How Witches View Their Path with the Eyes of the God and Goddess

When I went to college, I dreamed of being a visual effects artist.
That version of me never happened.
I have enjoyed other adventures as a speaker in both the United States and New Zealand – as an author – as a blogger – and as one who expresses herself with the Podcast Goddess Has Your Back.

But I grieve.
I grieve the “me” that does not exist.
This grief is called, by Dr. Scott Gilers, “Ambiguous Grief.” He said, “It is like grieving the loss of an alternate universe version of yourself.”

Do you grieve some alternate version of yourself? Do you grieve losing your first love? Did you decide not to have children … but sometimes you think of what you might have known as a parent?
Did you give up on some artistic dream – to act, to sing, or to write?

I have three insights for you.

The God and Goddess have a transcendent view of you.

What is possible for you? The Gods see the real you. They know you can do more than your first guesses.

What story do you believe about your life?

Many of us believe that we are limited to our current job or current level of closeness in our family. Some witches believe they are limited in their knowledge of the Craft.

Where does all this limited thinking come from? Many authority figures like to squeeze us into a box. Why? It’s convenient for them. Parents, guardians, teachers, and employers all want to limit us to do what they want.

However, the secret is: the Gods know that we can be expansive. Think of the people who discover their art when they are older. For example, Grandma Moses started painting at 80 years old. She painted 1000 paintings and earned two honorary doctoral degrees. She passed away at 101 years old.

Yes—Grandma Moses was extraordinary. Still, the God and Goddess know that we have untapped potential.

What would you like to try?

We are free to choose and to live.

The God and Goddess realize that you are like the caterpillar that transforms to the butterfly. But it may not be the butterfly you prefer.

One of my favorite insects is the butterfly. It has so much meaning for me. Why? Because I transformed from a small shy, scared human being into a more capable one.

I have more growing to do. But I am continuing to grow and blossom with every step I take. I grow in my practice of the Craft—and in other areas of life.

I mentioned, “You may transform into the butterfly you did not prefer.” By this, I mean, that many of us became stronger because we endured tragedy. We did not want that. We became “the stronger butterfly.”

Have you endured tough times? Have you become stronger?

Are you the “stronger butterfly”?

If you choose to see the value of your struggles, you feel better—and more capable.

Ask the Goddess for support.

Here is a prayer that can support you.

Gracious Goddess,
Help me grow into the person I was meant to be.
Let me spread my wings and soar to new heights.
Ever growing, ever soaring.
So mote it be.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater