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Rev. Shelli Schwengler

Recent Entries

  • When life hands you lemons...

    They say when life hands you lemons, make lemonade, but if you're anything like me, you ruminate on why you were given the lemons to begin with.  I have been sitting here thinking of all the wonderful things that have happened to me this year, and there have been many, why do I ruminate on...
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  • Friendship

    Today I was reflecting on the many people in my life that I had referred to as friends and realized that most had been nothing more than mere acquaintances, that I had used the word to lightly. A true friend is someone who stands by you through all times, the good and bad, through all decision...
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  • Counsel to an Elder

      Counsel to an Elder     If you don’t know who you are by now, Then choose who you desire to be.   Listen much, speak little.   When the teacher is ready to learn, The students will come to teach.   You can affect the lives of others, but in the end, Their...
  • The Love of the Priestess and Priest

      The Love of the Priest and the Priestess     You may come to them for a few moments, then go away and do whatever you will; their love is unchanging.   You may deny them to themselves or to yourself, then curse them to anyone who will listen; their love is unchanging. &#...
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  • Poem, I am a Witch

      I Am A Witch     In darkest night, in forest deep, In broad daylight, awake, asleep. I am a Witch at every hour, Touching magick, wielding power.   I am Goddess, Neverborn; I wear the crescent, wear the horn. I cast the circle, raise the cone And pour the wine when ...
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  • Charge of the God

      Charge of the God       Listen to the words of the Great Father, who of old was called Osiris, Adonis, Zeus, Thor, Pan, Cernunnos, and many other names.   My law is Harmony with all things. Mine is the secret that opens the gates of life and Mine is the dist of...
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  • Winds Four Quarters

      Wind’s Four Quarters     CH:     Wind’s four quarters, air and fire             Earth and water, hear my desire             Grant my plea who stand...
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  • Charge of the Goddess

      Charge of the Goddess   Listen to the words of the great Mother, she who of old was also called among men Artemis, Astarte, Athene, Dione, Aphrodite, Cerridwen, Cybele, Isis and by many other names. At her altars the youth of old made due sacrifice.   Whenever ye have need...
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