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[Jenett]

Your wise words are ever true, and definitely Goddess-spoken... Thanks.

*grin* Sometimes, I really am just the typist. I'm glad those words helped.

Reclaiming yourself can be incredibly hard. It's a slow process. I've been doing a lot of that in the last 18 months (post-separation from my now-exhusband, combined with my 2nd degree, which has been all about reclaiming myself.) Taking it steadily has produced so much healing and growth and wonderful stuff. I'd hate to rush that, and skimp on the job.

There's also a quote from one of my favorite fantasy novels, Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold. (Which has a really amazing take on interaction with deity). "You are the tool, not the work. Expect to be valued accordingly." On one hand, it sounds sort of horrible. On the other hand, a good craftsman takes *really* good care of their tools. Therefore, taking care of myself is the first step in being a useful tool to my Gods.  Taking joy in it is critical, too. I work better happy.

[Thesaly]

There's also a quote from one of my favorite fantasy novels, Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold. (Which has a really amazing take on interaction with deity). "You are the tool, not the work. Expect to be valued accordingly." On one hand, it sounds sort of horrible. On the other hand, a good craftsman takes *really* good care of their tools. Therefore, taking care of myself is the first step in being a useful tool to my Gods.  Taking joy in it is critical, too. I work better happy.

Slightly OT - I just finished The Hallowed Hunt and have been having long conversations with my son about LMB's take on deity in that world.  I'm especially fond of The Bastard, as I suspect she is 

[Glenda]

I'm no where near ready to assume position as a teacher, I'm still a Witch learning his own self and his own Craft.

I just wanted to ask for future reference... I'm one of those who prefer to gather the facts first before jumping into something... except maybe when I'm having a brain fart (dumb moment).

It might be a good idea to find an area (not necessarily spiritually related) in which you have some expertise and could be comfortable working toward a leadership role in that area.  Then when you're more solid in your spiritual path, you can transfer those leadership and people skills to your teaching.

[RandallS]

Welcome to The Cauldron!

[Star]

Welcome to the Cauldron, Glenda.

[Pythiana]

You could compromise by creating a study group with like minded friends.  My partner and I did this - no one acted as a teacher, but four or five of us would get together to discuss different topics we were learning about.  Occassionally someone would give a mini-lecture on a topic that they did have a lot of knowledge in. 

I'd be very, very hesitant about studying under someone with as little experience as you claim, but I'd be happy to study with that person, if you understand the difference.

As for magical principles - I'm not sure what those are.  Ethics vary widely from practitioner to practitioner. 

As Shadow said, however, it's always a good idea to know what you're talking about before attempting to teach.  I'd say the ethical thing to do, whatever you decide, would be to be totallly upfront about your credentials with all prospective students and let them make their own decisions.

My husband and I started doing this about a year ago, and it was amazing how much we learned from eachother.  You would be surprised at how someone else's views on something can clarify things for you, and make your own beliefs more solid.

[Mandi]

Taking out entire response - replied to thread as if it were a new one instead of the same one coming back.

Nothing to see here.

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