Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:26 AM Central Standard Time Dateline: Caer Portshire, the Dells
My Fellow Domani,
Welcome to the Thirty-Ninth Edition of the Dreams and Faith newsletter. For those of you familiar with it, welcome back. For those of you who aren't, the Dreams and Faith newsletter was the first incarnation of the Domain's news service. The ezine you know of - at http://dreamsandfaith.0catch.com - was born as a result of this.
I'm late on purpose this time around. I wanted to do everything the weekend of the Summer Solstice. The longest day of the year was a good day, I feel. I hope it was the same for you. To make up for making everyone wait, I'll be putting the Podcast, the E-Zine, and the Nobility newsletter out tonight as well.
And now,... I'll stop rambling and get on with it...
In "General Information"...
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Nothing new to report...
In "Foreign Relations"...
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Nothing new to report...
In "Domani Immigration"...
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Nothing new to report...
In "Inter-Domani Relations"...
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Nothing new to report...
In "Announcements"...
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New citizens to the Domain...
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One of which should have been announced on last month's edition, for which I apologize. It got away from me. WhiteBlaze joined May 14, hailing fromthe realm of Cascade(New Ork, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island). Izabella joined the Domain on the 22nd, hailing from the realm of the Dells(Minnesota and Wisconsin). Be sure to make them feel well at home once they find their way to the forums. Welcome to the Domain... http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=591.1
Renewal of the Soul and the Cleansing
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June 1 was the holiday of the Renewal of the Soul, it also brought the Domani season of the Cleansing to a close. I hope the holiday and the season served you well. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=595.1
Special Events This Summer
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Sacred Groves was announcing their schedule of events for the summer, including a Summer Solstice Rite that took place on the 15th, their sweatlodge on July 19th, and their Women's Meditation Retreat August 15th thru the 17th. Read on to learn more. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=602.1
Free Shipping + Jessica Galbreth Limit...
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Sacred Mists was announcing the sale of limited edition artwork and a functional wand inspired by the artwork: both designed by artist Jessica Galbreth. Read on and follow the link to find out more...http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=611.1
New citizen to the Dells...
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Ravi Rishi Gaia joined the domain yesterday, hailing from the realm of the Dells. He's one of our youngest citizens who is also studying to becom a reiki master. He took his time joining, which is okay. We're not going anywhere. Make him feel at home. Welcome to the Domain, Ravi...http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=617.1
Longest Day,... and Transition...
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The Longest Day has come and gone. A time of transition and change, as the nights start to become longer with each passing day. The Noon of the year, if you will. I hope in this Noon, all of you drew in the power of the sun to sustain you. And now, we count the "hours" till Midnight. When we have our rest. Dream Well. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=618.1
In "The Healers' Hall"...
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Fairies and Mental Health...
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Snowaidene the Snow Queen, High Queen of the Domain and head of the Healers' Hall, posted this article for us, exploring the relationship between the Fae Folk and diagnosed cases of schizophrenia. Here's an excerpt:
"Schizophrenics hallucinate alternate realities. People who claim to have been abducted by aliens are accused of having Fantasy Prone Personalities. So what about those of us who claim to be conversing with angels, fairies, and spirit guides? Are we nuts? Absolutely yes! If we weren't crazy before we started chatting with the divine, we soon will be. Just the constant questioning of one's sanity can drive a person insane. How do you know if you're really talking to spirits or if you're losing your mind?
Let me start by saying that until the little creatures begin showing themselves as real and 3D touchable as any other critter on earth and do it on a massive worldwide scale so that they're able to be counted and kept track of like anyone else on the endangered species list, then you won't ever really know for sure will you? So why don't they? Well that's one of those million dollar questions. As far as I can tell it's a combination of them not actually existing in a physical sense beyond the spiritual realm and that they get a certain amount of pleasure in teasing and playfully messing with our minds."
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=599.1
Premature Births...
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Snowaidene also posted this article for us, dealing with the subject of premature births. Read on:
"A full-term pregnancy lasts from 38 to 42 weeks. Babies born before completion of week 37 are premature. Scientists know far too little about what triggers early labor or how to stop it, especially for very early preemies those born before 32 weeks who, despite advances in the neonatal ICU, are most likely to die or suffer devastating disabilities such as cerebral palsy or retardation.
On the other hand, there are troubling signs that a portion of the increase in late preemies those born between 34 and 37 weeks may be due to unnecessary Caesarean sections.
If slightly early birth sounds like no big deal, consider: A baby's brain at 35 weeks weighs only two-thirds of what it will weigh at 40 weeks, says a dramatic "brain card" developed by the March of Dimes to educate women. Some will catch up fine, while others have learning or behavioral delays. Also, being even a few weeks early can cause initial breathing problems if lungs aren't mature enough; feeding problems; even an increased risk of SIDS." http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=601.1
In "The Domani School"...
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Nothing new to report...
In "News From Around The World"...
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Pagan coloring pages
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Posted by Lord Sir Flint Luchtaine ap Nine Death Storms, ruler of Sil Magra(Kentucky and Tennessee):
' 'Finding free, pagan-appropriate coloring pages on the Internet can be time-consuming. I have compiled several of my favorite free pagan coloring-pages Web sites below. Some of the coloring-pages sites are more appropriate for younger or older children. I have indicated age ranges where necessary. You can use these coloring pages to design and create special coloring books for your pagan children to celebrate Ostara or Yule.
Choose the coloring pages related to the holiday being celebrated, then bind at your local office supplies store with a hand-designed coloring book cover with your child's name on it. All of the pagan coloring pages Web sites below allow you to download the pages or sets of pages for free without signing you up for anything. Enjoy!" http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=588.1
Vandals damage Stonehenge
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"LONDON (AFP) - Vandals used a hammer and screwdriver to vandalise the Stonehenge ancient monument, the first such incident for decades, officials said Thursday. The night-time attack by two men last week involved the central megalith in the 5,000-year-old ring of standing stones, with English Heritage saying the vandals could have been looking for a souvenir."http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=592.1
A pagan in your school...
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Posted by Lord Flint:
"A student in your school practices a religion with which you may not be familiar. This leaflet is simply to give you information you may need to understand the different experiences this student may share with you, and answer any questions you might have.
What is a Pagan student likely to practice and believe? Because Pagans generally follow a non-creedal, non-dogmatic spirituality, there may be even more variants between Pagan religious beliefs than there are between denominations of Christianity." http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=593.1
A discussion on Warriors
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Posted by Lord Flint:
"Wellspring and at Muin Mound Mad. ness, a member of ADF and of the Warriors Guild carried a sheathed spear around with him. At both festivals, there were individuals who felt justified in criticizing him for doing so. At Wellspring, someone was indignant at the fact that he would carry a weapon when there were children attending the festival. At Muin Mound Madness, someone criticized him for carrying a tool of war in a spiritual setting with no obvious purpose for doing so. The first individual raised the topic on the ADF e-mail lists, where it has created much controversy since. It is my purpose here to present the issue to the greater membership of ADF, and to argue for the position that the organization should not adopt a policy against the carrying of sheathed weapons at festivals. For the purpose of this article, "weapon" will refer only to those weapons which do not have an obvious utilitarian purpose. No one is proposing that knives and staves be regulated. The weapons at issue are those with blades or points. While there are those who question the legitimacy of weapons in any ADF contests, they appear to be a very small minority. The debate, instead, concerns under what circumstances weapons should be allowed. Most have agreed that warriors should be allowed a space in which to practice. The most controversial topic is whether the privilege of the warrior to carry a sheathed weapon should be restricted."
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=594.1
Tara updates...
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Despite all the setbacks, the battle for Tara continues, and the ones responsible for the destruction receive a major blow on the Lisbon Treaty. Here are a few posts covering It all
Le Brocquy joins Tara battle
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=613.1
Tara destruction reason for a 'No'
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=614.1
As The Man Says - The old lady says 'No'
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=615.1
S.C. "I Believe" tag challenged in court
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"COLUMBIA, S.C., June 20 (UPI) -- Four South Carolina clergy members and a Hindu organization have sued the state, challenging the constitutionality of the state's "I Believe" license plate.
The federal lawsuit filed in Columbia, S.C., alleged the Legislature's approval of the plate "improperly advances and endorses religion," discriminates against faiths other than Christianity and violates freedom of speech, The State, a Columbia newspaper, reported."
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=616.1
In "Domani National Register"...
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New Entry: Aztalan-Tyranena Royal Park
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This was just formed, fellow Domani, lying within the realm of the Dells. Read on to find out what's so special about this place...: "On Saturday celebrate the summer solstice as Wisconsinites did 1,000 years ago, at Aztalan State Park.
A millenium past, Aztalan was a stockaded settlement of mysterious outsiders who worshiped the sun. Near present-day Lake Mills, the Middle Mississippian culture erected stepped pyramids, perhaps practiced cannibalism, and enjoyed coast-to-coast trade. They lived there 150 years.
Then they disappeared." http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=612.1
In "Music and Poetry"...
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Nothing new to report...
In "Getting Acquainted"...
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What do you love?
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It seems that Lord Flint has become a fan of Deaf Pagan Crossroads. He posts another one here from that blog which, in his words, "causes one to think of their own answer to a very simple question." http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=597.1
In "Magick-Mysticism-Belief"...
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Lucid Dreaming Study
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Lord Flint shared this article with us, announcing that the Intitute is looking for participants for an experiment to test Tibetan Dream Yoga principles. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=589.1
Magick and Worship
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Lord Flint's been busy this month, sharing this article with us, on how magick and worship are viewed by those in the magickal community. Sort of surprising what's found. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=589.1
The Daily OMs For May/June...
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The Daily OMs turn profound this month, showing us how deal with transitions and learning to expand our consciousness a bit... Remember The Light Side
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=604.1
Life Transitions
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=607.1
Living In All Realms
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=608.1
The Wise Words for May/June...
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And the wise Words this month take us into Gemini, with the theme of the month being proportion...
Gemini - Thinking in Proport...
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=603.1
Proper Proportion http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=605.1
Proportion - A Matter Of Foc...
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=569.1
REAL MAGICK: Volume 8, No 9 June 10, 2008
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"In our modern society, with our fast-paced lives, trying to keep up financially and at the same time trying to go for our dreams, still trying to circumvent and juggle living in a society that is riddled with judgment, fear and control, we have lost our most basic birthright - our personal power. The power to have our own sacred space and live the lives we have always dreamed. With this new age of self help books and seminars, there is an awakening of the need to take back our power and our freedom to live - to have a choice and be able to live that choice. We have existed so long without our true personal power that many of us have deeply set beliefs that we never chose, can't seem to understand why we are unable to create what we want in our relationships and jobs, can't seem to reach our goals - or even be clear on what they are - no matter how many repeated efforts we make, and ultimately let negative thoughts, doubts and worry control us, preventing us from living in our true state. But what does this have to do with magick? " http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=609.1
IPD: Understanding Ascension
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"During the psychic development process there are several stops along the way that help to make sure the development is strong and successful. Many psychics either forget this part or do not come across the means to develop it.
Outstanding psychic development means you develop the ability to understand the process of Ascension and work towards achieving it within your life time." http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&msg=585.1
And just for the sake of reminding:...
The Healers Hall
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You can come here now to speak with the healers of the Healers Hall, post questions and inquiries, or even contribute information that pertains to healt and healing: magickal and otherwise. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=4096&cacheTag=x3-23
The Domani Library(!!!NEW!!!)
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If you have articles and information you'd like to donate to the Domani Library, feel free to post them here. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=2048&cacheTag=x3-23
The Domani School(!!!NEW!!!)
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You can come here now to speak with the Headmaster of the School, as well as to learn more about its progress. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=8192&cacheTag=x3-23
The Domani National Register(!!!NEW!!!)
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Submissions, suggestions, and featured entries for the DNR can be found here. Know of a place you'd like to see in the Register? Post it here. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=262144&cacheTag=x54-4
General Information
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Where you find out more info on the Domain and Realms... such as our governing laws, information on the different realms, etc. Anything you want to know about the Domain, you can find out here. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=128&cacheTag=x54-4
Domani Immigration
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This section is for those who have learned more about our Realm, and wish to join. All you have to do is post your request in this section. I check the forum every day, so I'll be sure to see it.
