Good Things in 2025

[@solara1026]

It’s so refreshing to hear this. I’m tired of seeing perfectly edited and scripted stuff here on KZbin. I think many of us are craving down to earth expression. I’m also looking forward to scholarly content for the witchcraft community that is useful.

[@1130Danny]

I miss the community that existed in 2010. I hope we can recapture that as well. I miss video responses!

[@drawingKenaz]

Me too! Maybe we can pretend somehow.

[@traumahealingandprevention]

​@@drawingKenaz we know we can't go back and even stand in the same place in the same stream...because the water itself changes. I absolutely think we can build a different framework with a healthier set of expectations that is so much more inclusive, validating, and **just healthier** than the current model, it will (eventually) make the current model obsolete. We too, are resurrecting YT, to provide the support that people tell us they are needing **right now** Would love the opportunity to meet you in person, if you ever decide to visit Beltane Southwest. Thank you for getting some of these sometimes uncomfortable, but infinitely needed, conversations. Thank you! ~Torrey

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Yes! I’m loving this. We are surprised when people are multi dimensional because everybody and his dog seems to have niched their souls away for monetisation and followers. I threw books and a diy literature degree onto a tarot channel this year and ghost hunting onto it last year and gardening from the start and although everybody else is confused I am very happy. and I too am playing the piano again after many years away. As an ex teacher I hear you about not wanting to be here to teach. In fact I hear that in my bones! As you said about putting enough make-up on to talk your way to success my daughter yelled from the bathroom “mum I’ve just dropped your makeup bag in the toilet” lol the synchronicities ❤

[@heatheronbutterflymoor]

😂 real life, it's what forms real connections. Thank you to Candy. You're a ray of sunshine!

[@cjw859]

Ma'am. How dare you draw me in with that virtuosic performance? 🤣

[@drawingKenaz]

*trickery*

[@anne111963]

I wanted to take a moment to share how much I absolutely love your book, The Witch’s Path. I first discovered it as an audiobook, and it resonated with me so deeply that I couldn’t resist ordering a hard copy, which I’m now eagerly waiting for! Imagine my excitement when I stumbled upon your KZbin channel-I subscribed right away. It’s such a wonderful way to connect further with your teachings and insights. I know you must hear this often, but your book truly stands out among the many I’ve read on the subject. The Witch’s Path hit me in a way that others haven’t, and it’s already become a cherished part of my spiritual journey. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and guidance with the world. Your work means so much to me, and I look forward to learning more from you. Hugs from Melbourne Australia

[@drawingKenaz]

Thank you so much, Anne! I don't hear that as often as you might think (I think most people *don't* tell authors what their books have meant to them...myself included, I should be better about that), and it's so encouraging. I'm so glad it's been helpful to you! Thank you for telling me.

[@Hills623]

I'm excited to be able to connect with people and creators in spaces and ways that aren't social media. To have more conversations and to just, slow things down and really be able to engage on more meaningful depths!

[@drawingKenaz]

I’m hoping for that too!

[@MickieMuellerStudio]

Thanks for making me do a loud huffing nerd laugh at the beginning! It sounds like you have some really enriching things going on in your life! Yes, I think we’re all kinda floating right now trying to figure out what the new normal will look like, we’ll get there. I think you’re right that taking time for ourselves will really help.

[@mysticdax]

Glad I found you. Most of my favorite KZbinrs wear no makeup and use no fancy cameras or intros. They attract a really awesome community. I hope they find you too.

[@susanmissett-king1839]

I snorted at that opening😂. Proud of you for putting in the work for your education, for your authorship, and your witchcraft.

[@susanmissett-king1839]

Also, I love the paranormal, music, and am learning watercolors. Please share any and all of those things that you feel comfortable with?

[@judebennett1739]

It was nice to seen you back. Although i giggled at the " I'm not an educator " as i reflected on all the times you said something that had me disappearing off into a research worm hole due to a thought or a ramble. And i dispute the "not providing a metaphysical package to be the best you" when you constantly encourage open mindedness, curiosity and explorativeness. Which seems to be the ultimatel metaphysical pathway - find a thought or an idea to follow and go explore. Looking forwards to seeing what adventures you take this year.

[@stillarobyn]

"the issue with binary thinking is it's actually fucking everywhere, not just in gender" 👏

[@marigilp]

Nice seeing you here and nice knowing you have a bunch of good things for this new year! Welcome back

[@kittykerosene]

👻👻👻👻 "We used to just turn these cameras on and build community and that's what I want to do" 4 ghosts, top rating, highly approve of this message.

[@poisonparadise13]

Glad you'll be more on KZbin! I've been following your channel for like 12 years, time really flies!

[@kylem3794]

I am also a music school dropout, similarly traumatized.

[@miztanyabea]

Me three!!! 🙋‍♀

[@YrHenOgledd]

The way things are going with social media currently really makes me miss LJ. It felt like such a great community space.

[@AmandaIngalls-b6h]

Anybody else here wowed that Thorn knows how to play guitar? Extra credit: the song she was first trying to play was "Salsbury Hill" by Peter Gabriel.

[@winterhedgeowl9399]

I was just wishing for something like this! I missed out on the online communities of the 2010s because I was too busy being a working mom. By the time I had the brain space to go there everything needed to look so professional that it was intimidating. I'm in!

[@pennyrowe9705]

So glad to see you back. You are one of the very few that I actually watch whenever you post a new video. I like the down to earth, not eddited types of videos. I watch Lora and Jon do theirs through The Irish Pagan School all the time. And theirs are hella academic based, so I look forward to learning new things from you that are more academic. Good luck on your test , on your new venture, and on spending time doing the things you love, and that stimulate your brain and curiosity.

[@Wise_Heart]

What a great video. Your words speak straight at where I am as I muddle through the movement to a new season in life. I will be here with you Thorn. Looking forward to it. And, I hope to hear more music. I love it. ❤

[@drawingKenaz]

Thank you! Yeah, maybe more music! KZbin doesn't love it when we post snippets of music because of licensing things, but I'm certainly trying to play more and will think about outlets for that.

[@headologythewitch2591]

You're hilarious. Congratulations on nailing down your dissertation topic and good luck with the comps! (Or whatever they're called in your field). If I may offer some unsolicited advice from one doctoral person to another: the best bit of wisdowm I ever got from a supervisor was to set aside an hour *of your workday* to stare out the window and let your brain percolate. Once I started thinking of this as the heart of my job it became much easier to avoid getting bogged down in minutiae and administrivia.

[@riverstone0113]

I love this and feel like it’s needed right now. I want to explore more hobbies this year too. Things that don’t involve screens!

[@Tyalisse]

Welcome back and thanks for the chat! Im excited for your upcoming academic pursuits - these topics actually sound super interesting and i'm looking forward to those conversations moving into broader spheres.

[@joanna_vanderhoeven]

One of my favourite songs! Nailed it lol ❤❤❤ Glad you're back on KZbin.

[@drawingKenaz]

I'm gonna get it right eventually!

[@watcherwriter]

Not me whooping out loud when you said "we use those words like they have objective meanings"! I love your channel so much because you always articulate something I completely agree with but could never have said so perfectly. Please don't stop just showing up and sharing your thoughts. People who have actual thoughts are thin on the ground these days.

[@drawingKenaz]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. As long as there's a car for me to sit in and a charge in my phone, I'll keep rambling on the internet lol

[@Rhythm.witch94]

I love this! Honestly I just joined this community as a creator! And all the things you say you’re moving away from is what kept me from creating! I really just want a space to build community by talking about my special interests and my perspectives on them. Big on tarot! I want to converse not compete! I want to create to be proud of it not to try and sell it to people! This was very inspiring! Thank you! So funny, I recently just picked up your book “A Witches path” as a workbook as I traverse this new journey! Also! I am a drummer. I have played since I was 9 years old! It’s my escape! Music has always been my creative outlet! So cool to share that!

[@estellaluna9555]

Between watching your update on KZbin and discovering Covendom today, I feel a renewed enthusiasm to learn and practice more. Thank you for sharing. I am turning down the noise and turning my focus to meaningful things that will enrich my life, strengthen my practice, and get more woo flowing.

[@C_Beaty]

Okay, first of all, I howled at that opening 🤣 But man, I've been wanting to get back to my musical roots, too. I miss singing in community so, so much.

[@teknobardthewanderer479]

Welcome back, Thorn. Glad to see you thriving. Keep going.

[@willowcrowley5077]

You're here, I see you. And I'm glad to see you!

[@MaryJade]

As a fellow music school dropout, I definitely feel you on that! The trauma is real 🤣 Just wanted to come in and drop another appreciative comment about the style and tone of your videos. With all the crazy these days, it felt really nice to just listen to. It's definitely reminiscent of 2010, and I for one could use more of it. I'm excited to see where your future videos end up taking us. It sounds like you've got a lot of cool/interesting/thought provoking stuff coming down the pipe. 😊

[@mermaidrey7778]

Love hearing from you again and I can't wait to see more of your authentic self in the future!

[@nairbvel]

LOVED the intro!

[@eldinril]

I love feeling intellectually engaged and the excitement of learning new things. It brings me great gratitude that I can still experience that in my late fifties. Every year, I try to take a deep dive into something. I can think of no deeper dive than engaging in doctoral studies. You are inspirational!

[@kaylaboss8096]

I'm excited to see how the community grows and changes.

[@wheelxofxfortune]

I've mostly fallen out of the witchy/pagan practice over the years and consequently all the online circles too. But every now and then I'll watch a video from you, because I like your vibe and you always have something interesting to say. Lovely to see you back again and hear all the hype for academic interests and hobbies!

[@otekadennis]

I will come out of my shell and comment if it means you’re more likely to post here. I really enjoy your perspective and realness.

[@drawingKenaz]

I appreciate that! It makes me feel less like it's a void. I'll try to post more, too.

[@candiceowens1991]

The fact that you have always placed significance on the immediate real life witchcraft circles inspired me to reach out to my local community and find a teacher. I’m on my third week of lessons, and I love it. Thank you for inspiring us. 💙

[@drawingKenaz]

Amazing! Lots of luck to you! That's sooo exciting

[@dagdraam]

Good luck for all your exams! And great to hear you‘re enjoying old hobbies again! I‘m here for it. I also have been trying to engage in things that make me feel alive, happy and inspired without the pressure to perform on a certain level or to proof anything to others. It‘s also so refreshing to see people like you here on KZbin who just show their personalities without any script or filters.

[@drawingKenaz]

I'm going to seek out that sort of thing for myself, too! It occurs to me that my own KZbin feed isn't serving me! Time to pack it with things that are inspiring.

[@801kitty]

Hey, I’m new, but I’m here for real! Just finished reading your first book and started the second one! I’m glad to have found someone in this community with an academic perspective.

[@CallumRickard]

Thanks for posting, Thorn. I'm glad you're still kicking about on YT and BlueSky because you're my goto Witch-Content person. Have a crackin' 2025!

[@drawingKenaz]

You too, Callum!

[@aleksistenberg]

So nice to see you again! My copy of Witches Among Us arrived just yesterday, so this was a lovely cherry on top of that cake.

[@CricketSong]

I'm here for it, Thorn. I would love to just sit here and watch / listen to you play guitar. :)

[@hartofthemoon]

I made a promise to myself that I would stop explaining who I was to people. I'm happier for it (fellow neurodivergent) 😊 Always loved your content, super down to earth and relatable! Hope you have a wonderful 2025 with your fab new projects ✨️

[@drawingKenaz]

That’s a good promise! 💙 I wish you a safe and happy 2025, amidst the nonsense.

[@amnocturne]

Stoked for more Thorn videos!

[@AlisonHeikkila]

I think you are so awesome and I am here for everything you mentioned. I love watching you be you without all the silly pretenses people often expect from a "content creator" (I loathe that term). I applaud you for living for yourself and doing what you love. I want to get back into watercoloring as well. I look forward to seeing more videos from you.

[@drawingKenaz]

Thank you! Yes, let's watercolor and be humans!

[@leenbee17]

I'm also keen on spending lots of time on hobbies this year.

[@dancingdruid8314]

I have been watching your channel, and the modern alchemist's for somewhere around 10 years. I started listening to you both when I would go on walks while my son was in karate. I find you both good people, intelligent and a comfort to listen to. Be happy this year, stay happy. Happy New Year.

