The Busy Witch: Accidental Magic

May 14, 2013 By 1 Comment
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Ever since my magical awakening a few years ago, I have become more intentional about the energy I put out. I try to only share positive stories via social media (although, sometimes, I just can’t help a rant or two), and I have worked hard to cultivate an attitude of gratitude for the big and small things in my life. I’ve also started working magic with more confidence, and watching in delight as my intentions manifest in amazing ways. But something else has also been happening, and … [Read more...]

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The Busy Witch: Making Magic Together

April 30, 2013 By 2 Comments
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Patheos recently asked contributors to discuss defining moments in their faith and path, and I’m eager to share one of mine. For ten years, I was mostly content to “practice” as a solitary.  I say “practice” because for most of that time, despite calling myself a Witch and feeling a connection to Goddess, I did very little in the way of spells or rituals.  I insisted on keeping a nice, archetypal, academic distance from the deities, and I was constantly haunted by Stockard … [Read more...]

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The Busy Witch: Creating My Change

April 16, 2013 By 2 Comments
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When I was reading T. Thorn Coyle’s Make Magic of Your Life, I had an epiphany.  A desire had been lurking in the bottom of my heart for years, and even though I kept discounting it, it continued to surface.  Last month, I finally listened and took the plunge. I’m going to participate in a yoga teacher certification program. Although my yoga practice has been consistent (if a bit lazy) for years, there’s always been a little voice whispering in my ear that someday I would be good … [Read more...]

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The Busy Witch: Why I Am A Witch

April 2, 2013 By 6 Comments
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Patheos is hosting a challenge right now: answer the question “Why I am a...” in 200 words or less.  I’ve decided to answer with a poem.   Why I am a Witch: Maybe it’s because of my lifelong fascination with mythology. Or maybe it’s because  Bedknobs and Broomsticks was my favorite childhood movie. Or maybe it’s because I read The Mists of Avalon at just the right age. Or maybe it’s because I grew up surrounded by strong women, and I value my inherent power. Or … [Read more...]

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The Busy Witch: Balance Within and Without?

March 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Listen. Hear that? The birds have started singing again, at least outside my window.  I’ve never been much of a bird lover before, but for some reason this season, birdsong has become one of my favorite sounds.  It’s soul-soothing, and charged with the magic and energy of the coming spring. The darker months have always been a challenge for me, even after moving to the south and discovering a winter where the sun still shines.  There’s just something about the season that slows … [Read more...]

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