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Your Essence vs. Ego – The Goddess Knows (A Witch’s Perspective)

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“I don’t want to miss an opportunity. But … but I’m shaking,” a friend, Henry, said.
Henry is artistic, and he was facing a whole new venue for his art. A big opportunity.
“And a big risk,” Henry said.

In talking with spiritual elders … the conversation often turns to the idea of “your essence versus your ego.”

Henry’s essence is “artist.” His ego is “scared guy worried about making a mistake.”

The idea is that one’s ego is made of fear. The ego tries to protect you. But the problem is that it is influenced by genetics. The people who passed on their genes were those who ran away from tigers and lions.

The ones who said, “Here, Kitty, Kitty” … got eaten.

Fear, for many of us, is a first reaction.

The ego tries to protect us. And the ego keeps us small.

On the other hand, the Goddess wants us to experience Our Essence. The God and Goddess placed divinity in you. That’s your essence.

What is your essence about? Growing and giving.

  1. Make space to shift.

Some artistic people I know keep pen and paper (how old-fashioned) next to their bed. They write down ideas as they wake up in the morning. At times, they capture some divine inspiration.

Many of us meditate with a journal nearby to record the inspiration we receive.

  1. Drop seeking willpower in favor of making it a routine.

Several people I know say they have trouble with making meditation a daily ritual.

However, making a routine—or tying meditation to a routine you have—can support your spiritual life.
Allison, someone I know, does a brief breathing meditation in her bathroom immediately after brushing and flossing her teeth.

That’s a routine connected to a routine.

  1. Pray to the Goddess.

Here is a prayer you can use.

My Lord and Lady, who granted me my essence,
Help me separate my essence from my ego.
For my ego is not my true self.
Support me as I walk my true path.
So Mote It Be.

May these insights support your path

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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Goddess Saved My Ass (A Witch’s Perspective)

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I was 17 years old.
I didn’t know that day that I might not make it to my 18th year.
After a boring day of high school, I walked to my parked car.

It was on a side street. I felt it was safer because some people damaged cars parked in the school lot.
I drove off and soon pulled up to an intersection.
The light turned green.
My foot automatically went to the accelerator.

But I felt a command, “Don’t go.”

I dropped my foot to the floorboard.

Whoosh! A car roared through the intersection. It would have smashed my car and taken my life.

Thank you, Goddess!

After this, I have reflected on the lesson.

1. Make space to listen for the Goddess’s direction.

    When I was saved by the Goddess, I was a solitary witch. I was learning about Wicca and witchcraft.
    It’s possible that my being new to the Craft helped me stay open to lessons from the Goddess.

    Now, I keep a space to listen for the Goddess’s direction by talking to Her each day.

    Do you devote time to talking with the Goddess?

    Even 3 minutes may be helpful. We recall that “3” is a sacred number.

    2. Sometimes, the Goddess’s direction is surprising.

    I was surprised about the Goddess directing me to sit there when the traffic light was green.

    Percy, someone I know, failed to listen to the Goddess’s surprise direction. He was at work, and a co-worker brought in a homemade apple pie. He received a thought, “Do not have any pie!”

    He didn’t listen. He wanted to be “nice.” He had one bite, and a walnut shell in the pie broke his tooth in half!

    Have you ever had an intuitive thought that seemed unusual, but it could protect you?

    3. Pray to the Goddess.

    Here is a prayer you can use.

    My Gracious Lady of the Moon.
    Open my mind so I can hear You speak,
    Help me hear You so I don’t weep.
    Give me lessons that I can learn,
    So my life improves in turn.
    Open my eyes so I can see,
    The blessings You have for me.
    So Mote It Be

    May these insights support your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    What to Do When You Hit Bottom (A Witch’s Perspective) – Ep. 372

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    Moonwater reveals how she hit bottom and made one of the most important decisions of her life. She shares the various ways she gets support. Moonwater offers a prayer that invites the God and the Goddess to devote Their support when we hit bottom. 

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    Beware of Your Addictions (A Witch’s Perspective)

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    “Purple!” I squeeled with delight.

    “What do you see?” my husband kindly replied.

    “It’s a purple dustpan. Oh, a Q-tip container thingy!”

    Yeah. I have a purple addiction.

    You’d note that with the purple hair on my head.

    What’s your addiction?

    I once heard the author Tom Marcoux say, “Social media is a Rage-maker, Patience-taker, and Time-waster. … okay, not aways…”

    Something for everybody.

    So, the question is … how do you quiet down your addiction?

    Here’s a prayer you can use.

    Lord and Lady,
    Help me see my addictions.
    Strengthen me so I continue on my  healthy path
    Keep me safe,
    Keep me strong,
    So I carry on.
    So Mote It Be

    May these insights support your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    How to Communicate Something Tough and Avoid Somebody Shutting Down (a Witch’s Perspective)

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    “My husband just shuts down,” my friend, Lisa, said. “I can’t get him to correct what he’s doing.”

    Later, I had a thought based on some Wiccan and magick ideas.

    Here are three insights.

    1. Carefully choose words, and you wield energy.

    “Magic isn’t the empty parroting of words and actions; it is an involved, emotionally charged experience in which the words and actions are used as focal points or keys to unlock the power that we all possess.” –  Scott Cunningham

    You have the power to encourage or shut down a person.

    Notice this difference:

    • Option One: “When are you going to listen to me? You just don’t care.”
    • Option Two: “Hey, thanks for clearing the filter for the sink.” (The other person smiles. Then you add something like…) Oh, I had another idea. Is this an okay time to talk “logistics”?

    As Scott wrote: “words and actions are used as focal points or keys to unlock the power that we all possess.”

    2. You influence certain people in ways more than you know.

    If someone cares about you, they’d like to succeed in doing something good for you.

    I remember inadvertently overhearing two spouses, “Sam and Janet.”
    Sam looked back at Janet to see if Sam’s washing her car had made Janet happier.
    No. She just made another request.

    Sam did NOT get a moment of success at trying to please her.

    It’s about giving your loved one some space to feel good.

    In my own life, I need to take care of myself. And that’s tough when I’ve lost sleep. So sometimes, I schedule a nap.

    I come back with renewed energy.

    My husband and I enjoy a better interaction after that.

    “On waking in the morning, try to make your first words pleasant, for this brings good fortune for the entire day.” – Scott Cunningham

    3. Ask, in prayer, that the Goddess guide your words

    Here is a prayer you can use.

    Goddess,
    Guide my words that they may comfort others,
    Help me hold my tongue when the words are sharp.
    Support me to take care of myself, mind and body.
    May I be grateful for every blessing.
    So Mote It Be

    As witches, we notice the value of being flexible like the willow tree. May we meditate, conduct ritual, and pray to maintain our flexibility.

    And remember this: 

    “That perhaps is at the core of Wicca–it is a joyous union with nature. The earth is a manifestation of divine energy. Wicca’s temples are flower-splashed meadows, forests, beaches, and deserts.” – Scott Cunningham

    May these insights support your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    How Witches Handle Criticism

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    “Your film doesn’t work. It’s really two different films,” said four people in my friend Sacha’s circle.

    “I don’t know what to do,” she told me.

    “Do your friends want what’s best for you?” I asked.

    “Yes. I trust them. I know them,” Sacha replied.

    I realized that the first question about facing criticism is:  “Does the person want good things for you?”

    I’ve noticed that some people just can’t handle it if you share a deep part of yourself with them. I felt heartbroken when I shared with one particular friend that I am a witch. As soon as she knew this, she left my life.

    A couple of days later, Sacha posted her film on YouTube, despite her friends’ criticism.

    Nothing bad happened. Her friends stood by her. And, 200 people saw the film, with no conflicting comments.

    Here’s another point about criticism. I realized that people who left my life when they found out I am a witch really did not know what a witch is!

    They had unfounded prejudices. So, this second point is: Do not accept criticism from people who do not know what they’re talking about.

    I recall that an elder, Don Frew, mentioned: “When someone talks about a witch or pagan, ask them, ‘What do you mean by that label?” That may be an opening for a conversation.

    Here is a prayer you can use:

    Lord of the Hunt, Lady of the Moon,
    Help me deal well with criticism soon.
    Support me in my truth.
    For my divinity is proof.
    So Mote It Be.

    May these insights support your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    How You Can Ease Up on Beating Yourself Up (A Witch’s Perspective)

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    As I settle to sleep, I suddenly remember messing up when talking to a friend.
    “Damn!” I grumble.
    “You okay?” my husband asks.

    “I’m all right. Just thinking about something I messed up.”

    “You want to talk about it?”
    “Not now,” I say.

    Do you emotionally beat yourself up?
    I have three insights for you.

    1. Find healthy comfort.

      A hug from my husband can help. Or a bite of a chocolate chunky chip cookie. (Okay, I must avoid going to extreme on the cookies!)

      Comfort is not a cop-out.

      Comfort is a necessary part of life.

      Who or what provides you with some comfort?

      2. Get outside in the breeze and more.

      As a witch, you know your kinship with nature.
      Don’t hesitate. Get that 15-minute walk next to trees. Feel the breeze. See the sky.
      Connect with nature.
      Get out of the box (office).

      How can you experience your connection with nature?

      3. Make prayer your ladder upwards.

      In the mundane world, we humans have limitations.
      Call for reinforcements!

      Here is a prayer you can use.

      Gods, shift my mind from self-blaming,
      Keep me growing with kindness and self-love.
      Lift me up to Your light.
      So Mote It Be.

      May these insights support your path.

      Blessed Be,
      Moonwater

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      How Witches Experience the Privileges of Being Wiccan

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      When I found Wicca, it was like coming home. A whole new world opened to me. And of course, I discovered the God and the Goddess. Here is something amazing. You have privileges as a witch.

      I have four insights for you.

      1. You can be close to the God and Goddess

      You can communicate and be close to the Gods.

      Do you pray? Or do you meditate? Using these tools as a witch we can communicate with the God and Goddess. They are only your next breath away. You can say a prayer now. Something  like:

      “Goddess, thank You for the comfort you give me now. So Mote It Be.”

      What would you like to pray about?

