I'll admit it, I'm the worlds worst to want to plan everything down to the last detail. That leads to a lot of things I WANT to achieve falling by the wayside. Most of the time, I don't ask for help/bounce ideas off of people, since the few times I have absolutely nothing happened. I was met with enthusiasm at the time, then crickets. Which has led to me becoming more and more solitary. I have vowed to myself that I'll continue the journey, because it's what I'm meant to do. I'll stop trying to plan everything to the last detail and step outside the comfort zone a little.
It was pointed out to me a week or so back that it seemed I had been replaced. Not seeing the forest for the trees, I hadn't even realized. Once it was said SO much then made perfect sense.
That leads me to the journey I'm on now. In Witchcraft/Paganism I've watched it ebb and flow many times. I've also noticed when the ebb happens is when the calling is strongest for me. My intention is to not let that calling fade when the resurgence begins anew. The only time I ever recall staying active during the boom in Paganism was about 16 years ago. Back then, there were 3 well-known Pagan auction houses, in addition to Ebay. Anything you wanted could be found among the 4 and the pricing was incredibly reasonable. Over the 24+ years as a practicing Pagan, I've owned my own online esoteric shop, written a 52 week year and a day program, read Tarot for hundreds of people (recently I've begun offering Tarot readings for others again), and seen Paganism gain incredible ground.
When I came to the path, learning materials were scarce. A lot of the books and resources I used are either no longer available or severely outdated. Now? There's almost too much to choose from. Sifting through it can be a daunting task. I look at the offerings from Amazon and it's overwhelming to me. I can only imagine what it's like for a new practitioner.
Know that people, even those that walk the path of Paganism, won't understand completely your particular spirituality. The old adage of 'Ask a dozen witches & you'll get a dozen answers.' is more factual than you realize. Do what feels right for you. Believe what feels right. Practice the way you see fit. This is your journey, with your heart and soul. It's up to you if you tell others. There is no hard and fast rule. In some places, even today, revealing yourself can be dangerous. Be smart.
In the future, I intend to do reviews, vlogs, in depth articles, poetry and prose, recipes, and anything else my brain thinks up. If I feel it's of benefit to others then I'll place it here.
Ultimately, if you don't know where to start, Google is your friend. If something you read raises questions, research it further. Paganism has no "one book" but that need not be a barrier. There are hundreds, maybe thousands, just like me who are willing to help you on the path. I'm not a teacher, I'm a guide. This process is about learning. If you walk this path, you'll spend the rest of your life discovering new knowledge.
Now it's time for me to get away from the PC and on to a play date. Wednesday school starts and a whole new set of adventures awaits!
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