[@besomnblooms]

This was such a great video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us ❤

[@dancingdruid8314]

Good to see you back. Love to hear your input. 😊

[@user-kv8nx9oj5v]

Haha, I didn’t even notice that you don’t look at the camera as much - seems totally normal to me! But then again, I’m also neurodivergent. Excited to stick around for your upcoming adventures!

[@cjw859]

That sounds like a STELLAR research topic and field. You are going to have a marvelous time and bring unique insights to bear. I confess I am not well educated about the topic of true secularism, but the way you described your aims was fascinating.

[@mariaharrison4263]

I’m excited to see more of you just being you.

[@RobertMorris-xf3wv]

🌿Thorn: ‘I wanna bring back those things that make me feel most human.’ Stuffed cat: ‘But, Thorn, you are not human. You’re more human than human. You’re my hooman..’ Ghost entity inside emf inside cat: ‘Awww!!?’ Thorn’s fur capelet: ‘Beseech you! I am the guardian of this realm!’ Btw, great to see you on the cusp of fulfilling big dreams & inspiring youthfulness & responsibilty in equal measure😀🌿

[@MoonGypsy]

Love seeing your true excitement and authenticity ! Do what you love ,have fun and truly LIVE !

[@SteveW139]

Absolutely love your enthusiasm, Thorn, it’s a joy to behold. Thank you for posting this; wise words which resonate deeply. An exciting journey indeed.

[@SerendipityWyrd]

I love this video so very much. You mentioned many things I've been trying to figure out for myself (which led me to pretty much back away from the online witch space for the past couple years). I'm turning the bell on here to make sure I don't miss your posts because using KZbin more as a community space is of interest to me. I love the format of video, but don't dig all the pressure to "create" shiny perfect "content". That's just not this spicy-brained human. I'd love to comment more specifically about the topics you brought up in this video, but alas, I don't have time at the moment. 😢

[@marina-snyder]

I love this type of video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us ♥I'm also stepping back from social in a notable way and truly believe we'll all be better off for it in the end

[@KeelyTheHeretic]

I love this update so much and I do hope you continue to make videos! KZbin is one of the only platforms I don't think I can part with, Bluesky is growing on me more, it's definitely been better for mental health. I'm nervous for the future, but clinging to my hobbies and hyperfixations is easing the current anxiety, a tad. I decided 2025 is the year that I stop masking as much as possible, so I appreciate your genuine authenticity and lack of eye contact 😂

[@drawingKenaz]

Me too, to all of this! I'm going to choose to be hopeful for right now, and just try to be in community with my people. I'm nervous, too. Frightened, even. But me spiraling out doesn't help anyone.

[@midwestbramble6435]

Love these types of videos. Really wanted this kind of vibe for my channel, just to talk and be part of the community. I have a hard time turning thoughts into spoken word though lol. I’d love to return to response videos and 2010 KZbin lol

[@heatheronbutterflymoor]

Thank you for being real. I'm so tired of the carefully arranged videos and books with hardly any words. Great to see your enthusiasm too, yes crossword puzzles just aren't enough! And thank you for the brilliant Witches Among Us, finally something I can suggest to others!

[@RavenSong]

So looking forward to seeing you here more

[@polishfolkwitch]

So refreshing. Love this real talk and find myself relating to much of what’s being tackled here. Love the research topic you chose btw, that is absolutely fascinating and so needed. Hang in there, good luck with the work! 🔥

[@Cuthon4669]

It is great to listen to what you have to say. Good luck in 2025.

[@kyliedavis7595]

Love this, love your honesty and will be happy to share your 2025 journey

[@alittletookish]

happy to see you back on KZbin! ig has made me mad for awhile now but it's hard for me to let go of just yet. I get it though. really cool how you're diving into paranormal investigations etc and I wish you all the good luck on fiction writing. it's a lot of fun!

[@drawingKenaz]

Oh I'm not sure I can let it go, either. But I need to put myself in time out. Hopefully in a few weeks the political ads won't be so prevalent. Hopefully this will be good for me in the long run. But I don't judge anyone for staying!

[@alittletookish]

@drawingKenaz so incredibly valid!

