Beginning Anew

I have adjusted my goal for completion of this book to December 27, 2011.

I have not been working through this book on a regular basis, so I have made a change to my original completion date. Over the course of this year, I have become friends with a number of pagans and attended two rituals: Beltane and Yule. This has continued my interest in the study.

Introduction

I have created this blog to chronicle my studies in magick. Although I am new to the Pagan religion (Is it appropriate to refer to it as a religion?), I have always been an individual who has found peace outdoors and is drawn to nature. I was raised a Christian and believe that many good lessons can come from studying the Bible, but do not agree with the idea of being a good person out of fear of going to 'hell' or to be rewarded in 'heaven.' I feel that the only way to really live a good life is to do what you feel is right simply for the self-gratification that follows.

Over the next year (or longer) I will be working through the book 'A Year and a Day in Magick: A complete week-by-week course to a lifetime in magick' by Cassandra Eason. I encourage you to post comments to assist me as I explore in more detail the Pagan way of life.