The Correllian Letters
There seem to be several Correllians in the Olympia area.
I'm not sure if this is because people are interested in what the Correllians have to sell, or if it's simply due to a belief in a lack of available Traditional training. If it's the former, well each to their own. If it's the latter, I will stipulate that people haven't looked hard enough.
Pax,
~DB
and I would stipulate that you think way to highly of "traditional wiccan training"
Your desire to look down your nose at anothers desire for knowledge shows a great lack of respect, and you wouldn't be worth the time to talk with, let alone learn from.
If the gods so choose to bless you so be it
Rev. Darrell J. Delph Priest of Tyr
child of the horned lord, servent of the dark lady.
Thank you Darrell.
Tati
I feared after I sent my missive that it might come across that way, and I suppose it did. I was actually attempting to make an honest inquiry.
I, myself, took training in a tradition that ended up being "not for me" (albeit useful, and positive) because I felt there were no other options at the time.It took me a while to find my "true home."
Traditional training is not for everyone, as not everyone wants to work within the framework of such a tradition, and not everyone is called to one sort of Priesthood, just as not everyone is called to lawyering, or being an artist, or health professions. There are all sorts of spiritual paths out there, and many options for non-traditional training, Witchschool being one of them.
I'm sure you are aware of the issues some people have with Witchschool, so I won't go into them here. Needless to say, I will admit to having issues with the philosophies, the "history", and the practices of the Correllian Tradition. However, these issues are my own, and I should have been smart enough to keep them closer.
Therefore, I apologize for coming across as insulting. I was just wondering if there was any other sort of traditional presence in Olympia besides Correllians.
It is your prerogative to decide whether or not I am "not worth the time to talk with." I am perfectly capable of having respect for people, even if I don't agree with their choices in life. I do not, however, automatically confer respect upon people because they demand it or because they have a fancy title.
Pax,
D.B. Myrrha
Witch
as you know that wasn't fully in defense of you, just a well deserved slap in the face for someone the needs to better understand the reed the profess they fallow. I am not so handicapped. ;)
Brightest Blessings to you and yours Tati
Darrell
Are you challenging me to a duel, Darrell? If so, there is certainly no need, as I never intended to insult Tatianna, and have, indeed, apologized for doing so.
It's interesting that someone who demands "respect" for all, and (I assume) preaches "religious tolerance", would see themselves fit to not only determine
that someone "deserves" a "slap in the face," but also offer to personally provide it. :)
As someone who claimes to be Wiccan (i.e. a Priest of the "Correllian Nativist Tradition of Wicca") do you not also adhere to the Rede?
I, for the record, do not practice Wicca. While I accept that the Rede is good advice (literally, as "advice" is what the word "rede" means), I am not beholden to it.
In fact, as the Rede is not a law, no one, Wiccan or not, is beholden to it unless they wish to be.
You assume much about me: that I am unreasonable and can not change my opinions, that I look down my nose at others, that I am "not worth talking to" and that I will be wounded by your derision. I admit my biases regarding your tradition, and I will also say that your behavior has not done much to change my mind. I have been slapped before, by much more highly esteemed than you. I know when and how to take my lumps.
Tatianna, I apologize again, most sincerely, for insulting you and your training. I'm sure you are a delightful person, and a true seeker of knowledge.
~DB
You got the full title as due, I am obligated to let those I go off on know who is at their throat, otherwise I wouldn't be honoring my lord and lady as I do. I expect no respect outside of that I've earned from those I trust, and those that hate me. I am a tact less old man that finds many faults in the world, yet there are those that would fallow me still.
If you seek "traditional wiccans" you will find a few, enjoy your time with them if they deam you worthy of there's.
By the way you are still coming across as insulting, just remember that not all those here are bond by your reed. My will is much more complex then worrying about how I am impacting my environment.
Of small sands
of small seas
amall minds are made.
Not all men
are matched in wisdom
the imperfect are easy to find.
my your gods watch well over you
Rev. Darrell J. Delph you know the rest now.
Darrell,
So you are a dog of the gods, eh?
Well, I already have one of those at home, and my throat is undamaged, still.
Let me get this right, you expect respect from those who love you and those who hate you, but no one between? Good luck. Also, if that is the case, then you need not expect it from me, for I neither love nor hate you. Courtesy should be expected, but respect is earned. I was less than courteous in my initial missive, and for that I have apologized, twice. That should be sufficient.
If I come across as insulting, perhaps it is you who are choosing to take it that way, as it is not my intention. :)
I find it amusing that you eschew the Rede, yet Correllians call themselves "Wicca." It is right there on all the literature and on the website.
Does this mean that Correllians "pick and choose" which aspects of Wicca they do or do not claim?
If there are Traditionals in this community, I'm sure they are keeping silent. That's fine with me, as I'll most likely return to that state, myself (and most likely not soon enough, in your mind.) I look forward to crossing paths with them, and if I do, I hope we recognize one another.
As for titles, it seems to me that those who have truly earned them do not need to put them on display.
For the sake of others not enjoying this, I will submit that we end our public correspondence here. If you wish to "slap me around" some more, I cordially invite you do so off list.
FFFF,
~DB