"What's kept me going during times of utter despair are my basic practices of offering and prayer. I don't mean the complex rituals, but...

"When you stand with your gods you find sacred space everywhere. You find solid ground no matter how it crumbles around you. You find...

"When people ask me if I have faith in the Gods I don't know what to say. Do I have faith in the sun? In the sky? In gravity? These...

"You don't have to ask permission from any human being to worship a deity. You ask the deity. You make an offering and a request to...

"If you've really been *called* by a deity, your behavior and lifestyle will reflect that calling. You don't need to tell other people...

"We talk much about practice and effort, but let's not forget about love and joy. Walking (not working) with the Gods is about the...

"Not every single moment on our path is going to explode with epiphany or ecstatic visions. There's so much strength in the quiet moments...

"Just because the Gods don't need us doesn't mean They don't enjoy the engagement of Their worshippers. Of course They do, or They...

"Don't forget to tell your gods how much you love Them. Just like parents, our gods cherish hearing from us just because we adore Them,...

"No one can take away your gods. Even if you can't be open about your faith, even if you have to disguise it on the outside, you know...

"The Gods are my shield. The Gods are my refuge. The Gods are my best when the world does its worst. The Gods receive me when others turn...

"No one is qualified to tell you what your relationships with your gods can be. No one is qualified to tell you who you can or can't pray...

"Many people don't have fancy idols or elaborate shrines. Many people don't have community or support in their daily practices. What they...

"In the middle of the frenetic city and rush hour traffic, our gods are there. In the grocery store, at the bus stop, washing dishes,...

"Whatever you're going through, whatever you're doing, your gods are there; not just in ritual or formal practices, but in the thick of...