From the Edge of the Circle

Taking a look at the cycles in everyday life using the template of reincarnative theory.  Musical feature is Gaia Consort's "Secret of the Rain".  Email:  elfster@gmail.com.  Website:  http://tommyelf22.wordpress.com

Has it really been four years since I started doing this?  Wow, it sometimes seems like I just started doing this a few months ago and other times it feels like it was ages beyond that.  In this episode, I talk about what got me started into podcasting, where the show is going, where I'm going on my Spiritual Path, and I even rant a little bit about the Stone Circle at the Air Force Academy. The musical features is "Artemis" by the lovely Wendy Rule.  Wendy's music can be found at her website:  http://www.wendyrule.com Email:  elfster@gmail.com Wordpress:  tommyelf22.wordpress.com

Chris Elphick provided today's topic through a response on the FaceBook page for the show. "What makes sacred sites 'sacred'?" is the question for the show...and I provide my own take on a few perspectives, including the concept of ley-line energy. I spend a few minutes in the early part of the show talking about why I've basically turned off the tv news for the past couple of weeks. Today's musical feature is "Pipes of Pan" by Damh the Bard. Damh's music can be found at http://paganmusic.co.uk . I also mentioned the Anderida Bards CD "Two Sticks Are Better Than One". The profits from the CD will be donated to the upkeep of the Long Man of Wilimngton. The web page for the CD is http://www.anderidagorsedd.org/Anderida_Gorsedd/New_-_Anderida_CD!.html . Next episode marks a milestone at the 100th show. If you would like to participate with comments, you can send Emails or sound files with your comments to me at elfster@gmail.com before January 13th. Looking forward to sharing a celebratory milestone wi

First show for 2010!! Topic for today's show is on New Year's resolutions, and why I believe that aiming for a positive resolution will provide the desired results. Similar to working magick, in a way. Musical feature is two songs from Lisa Thiel: "Hearth Blessing" and "Protection Song". There is no spoken word segment on the show because of the bad form of my voice. I'll add a second spoken word segment to the next show to make up for it. :) Slainte!! Libsyn: edgeofcircle.libsyn.com WordPress: tommyelf22.wordpress.com FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circle/116817775667 Email: elfster@gmail.com Lisa Thiel's music can be found at http://www.sacreddream.com/

In episode 096, I talked about what not to do when following your own Spiritual Path.  Today. let's talk about what I think you *should* do when following your own Spiritual Path, utilizing the concept of "fire in the head" as a functional template.  Musical artist is Wendy Rule, featuring her songs "My Heart is Like an Open Flower" and "The Earth is Still Part of the Sky".  Her music can be found at http://wendyrule.com.  I also do my poem "Lone Wolf:  The Innocence in Snow" as the spoken word segment.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

In today's show, I talk about why its not always wise to follow in my footsteps (or anyone else's for that matter).  Musical feature is Chalice and Blade with their song "Ancient Trees" (Hi Mojo!).  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

In tonight's episode, I take some time and discuss some of the changes that have been taking place in my life over the past few weeks.  The topic is on the differences I have observed in keeping a Book of Shadows versus that of keeping a personal journal.Musical feature is Emerald Rose with their songs "Fire in the Head" and "Santa Claus is Pagan Too!".  http://www.emeraldrose.com/mainpage.htmContact Information:Email:  elfster@gmail.comPaganSpace.net:  http://www.paganspace.net/profile/TommyElfFaceBook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circle/116817775667LibSyn:  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com

Today's podshow is a discussion on spiritual trailblazing -- or as I have referred to it:  "how I got from over there to over here".  I discuss the path that brought me from my early life as a student in a Catholic boys' school through to where I am now in neo-Paganism.The spoken word segment features a poem from my Lone Wolf series:  "Between the Past and Future".Musical feature is "Raggle Taggle Gypsies" by Damh the Bard from his album "Herne's Apprentice".  Damh's music can be found at his website located at:  http://www.paganmusic.co.uk/ .Contact Information:Email:  elfster@gmail.comPaganSpace.net:  http://www.paganspace.net/profile/TommyElfFaceBook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circle/116817775667LibSyn:  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com

Hope its been an excellent Samhain Eve for everyone!  Continuing with the two part talk on Samhain.  This time, I'm focusing on the concept of venerating those who have gone before us on this Path -- and not just those who have passed on.Spoken word segment is my own poem "Lone Wolf:  High Above the Tree Line"First music segment is "A Rabbit For Halloween" by Marc Gunn.  Marc's music can be found at http://www.marcgunn.com/.  The second music segment is "Night Dance" from Green Druid.  Their website is located at http://greendruid.party-films.com/.Email:  elfster@gmail.comPaganSpace.net:  http://www.paganspace.net/profile/TommyElfFaceBook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circle/116817775667LibSyn:  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com

The first of two parts on Samhain.  In this episode, I discuss the idea of Samhain being a point of reflection on the past cycle of the Wheel, as well as a point for planning what is to take place going forward into the future.Musical feature is Great Big Sea with "Rocks of Merasheen".  They can be found at http://www.greatbigsea.com/ .Edge of the Circle can be found on FaceBook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circle/116817775667I can be found at: PaganSpace at http://www.paganspace.net/profile/TommyElfGoogleTalk:  elfster@gmail.comYahoo IM:  tommyelf22Skype:  tommyelf22

I discuss a bit about changing one's perspective before making decisions.  Music feature is Spiral Dance.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  FaceBook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circle/116817775667

Dreams are just odd things -- can you pedict the future from them?  Can you draw any heavy meaning from the symbolism within them?  I explore these aspects of dreams, and you get to find out why the show has such a strange title for this episode.  Music is from The Killdares:  www.killdares.com  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Keeping your word...to yourself, to your Tradition, to others....this is my take on doing just that.  Oaths, resolutions...how can you deal with it?  Its ultimately up to you, but I have a few thoughts on it.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com   Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circle/116817775667

Magick is a topic that is constantly referenced and talked about within the Pagan community, but rarely do we talk about the magickal aspects of working with food.  So, I decided to tackle the topic.  I talk about my hot sauce recipe, which I also use as a base for my chili.  Musical feature is the magnificent Wendy Rule!  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circle/116817775667

CONTENT WARNING:  I utilize some extreme language as examples in this show.  Not advised for young ears.  Per a listener request, I talk about magickal names, the power of words, and the altered state that individuals can achieve through such tools.  Musical feature is Spiral Dance.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

In this episode, I look into relocating one's balance after a catastrophic event in one's life.  This was inspired from an Email I received from Sparrow (ND), who asked this particular question.  Music feature is Damh the Bard.  My email is : elfster@gmail.com

Per a listener Email, I tackle the concept of Right- and Left-Wing politics in Paganism...as well as a rant-y perspective on underage students.  Music is "Everybody Loves a New Beginning" from The Killdares (http://www.killdares.com/).  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

A topic straight from the listener mailbag -- where do Pagan books belong on the shelf?  New Age?  Religion?  Or does it really matter?  I provide my take on the issue.  Also an update on how things are going for me around here.  Wendy Rule is the musical feature for the show.  elfster@gmail.com

Ever thought of yourself as a hurdle to your everyday life?  What about in your spiritual life?  I explore this concept in the podcast, along with a few techniques that I use to get out of my own way.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Music is "Pagan Girl" by Emerald Rose.

Some thoughts on my own crisis of "faith" as well as recollections of a quiet Beltane, thanks to a recent Email from a listener.  Featured music is from Deyo, who can be found at the podsafemusic.com website.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com