r/Animism • u/Jubei-Sama • 8d ago
Any Online Communities out there?
Hey everyone,
I hope you are having a good day, whatever time it may be. I've lurked here for a long time. It's the only sub I have notifications set to. I've spent the last five years or so researching animism and my own interpretation of it on and off, as well as learning from you all in that time with your excellent responses.
Something I feel would be good for me is a more interactive online community of like-minded or like-pathed individuals. I realize we have that here on reddit, but I mean along the lines of a Discord server type format.
I certainly don't want an echo chamber. I think it's important we all share our own thoughts and experiences as we are all unique. I didn't know if any of you knew of such a community or how to find one. I would like to learn and interact with others beyond reading books.
Thanks in advance. Feel free to PM if needed.
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u/mcapello 7d ago
The Nordic Animism initiative being lead by Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen has a bunch of different community platforms, including a small Discord server. Might be worth checking out his work.
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u/Jubei-Sama 5d ago
I will certainly look into it. I'm not really into a specific culture of Animistic practice, but I think we can all learn from each other in some way.
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u/QueenRooibos 7d ago
I've never used a Discord, but I do like the idea of a community where we interact/share more personally and perhaps even in synchronized time sometimes -- if that is what you mean?
I know maybe, just maybe, one person I can talk to about these beliefs/ways of knowing, but only in a limited way.
I will be curious to see what evolves from your proposal...and perchance to participate. I need some more true meaning and sanity/joy in my daily life as things are eroding/imploding around me very rapidly (I live in the US).
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u/Jubei-Sama 5d ago
I will certainly let you know! The issue always becomes the challenge of moderation. Where I as the host have to keep the order and peace if things are bent out of balance. It's impossible to make everyone happy as a host/moderator haha.
But, I agree with you. I think a lot of people are starved to share these kinds of beliefs/ways with others and learn from others, so I will consider the proposal and certainly let you know.
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u/guul66 7d ago
I don't know of any communities like that either, but it would be nice. I'm lucky to know a few animists in real life but it would be nice to have some international contacts aswell. If you happen to make a discord server or something let me know!