Last night's class was even closer to complete, but now I've met all of my students for this term. I must say that I'm impressed with the folks that have come out for this class. They all have varying degrees of prior experience with pagan spirituality, philosophy, or magic-use, but they are very quick, knowledgable, and ask some tough questions. This is going to be fun and challenging.
One of my new students says that there are people in St. Leonard giving a similar set of courses, but the are definitely focussed on Wicca specifically and the teachers gave her an odd feeling. I wonder who these people are 'cause I've not heard about these classes. While we do cover Wicca in our set of classes, we also try to offer a balanced look at many belief systems.
We also had an interesting discussion on the Ethics of using Magic, so I'm looking forward to future questions, discussions, and their journal entries on this subject. The example I provided was as follows:
"My mother is in the hospital and is very sick. I want to do a healing spell to help her get well, but she wants nothing to do with my magical work. She believes it to be the Devil's work and wants no part of it. Of couse, I know my magical work is not Devil worship, so I still want to do the healing spell. What are the ethics involved here?"
Any thoughts on this (use the Comments feature to let me know)?
Also, Scarlet used a simple grounding exercise to show the students how energy can be used to tie a person down. This was the same exercise she asked me to participate in a couple of years ago that completely freaked me out. I couldn't believe how difficult it was to lift her off the ground after she grounded.
It was cool to watch the other students react to this demonstration. I'm looking forward to exposing them to energy using their Third Eye.
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I too am much enjoying this group. It is larger than most level 1 classes, but I think we can handle it. They respect each other very nicely and do definately ask tough interesting questions. They are a great dynamic bunch. *Beaming proudly!*
And you did fantastic. I am looking forward to seeing you teach them to see/sense energy!
I am lovin' class! Woo Hoo! (Do I get extra points? I can add more woo-hoos if that'll help) On a more serious note, I played some of your story CD for my friend's kids in NS Sunday night and they loved it! Thanks a heap for signing it for me at class. I haven't had a chance to play it for my guys yet but will this weekend. We're still winding up Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.
I really am glad I signed on to CMS. Classmates are so cool and the teachers don't suck. :oD
See ya,
Alison
PS: sorry if I get too excited when I know an answer in clss. I'll try and keep it down.
Oh Alison... don't be silly. I'd rather have enthusiasm than indifferent silence.
I'm glad you're enjoying the CD. If you know of any opportunities to tell to kids/adults in your neck of the woods, let me know! I'll be doing a show in DDO in October.
Thanks, Hobbes. I will. Was cool to see you at the Mabon Rit yesterday.
Alison
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