From the Edge of the Circle

Today's podshow is a discussion on spiritual trailblazing -- or as I have referred to it:  "how I got from over there to over here".  I discuss the path that brought me from my early life as a student in a Catholic boys' school through to where I am now in neo-Paganism.The spoken word segment features a poem from my Lone Wolf series:  "Between the Past and Future".Musical feature is "Raggle Taggle Gypsies" by Damh the Bard from his album "Herne's Apprentice".  Damh's music can be found at his website located at:  http://www.paganmusic.co.uk/ .Contact Information:Email:  elfster@gmail.comPaganSpace.net:  http://www.paganspace.net/profile/TommyElfFaceBook:&nbs p; http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circ le/116817775667LibSyn:  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com

Hope its been an excellent Samhain Eve for everyone!  Continuing with the two part talk on Samhain.  This time, I'm focusing on the concept of venerating those who have gone before us on this Path -- and not just those who have passed on.Spoken word segment is my own poem "Lone Wolf:  High Above the Tree Line"First music segment is "A Rabbit For Halloween" by Marc Gunn.  Marc's music can be found at http://www.marcgunn.com/.  The second music segment is "Night Dance" from Green Druid.  Their website is located at http://greendruid.party-films.com/.Email:  elfster@gmail.comPaganSpace.net:  http://www.paganspace.net/profile/TommyElfFaceBook:&nbs p; http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circ le/116817775667LibSyn:  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com

The first of two parts on Samhain.  In this episode, I discuss the idea of Samhain being a point of reflection on the past cycle of the Wheel, as well as a point for planning what is to take place going forward into the future.Musical feature is Great Big Sea with "Rocks of Merasheen".  They can be found at http://www.greatbigsea.com/ .Edge of the Circle can be found on FaceBook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circ le/116817775667I can be found at: PaganSpace at http://www.paganspace.net/profile/TommyElfGoogleTalk:&n bsp; elfster@gmail.comYahoo IM:  tommyelf22Skype:  tommyelf22

I discuss a bit about changing one's perspective before making decisions.  Music feature is Spiral Dance.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  FaceBook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circ le/116817775667

Dreams are just odd things -- can you pedict the future from them?  Can you draw any heavy meaning from the symbolism within them?  I explore these aspects of dreams, and you get to find out why the show has such a strange title for this episode.  Music is from The Killdares:  www.killdares.com  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Keeping your word...to yourself, to your Tradition, to others....this is my take on doing just that.  Oaths, resolutions...how can you deal with it?  Its ultimately up to you, but I have a few thoughts on it.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com   Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circ le/116817775667

Magick is a topic that is constantly referenced and talked about within the Pagan community, but rarely do we talk about the magickal aspects of working with food.  So, I decided to tackle the topic.  I talk about my hot sauce recipe, which I also use as a base for my chili.  Musical feature is the magnificent Wendy Rule!  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circ le/116817775667

CONTENT WARNING:  I utilize some extreme language as examples in this show.  Not advised for young ears.  Per a listener request, I talk about magickal names, the power of words, and the altered state that individuals can achieve through such tools.  Musical feature is Spiral Dance.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

In this episode, I look into relocating one's balance after a catastrophic event in one's life.  This was inspired from an Email I received from Sparrow (ND), who asked this particular question.  Music feature is Damh the Bard.  My email is : elfster@gmail.com

Per a listener Email, I tackle the concept of Right- and Left-Wing politics in Paganism...as well as a rant-y perspective on underage students.  Music is "Everybody Loves a New Beginning" from The Killdares (http://www.killdares.com/).  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

A topic straight from the listener mailbag -- where do Pagan books belong on the shelf?  New Age?  Religion?  Or does it really matter?  I provide my take on the issue.  Also an update on how things are going for me around here.  Wendy Rule is the musical feature for the show.  elfster@gmail.com

Ever thought of yourself as a hurdle to your everyday life?  What about in your spiritual life?  I explore this concept in the podcast, along with a few techniques that I use to get out of my own way.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Music is "Pagan Girl" by Emerald Rose.

Some thoughts on my own crisis of "faith" as well as recollections of a quiet Beltane, thanks to a recent Email from a listener.  Featured music is from Deyo, who can be found at the podsafemusic.com website.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

My musings on the warrior's path.  Music is "Peace Now" by Gaia Consort.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Some of my thoughts (yes even political points of view) on the recent Tea Party events throughout the United States and how this could be applied to the Pagan community.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com