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How Witches Make Space in Their Lives for Freedom Ep. 89
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How Witches Make Space for Simple Pleasures
Have you been busy recently and that has crowded out taking time for simple pleasures in life?
Simple pleasures can include slowing down, sipping, and enjoying a latte. Or relaxing outside with a good book and some wine or tea.
“…all acts of love and pleasure are My rituals. And therefore, let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you.” – Doreen Valiente, writing in the voice of the Goddess, in The Charge of the Goddess
Goddess gives us a whole spectrum of simple pleasures to consider.
Here are three insights:
- Open your awareness to a simple pleasure
I like taking a ritual bath. I’ve noticed that I have not made space for it. Soaking in water also causes skin difficulties for me, which would require me to take extra steps to protect my skin. My point is that I need to start with awareness and make space so I can take the time to focus on my needs and to connect with the Gods.
- Learn and rehearse saying No
If you’re constantly saying yes to other people, you won’t be able to fit in something that means a lot to your heart.
Lacey, a friend, always used to say yes when people asked her to do things. Because of this, she never had time for herself, and she ran herself into the ground.
Learning to say no is a good thing, and it’s part of setting healthy boundaries.
Setting boundaries in how you use your time and energy can help you save yourself from grief and trouble.
You could say something like: “That sounds like it’s a good project. My plate is full at this time. And I’m taking better care of myself. So, I’ll have to say no to participating in your project.”
Witches can realize that when you say no to one thing, you open your ability to say yes to prayer and ritual so you can communicate with the Gods.
Saying no helps you free up time for your own sanity. You can do meditation, ritual, or simply rest and just be—in the moment.
- Schedule time to be present with the Gods
Imagine communicating with the God and the Goddess. You can do this with meditation, doing ritual, or doing some sort of service in Their names.
You could volunteer, perhaps, at an animal shelter. This can be doing the work of the Gods, which can bring you into a closer relationship with Them. Or perhaps, you’ll take a walk in a park or somewhere that you can enjoy nature. The Gods are present with you in nature.
Each day, I devote myself to a short meditation session. That’s when I relax and talk to my God and Goddess about the day’s activities. I even ask for guidance.
Simple pleasures provide us with valuable support we need.
Imagine that you were supporting your best friend. You would likely say, “You love taking a ten-minute break with your latte. You deserve it. In fact, when we talk on the phone after your latte-break, you sound full of life. It’s worth it.”
Simple pleasures also help you show up better for your time to honor your Gods. The Gods placed divinity within you. They want you to support the divine flame in you. Ask Them for guidance about the blessed opportunities for simple pleasures in your life.
May these insights support your journey.
Blessed Be,
Moonwater
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How Witches Interpret Inconsistencies In Tarot and Other Divination Practices Ep. 88
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How Witches Interpret Inconsistencies In Tarot and Other Divination Practices Ep. 88
How Witches Feel Their Feelings and Grow
“It hurts too much. If I just had the right spiritual thoughts, couldn’t I just avoid this pain?” my friend, John, asked.
“I hear you. You’re hurting bad. I want to skip pain, too. But I learned about something called a spiritual bypass,” I replied.
Recently, I came across this quote:
“Spiritual bypass shields us from the truth. It disconnects us from our feelings and helps us avoid the big picture. It is more about checking out than checking in.” – Ingrid Clayton, psychologist
I realize that, many times, I’d like to avoid feeling pain. But if I try to just shift to the “higher point of view,” I may be denying something real … that I have felt a loss and the pain is something I just need to experience.
For example, I lost Steve, a dear friend who passed away. I didn’t sit in the grief. I tried to shift to thinking he was in a better place and that was it. But I never truly dealt with the feelings of loss. That is, until I shifted back to my grief and felt it fully and explored what was going on with my feelings. I honored the pain of the loss. In this way, I processed it in a healthy way.
I have three insights about grief, loss and how to grow.
1.Say something aloud about your feelings.
I have learned that talking to a friend and saying aloud how I feel about something is truly healing. It helps take the burden off my back. If you are the friend, just listen. You don’t have to fix it.
2.Ask the Gods for clarity
Doing meditation can help, too. By going into meditation, you can ask the Gods to help you understand the reasons and situations that led to the loss. You can ask for healing. The Gods are great listeners.
“There is no coming to consciousness without pain. People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own Soul.” – Carl Jung
It is true that in witchcraft we strive to know one’s self.
