A Secret about Happiness—Or a Miserable Life (a Witch’s Perspective)

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“I don’t have any success,” my friend, Samantha, said flatly.

“What about how you’re taking good care of your ailing parents? That’s work,” I said.

“That’s not work. Work is only when you get paid,” Samantha said.

“You know, there are people who get paid as assistants to old people,” I said.

Samantha just frowned.

I reflected on this.

Samantha is often miserable.

Why? One reason may be about her definitions, which are like knives that she uses to cut herself.

What about your definitions?

How do you define success? Or even happiness.

So many of us live in the space of “only when I can…”

How does this sound?

“I’ll be happy only when I can have no worries about the future.”

Good luck with that.

Researchers note that approximately 85% of what people say they worry about does NOT happen.

But what does occur? A bunch of people being miserable moment-to-moment … How? They’re living in their worries.

And their definitions are, by default, set up so they can never win.

What are examples of a self-defeating definition?

  • “Success is only making a lot of money.”
  • “Work is only if you are paid.”  (That means getting groceries for your family means nothing?!!)

We, witches, look to nature for guidance. We know that we live through seasons. Spring follows Winter. The forest burned by fire can have new growth.

What is another definition of success? “I choose what is meaningful to me. I take action, and something valuable gets done.”

A happy life appreciates seasons, and we go through chapters of our lives. Some chapters are tough. And then, like the seasons, we can experience renewal.

What definition would help you on your path?

Blessed Be.
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Seize the Perfect Moment (a Witch’s Perspective) – Ep. 345

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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-kjn3n-18e4864

Moonwater reveals how to Seize the Perfect Moment – which can be surprising. She observes that “the pursuit of happiness is not happy.” Learn how you can say a chant and invite the Goddess to support you being in the moment … not pursuing the moment. The Goddess wants to guide you!

Happy Summer Solstice 2025

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Happy Solstice!

Litha/Midsummer

The Summer Solstice Litha, also known as Midsummer, represents when the God is at his height in power and fertility. The sun now takes its longest path across the sky, and we experience the longest day of the year. This completes the sun’s waxing cycle and begins the waning part of the solar year. The days become increasingly shorter until the Wheel of the Year returns to Yule, when the days once again wax with the sun. The days grow longer.

Wiccans enjoy collecting and drying herbs during Litha. Many of them take nice walks out in nature to harvest herbs. Herbs harvested during this period have greater magickal powers than herbs gathered at other times of the year. Herbs reach their peak of strength and potency during Litha.

Once again, the bonfire holds a prominent place. The God rises to his peak as his power and strength expands at Litha.

Along the line of a bonfire, when my coven meets for Litha, we do a barbecue. Meat and fire form a good combo for this Sabbat! Yum!

Blessings,

Moonwater SilverClaw

How to Face an Opponent (A Witch’s Perspective)

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“I can’t believe it. She’s my mother. She’s supposed to be on my side,” my friend, Alicia, said.

I nodded and listened.

Alicia’s mother, at this time, was her opponent.

I have insights for you.

1. Acknowledge the nature of the opponent.

    Researchers are noting aspects of narcissists.

    “A narcissist is an extremely self-centered person who has an exaggerated sense of self-importance.” – Merriam-Webster Dictionary

    Alicia’s mother demonstrates narcissism. Perhaps, you’ve noticed that narcissists do not care, and they do not learn.

    What can Alicia do? She can guard her time and her personal energy.

    She can set her boundaries. She can, when necessary, end her phone conversations with her mother.

    Do you need to set boundaries with an opponent in your life?

    2. Face The Three-fold Law.

    The Wiccans I know believe in The Three-fold Law.

    This Law holds that what you send out returns upon you with three times the impact.

    It is a temptation to want to wield magick to punish the opponent. Whoa! Stop.

    Instead, it is better to use prayer, ritual, and meditation to strengthen yourself.

    For example, if I faced a truly tough time, I would call upon Fire energy and I would ask the God to give me strength. I would call upon the Goddess to grant me Her Warrior Spirit

    What would help you strengthen yourself?