      2. You can wield magick for your benefit and all involved.

      Ever daydream about a dream job? Want to get a raise or make more money with your own business? In these situations, and more, witches can use magick for their benefit.

      I have learned that a combination of magick and taking practical actions in the mundane world makes abundance happen.

      What would you like to manifest? What form of spell would you like to do?

      3. You can experience community.

      You can have a family-by-choice. It is true we can’t choose our family by blood. But we can have a chosen family by making good decisions.

      I have learned that aligning with your spiritual family and certain friends can make for strong bonds. Bonds that are more nurturing than many bonds with family by blood.

      Who in your life encourages you? Do you want to devote more time to the encouragers in your life?

      4. You can avoid being tossed about seeking your personal worth from the human-mundane world.

      If you must seek your personal worth from any human, you’re in trouble. Why?

      Because human beings have flaws. Many are so self-focused that they have no room for you. Have you ever gone to a parent or sibling for comfort and they just ignored you?

      Realize that your true worth is the divinity that the God and Goddess placed within you.

      Sure, you can work to accomplish something in the mundane world. But you do not have to earn your worth. You already have a divine nature. It’s something to celebrate!

      When we incarnate, it’s like we put on blinders.

      When you pray and meditate, you take off the blinders, even for a few moments. You connect with your real worth—your divine worth.

      Do you want to add or grow your rituals of prayer or meditation?

      May these insights support your path.

      Blessed Be,
      Moonwater

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      How Witches Handle Health Difficulties

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      “I apologize for my tone,” my friend, Ian, told the nurse practitioner during his phone call. He called because for four days he was having pain in the back of his head. He was unsteady when he stood up.
      “I’m scared. I have so much hope. I have people who love me, and I love them,” Ian continued.

      Are you dealing with health difficulties?

      I have three insights for you.

      1. Acknowledge the fear.

        Ian is afraid to lose his life just when good things are going on.
        Do you connect with this?
        We notice that it is important to acknowledge one’s true experience.
        Fear is often connected with the dread of losing something. Losing time with loved ones can feel devastating.
        It is valuable to have someone to talk to. Perhaps, you can turn to spiritual elders, a certain friend, or a therapist.

        Who can you talk to?

        2. Acknowledge how moment-to-moment you experience “shifts” in the day.

        Ian pauses. He takes a deep breath. He notices that his dizziness does not stay the same throughout the whole day. He also notices that the body’s symptoms are signals. Many authors emphasize that “the body is a communication device.”

        What is your body saying to you? Is it saying: “Slow down”? Or “take care”? Or “get more sleep”?

        You may need to see a physician, therapist, or psychiatrist.

        3. Invite the Gods to comfort you in your time of need.

        When I feel like cr@p or don’t know what to do, I talk to the Gods. I pray or ask, “What do I need to learn about this?”

        Here is a prayer you can use.

        Honorable Lord and Gracious Lady,
        Give me comfort in my time of need.
        Hold me close.
        Guide me to good choices in this and all situations.
        Open my eyes to see wisdom and truth.
        Let me learn from this moment in my life.
        So Mote It Be.

        May these insights support your path.

        Blessed Be,
        Moonwater

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        How Witches Stop Emotional Pain

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        “I had to talk to some officials about my father,” my friend, Fred, said. He looked shaken. His elderly father was continuing his violent ways.

        “They want me to sign some paperwork. But I don’t know what the hell my father will do next,” Fred continued. Fred’s father had attacked another resident at the facility. The police were called, and Fred’s father had to face a judge. His father was barred from that facility.

        Fred was triggered. And why not? His father had physically and emotionally abused Fred as a kid. Until he left home at 17 years old.

        Are you triggered now?

        I have three insights for you.

        1. You need steps to handle being triggered.

          Every time Fred talks with his father, the conversation goes bad. So, Fred sets up a phone call with a friend to occur immediately after such a conversation. They talk a bit about the call. But better than that, they shift to talking about something good. Fred is able to make a shift in thoughts and emotions.

          Do you have a pattern so you can feel better after some triggering situation?

          2. Focus on doing “a shift.”

          Sometimes, the way to stop emotional pain is to shift out of a worn pattern. Something triggers a person, and then they go into a negative spiral. Fred calls a friend to do a shift in thoughts and energy. You can also meditate, pray, and/or go for a walk in nature. The idea is that you avoid losing a whole day to feeling bad.

          A person can get value by venting during a chosen time. My husband and I take walks together. I remember my husband saying, “I’m going to vent about the problem until we get to that traffic light. Then let’s talk about something else.” That became our signal to do a “shift.”

          Do you have a pattern of making a shift?

          3. Consider a “Meditative Walk” to help you release pain.

          I have learned to take a certain kind of “meditative walk.” It works better with nearby trees.

          As you walk you can say something like:

          I thank you my friends, the trees,
          I thank you grass and shrubs.
          Help me dissipate the negative energy within me.
          Negative energy flows downward.
          Out of my feet.
          Into the ground.
          Into Mother Earth.
          Such energy is now harmless.
          I am clear.
          I am safe.
          So Mote It Be!

          May these insights support your journey.

          Blessed Be,
          Moonwater

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