By the same token, there are signs that food production issues around the world are having serious political [...]]]> About six months ago, we were all hearing about a few financial firms that were in trouble. Who would have thought the troubles at Goldman Sachs and others would have all the repercussions we’re feeling today?

By the same token, there are signs that food production issues around the world are having serious political side-effects:

But if the food situation continues to deteriorate, entire nations will break down at an ever increasing rate. We have entered a new era in geopolitics. In the 20th century the main threat to international security was superpower conflict; today it is failing states.

Like the issues with the big financial firms, many of these challenges are more than we can handle directly as individuals. But it helps to understand the issues so we can pitch in when and where we can. We can help other people understand both the global issues and what it takes to live sustainably:

“Once we start to organize ourselves and innovate within that mind-set, the breakthroughs are extraordinary.”

And what could be more magical than that?

This blog grew out of the “Hearth Path” at the 2009 Winter Witchcamp:

Our hearths and homes are our most intimate expressions of self; the seat of our magic and our values. We welcome our beloveds into these sacred places; we laugh, work, make love and share food together [...]]]> Welcome! Come, have a seat…

This blog grew out of the “Hearth Path” at the 2009 Winter Witchcamp:

Our hearths and homes are our most intimate expressions of self; the seat of our magic and our values. We welcome our beloveds into these sacred places; we laugh, work, make love and share food together there.

All of the authors here share a common love in food, family, and magic and/or spiritual practice as central pieces of our lives. We each love to share that passion with others. I, and the rest of the authoring team, hope that you find a home and a place to be in community with us here.

- elfin