    May these insights support your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    How You Can Deal with Energy Vampires in Dreams and on the Mundane Plane (a Witch’s Perspective) – Ep. 344

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    Moonwater reveals the harsh reality of energy vampires. These individuals may intentionally harm others or act unintentionally. You need good boundaries. Energy vampires drain your life energy. As a remedy, Moonwater provides practical methods to protect yourself. She even shares a powerful ritual in which you can welcome the Goddess’s support.

    Goddess Talks to You Through an Inner Voice (a Witch’s Perspective)

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    Damn! I hate medical appointments that require me to get up at 5 AM.

    My father had a cyst on his back.

    It turned out to be healed. No procedure required.

    I was pissed… Sleep lost. Time lost.

    But then a different part of me rose up and gave me a different perspective.

    You might be surprised. It was my Inner Crone. She said, “Appreciate the blessing. Your father is healed. And, go with the other medical provider so you can pick an appropriate, timely appointment.”

    So female witches go through stages. Also, you probably heard of the 3 Aspects of the Goddess: The Maiden, Mother, and Crone.

    Well, I’m no fan of the crow’s-feet near my eyes.

    But then my Inner Crone says, “Those are the signs of the gifts of smiling and laughing.”

    Then, I said, “Okay. I’ll take them.”

    What would your Inner Wise Voice say to you?

    “To these [witches], will I teach that which is yet unknown.” – The Goddess, in The Charge of the Goddess – as written by Doreen Valiente

    I realized that the Goddess can teach us through our Inner Crone. How great is that?!

    May these insights support your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    How You Can Overcome Procrastination (a Witch’s Perspective) – Ep. 343

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    Moonwater reveals how you can gain Goddess’s support … and She can help you release yourself from procrastination. Learn a prayer that invites Goddess’s assistance.

    How You Can Change What the Universe Delivers to You (A Witch’s Perspective)

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    “Aggh. My stomach. Pain…” my friend Alex said.

    It was the combination of fiery hot food and too much diet cola that gave him a gut punch.

    The next day, Alex avoided both. No stomach pain.

    Simple enough. Right?

    Not if you’re addicted.

    How many of us are addicted to declaring certain bad ideas and outcomes, as if that’s all we’ll ever experience in life?

    Your words hold power.

    Basically, you’re declaring your present and future with the words you express—all the time. If most of your words are fear-focused, guess what you get? Lots of fear-based moments.

    Sure. There are predators (in human form and more) in this world.

    The good plan is to learn to protect yourself … and that starts with what you say, what you plan … and how you take action.

    For example, I have practiced certain self-defense moves (and took some training, here’s a link for Model Mugging). I even lift weights. In this modern society, these practices are as essential as reading.

    Here is a chant you can use.

    Goddess, I deserve Your Love.
    I deserve to be safe.
    I step forward into my better and better life.
    So Mote It Be.

    May these insights support your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    How Witches Answer the Call of Inspiration – Ep. 342

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    https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-skryi-18c7973

    Moonwater reveals how you can answer the call of inspiration. The God and Goddess give you gifts of intuitive thoughts. Learn how to recognize these specific thoughts. Moonwater reveals a powerful prayer you can use to ask for the Goddess’s support.

    Overwhelmed? (A Witch’s Perspective)

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    “What would you quit?” my husband asked me.

    That question had me pause.
    In the culture, even in a coven, no one asks: “What would you quit?”

    Why?
    Because “grit” is good.
    “Pleasing people is good.”
    “Being all you can be” is good.
    Really?

    What if the art of life is choosing what to quit and what to elevate?

    What would I quit?

    If I could, I’d quit worrying about what other people think of me.
    I’d quit worrying about whether “I’m disappointing my parents.”
    (Now, wait a minute. I am their private Uber. Grocery service. Doctor appointment executive assistant … and more.)

    What about you?

    Realize if you quit something that is not essential to your well-being, you get a gift.

    What?

    How about personal energy?
    How about some peace?
    How about some time?

    So, what would you quit?
    (I’ll wait. You can write some ideas on your device.)

    Goddess does not require you to be “perfect” – “pleasing” – and someone’s full-time assistant.

    What does Goddess want?

    She wants you to be strong. To talk with Her. And … she wants you to be happy.

    Sounds good.

    May these insights support your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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