
Ep 21: Centuries old practice is not learned on TikTok - discussion
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04/14/21 • 96 min
Hey Peeps,
This month Hanny and Liz have an in-depth discussion about the statement that our wonderful friend Lynn made;
"Centuries old practice is not learned on TikTok. Don't school others on lore you read "somewhere". Chop wood, carry water puppies. There are no shortcuts." -- Lynn Parlett.
During the discussion, we cover:
- What is learning?
- How adult learners differ for children
- Wasps... yeah, there was an interloper or two!
- How annoying being schooled is... and is it okay to 'school' people?
- How readily available instruction is in the witchcraft community
- Is caring about other people's practice a good use of our time?
- Are there shortcuts we can take in our practice?
Resources mentioned:
- In Search of the New Forest Coven by Philip Heselton (Peter was sooooooooo close, but it's Philip!). Published: 1st September 2020. ISBN: 9781913768003
- Pan's Daughter: the magical world of Rosaleen Norton by Nevill Drury [2016]. ISBN: 9781906958411
- The Witch of Kings Cross (2020): Documentary. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13795322/
It turns out there are a few books titled Chop wood, carry water. So Josh's book is not the right one! It is:
Chop wood, carry water: a guide to finding spiritual fulfillment in everyday life by Rick Fields. Published 1st December 1984. ISBN: 9780874772098
Witch Bites Socials:
Opening/Closing song
Hey Peeps,
This month Hanny and Liz have an in-depth discussion about the statement that our wonderful friend Lynn made;
"Centuries old practice is not learned on TikTok. Don't school others on lore you read "somewhere". Chop wood, carry water puppies. There are no shortcuts." -- Lynn Parlett.
During the discussion, we cover:
- What is learning?
- How adult learners differ for children
- Wasps... yeah, there was an interloper or two!
- How annoying being schooled is... and is it okay to 'school' people?
- How readily available instruction is in the witchcraft community
- Is caring about other people's practice a good use of our time?
- Are there shortcuts we can take in our practice?
Resources mentioned:
- In Search of the New Forest Coven by Philip Heselton (Peter was sooooooooo close, but it's Philip!). Published: 1st September 2020. ISBN: 9781913768003
- Pan's Daughter: the magical world of Rosaleen Norton by Nevill Drury [2016]. ISBN: 9781906958411
- The Witch of Kings Cross (2020): Documentary. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13795322/
It turns out there are a few books titled Chop wood, carry water. So Josh's book is not the right one! It is:
Chop wood, carry water: a guide to finding spiritual fulfillment in everyday life by Rick Fields. Published 1st December 1984. ISBN: 9780874772098
Witch Bites Socials:
Opening/Closing song
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Ep 20: Autumn(al) Equinox
Hanny's Links:
- Eat Well Tasmania - https://www.eatwelltas.org.au
- Diggers Club Planting Guides - https://www.diggers.com.au/seeds-to-sow-now/
- Fall is Approaching: 6 practices that help you align with the unique energy of this season - https://www.yogiapproved.com/life/fall-season/
- Autumn Equinox Rituals : 5 key things to do - https://www.trishmckinnley.com/autumn-equinox-rituals/
- (This is the one I didn't get to) - Creative Rituals to Welcome Fall - https://beccapiastrelli.com/welcome-fall/
Liz's Links:
- Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year
- What is an Equinox - https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/march-equinox.html
- Day/Night Balance - https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/equinox-not-equal.html
Witch Bites Socials:
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We do not aim to offend, but honestly, the protagonist in this story has been called a few names... so if crass tipsy story telling is your thing, this is the episode for you!
Story is from: Finland
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