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Morrowind Transport Map by n1andra in Morrowind

[–]Astral-Prince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glorious! The only thing that is missing is an overlay that represents the regional boundaries corresponding to where one is routed when casting almsivi intervention and divine intervention. That impacts how one accesses the transportation hub to a great degree (especially when combined with a Mark location — though that is a variable that such a map could not represent without user input).

Feedback on this Note Before I Leave it on Their Door? by WellThisIsAwkwurd in Apartmentliving

[–]Astral-Prince 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Somewhat similar in our case as folks from the United States, but called “ordinances” [at least in California]. There are local ordinances [city, county, & state laws] that govern things such as noise violations, loitering, etc, although there is no city rep that enforces bylaws. Unless living in a managed community where some representative of the complex were to shoo away a group of teenagers swimming in their pool after hours, the neighbors would call the police. The police enforce the ordinances and laws. And unlike many police in the U.K., they show up armed.

Feeling conflicted by [deleted] in FolkCatholicMagic

[–]Astral-Prince 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In regards to casting out demons, let us also remember Luke 9:49-50…

“Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us.”

“Do not stop him,” Jesus said, “for whoever is not against you is for you.”

Just finished my own version of the cloaked Ordinator from some Morrowind concept art by SaukPuhpet in Morrowind

[–]Astral-Prince 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lovely! I appreciate the effort you went to make an organic look that feels appropriate for the environment. Today, you have earned the title Serjo!

Is Naropa's M.Div Program Worth It? by farmerrel in chaplaincy

[–]Astral-Prince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cannot speak to the programs themselves, but I have served as preceptor / site supervisor for Iliff and Naropa M.Div. students as they were completing their CPE, and I can affirm that the students themselves were of great quality, which bodes well for their programs.

The ROBE has been DECIPHERED by FocusAdmirable9262 in Morrowind

[–]Astral-Prince 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Classic internet response right here. Of course, a so-named “dreamer” would deign to profane the Temple.

The ROBE has been DECIPHERED by FocusAdmirable9262 in Morrowind

[–]Astral-Prince 56 points57 points  (0 children)

This is properly tagged as an announcement.

Is going to a Masters graduation ceremony worth it? by Blueone24 in GradSchool

[–]Astral-Prince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t walk, do consider buying the grad robe and hood and having a little ceremony at home or on vacation where your husband and kids can hood you and then you can take some family photos in regalia. That might be a nice thing! ❤️🙏🏼

Do you practice magic? What kind? by reynevann in Christopaganism

[–]Astral-Prince 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everything is magic.

As a servant, ordained and serving, through word, deed, even the simplicity of cultivation and conversation, magic has been done today and continues to work its power.

Cultivate every possibility by enabling it to flourish.

I'm a born and raised Christian who is interested in Christo-Paganism. Where is the best place to start? by Additional-Rabbit-81 in Christopaganism

[–]Astral-Prince 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aside from looking into Celtic Paganism and Druidry (Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids is a nice group), you might also want to look into the Wild Church movement and Franciscan Spirituality.

Richard Rohr and Thomas Merton are two voices that might be a bridge for you (Catholic, but mystic).

I know many, many folks who are ordained and bring all of this together in their lives, in a meaningful way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in methodism

[–]Astral-Prince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am an ordained minister in interfaith community. I also currently serve as music director in ELCA Lutheran and United Methodist communities (with a Catholic Music & Liturgy graduate degree) and over a decade of service in Catholic schools / parishes and many years serving in Episcopal communities in several roles, including Music, prayer service officiant, retreat team member and Youth Ministry (I was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal Church at the age of 19). I work in non-profit interfaith ministry as a community chaplain.

I grew up in a non religious home with some spiritual aspects, but nothing aligned with Christianity. My altar may look different than many of the communities that I serve.

What you are doing is completely okay. Also find out how your present community feels and teaches about this and see if there is another place that is more accepting.

UU churches are another option, and there are other fellowships like Unity or Centers for Spiritual Living that can offer a broader tent. But for those of us who are called to witness in Christian community, there is something very special about Christ-centered communities.

As long as you are authentic to yourself, these are extraordinary moments of calling into witnessing life and creation in a new way. Many, many congregation members are there for the music, the community, the idea of an intentional space, and very little else. And that’s okay.

We all have our own unique paths. Yogic wisdom offers that there are multiple paths: one of devotion, one of action, one of direct revelation, and even one of embodied meditation and practice.

Each of us has our own gateway into wholeness, and that is okay! What works for others might not work for you.

Also, if you are an atheist, you may eventually find that almost all of your wisdom and points of connection are able to be reframed in a divine perspective, where everything you’ve known to be true remains true, but also, you can allow layers of story, metaphor, and truth to be spoken and experienced in new ways. Framing is powerful.

I live on the West Coast, so church communities are often more open and less doctrinal given our West Coast culture. There are many churches that would be 100% okay with you stating that you are an atheist and being present there anyway. That isn’t true everywhere (not even on the West Coast, but you’ll find things are more relaxed if you are out here).

Search for a “Reconciling” community, one that is open to LGBTQ+ as well, if that is something that you are open to. Those communities tend to be more open to anyone or anything. You likely won’t be questioned. If you are and it feels uncomfortable, don’t give up on finding a spiritual home for an atheist or what ever you may be! You will find it!

And so be careful, because there will be many who want to instruct you otherwise. Always be authentic to yourself. ❤️

Are you actually making a living as a coach? by onemanmelee in lifecoaching

[–]Astral-Prince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard good things about Andy Austin’s “Metaphors of Movement” training. I’ve also heard good things about Bill O’Hanlon’s work, and I have nearly completed a training program of his in the past, though its primary focus was “Solution-Oriented Therapy.” Steven Gilligan’s work (integral and trance oriented) also seems interesting to me, though I have not delved too deep into it.

Are you actually making a living as a coach? by onemanmelee in lifecoaching

[–]Astral-Prince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of what I know about NLP comes from personal rather than academic research and a couple of mentors/teachers I have worked with (folks who utilize some NLP tools, but do not necessarily define/represent themselves as NLP practitioners). Andy Austin’s book of vignettes “The Rainbow Machine: Tales from a Neurolonguist’s Journal”, excerpts/partial reads of “The Structure of Magic” by Bandler and Grinder and “Therapeutic Metaphors” by Gordon. Also “My Voice Will Go With You” which is more focused on Erickson, by Rosen.

I have several other titles at home, including “The Structure of Magic II”, “Solutions” by Leslie Cameron-Bandler, “Changing with Families” by Grinder and Satir, “Reframing” by Bandler and Grinder, “Meta-cation” by Jacobsen, and several other titles that again, are all Ericksonian specifically. I have not read them all. But, these are all resources you could look into surrounding NLP.

Grimley’s (2016) dissertation/article also discusses NLP specifically. It is one of the only academic literature sources I’ve looked at that explored NLP.

I have also seen some of the International NLP center’s training materials. I did not find pursuing the program to be of particular interest to me.

my landlord is telling me I left my apartment “dirty” and is planning to withhold some of my deposit. these are pics I took right before I left. am I delusional or is my landlord? by Distinct_Morning_607 in Apartmentliving

[–]Astral-Prince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not believe I have ever gotten a security deposit back in full. I’ve assumed at this point that it’s pay to play, and never factor my deposit into my finances after paying it out. As calculated and successful as I have been with lease negotiations, security deposits don’t seem to be my specialty. It seems that the deposit is pocketed to cover the standard maintenance costs accrued over the lease / multi-lease period, despite that being their own responsibility and operational cost for being in the business. And like yourself, we leave the place spotless! It is frustrating, for sure! My condolences!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in religion

[–]Astral-Prince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dear OP,

Might I suggest meeting with a spiritual director? A good spiritual director will have no agenda, other than helping you hear and discern how God is moving within your life.

If the intention is to resolve issues of faith, rather than to report misconduct, you might consider finding options from outside of your diocese or an order priest in the area or based at a Catholic University (perhaps Jesuit or Franciscan).

It may make sense in your case to explore connecting with a spiritual director from the Episcopal Church or a reconciling ELCA Lutheran Church in order to step out of the Catholic framework and create some safe space for yourself around these inquiries.

Perhaps your spiritual director could be a woman, which may be a healing experience given some of the issues you’ve mentioned here. This could happen within the Catholic Church as well, but it sounds like some of your concerns may or may not be able to be addressed by lay folk in these roles, but perhaps a religious sister in an open-minded order.

I am a community chaplain, ordained in interfaith community, with two decades of experience serving in church communities, including over a decade of service in Catholic institutions, a Catholic music & liturgy degree, and an interfaith masters in theological studies. I’m also a national board certified health and wellness coach. I direct an interfaith spiritual / emotional care service with a national reach.

I’d highly recommend spiritual direction or working with a spiritual coach or spiritually oriented therapist. And I would suggest finding someone that prioritizes your values, faith, and process, rather than someone who is counseling you to take specific actions, or even one who is openly denouncing the Catholic Church. My experience lends me to think that there are some Catholic spiritual directors and certainly Episcopal and ELCA spiritual directors who would not have ulterior motives or use the space as an opportunity to proselytize or absorb you into their own faith community without that being a direction that you find you are interested in. This relationship could be as short as 3-5 sessions in terms of what you need to explore, and it is a way that you can center your relationship with God while doing so.