[@Heather1031]

Sooooo refreshing to hear all this! Count me in, all of it.

[@FionaJ_5680]

Love your books, relieved you are still staying on here, Its the only connection I get as a person in a community desert, am so interested in your thought journeys. So excited on the 2025 vibe. The virtual space is still valuable but I get what you mean about the whole market thing. Best wishes for the exams!

[@drawingKenaz]

I got started because I was in a community desert too, so I'm so sympathetic to that experience. I think KZbin is critical for so many reasons--just gotta find a way to do it right. Wishing you the best in 2025!

[@spacewagon]

Yes, sounds good! Always appreciate your authenticity! Wishing you blessings in 2025 🌑🌕🙌

[@theeldritchlibrarian]

Sending you good energy for your comps. I've been there... it's a nightmare, and then it passes (and there's a different stressor, but that's another issue).

[@NinaKatharinaWeber]

I would like to add to the "writing a book is not the sign you think it is": That depends on how an author structures and writes a nonfiction book. ;-) As a book editor, I see a lot of books (especially from the US, sorry) that are fluff blown up to book size. Lots of (similar) anecdotes and examples, not a lot of actual book. And often it's because the author doesn't have the know-how (or not the patience to distill their know-how) to pull off a longer book. A book is not a series of blogposts or video scripts. When I work with authors, we go over the first draft and we look for example at connective tissue in their topics (taking chapters out of isolation) and we look at the learning path of the reader and wether it was met in the book. I ask them to go beyond giving 10 similar examples and then 10 more - which is so typical of US nonfiction books. When an author gives examples (which is great): Take the time to destill patterns or meaning from them. "Unmasked" by Ellie Middleton is a great example of a well-written non-fiction book. She gives a lot more insight into the topic than many books that are much longer than hers.

[@AlbertGauche]

Thanks for keeping it real.

[@jenniferfenoff2395]

i’m excited to (hopefully) read some of your work/ideas surrounding the paranormal!

[@JohnBeckett-UTAO]

Good to see you, Thorn. I look forward to having another "one of our own" doing scholarly stuff, even if you're not going to be on tenure track. I hope you can make some progress on reducing the cult of the author in Paganism. The amount of both attention and credibility I gained when I published my first book was scary. I mean, I didn't just appear on the scene and I didn't suddenly attain some sort of Pagan enlightenment. But I had a book published through a major publisher and that made all the difference for some people.

[@MisUnderstandingUs]

You know when you would talk to people and have conversations before they became famous KZbinrs and thought that they were better than everyone else. I love your videos always have I don't think they need to change it all but I would definitely I'm sure like many of us love to see all the other facets of your beautiful life and talents.

[@Wooddweller]

🤍 love the hair color 🤍

[@drawingKenaz]

Thank you! I don't know if I want to pay salon fees this year though lol, but it's so good!

[@Talentedtadpole]

​@@drawingKenazi used to DIY that shade and it's lovely but a pain in the bum to achieve and maintain

[@drawingKenaz]

@@Talentedtadpole I think I'd accidentally take my face off or something lol

[@Talentedtadpole]

@drawingKenaz 😂 I've now gone for a simple brown but splashed the skirting and floor of the bathroom so it looks like 💩 The whole hair thing challenges me massively

[@findingjayagain]

Yes! This, exactly!!! I don’t want to “niche down” to be successful, I am a multi-faceted human being with all sorts of stuff going on that I’d possibly like to share… Plus, I didn’t realise you’d written those chapters… it’s sat on my tbr pile… Another one to get you to autograph at some point!!! Long time since a crazy evening at Atlantis in London!!!😘

[@cellis24]

You talk about leaving social, and i feel like Minni Driver in 'Good Will Hunting'... "but I've only just found you."

