I never really began to consider whether I was indeed a New Ager until recently.  Up until a few years ago, I had a pretty good idea what I wasn't, but not any real definition of what I was. I was raised Catholic, or I should say, was made to go to our church every Sunday with my Dad. But I knew even then that going to church had everything to do with form and appearence, and little to do with anything else. I guess there has to be someone who actually did get something out of going there, but for me it was keeping a good mask.  I always thought that the only sincere and spiritual Catholic I ever knew was Father Mulcahey on M*A*S*H.  I think I still feel that way.  More >>

My journey as a New Ager began as far back as I can remember. At fourty eight years of age, I have worn many hats in my life time and some of them not so spiritual or kind in fact. In my youth , as early as 8 or 9, I recall feeling old. I remember thoughts at Sunday school that did not seem to fit with what I was being taught. I recall feeling and knowing that a higher power existed but even then I knew somehow that the power came from within not from a deity. As I grew older I guess you could have called me a troubled youth for I spent many of my early years in reformatories. But not once did I or would I allow any of my activities to harm or take from an individuals sense of self.   More >>

In my life, nothing has ever been very clear. But then again, I'm 16 and life is new and full of surprises. There was something missing though: religion. I was exposed to Christianity at a young age because my mother was raised as a Christian and attempted to share that with us. It wasn't a big part of our family for we never went to church or prayed before meals. My belief in God went to the extent of saying my prayers every night, asking God to protect me and those who I love. It all seemed to work for my young mind and life was good.   More >>

I've been calling myself "New Age" since I was 19, and had my little mind shaken up by Shirley MacLaine's "Out on a Limb."  Of course, if I was to read that same book now, I doubt it would have the same effect on me, I have a much evolved grasp on these principles.  But no doubt about it, I am still New Age all the way -- New Age enough to build an entire Web site in support of it, even when conventional wisdom says the movement has gone bye-bye.   More >>