Why do so many rational Pagans embrace unprovable things?

I am almost two months into my second, and deeper dive into Paganism. And so far, so wonderfully good. But there is one thing that I've long wondered about.

Why are there so many modern, 21st Century, rational Pagans involved with something that has so many unprovable aspects. And mind you, I don't meant this in a negative way. I am involved, and believe in many unprovable aspects. But I'd like to hear some of your explanations.

We believe in, pray to, and have close relationships with beings that the mainstream would consider as fictional creatures of myth. We believe that crystals, oils, herbs, rituals and spells can have an impact on reality. And we believe that either the divine realm, our our divine center, can maniuplate cards, runes and pendulums to communicate with us.

Have you taken a leap of faith? Do you just have a strong sense that these beings and things are real and valid? Have you actually experienced these beings and witnessed unquestionable proof of magical objects and activities? Do you give the universe the benefit of the doubt? Are you both rational and spiritual, but the spiritual side has won? Have you seen the effects of pure materialism and rationalism on the society and yourself and realize both are found wanting? Have you figured our senses are so limited and assume there just has to be stuff beyond our senses?

Honor your body & nourish your spirit

As pagans, wiccans, heathens or druids, we are committed to honoring and protecting the earth. And I believe this includes honoring and protecting our body. Also, living a healthy lifestyle also nourishes our spirit, as well as puts less of a burden on our environment.

So I created a healthy lifestyle group for pagans, wiccans, heathens, druids and adherents of other earth-based religions called "Blessed Be!". It is one of many groups on the weight loss / exercise web site "Lose It," which helps you monitor your eating, exercise, and other health factors. It has great iOS and Android apps, and interfaces with a number of other apps and healthy lifestyle devices. And it's FREE to join at the basic level. 

So you are invited to join this community not only to support each other, but also share any methods you've found helpful. This could obviously include recipes and exercises. But it could also include spells and rituals.

Just go to www.loseit.com and register. Then select "Find Group" in the left column, and search with the keyword "pagan." (Unfortunately, there isn't an easy way to link to any of groups in Lose It!

So join. Eat well. Exercise. Support each other. And Blessed Be!

And PLEASE, spread the word!