[@starswithstasi]

Nice to see your face here 😊❤❤😊

[@tokenenski]

Although I haven't watched many of your videos, I always enjoy your vibes and humor! 😆 Very cool to hear about your studies with the paranormal and I'm interested in seeing the results of that. I hope your hobbies go well this year, too! 💪

[@Malgorbia]

This was great to hear. I am mulling around with starting a PhD after working for a while in my field (engineering). And the PhDs im most interested in are theoretical in nature (physics and chemistry and planetary science) and a big part of it is having that academic community back. Its always a back and forth in my brain with is this the right thing to do in my 30s, I am willing to take the salary hit to do it (no dependents or partner relying on me) but people around me are so STRESSED about it because I guess they are afraid of someone who made money suddenly not? I don't know something I am not worried about myself. Anyway all that is to say I have always wanted to do it and it is really refreshing to hear someone do this in their "mid life" and really love it. I have always loved your vibe for the academic energy you bring to these things. Really inspiring to hear someone else "go off the rails" academic style. Also...when you said "people ask me 'are you doing a PhD in ghost hunting?'" I screamed SAY YES QUEEN! So Honestly I think you need a shirt that says that. Full support.

[@drawingKenaz]

hahahaha I'm just going to start saying yes, then! And, yeah! Going to grad school in middle age is THE BEST. Like, it's still hard, but your personality is more developed, your boundaries are better, and you've seen more of the working world. It's fun. And I graduated into the Great Recession...I already know jobs aren't real and retirement isn't a thing. So I can go and let a university pay for it and just learn! DO IT.

[@Malgorbia]

@@drawingKenaz Yes I feel the same way especially about maturity. Say what you will about maiden mother and crone or Saturn return but man 33 feels miles away from 27 somehow, in a good way! Super interested to see your work on paranormal societies when you finalize.

[@NinaKatharinaWeber]

I would like social media like Bluesky but less frequent updates from people and bigger pictures, but not Insta. Main thing for me would be that I can see posts from people I follow and that readers that follow my author accounts actually see my posts without me having to pay for each post to be visible. (Sort of like Reddit). And that I can post links to outside stuff without the posts losing visibility. And I want less algorithms, less "let me push you toward videos, let me push you toward content that makes your blood boil". I'd pay up to 15 euros (or such) per month for such a social media service to give the service income without selling out user data or pushing ads down our throats. But it would only be worth the money if there are enough potential readers and most of my current social media connections on that service.

[@LisatheWeirdo]

I've been following you for a while now, and have learned so much. Thank you for continuing to post videos! (Also, I'm studying to be a library technician and I adore your library! And it looks beautifully organized. Would be okay to ask what system you use? If you use one.)

[@drawingKenaz]

It's sort of vaguely sorted into subject (contemporary witchcraft, historical witchcraft, ceremonial magic, ATRs, paranormal, academic works) and then alphabetized! Until I get lazy and just start shoving things in places.

[@NorthbertR]

It’s so nice to see you here again. I’ve been fallowing you since ( I think it was 2013? ). I have skipped the TicToc all together. Maybe I’ll see you on blue sky :-)

[@TabithaReminiec3399]

I ignore Tiktok to the point of not downloading it on my phone

[@wheelerdave]

Thorn you're one of my favorite KZbinr's witchy or not. Bettering oneself is never wrong. I've enjoyed your content, I may not be one of the OG members from back in the day, but I like it here. You keep doing you, if we're true fans, or followers, or members or whatever, we'll still be here for you. I can only speak for myself but I'm betting I'm not the only one. Will we be able someday to find you on in some paranormal groups or channels? I've only recently(maybe 3 or 4 years) delved into the witchy parts of me, but I've interested in the paranormal in however I can find it for as long as I can remember. Neurodivergent for the win.

[@brigittaalbares3417]

I wish I had been around for Witchcraft KZbin in 2010! Alas -- I really explored solitary Wicca back in the early 2000's for a couple of years, but stopped because Wicca really wasn't for me and it felt like that's all there really was (and I was a teenager and life is just chaotic as a teen in a different way from when you're an adult). I didn't "come back" until October 2019, and good golly were there some changes between like, 2002 and 2020! Honestly, I'm bananas grateful for a lot of those differences, but it does sound like I missed a really special period in between.

[@drawingKenaz]

There's lot more variety and diversity now, in terms of practice and voices! It's a great thing! I miss the intimacy of the way the community here was structured, but overall it's better to have more voices.

