Kidnapped by Faeries
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vaneramosThis weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving. This afternoon I'll catch the bus to Toronto and spend an evening with ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
djjo. For the weekend, bitterlawngnome has invited me to a gathering of Radical Faeries at Amber Fox, a farm in Eastern Ontario.
Radical Faeries defies description. But RadFae.org has this to say:
Some aspects of this resonate with me, particularly the focus on nature and community. I haven't had much practical exposure to Paganism, despite dating or befriending a few men who practiced it. Occasionally people assume I am Pagan because of my intense involvement with nature. But my own spirituality is atheistic, pragmatic and highly introverted. Except when I write about it, ha!
So I'm going to meetleafshimmer and some other men. We'll be camping, so I hope this fine weather holds, but last night someone told me the weekend forecast is beginning to crumble toward rain.
I probably won't get home or have much opportunity to check email until Tuesday, but I'll have photos and stories when I return.
djjo. For the weekend, bitterlawngnome has invited me to a gathering of Radical Faeries at Amber Fox, a farm in Eastern Ontario.Radical Faeries defies description. But RadFae.org has this to say:
We're decentralized, and nobody's in charge -- so every faerie who you ask will give a slightly different definition of "Radical Faerie." Generally, we tend to be Gay men who look for a spiritual dimension to our sexuality; many of us are healers of one kind or another. Our shared values include feminism, respect for the Earth, and individual responsiblity rather than hierarchy. Many of us are Pagan (nature-based religion).
Some aspects of this resonate with me, particularly the focus on nature and community. I haven't had much practical exposure to Paganism, despite dating or befriending a few men who practiced it. Occasionally people assume I am Pagan because of my intense involvement with nature. But my own spirituality is atheistic, pragmatic and highly introverted. Except when I write about it, ha!
So I'm going to meet
leafshimmer and some other men. We'll be camping, so I hope this fine weather holds, but last night someone told me the weekend forecast is beginning to crumble toward rain.I probably won't get home or have much opportunity to check email until Tuesday, but I'll have photos and stories when I return.
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Date: 2003-10-09 10:29 am (UTC)This gathering is in the Faerie tradition. Not canonically Faerie, although a lot of the people there would identify themselves as Faery.
It's very, very complicated.
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Date: 2003-10-09 10:36 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-10-09 11:55 am (UTC)I think you will love spending time at Amber Fox. I'm actually in awe of (too strong to say "in awe of" but my brain's scrambled today; it's the unseasonable heat) the fact that you are choosing to spend the time with us rather than just enjoying Danny's company in Toronto.
I do find just spending time on the Land to be very calming and peaceful, and autumn is a particularly magical time to be there.
If you've seen Bill's photos, you have a pretty good idea of what goes on there. Lots of laughter and good times, and, as would be expected with a group of very diverse people, some bumps and scrapes along the way.
Looking forward to meeting you and giving you a big, cuddly hug!
Shimmer
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Date: 2003-10-09 07:02 pm (UTC)I'm looking forward to spending next weekend with Danny.