From the Edge of the Circle

My topic for this show deals with the focusing exercise known as "Grounding and Centering", including the technique that I use.  Musical Feature is "Midsummer Fires" by Blood Ruby.  There are also a metric ton of announcements.  :)  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

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My thoughts on Samhain, coupled with "Massacre/Lake Monster" by Dragon Ritual Drummers.

Talking about the purple ribbon campaign to show support for religious tolerance -- and how I would like to take this campaign a step further.  Musical feature is Tine Bealtaine from the neo-Celt band Omnia.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofthecircele  Gizmo account:  edgeofcircle

Today's topic is on getting back to the core roots of one's beliefs.  I examine the core roots of my own beliefs, and discuss them a bit more in-depth than I have previously.  Also, there is an update on the show's new technical modifications, including a Gizmo account where voicemails can be left.  GizmoID:  edgeofcircle  Website:  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  YahooID:  tommyelf_edgeofcircle  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle

Part three of my three part series on Pagan Leadership, and Paga community.  Musical feature is The Iron Maidens, an all-female Iron Maiden tribute band.  Letters from readers, along with commentary from the Yahoo group.  website:  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle  Frappr map:  http://www.frappr.com/fromtheedgeofthecircle

Part two of a three part series.  I take a look at our Pagan community, how it serves the needs of the Pagan populace, and how we can help out.  Musical feature is a bootleg of "Cemetary Gates" by Pantera from a 1991 concert in Moscow.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Yahoo Group:  http://groups.yahho.com/group/edgeofcircle/  Frappr map:  http://www.frappr.com/fromtheedgeofthecircle

Part one of a three part series on Pagan Leadership, Pagan Community and the need for a stronger, more effective approach to both.  Musical feature for the show is the band Van Davis from New York, NY.  Their songs “Monster Patrolâ€? and “Choraleâ€? are in the podcast.  Email:  Elfster@gmail.com.  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle. 

My opinion piece concerning the current issue of the Department of Veterans Affairs' denying a KIA Pagan Combat veteran's memorial marker to have a pentacle engraved on it.  *WARNING*  There is some strong Anglo-Saxon descriptives which I use in this program.  Please insure that your small children are not around to hear these descriptives in use.  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle   Website:  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com   Email:  elfster@gmail.com

A listener submitted topic on how to relate one's Pagan beliefs to non-Pagans.  I discuss how I identify the types of individuals that I might be discussing my beliefs with and the approach that I might use to see how they would react to Pagan topics within a discussion format.  Musical feature is Katie Melua's "Halfway Up the Hindu Kush".  Email:  elfster@gmail.com.  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle.  Website:  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com.

My take on the dynamics of writing groups rituals, as well as an explanation as to my point of view on group rituals as a whole.  Musical feature is "Starfire" from DragonForce.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com.  eGroup:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle

My thoughts on how to take one's first steps into the Pagan community at large.  Musical artist featured is country musician Jessica Harp.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com.  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle

My thoughts on manipulating one's environment to insure a more conducive framework for working spells.  Musical feature is "Kiss Me Softly" by Wendy Rule.  Also some information on some changes to the podcast -- as well as introducing the Yahoo group for the podcast.

http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com -- website.  Comments and suggestions can be Emailed to me at edgeofcircle@gmail.com or elfster@gmail.com.

My thoughts on how in forgetting our mythology, that we are losing knowledge and processes that help us to survive our daily lives.  Musical feature is Liquid Blue from San Diego, California.

http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com -- website.  elfster@gmail.com

My thoughts on Reincarnation and Past Lives and how it relates to the Pattern of Life.  Musical feature from Folk/Country artist Kim McLean.  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com -- website.  Comments and suggestions can be Emailed to me at edgeofcircle@gmail.com.

My thoughts on learning from typical book sources versus learning from other aspects of life, including Science Fiction/Fantasy novels and movies.  Featured musical artist is Little Green Men from Fort Worth, Texas.

09April2006 -- Today's topic centers around how I am trying to deal with my temper and anger issues in order to achieve a sense of Inner Balance.  Musical interludes are "Excape to Nowhere" and "Crying Angels" by Heaven's Fire from Oklahoma City, OK.  Also, more comments from listeners, include an interesting letter from a Christian listener; and event announcements for Betwixt and Between, MoveStudio, CMA, and Meetup.com.

My op-ed on why and how Pagans can get involved in their local and state government elections.  Musical feature is TNT's "Rain".

From the Edge of the Circle is back! After a week-long layoff, we're back with a new show with tips of revitalizing your ritual -- a user requested topic! Musical interlude is "Gates of Urizen" by Bruce Dickinson. More comments from listeners, and announcements for Betwixt and Between, MoveStudio, and Meetup.com.

My take on the current debate on "positive portrayals" of Pagans on reality TV shows. Musical feature is "Elf Call" by Steeleye Span.

A viewer requested topic on how to deal with Trolls within a Coven or Group. Musical feature is Jethro Tull's "Hunter Girl" from a 1985 concert, and a large number of announcements for Betwixt and Between, as well as MoveStudio.

Ritual tools are important to our visualization within a ritual. I talk about their significance and what to do when you don't have them handy. Celtic Stone's "Do You Love an Apple?" is the musical feature. Debut of the "Letters From You" segment.

Coming back to the topics of Community and Invidividual Participation. These are two topics that I believe are the strongest, most important issues facing our Pagan community today. Also, the music of Kenny Klein.

My thoughts on the Power of Words. Also, a few announcements of some changes for this podcast, and the songs "Artemis" and "Circe" from Wedny Rule.

I discuss how Life can be viewed within the context of a Ritual, how that plays into my own viewpoint, and I add a Lovecraft touch to the end of the show.

My thoughts on the importance of selecting a Coven based on the idea that Coven is Family.

My thoughts on the virtual Pagan community -- both past and present, plus Kiva's "Celtic Sunrise" as music for the day. A little bonus for those who have to endure my scratchy voice today.

I continue this week with some thoughts on Leadership within the Pagan community, along with a rant on individual participation within the Pagan community.

My introduction of this podcast, along with my thoughts on leadership and teaching within the Pagan community at large.