Originally Posted by SilverRose

i just thought that scince it was a day for gift giving you could give it to her as a gift.

Give a gift of disrespect and immaturity? Don't be surprised if that comes back and bites you in the ass: disrespect is a "gift" that keeps on giving.

You would do well to consider the words of the Wiccan Rede, specifically meditate upon the Threefold Law. Whether you believe that there is a threefold return, or not, it doesn't change the fact that every action and inaction has a consequence; even science proved this ages ago.

Your actions (as you've so revealed,) and the way you've chosen to present yourself on this site, indicate someone who has not done enough study and certainly hasn't analyzed themselves enough yet. You may be young, but that's no reason to be a punk.

Namaste,
Althaea

Is there more to this thread that has to do with someone wanting to give a gift of disrespect and immaturity? I thought I'd comment on this one, but kinda need to see the whole thread...lol....to be sure what was said.

Doesn't seem to be, Shaam. At least, there was a point with the thread originally, but in regards to this person's post, nope.

Namaste!

Look i did not get into this forum to get critisized. i simply meant to toss an idea out there. That is what i did and my family was not at all offended. I apologize for any offense i caused, and looking back i agree with you that it was immature and disrespectful.

SilverRose, if that method worked for you, that is wonderful, and your mother must be a really great person and I bet she had a hunch about you anyway. Moms' are smart like that...lol.

Your Mom is apparently a very understanding person, but other Mom's might not be. I think a person has to judge how to approach their family themselves. They know their family best. I had several young students and got parental permission to teach them the basics everyone needs to know no matter what path they choose, and there are many paths besides wiccan out there. Some of my students didn't feel comfortable with telling their parents until they were in college or moved out of the house. Sometimes, a parent can be accepting that your belief system is different, as long as you don't openly practice it around them......others don't accept it at all.........and still others might ask you things or ask to read some of your books. I had one young student who finally told her Mom once she was in college. It turned out that her Mom had always had some questions about things too, so that turned out well. Other young people have to stay deep in the closet until they are old enough to move out of the house.

thank you Shaam, for not dishing dirt on me. i don't understand why people are getting mad at me when she asked for advice and i gave it to her, while it may not have been the best, i gave her what she asked for.

I don't belong to a coven myself, I just practice in my room. I like sitting on my bed (because it's next to my window) to do meditations, and do rituals when I think I'm least likely to be disturbed by my parents and brothers. It's really too bad that your mom is giving you trouble; you can try talking to her, and if that doesn't work, then just try and be respectful, you know? It can certainly help your position if your mom sees you're trying to be reasonable and respectful. And as far as telling your friends goes, my friends have talked about religion before, so I added my two bits about me being Pagan, and it didn't seem to ruffle any feathers. Different people will react different ways, of course, but good friends won't mind. Indeed, by sharing my faith with my friends, I learned that a friend of mine was also into Paganism, and I hadn't even known it!

Coming out of the broom closet is a very trying time for most of us. I came out about my faith later in my life, do I wish I came clean about it earlier? Yep... But it wasn't time to. As for advice on how to come out... The best thing to do is wait for the right moment to, when it is time you will know. For me, it was when my wife for over five years now, came out about her faith to her dad. Seeing how liberating it was for her inspired me to come out to my parents. So, the time to come out will basically show itself to you. But when it does, just keep in mind that as wiccans/witches we aren't always welcomed with open arms and be prepared for a battery of questions and concerns. Just be honest, open and calm.