[@brigittaalbares3417]

@@drawingKenaz yeah, I definitely missed that. I feel like I went from having no community really outside of books as a young teen to having this huge online community that lacks much intimacy. I just missed it coming and going lol Hopefully some of that 2010 intimacy can be recreated, keeping the huge variety of voices. I see so many new witches online looking for real life community, but no one seems to know how to find it, much less create it, so the broad, often shallow community ends up being it. One of my goals this year is to actually attend some local events and rituals, beyond just Paganicon in March, but having better online community sure would be welcome!

[@LennanSmith]

Hail the witches who don't brush their hair before filming! Hell, I posted a video where I had sticks in my hair! You do just want to turn on the camera and speak to the witches on the other side. I always kind of think of one or several of those I know would be watching. Let's let it feel like a conversation! 🫂 Much love, Thorn. ❤

[@SaturnianMusings]

I think so many of us are just saturated by the “content creator” culture. Don’t get me wrong, there are lots of hard working folks out there doing lots of lovely educational work - but I want to meet real people and know how witchcraft is part of their broader personhood. I really look forward to hearing about your paranormal adventures. Sounds like a blast!

[@drawingKenaz]

Thank you! Yeah, I feel the same way. There are some lovely folks out there doing good work, especially for beginners, but that's just not *for* me and doesn't serve the needs I have as a practitioner. "Content creation" is for a general public, I think. Beyond that, we need more intimate conversations and spaces where the goal isn't necessarily reach or sales.

[@ashandbone]

I also want to come back to KZbin, but I'm so hesitant.

[@Traegorn]

My biggest problem with ghost hunters is that they pretend they have a scientific basis for stuff that some guy made up one time. Like don't get me started on the nonsense that is the spirit box or the rem pod.

[@Breaks4Life]

No accident I saw this pop up 🎉🎉🎉

[@MagicalGirlRage]

So much yes 🎉🎉🎉

[@Jay_Leona]

A horror novel? I'll buy it!

[@kaisenji]

Oh please PLEASE if you write a book that touches on academic and witchcraft or beyond, I want to read it. I can't even bother with the more popular aspects of internet witchcraft as its too much about aesthetics than the spiritual, crafting, WORK beyond the visual of witchcraft over all. I guess this is why I find myself more heading back into hoodoo/spiritual/animism as it is way more hands on get dirty than pretty colors. Not knocking those things that make people happy/witchy but it does not work for me. Eh, or I'm too old to just be in the.......shiny 24/7. Hm, I guess that is how I am feeling at this time. Also, learning Japanese, reading up for the N5 and learning Herbalism AND getting back on motorcycles AND everything else. I am also hoping this leads to making friends beyond my current job (which pays the bills but no way I would spend time with a bunch of leos)

[@desleydavis3031]

Yes❤

[@lesmots-vf1xb]

Do you know Dr Kate Thomas? She a witch and she have doctorat in philosophy of théology at Oxford University. She made very big study on liminal woman in patriarchy sociéty… i thing you have much in commun.

[@drawingKenaz]

I'll look her up, thanks!

[@WistfulWitchoftheEast]

I'm glad you're here. I'm grateful for this space where we can be real people together. I don't know if KZbin can work as a community builder in the comment section alone. If you build it, they will come. I KNOW there are others who are tired of the social media witchcraft that is pushed on us. I KNOW there are inquisitive and critical thinkers who may not be scholars but who care about why we do what we do. The non-creators/influencers who want to have fun and try new things without worrying it will hurt their brand. Either way, I'm following along to see what shenanigans you'll get up to. We need the inspiration.

[@katemccolgan6550]

I love this energy for 2025. With everything else going on this year, being authentic feels especially powerful.

[@TheMetaphysicist-df2zx]

OMG the enthusiasm is coming out of you like someone drop a match in a box of firecrackers ! I love this post! 😃

[@booraven22]

Totally in the same lane you're describing. I'm working on a book on Crone hood, but more from a historical/ cultural aspect. Deep research is my jam. I respect your work so much!

[@celinahuezo5518]

What's your nuerodiversity? Last I remember you have bpd. Do you have a new diagnosis? I'm on the spectrum with intellectual disability and adhd.

[@TabithaReminiec3399]

celina,where could Post Traumatic Epilepsy fall on the neurodiverseity scale ? Curious

[@celinahuezo5518]

@@TabithaReminiec3399 i'm sorry, i don't kmow