Secrecy in the Old Craft

[Ruby Reason]

6. "Eclectic" Paganism interests me...

even though I know you used it in a rather uncomplimentary manner. It is the term my daughter uses to describe herself. In 7th grade she read rather easily at a college level and now being in high school she reads well above my and most other people's level. She initially selected that term for herself when she learned that even though she was intellectually capable of handling more than most she would be turned down by most if not all covens because she was underage. She felt it was ageism and nothing more.

That makes her sound egotistical, and she is far from it. Frankly she is ashamed in many respects to be labeled a "brain" or "genius" as she sometimes gets at school. Still she seems to have a point. Perhaps her own spiritual path which show her differently, but for now she is happy learning what she can on her own (no real groups in our area for her to relate to). All I can do is support her search for herself. Lovely young lady.

By the way, I think this group is helping me to better understand her. She invited me last year to enjoy the summer solstice with her and I am privately hoping she invites me again!