Modern Witchcraft School

Always Time For School

2010-03-14T22:25:00Z

In our ever changing times many folks have to stop and think about the future of their careers. A change or update may be in order to stay at their present job or to advance.

Many people are already cluttered with full time schedules and do not know where to turn to in the area of advancing the education that will in fact help them. One thing that you can try is online schools yet where do you look to make sure that the school is accredited and will help you?

You might try looking into an online university such as WGU. They are fully accredited and have numerous resources and classes for you to choose from. Not only that they are affordable with a lower tuition. WGU is a non-profit online university. Which is a relief for those that already have a tight budget!

To make it even better to achieve an online business degree they offer scholarships as well!

So if you are looking for a way to further your education online this is the place to start looking!

Update Your Information

2010-03-14T22:18:00Z

It has come to my attention once again that students are not updating their personal information.

I was more than displeased to receive a note from Lady Devi regarding this matter. Further telling about students that complain that emails are not being received yet being sent. Only to find out that the email addresses that are on record are not correct and out of service.

It is not the administrations fault that your information is not correct. In all our TOS we have set out clear and concise instructions on keeping your details up to date and current.

Please take the time away from sitting on your log furniture to pull up your accounts and make sure that details are current. If anything is NOT current send the information to admin@modernwitchcraftschool.com

Spring Forward

2010-03-13T13:10:00Z

Just a quickie here about Daylight Savings time.

On March 14, at 2 a.m., we will spring our clocks forward yet again! One thing that I like to do is before I go to bed is to change the time on my clocks. That way when I wake up it is all done. Who wants to wake up at 2AM to set clocks forward??? I know I certainly do not.

Luckily phones and PC's change on their own!

June Is Coming!

2010-03-05T14:05:00Z

With spring nearly here there is another month that I can certainly tell is on its way. And that is June. Why? Due to the massive amounts of wedding invitations that are being received.

Last week alone I received 10 invites to weddings that are happening in June! That is a lot of weddings to attend. Of course, that is nearly impossible to do especially when a lot of them are out of town. If I went to all these weddings that month I figured I would be home one week total. That is crazy!!!

Congrats to all those of you that are getting married. Gifts will be sent in May!

Current Account Information!

2010-03-05T13:57:00Z

For all students to read and take note of!

We have been noticing a lot, and I mean A LOT of bouncing emails when trying to contact students with information. The main reason seems to be 'mail box full.' This is something that can be prevented most of the time. Maybe you might need to re-set your spam filters or the obvious clean out your email box!

New students that have just enrolled that this is happening with is preventing information being sent to you. We have a minimum of 30 new accounts sitting waiting to be sent out. We try once per day to send and once per day these emails are sent back to us.

If you need to change your email address with the school, please contact us! It is up to the student to keep their account information up to date at all times. If your account information is out of date we can not contact you.

It is the same thing as upgrading your computer's video card !Let the system know that you did in fact change something!!!!

Tuesday Thought For The Day

2010-03-02T23:01:00Z

Restraint with the eye is good, good is restraint with the ear. Restraint with the nose is good, good is restraint with the tongue. Restraint with the body is good, good is restraint with speech. Restraint with the heart is good, good is restraint everywhere. A monk everywhere restrained is released from all suffering & stress.

- Dhammapada, 25, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

Mindful Meditation

2010-03-01T00:14:00Z

In meditation, don't expect anything. Just sit back and see what happens. Treat the whole thing as an experiment. Take an active interest in the test itself, but don't get distracted by your expectations about the results. For that matter, don't be anxious for any result whatsoever.

- Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, "Mindfulness in Plain English"

2010 Pagan Spirit Gathering

2010-02-26T16:41:00Z

Every year during the Pagan Spirit Gathering, Selena Fox presents a five
session intensive for Pagan clergy and other leaders.

At this year's gathering, the focus will be:

Life Changes: Skills in Supporting Transitions with Counseling, Community, &
Ceremonies

Pagan Spirit Gathering 2010 will be held June 20-27 at Camp Zoe near Salem,
Missouri.

There is no additional registration charge for those taking part in Selena's
intensive or any of the other workshops, seminars,

and other training sessions offered as part of the Pagan Leadership
Institute which is a special track of PSG programming for

Pagan leaders and for those seeking to do leadership work.

Registration for PSG 2010 has already begun. Register by March 1 for
discounted rates.

Final Deadline for PSG registration is June 4. Register on-line:
www.circlesanctuary.org/psg

February Two Students Of The Month

2010-02-24T22:52:00Z

Here we go for February Student of the Month. As we mentioned before we were picking one female and one male this month. So that is what we have done!

Our male SOM is non other than Carl with a 'C' as he is so well known to state! We never did ask why due to the fact pretty scared as to the reasoning behind this! He has been with us now for 16 months. He loves long walks on the beach, candle lit dinners and wait a minute he gave us his match.com profile! What a guy. Seriously, he has been a nearly perfect student helping whenever it is needed and during the storms that we had he answered a number of the students questions. Way to go Carl with a 'C'!

Our female SOM is Cherri. Not pronounced 'Sherri' but like 'cherry'. Cherri is a second year student. Actually she has just started her second year and has a lot of promise! She has already entered into the apprentice program as well. She is engaged and looking forward to a end of summer wedding! Cherri is employed to give people answers for a life insurance quote when they call. She sure has answered a few of our silly questions lately!

Congrats to the Students of the Month for February

Problems With Submission Forms?

2010-02-24T22:43:00Z

If you are having a problem with the submission of your tests and quizzes please contact the office to let them know. We found that out of no where the submissions were going to the spam folders instead of the main account. First time for everything that is for sure!

Not to worry the spam folders are ALWAYS looked at before deletion! Nothing lost on our end-or so we think!!!!

Another quickie. In order to do your best at taking the tests and quizzes PLEASE follow the lesson planner on your lesson menu's. Ignore anything that you may see that states to ask for the next quiz just go back to your menu and there everything is. Do not skip around unless you are taking the book or vocabulary tests. Those can be started at any time.

If you have any questions please contact the admin or student services! Also if you know anything about cad drawing let us know. We have a student that asked about it and would like more information

Thoughts On Meditation

2010-02-24T22:42:00Z

It is crucial for you to understand what meditation is. It is not some special posture, and it's not just a set of mental exercises. Meditation is the cultivation of mindfulness and the application of that mindfulness once cultivated. You do not have to sit to meditate. You can meditate while washing the dishes. You can meditate in the shower, or roller skating, or typing letters. Meditation is awareness, and it must be applied to each and every activity of one's life. This isn't easy.

- Henepola Gunaratana, "Mindfulness in Plain English"

Saturday Thoughts

2010-02-21T02:22:00Z

The mindfulness of in and out breathing, of body contemplation, of keeping consciousness of the moment, is a noble occupation and a sublime way, leading to independence of mind and to wisdom.

- Samyutta Nikaya

Up to date

2010-02-18T22:46:00Z

I was just informed that nearly all the new students have their sites generated! That is certainly good news to hear. Students should read over the information to make sure that all is correct. If there are any errors please write to:

admin@modernwitchcraftschool.com

Please make sure that you keep your information up to date and report any and all new changes as soon as you can to the office.

Student scores are being processed and I have heard that most should be up dated by the weekend or even sooner than that.

Keep up the good work staff! At least we know that they are not sitting reading up on wrinkle cream reviews

Let's Think On This

2010-02-18T03:20:00Z

Mid week got you down? Wondering what hgh might have a meaning of? Need something else to think about? Well, it's that time of the evening that we post the thought for the day or evening. Personally I like the evening as while we are winding down it gives us something else to focus on rather than our problems or the crazy day we have had!
Let's think about this tonight!

When tranquility is developed, what purpose does it serve? The mind is developed. And when the mind is developed, what purpose does it serve? Passion is abandoned. When insight is developed, what purpose does it serve? Discernment is developed. And when discernment is developed, what purpose does it serve? Ignorance is abandoned.