Knowing yourself is the true focus of the Craft. Knowing how you deal with loss can be a big step to understanding you.
3.Express the Feel It and Move Forward Prayer
Here is a prayer to help.
The Feel It and Move Forward Prayer
Lord and Lady help me dig deep.
Light the way to all that I seek.
My feelings now I do give space,
To feel it all and weigh my case.
Give me light on my path to peace,
To help me move on in one piece.
Stitch by stitch mend my broken heart.
With Your support, I make my start
As I So Will, So Mote It Be.
May this prayer help you heal and continue growing on your journey.
Blessed Be,
Moonwater
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How Witches Sense Energy to Enrich Their Lives Ep. 87
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How Witches Sense Energy to Enrich Their Lives Ep. 87
How Witches Clear Their Thinking and Free Up Their Future
“Oh, Jessica, you’re so cynical,” my friend, Amy, said.
“I’m not cynical. I’m skeptical,” Jessica, my other friend, replied.
The difference between cynical and skeptical is important.
To me, cynical has a negative connotation. It’s like you won’t give an idea some true consideration. You have already made up your mind about the idea. On the other hand, skeptical is: You are willing to listen to the idea and more information. You really think about it. You are willing to bring in more evidence. I’ve noticed that some people take a certain cynical approach that shuts down the conversation.
I’m concerned that cynical can lead to a “negative self-fulfilling prophesy.” For example, Susan, as a young child, was told that she was fat. Even though she was quite thin. She totally believed that she was fat. She became cynical. She wouldn’t even let in the idea that she might be an appropriate weight. Later in life, she gained a lot of weight. Having a habitual cynical approach, Susan didn’t even try to change her habits because she already believed she was a lost cause.
This reminds me of the Thirteenth Principle of The Thirteen Principles of Wiccan Belief.
We believe that we should seek within Nature that which is contributory to our health and well-being.” The Thirteenth Principle of The Thirteen Principles of Wiccan Belief, assembled by The American Council of Witches
Now, in the present, Susan has a new choice. She can listen to the Gods. Unfortunately, listening to cruel human beings during her youth created a sour, cynical approach in Susan.
Let’s remember that whatever happened in the past is like an early chapter in a book. Something new and better can happen in your current, new chapter of life.
Now, Susan can listen to the Gods. She can focus on natural foods that the Gods provide. She can shift her choices about junk food. She can look to the natural world (echoing The Thirteenth Principle of Wiccan Belief) for healing. She can ask the God and Goddess for guidance. This is something I discuss in my online course Goddess Style Weight Loss.
Looking at the example above, we can see how a cynical mind can cause a lot of suffering.
I invite you to consider dropping cynical in favor of skeptical. Skeptical can be valuable for us to check out the data and evidence. We will also need to try new things and make decisions based on our new experiences.
I’ve noticed that taking a cynical approach can, at times, lead to a closed mind. Having a closed mind can cause much suffering and fear. You close off any new data when you are cynical. In effect, this stops your growth as a being and an individual.
You are here to learn. Assess if you’re being cynical or skeptical.
So, remember to listen to Nature—“the teacher” of our class. Look to Nature and learn.
May these insights support your journey.
Blessed Be,
Moonwater
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Witches Know the Big Relief, About Death and the Afterlife Ep. 86
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Witches Know the Big Relief, About Death and the Afterlife Ep. 86
How Witches Stand Guard at the Door of Their Minds
Have you longed for feeling better in your daily life?
You have probably noticed how so many people seem to have a short fuse right now during the unrest taking place throughout the world.
Witches can rise above the pain and strife of the mundane world.
We believe in the affirmation and fulfillment of life in a continuation of evolution and development of consciousness, that gives meaning to the Universe we know, and our personal role within it.” The 9th Principle of the 13 Principles of Wiccan Belief as assembled by the American Council of Witches
I realized that to support the development of consciousness in ourselves we must stand guard at the door of our mind.
This phrase “Stand guard at the door of your mind” was mentioned by a friend of mine. The phrase is ascribed to a number of people.
Two Things to Guard Against – to Keep Out of Your Mind
- Guard Against Fear
Fear can twist your thoughts. It can make you do things you would not normally do. You’ve probably noticed that fear can turn to anger, and a person can lash out with harsh words.
I’ve noticed that fear can twist and turn into greed. A person running scared might lash out and try to hoard things and people.
What is the answer to fear? Love. I’ll share more about that soon.
- Guard Against Hate
Where does hate come from?
“Hatred is driven by two key emotions of love and aggression: One, love for the in-group—the group that is favored; and two, aggression for the out-group—the group that has been deemed as being different, dangerous, and a threat to the in-group.” Patrick Wanis, a behavioral researcher
Again, the answer is Love. The Gods remind us that we are all Their children. The Gods are the Creators of everything.
This thought rose up for me: “We live in a divine world. Hate has no place here.”
Another thought arose: “It is appropriate to protect oneself. But I do not have to hate in order to protect myself. I can do what is necessary for safety. I do not have to put myself into a negative spiral of judgmental thoughts and negative energy.”
I realize that lower consciousness includes reflexively striking back—and returning negativity for negativity.
Love and a Process to Support the Development of Consciousness
We need to support bringing love into our lives
Love operates at a higher frequency than hate. Love helps us grow out of that lower state of being.
I feel that we, too often, put up walls to our happiness and to love.
So, how do we bring these walls down? With the following ritual.
Being at a higher frequency helps you think your way through with compassion.
Bringing Down the Walls Ritual
What you will need:
- One Reversal candle – black on top and red on the bottom
- Lighter and incense of your choice (Frankincense and Myrrh are good choices)
- Appropriate incense burner
- Magickal Tools for Casting Circle
- Candleholder
- Cakes and Wine
Cast on a waning moon.
To start:
- Cast circle
- Cleanse and consecrate your candle and place it on your altar.
Sit and meditate on what you are about to do: Break your walls down and raise yourself to a higher vibration of love.
Once you have your mind fixed on your task begin by lighting the reversal candle and say:
Walls, walls crumble down,
Walls, walls to the ground.
Hate destroyed and fear abated,
Making room to be elated.
Love is the only law I know,
Love surrounds me with great flow.
As I so Will, so Mote it Be.
Sit and meditate on what you have accomplished. Feel the flow of the Gods’ love surround you. Feel the peace now within you.
- Cakes and Wine Ceremony
- Close Your Circle
May these insights and this ritual support you on your journey.
Blessed Be,
Moonwater
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How Witches Overcome “I’m Not Important” Ep. 85
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How Witches Overcome “I’m Not Important” Ep. 85
How Witches Find Balance that Makes the Difference
What is most important to you?
Have you, like me, been shaken up by the coronavirus and the unrest around the world?
Every day, I ask myself, “What is most important?”
Recently, a friend told me about his distinction between values and virtues.
I understand a value as something that is important. For example, I value my relationship with my Gods. I value my sweetheart.
Then, we talk about virtues. I want to demonstrate the virtue of patience toward my husband.
I strive to be of service—so I’m focusing on the virtue of service.
Recently, I was reading the 13 Principles of Wiccan Belief as assembled by the American Council of Witches.
We recognize both outer and inner, or psychological, worlds—sometimes known as the Spiritual World, the Collective Unconscious, Inner Planes, etc.—and we see in the interaction of these two dimensions the basis for paranormal phenomena and magickal exercises. We neglect neither dimension for the other, seeing both as necessary for our fulfillment. – The Fifth Principle of the 13 Principles of Wiccan Belief from the American Council of Witches
So, let’s look at this Fifth Principle in the light of values annd virtues. Witches value the spiritual plane, mundane plane, and magick.
This phrase “We neglect neither dimension for the other, seeing both as necessary for our fulfillment” points toward a virtue. I see that virtue as balance.
What Does This Mean for the Everyday Life of a Witch?
As witches, we can strive for balance with the spiritual and mundane sides of life. We walk between the worlds, and so, we have the power to manifest our desires. We have tools that other spiritual paths do not. We have spells, magickal elementals, and the Gods who help us.
Some spiritual paths appear to neglect the mundane or earthly side of life.
On the other hand, witches understand nature in its fundamental parts and how such parts work together. This helps us fulfill our desires and needs.
The Path of a Meaningful and Happy Life
Because of all the stress from the coronavirus and unrest in the world, I look to center myself and to create balance in my own life. A focus on both values and virtues gives me guidance on how to lead my own day.
I work with these questions:
- How do the Gods see this?
- How can I focus on service and balance today?
- How will I make sure to complete my daily meditation session?
- When will I take my daily walk?
May these insights support your journey.
Blessed Be,
Moonwater
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