“How much choice do we have?” my friend, Alex, asked.

“I always go back to what Doreen Valiente wrote in The Wiccan Rede:
An it harm none, do what ye will.” I said.

Later, I reflected on this conversation.

I have two insights about this.

1. “An it harm none” includes you.

Sometimes, we must make the bold choice. Why? Because we might harm ourselves by “not even trying.”
You might try a class. Or ask someone if they’d like to have coffee with you sometime.

Also, we must be careful of addictions.

My sweetheart is addicted to YouTube Shorts with golden retrievers and kittens (Don’t ask.)

So, when he needs more sleep, he promises two friends that he will avoid YouTube Shorts for the day.
Then he avoids harming himself due to lack of sleep.

2. Think about what you really control.

I notice that stoicism emphasizes that we only really control our thoughts and responses.

Many external events, plus the opinions of others, are outside of our control.

“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius

We may not control our first thought.

But our second thought can be towards the Goddess.

You can use a prayer like this:

Goddess,
Show me what I can change,
and help me understand
what is out of my control.
Strengthen my virtue and my heart,
For my love is strong for You.
So Mote It Be.

May these insights support your journey.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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