- Anguttara Nikaya

A Question We All Need To Ask Ourselves

2010-02-18T03:12:00Z

One question has come up over and over again that I ask nearly all my students, associates and close friends. No, it is not if you have visitedhttp://www.coloncleanser.net ! That question is 'Why have you chosen the path you are on?'

Without hesitation some will answer with zeal and fill the room with answer that sounds much like music. While others may labor a bit and yet the why. The other group hesitates and says they need to think about this.

In return I ask why again. Why if you have chosen this path you are do you have to think about the reasons? Should they not bound out of your mouth coming from your inner soul? Should you not know the reasons? If this is happening to you or someone that you know then you might need to take a break away to really examine your reasons.

If the reasons are superficial such as spells, rituals and other areas then is this a true reason? Where is your love for the path? For the Gods or Goddesses?

Taking a break is not a bad thing and it does not necessarily mean that you need to quit your studies. It only means that you need to dig deep within yourself to really know it is the right path.

So ask yourself this: Why are you on your path? See where the answer takes you.

Tuesday Thought On A Cold Night

2010-02-17T02:38:00Z

Just like we thought the snow came and is still dropping down! Here is a great thought for you all to ponder while you attempt to stay warm and cozy. Remember that on these nights to take the best cholesterol medications that you possibly can as sometimes we tend to eat the wrong things while we are doing nothing!!

When people speak badly of you, you should respond in this way: Keep a steady heart and don't reply with harsh words. Practice letting go of resentment and accepting that the other's hostility is the spur to your understanding. Be kind, adopt a generous standpoint, treat your enemy as a friend, and suffuse all your world with affectionate thoughts, far-reaching and widespread, limitless and free from hate. In this state you should try to remain.

- Dhammapada

Spells Are Only A Small Part Of Your Path

2010-02-15T23:49:00Z

Recently it has come to my attention by the staff that a lot of students are overly concerned with spell workings. Yes, the spells may be a part of your path yet it is not the only main focal point and you should remember that.

All those fancy spells you see for glamour, hexing, or weight are great. But remember that say for example the weight spells you must remember there is no quick weight loss diets or spells. It is YOUR intent and energy that goes into these workings.

You have to lay the foundation of knowledge before you jump into the river. If you do not know your basis how will you know how to do spell workings?

Taking your time, enjoying what you are learning is a good start to gaining balance on your path. I think you should be more concerned with enlightenment or balance instead of casting a spell or two!

Stay Warm, Stay Safe and Sound

2010-02-14T02:58:00Z

For this Saturday's thoughts we had a tough time as there were so many that were good! But trying to figure out something that would relate to the weather and staying well was a little harder to do. Keep a watch out for those nasty colds and flu's that are going to start creeping up on those that are out in the nasty elements. I think that my daughter who is having a baby in April (a boy!) has not been ill with colds and flu's this winter due to the fact of taking prenatal vitamins she gets at prenatalvitamins.org .

So on with Saturday's Thought!

Q: I can observe anger and work with greed, but how does one observe delusion? A: You're riding a horse and asking "Where's the horse?" Pay attention.

- Ajahn Chah

Stormy Week For Most

2010-02-14T02:52:00Z

With the past week of snow and storms that hit nearly all over we are hoping that all are well and fine.

Here was the same, snow, cold and then freezing rain. Brown outs hit off and on and there were times that it seemed that power would go out for sure.

Roads here were so bad on Tuesday and Wednesday that travel was at a near stand still unless you really had an emergency. Many roads were not cleared by snow removing trucks and people were just stuck.

The weather does not seem to be letting up even as this is written. Many of our students are still in places that storms are hitting. Our next one should be in a day or so. For those students that can only access a bit here and there please rest assured that we understand and just take care of you and your family.

Our offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday due to the incoming storms. Might have a chance to look into a Medicare supplement for my sunt. That would be great!

Think About this

2010-02-08T22:59:00Z

Don't cling to anything and don't reject anything. Let come what comes, and accomodate yourself to that, whatever it is. If good mental images arise, that is fine. If bad mental images arise, that is fine, too. Look on all of it as equal, and make yourself comfortable with whatever happens. Don't fight with what you experience, just observe it all mindfully.

- Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, "Mindfulness in Plain English"