Sabina

So far, it has been very promising. Thank you.

When I study things, I usually am studying more about what it is, where it came from...the history of it, and what all it entails. I studied Alchemy from the Egyptians up through Northern Africa, and how it made it's way into Europe. I know Asia had it's own Alchemy studies as well, but I have never researched that aspect. No, no formal cultivation practices. I live in a state so taken over by the Reformed Churches. It is difficult to find much of any other religion/culture. I know there is a Buddhist Temple, as well as a Jewish "church", here in this city. Outside the city, you will find nothing but Christianity. Not highly diverse. I have quite a menagerie of friends though. I have a handful of close Pagan friends, Wiccan and Shaman who have taught me what it is to be a Pagan. I find it highly interesting, but it wasn't "me." I researched Buddhism, as I have a Buddhist friend, but it still felt like something was missing. I have read a couple Taoism books, have done some research online and so far, I feel I have found my niche. I will continue my reading, and work on trying some more formal practices and see what I come up with.

Oh, as for the SCA. I joined since I wanted something my children and I could do together as a family, and since I love history and learning it opened a lot of avenues for both. I have researched alchemy and medical practices from the medieval times. Right now, I am working on trying to start a musical theatre group for kids & teens. I also need to get some info together to start teaching classes on alchemy & medical practices. I think that would be a lot of fun. There are many things to do in the SCA....just have find your passion with it. Plus I love camping in the summer months.

I can't say as if I have any "practices" other than taking the personal journeys subconsciously that I have in the past, or even the things I deal with in daily life that I need to figure out being shoved into my subconscious so that I may ponder them at my own pace. I figure out a LOT that way. My life is very full, too full, with things that are outside my control yet, that I can't ignore. Taoism has allowed me to accept my life and realize it's not a personal vendetta against me. So much more I could ramble on about on this topic, but maybe it should have more of it's own thread. I am also very new to Taoism in general, so I am curious to these different practices there are. Sorry if this post seems "broken"...my mind is elsewhere today.

Stosh...what I had forgotten was to post in the lobby. I don't think I had done so already and after looking just momentarily, I didn't see a previous post from me, so "poof" here it is. I have a tendency to forget things. It's not a negative in my eyes, just a rather obvious statement to myself that it wasn't high on the priority list. LOL! I love your reference though. I have issues with where I am in my life right now, and have always had issues with identity....so I am hoping that through my journey I can put some it to rest. I may already have what I'm looking for, but have recently learned that when I am too close to the situation, I am blinded to what is right in front of me. Need to be able to step outside my situation and see it in a way others probably do, but can't tell me because they aren't me. Know what I mean? Look forward to making some new friends on here.

Hello! I am new to this site, and "forgot" whether or not I did a check in. I am a new consciously practicing Taoist. The more I learn, the more I realize I have tried to live by these beliefs and principles since I was young. I enjoy the fact that I can consciously look at life with a different perspective now and can view it more with a positive attitude, since I seemed to have lost that somewhere along the way. I look forward to reading what all of you have to say and learning from you as well. Sabina

Hello! I am a new member. I am learning about Taoism and was hoping to get some information from this site. Does anyone know any reason in which I wouldn't be able to change my profile content or add a photo? It's being a little fussy. I look forward to making some new friends as well as learning. Thanks.