Thank you everyone for the kind messages. I feel so welcomed and ready to for this journey.
@Sivonnah , our kids are right around the same age. My son just turned 19 and my daughter will be 18 towards the end of the year. I feel like I have already learned so much, but it really feels like a lot of what I’ve read, I have subconsciously picked up throughout the years and never even realized. Especially herbalism, my father was really big on natural remedies. I am taking the courses and have already absorbed so much knowledge. I have started my grimoire and I have been slowly adding pages as I find information that I feel like I will need again, and I would like to remember. One down point about being older is my memory isn’t nearly as crisp as it used to be.
@starborn I think I am towards the darkness as well. I think Hekate has been walking with me longer than I knew who she was. I have been attracted to keys and various other objects that she tends to have a likeness. Not to mention I am currently on a shadow work journey in addition to learning about this. I feel so blessed that I stumbled upon this gem of a site. It warms my heart and makes me happy to feel so welcomed.
@Nitos3rd It is scary but in an exciting way. In the kind of way where a door just opened that you never knew existed but now that it is found, you can’t (and nor would you want to) shut it.
@BryWisteria I love that perspective. I have definitely picked up some wisdom over the years and I know my approach would have been different had I picked up learning this when I was younger. I see things from a calmer and more patient viewpoint. I feel like I can see other people’s perspectives easier now that I have experienced more than a younger person would have.
@tracy19 Pleasure to meet you. I am interested in herbs and their natural healing qualities. As someone without health insurance, healing naturally is certainly cheaper than going for pharmaceuticals. @Mistress_Of_Herbs, it is a pleasure to meet you as well and I look forward to learning more.
@EvaCVM Thank you so much for the kind words. We should ALL certainly be friends. The more the marrier.
@Amethyst , that is something I plan to look into eventually, but I really feel I need to properly understand the herbs, and crystals properly in order to dive into spellcasting responsibly. I am planning on doing some protection spells, but I think that is the furthest I will go for at least a few weeks till I have a better grasp of the core concepts. I appreciate you.
@AIRAM , I do believe that is where I am currently started. That and herbal teas. Which is basically the same type of path.
@MeganB The wealth of knowledge is truly amazing. I always am seeking new friends. After a 10-year hermit dweller, I am just now starting to come out my shell and emerging as the butterfly that has been hidden away for so long.
Once again, I really appreciate all of you. The kindness is really heartwarming. I am sorry it took me this long to reply. I do not juggle life really easily and when I am focusing on one ball, some end up being left aside. Hopefully with the craft I can balance my Chakras and become a more well-rounded individual so I can share my gifts with the world.