I think it’s important when endeavoring to deepen your spiritual connection to Deity in any faith to take a moment and define your goals.
This is what I did when I recommitted myself to my faith. Below is a short essay I wrote about what I wanted from Wicca, and what was missing in my life, at that time. I printed these goals, and they have place of honor as the second page of my book, immediately following the title page.
I want to feel a deep connection to the Goddess. I want magick in my life. I want to make a better life for myself and my loved ones through the use of magick. I want to feel a sense of mystery and awe, and to pass that feeling on to my daughter. I want to believe that there is more to life and the universe than this shell we were born into and will leave behind. I want to believe that when we leave this shell, we continue on.
And because I want to believe it, I do.
I would like to return to the feeling I had when I first joined a coven. I want the feeling of fellowship with others who understand the rush of energy and love and acceptance when invoking the Goddess, the amazement and power of seeing, irrefutably, a spell working. I want to believe that all of my past experiences were real and valid and that my present experiences can match or exceed those.
And because I want to believe it, I do.
I want my home to be filled with the energy of the God and Goddess, and to return those blessings in a meaningful way. I want to continue studying and learning always, to be as knowledgeable as possible. I want to observe and celebrate every Sabbat and Esbat. I want to create a coven, and be a part of that fellowship again.
And because I want to, I will.
So mote it be.
With the exception of creating a coven, which I have re-evaluated in terms of the time I have available and where I wish to expend my energy, I have reached all of these goals. I believe that putting these words to paper and re-visiting them frequently has kept me focused and clear on my intent, and consequently has helped me achieve my goals. I continue to review it today, knowing that I will always be imperfect, a work-in-progress, and that I must always continue to strive to be the woman I am and the woman I want to be.
I hope that you, too, will take some time to determine what your faith means to you; what you wish to receive from it; and what you are willing to give back.
Blessings & Light,
Crystal