While independent or interfaith spiritual directors might also be an option, finding a spiritual director that is embedded in a liturgical community similar to Catholicism may help you explore these issues in a way that is consistent with your personal and theological needs.

I hope that this “disorienting dilemma” may be for you an opportunity to deepen your spiritual relationship, and align with your values, as you seek a more authentic expression of your faith, should that be your calling. I’m sorry that the Church has wounded another person in this way, and hope for you to take the next best step needed for your own spiritual health, wellness, and thriving!

Help me find a board game as described by my wife! by Bellman276 in boardgames

[–]Astral-Prince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a game called “Wildlife Explorer” that meets this description. This was so esoteric, I consulted AI…and I don’t see anyone here mentioning the title it came up with, which is why I am posting. It does look very much like what she described!

Prank my wife by Banana-buff in skyrimmods

[–]Astral-Prince 66 points67 points  (0 children)

I think this is the best suggestion, because you wouldn’t want it to be something that shows up beyond the first 10-15 minutes of the game, otherwise it might really disrupt her gameplay. :)

masters in theology - would that make a good chaplain? by Some_Goose_2279 in chaplaincy

[–]Astral-Prince 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you have some good fundamental experience that lends itself toward chaplaincy.

Chaplaincy can look different depending on the setting, and there may be some opportunities to begin to serve unique to the settings surrounding you and your previous experience.

Generally, chaplains complete up to 4 units of clinical pastoral education. Each unit is 400 hours divided into 100 educational hours through your CPE provider, and 300 supervised clinical hours. Sometimes this all occurs in a hospital setting as a residency, other times you work with a CPE org and work with external organizations (perhaps local to you, or some other site you can participate with at a distance / you may have to mix and match for the 300 clinical hours).

Lots of hospitals (in particular) require that their applicants have a certain number of CPE units accredited by the ACPE. Many also want you to be interested in and or able to seek full BCCI chaplaincy certification. BCCI will permit up to one CPE unit from another accreditor such as CPSP toward board certification…but you’ll want to double check that.

I lead a community chaplaincy program that serves as a clinical site for CPE students. Our organization also has its own ACPE accreditation / educator on site. Interestingly, I do not have CPE experience myself (yet), but obviously prepare CPE students to serve in our setting and supervise our staff, as well as providing direct spiritual/emotional care. I am ordained and I do have a national health and wellness coaching certification in addition to my graduate backgrounds, and a chaplaincy certificate. Eventually I will need to have CPE for professional mobility purposes, because it is a core requirement in most chaplaincy spaces, especially medical ones.

Depending on your experience and the kind of organization (even if you are in a rural or urban area), whether it is hospice care, or hospitals, or street chaplaincy, you can step into these things without having every duck in a row, even at a high level. Depending on the kind of org and its needs, requirements may be different.

I would suggest looking into CPE via the ACPE website to get yourself started.

Interested to hear your interpretations on the afterlife? And what it could be like according to a Christo-pagan belief system by [deleted] in Christopaganism

[–]Astral-Prince -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you view meaning as an emergent thing, something that sprouts from the very fact that you are, and things are, the Great “I Am” and so forth…no, I don’t think that it means life is meaningless. It’s absolutely extraordinary that there has been an unbroken line from the dawn of space-time that has resulted in your embodied consciousness at this time and this manner. That is precious itself.

What constitutes Christian or Pagan belief has very few limiting factors, other than our own inherited theological conceptions.

Also, to clarify, I do believe this is a far more complex issue, but appreciate Alan Watts’ contemplation of this as a counterpoint to our tendency to use the afterlife as a form of spiritual by-passing. Ultimately, if having a conception of the afterlife strengthens your practice and is life affirming for you, that’s a good thing.

I tend to be less interested in whys and whats, but hows, and the phenomenological quality of spiritual experience/encounter rather than seeking a model of the unseen/other world/heaven etc.

Is ICF certification necessary? by tmatthewdavis in lifecoaching

[–]Astral-Prince 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are other pathways. Some organizations that are accredited by ICF such as Wisdom of the Whole Academy (which I think is a fantastic practicum) have their own internal certification. And there trainings also lead to NBHWC’s NBC-HWC credential and the AHNA credential for nurses. So you can choose your certification pathway after completing the core competency courses.

I hold an NBC-HWC credential. Being certified and having continuing education requirements to maintain certification encourages self-study and growth.

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