I still consider myself as such, that Hawai'ian side is actually Portuguese, the Azores to be exact. My descendants were some of the first Portuguese there and they lived on the Islands long enough to be considered Hawai'ian. Because I had been raised with that Hawai'ian side of me very prominent I learned a LOT about the deities. I've paid homage to Pele and know all the stories. While I don't actively worship them, if I do return to visit family I'll pay homage to them when I can.
What are your main influences for your Path? Bah, I don't know. Grendal and nature in general. Grendal supports me and we talk about all of this a lot. Nature-wise, I just try to keep in tune.
Which do you do more: practice or research? Research. I read a lot but wish I could do more practice. Things get in the way and I try to at least thank the deities in my mind when I can. I really need to do more stuff.
Do you feel that one is more important than the other? Not really and I can probably blame my own self for that. I need balance where ever possible.
What values and ethics are important on your Path and in your practice? Balance, equality, patience, and trying not to harm others, unless absolutely necessary(I can explain at another time).
What sort of cycles do you feel your practice goes through? Normal highs and lows. I get into those stints where its all I think about and others where I can't seem to focus.
What is one of the greatest obstacles or struggles you have had to over come? Acceptance from friends/family and, in turn, not caring.
How do you see yourself practicing in ten years? Probably no different though I hope I bring my beliefs more and more in my life.
How do you incorporate your practice into your life? Being so close to nature. It helps remind me.
Has walking your Path changed you as a person? Oh yeah. I'm more even and I have found my love nature that I thought was left in my childhood.
Do you consider yourself to be a priest/ess? How so? I could be but not now. I practice alone.
A witch? How so? Depends on your definition of the word.
A shaman? How so? Nope. Have no idea about shamanism, so I don't claim to be a shaman.
Which matters more: getting the vocabulary right or the actual practice of what we are trying to define? It always bothers me when I look at huge rituals and wonder how people can remember all of their lines. And if they do the same thing each time, you just end up going through the motions and the feeling behind it might not be all that great. For me, its the practice.
One of the most profound things anyone ever said to you was: I guess there is two. 1- 'Oh, you're Pagan too? Awesome.' 2- 'My mother and father know all about that. They'd love to talk about it.' They're profound to me, dang it!
A defining moment on your Path was: The dream that I had when Ba'al made himself known to me. :D
Have you ever taken a “leap of faith”? When I first started, it was a leap.
Please tell us something stupid, reckless or embarrassing you did once in your practice: Voodoo.....nasty stuff if you don't know what you're doing. ._.
What is the most frustrating thing about your Path? Not being able to stick to it.
Have you ever been frightened? Yup.....the voodoo instance.
Can you perform ritual without a script? Yeah, because I don't use 'em.
Have you ever preformed spontaneous magick/spellcraft? All the freakin' time!
What are you still exploring or experimenting with? Heh, everything I suppose. I believe one is never done learning.
What (or whom) are you the most committed to in your practice and on your Path? Bast and Ba'al at the moment.
Ritual tools are …what ever I can find!
Magickal tools are …what ever I can find!
The one thing you can’t do without is: My necklace. It has a dragon and a cat on it....means a lot.
Seeking personal power is …natural.
Politics and you Path are …I don't like to talk politics. Too much fighting.
One thing you wish people would understand about your Path and/or practice is: Its just as good as yours and stop trying to tell me I'm going to hell. That place doesn't exist in my faith, so I can't go there. :p
Do you teach? I wish I could. What I want is to 'teach' children in the sense that there is still wonder and magic in the natural world.
What do you feel is the role of clergy in modern Paganism and Heathenism? Eh, I don't know. I'm of the opinion that you don't need a priest or priestess because all the information is there. You can learn about it and get stuff from it with or without them. Its like teaching in a sense: some people make it seem like you don't know a damn thing and they're all knowing. Not good.
When the Veil (or Hedge!) is thin, how does that feel to you? Static in the air. Anything can happen.
What entities do you work with most? (ancestors, gods, fae etc)Deities and Dragons.
What is your relationship with the Land? I love it and talk with it.
The most important aspect of ritual is: the thought and emotion behind it.
The main purpose of ritual is: I don't know how to answer this one. I suppose it depends.
What is the purpose of divination/dowsing (or whichever form of augury you use)? To see the possibilities and if a 'fix' is called for.
What was the most difficult book you ever read? (Either difficult to understand or hard to face what it said or both) I don't remember the title but it was the first book on Wicca that I picked up. I was so lost.
What book do you recommend the most to others? Honestly, anything by Cunningham. Some people may not like his work but I think it is the perfect springboard! Its all easy to understand and it helps newcomers to work their way into it.
What is you favourite podcast (if any) and favourite blog (other than your own)? Yikes. Not a podcast person and I go to too many blogs to figure that out. @_@
If you could impart only one last piece of wisdom or knowledge, or share one experience with the world at large, what would it be? Look to nature if you loose your way.
Is there an additional question you would like to see here? What is it? (please also answer) None. This was good.
Please finish this meme with a picture, image or photograph of some sort:
Heh, sim me!
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