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Dayan Martinez:  The Everglades and Pagan Activism

7/29/2016

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One of the words commonly used to describe the neopagan traditions is "earth/nature-centered" but we sometimes struggle to walk the talk. It isn't enough to cast spells to heal the land, seek out animal and nature spirit guides, and pray. If we truly believe the Earth -- as planet and ecosystem -- is our Mother Goddess, we must act to preserve and restore Her balance. This is a call to action: neopagans in South Florida should become the fiercest defenders of our ancient and natural heritage. 

Speaker Biography

Being born in Cuba, I had many opportunities to experience the nature and wildlife of the tropics as a child. That connection never left me, even as I became exposed to neopaganism in my college years, here in the United States. Finding Wicca gave me a spiritual, grounding practice. It was wish fulfillment and life-affirming at the same time. I graduated university as an anthropologist, but went on to teach middle school science around Palm Beach County. Teaching young minds about the natural wonders around them has reaffirmed a strong ecological dimension to my life and beliefs. I am now involved in reaching out to other pagans in the South Florida region, aiming to translate my joy and wonder of the Florida ecosystems into meaningful activism.
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weeklyfanz link
7/24/2024 08:52:08 pm

Extremely intriguing online journal. A lot of web journals I see nowadays don't generally give anything that I'm keen on, however I'm most definitely inspired by this one. Recently felt that I would post and let you know.

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king11 link
9/25/2024 12:04:21 am

Extremely intriguing online journal. A lot of web journals I see nowadays

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