I just read a fantastic story of a Wiccan high priest from Maryland, Ellwood "Bunky" Bartlett, who recently won $33 million in Maryland's state lottery. Even though he's become something of a regular at the local Ford dealership, he is using his money for something that the country has needed desperately for quite some time--say the last few centuries: education about Witchcraft, Wicca and Paganism in general.
The article mentioned that there were people hoping to get from Bartlett the spell he cast for winning the lottery. That brings up an interesting point. Did he really cast a spell to win? What *was* his intention anyway? It sounds like his intentions were good, from the sound of things, so if he *did* cast a spell, more power to him. But even if he didn't cast a spell and the stars were aligned so he was *meant* to win, he still had a choice of what to do with the money.
"I chose to educate. I believe that's what the gods wanted."
Good call, Bartlett! :-D
I must admit, that makes me feel a bit better about spending a dollar here and there on a lottery ticket or two. However, casting a spell to win? Given the example set by Bartlett, I'd better think long and hard before doing so.
BB,
Rev. Kat ^.^
1 comment:
Hey Rev Kat.
As Bunky's Personal assistant, I know He didn't cast a spell. I was sitting with him and his wife in our local Witchy store coffee shop. He wanted to be able to teach people about the Wiccan faith, but couldn't afford to take the time away from his job. He looked up and said, "to do that, I'd have to win the lottery."
Next thing I know, I'm getting a hysterical phone call saying, "Oh, MY...Bunky won the Lottery!!!"
This BTW trained and very generous man has been given an opportunity, and is tryiing to do great things with it.
Thank you for your encouragement, and I will pass along the favorable praise to the writer and Mr. Bartlett.
Blessings
Amy
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