Hope to see you soon. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=256&cacheTag=x54-4
Foreign Relations
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This is where visitors from other micronations, or just visiting period, can drop in, chat, or whatever. For those of you who are just joining us here, welcome all the same. Feel free to begin your posting anywhere and everywhere. Good dreaming and good hunting to you. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=4194304&cacheTag=x3-23
Inter-Domani Relations
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This is for those Domani who wish to discuss matters within their home Realms, as well as exchange notes between Realms. I'll end up making separate threads dedicated to each Realm, so that the citizens of each realm can have a place to converse if they so wish. But all may feel free to post the happenings in their realms at will. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=512&cacheTag=x3-23
Organizations
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Is there a group, guild, order, or organization you're a part of? Feel free to post about it here. Is there a group, order, guild, or organization you wanted to form in the Domain, or for inside and outside of the Domain? Post it here and we'll see what can be done. Good Dreaming. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=1024&cacheTag=x3-23
Announcements
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You have an announcement to make? Prayer request? Birth/death notice in your family? Or anything at all? This is where to post it at. So feel free. Good Dreaming.
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=16384&cacheTag=x3-23
The Flame Eternal
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On a cliff overlooking the waters of the Eastern Sea, a white marble pillar: several stories high: stands against the night sky. Atop it, in a silver basin, multicolored flames burn: sending their light throughout the night. Here people come, to pray to whatever deities they serve. Their prayers answered only by their gods: kept between them and their gods alone. This remains a common place for all Domani to come and pray. To explain again, posting your prayers remains between you and your deity: whomever that may be. Out of courtesy and respect for one another's conversation with his or her god/goddess, don't reply to someone's prayer. You got a question to ask, ask it elsewhere. This is the Flame Eternal. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=32768&cacheTag=x3-23
News From Around The World
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his is a place to post news that you may find important and would like to share with the rest of us. Whether the headlines be from television news, newspapers, or the Internet, feel free to share it here. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=65536&cacheTag=x3-23
Music and Poetry
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Here, you can post whatever quotes, music lyrics, or poetry speaks to your heart, mind, and soul the most... Those that have a little magick in them are a plus... http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=524288&cacheTag=x3-23
Myths and Urban Legends
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his is where you can bring up and discuss stories, legends, myths, urban legends, or mere rumors... Anything and everything: from the Fae Folk, to the Green Man, to the Loch Ness Monster, to the Yeti, to lost manuscripts, to whatever... http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=131072&cacheTag=x3-23
Getting Acquainted
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Just talking nonsense... Discussing things other than Domani life... Posting jokes... tests... polls... what have you... This place is just for being:... plain and simple... http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=1048576&cacheTag=x3-23
Magick-Mysticism-Belief
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This is where Domani come to share their differing views on what you believe in: whether it be open-minded Christianity, Wicca, the different facets of Paganism, or anything along those lines... Different blessings and/or spells can also be shared here... Clean debates are welcome... However, no bashing allowed... Such posts will be deleted...
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=domainandrealms&ctx=2097152&cacheTag=x3-23
And that's it for the March/April edition of the Dreams and Faith newsletter. If you'd like to see more or a certain something displayed, chime in and ad your own ideas, thoughts and stories. Remember, the Balefire Awards is up and running now, ready to accept nominations and submissions. Go to http://www.thedomainandrealms.com/Balefire/. The ezine will be updated tomorrow, with news and information at http://www.thedomainandrealms.com/DreamsandFaith. The Dreams and Faith Podcast and Ezine will be updated over the week. The Podcast will prove to be different. The next newsletter will come July 15.
I wish you Good Dreaming and Blessed Be.
On Guard and in His Name,
ShadowDarkFyre the LordVengeance, ur-Lord
Caer Portshire, the Dells
/sdf
There's magick in believing...
-The Domain and Realms http://thedomainandrealms.batcave.net
