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Join me, Charlie, your guide on this journey of discovery, as we delve into the otherworldly harmonies of music to the imaginative depths of entertaining novels, films, and TV shows, we explore the magic and mechanics of storytelling. This podcast is a celebration of the artistry that fuels our fantasies and a nod to the unseen brilliance often overlooked. Tune in to uncover the hidden layers of your favorite narratives, meet the unsung heroes of creativity, and ignite your passion for the f ...
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Embark on a transformative journey with 'Creation's Paths,' a podcast that delves into the heart of Creation Spirituality, Druidry, and Christo-pagan Druidcraft. Our quest is to explore the intricate tapestry of the One Life, as we seek to find and follow our Awen. We embrace the living essence of the Divine, celebrating the sacredness in all creation as we connect to the Nwyfre flowing through all things. In each episode, we traverse the mystical ways of Druidry, intertwining them with the ...
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The episode of Project: Shadow titled "Writing for a Subscription Platform" features Charlie, a non-binary sci-fi and fantasy writer, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities of writing for a subscription-based platform. Charlie contrasts this model with traditional novel writing, highlighting the constant need for engaging content in sub…
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In this heartfelt episode, Charlie shares their personal journey through a period of burnout, not from overwork, but due to the overwhelming nature of current global and personal challenges. They discuss the difficulty in balancing their passion for discussing media with the increasingly toxic environment in fandom debates and the broader societal …
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Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you. – Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil Letting go of our outrage against injustice is hard. Not gazing into the abyss doesn’t mean turning a blind eye to harm, it means not fixating on it. It means letting go of the performative a…
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When support feeds our sense of inadequacy
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In this introspective and philosophical episode, Charlie delves into the complexities of mental health, particularly focusing on the challenges of self-doubt and depression. They discuss the struggle to balance self-esteem and self-doubt, framing these as a spectrum rather than binary opposites. Charlie shares personal experiences of interpreting s…
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In this emotionally charged episode, Charlie reflects on the changing nature of Pride in a time of increased legislative attacks on the trans community and a rise in societal tensions. The episode, titled "This Pride is Difficult," provides a candid and heartfelt commentary on the current struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in the…
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Pride: The Holy Courage to Stand Up for LGBT Liberation
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Pride is a protest, a riot, a celebration, a rite of mourning. Pride is not hubris, it is the truest act of humility. So many misunderstand the meaning and purpose of humility: Occupy a rightful space, neither too much nor too little. Focus neither on your own virtues nor the faults of others. Alan Morinis, Everyday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual P…
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At the dawn of creation, the big bang flared forth, carrying all the energy this universe would ever have. It flowed through the cosmos, transforming and cooling and giving rise to all the materials around us. We are all rooted in this flow. These are the Divine Energies that flow from God into the cosmos to gather, break down, create, and transfor…
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Christ has died.Christ is risen.Christ will come again. All my life, I have received mockery for my belief in Jesus. I understand why some conservative Christians have a chip on their shoulders over their belief in Christ. It is important to always remind my siblings, sisters, and brothers across the aisle that we should respond to this treatment w…
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I woke up this morning to the sound of screaming and it took a while for me to realize it was a nightmare. At least I think it was a nightmare, but the more I contemplate it the more I wonder if it wasn’t more a psychic scream I was just sensitive enough to hear. There is so much suffering in the world right now, and the more we cling to the lies o…
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“So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.” Jesus, Matthew 20:16 That is a hard sentence to understand and accept: “For many are called, but few are chosen.” It has divided Christians for millennia. I never really understood it myself until I spent many years in Creation Spirituality and it took the hel…
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The Departure We left our house at 1 am Sunday morning to make the two and a half hour journey to St Louis to catch our flight. Maybe I should stop right here at the beginning and tell you I am terrified of flying. I was in a minor plane crash when I was a child and I have feared flying ever since. Our pilots did not realize the electrical system w…
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This is a question of semantics. If I wanted to be pedantic about this I would also say its is a matter of semiotics, epistemology, and theology, but the real problem is the semantic question that we are struggling with today. So many people have defined themselves as “spiritual, but not religious” that we are driving a wedge deeper and deeper betw…
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Let's talk about and listen to my new Album, Born in Shadow
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Welcome to Project: Shadow! I'm excited to announce that my new album, Born in Shadow, is finally out! This album marks the beginning of a lot of new music that I have in store for you. If you've been following my music, you may recognize some tracks on this album, but let me break it down for you. The first two tracks, Motion and Disharmony in Acc…
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The Gay episode of the Last of Us is bad, actually
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In this episode of Project: Shadow, we dive into the gay episode of The Last of Us and explore the problematic tropes that it leans into. We examine the harmful effects of these tropes and how they perpetuate harmful stereotypes and stigmas about the LGBTQ+ community. We start by discussing the first trope, which suggests that all gay people are th…
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On Queer Defiance and The Shadow Phoenix Saga
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On this episode of Project: Shadow, we'll be discussing a personal struggle: the rise in transphobia and how it affects me, C E. Dorsett, as a nonbinary trans writer. We'll explore the challenges of creating content while also facing discrimination and hatred in the current social and political climate. We'll discuss how I navigate my identity as a…
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On this episode of Project: Shadow, we dive into the topic of asexuality and aromanticism in the character of Wednesday Addams from the Netflix series, "Wednesday." Many fans have speculated that Wednesday Addams may be asexual and aromantic, and we're here to explore this idea in depth. We'll look at her relationships with other characters in the …
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Thanksgiving and Plans for the Future of Everything
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Check out my new Sub stack to get even more from me (here). Music: Intro music by Project: Shadow If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett Or buy me a Coffee on Ko-fi. Join my Discord. Myth Weaving, my Writing and World Building Podcast= https://anchor.fm/mythweaving Project: …
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Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power First Thoughts
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These are my first thoughts about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Amazon Prime series. Don't worry, I will warn you before I go into mild spoilers for the first 2 episodes. Music: Intro music by Project: Shadow If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett Or buy me a Cof…
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Having Pride in 2022 (what they don't want you to know)
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Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett Or buy me a Coffee on Ko-fi. Join my Discord. Myth Weaving, my Writing and World Building Podcast= https://anchor.fm/mythweaving Project: Shadow YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/c/…
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Is Strange New Worlds the Best Star Trek on TV?
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Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett Or buy me a Coffee on Ko-fi. Join my Discord. Myth Weaving, my Writing and World Building Podcast= https://anchor.fm/mythweaving Project: Shadow YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/c/…
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Fear holds us back as we evaluate our priorities. The trick is to learn our pattens, then how to dance with that fear so it doesn't control us. Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett Or buy me a Coffee on Ko-fi. Join my Discord…
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Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett Or buy me a Coffee on Ko-fi. Join my Discord. Myth Weaving, my Writing and World Building Podcast= https://anchor.fm/mythweaving Project: Shadow YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/c/…
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