“You look frustrated,” my friend, Susan, said.
“Got that right,” I replied.
“About…?”
“I just can’t get in more meditation sessions,” I said.

Later, I reflected on this.
So, we hear that improving our lives is just about adding a habit. (As if that were easy.)

Ever put in a new habit and in 47 days—poof!—the habit is gone?

Frustrating, right?
What’s the answer?

It’s not just a change of habit.
It’s a shift of identity.

Robert Rodriguez, the film director, said that he would throw out his back every time he made a film.
He asked Sylvester “Sly” Stallone how he managed to stay strong and athletic.
Sly said, “Get a personal trainer.”

But then, Robert had a revelation. Yes, it was good to have the support of a personal trainer. AND, he needed to shift his identity to “athlete.” Then it was about “what does an athlete do?”

We, witches, can choose layers to our identity.

I can choose and say firmly, “I AM a meditator.”

In fact … I’m taking a pause …

Now, I am back.

Guess what I just did?

I did a brief meditation session. Why? “I AM a meditator.”

What identity would you like to add to your practice as a Witch?

Here’s a prayer.

Goddess, show me the way to transformation.
Guide my actions on my desired path.
So Mote It Be.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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When I first felt the presence of the God, time stopped.
I felt different. Empowered. With a whole new peaceful experience.

I was grateful.

As we get near the time of Mabon, it’s valuable to talk about gratitude.

Here are three insights.

1. Set a Morning Intention of Gratitude

My friend, Stephanie, sets an intention at night. “I am grateful, full of energy, and filled with peace.”

Then, when she wakes up, her first thought is her intention. After months of practice, this uplifting intention is a morning “reflex” for her.

What intention would empower you in the morning?

2. Transform your suffering into a gift.

At one point, my spleen was destroying my platelets. (In your blood, the platelet creates blood clots so you do not bleed out.) I found myself truly miserable for 30 days in a hospital. The solution? They removed my spleen. I’m grateful to be alive.

My husband was terrified. He did not want to show any uncertainty on his face. He wanted it to look like he had full confidence in the anesthesiologist and the surgeon. He wanted me to be in a strong, positive mental mindset of certainty. So, I would be sure to come out of surgery well and strong.

Yeah. Well. I thought it looked like he did not care. (That was such a wrong assumption!) He had so much fear in him. But I couldn’t see any concern on his face. I felt sad.

My husband said, “As soon as the doors closed, tears ran down my face. I was terrified.”

I later said to my husband, “Show me your tears!”

So, I suffered. My husband suffered. How the heck is there a gift in any of this? I am alive. I am healthy. My husband and I are still on this planet together. 25 years. I am very grateful.

Also, he has learned an important lesson. “Show me your tears!”

Has a moment of suffering later helped you learn a valuable lesson?

3. Ask the Goddess for help to shift to gratitude.

Here is a prayer you can use.

O Lord and Lady,
Help me see my gifts and blessings.
Shift my thoughts from fear
To gratitude.
So Mote It Be.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater