CHALLENGE ENTRY
I am an eclectic witch. Although my favourite area currently, and has been for a long time, is the tarot. I am really enjoying learning about oils, spells and energy work. I am learning so much here with this coven.
Growing up, I had exposure to different religions and philosophies, mainly Christianity, Taoism, and Buddhism. My mother read tarot, and worked with energy, and crystals. I have been to a few different psychics and pagan and Christian energy healers.
This has made me very open to pulling in from anywhere that which makes sense and helps me on my journey-as long as it is not harmful to myself or anyone else.
I have been told that the goal of life is to ‘know thyself’. I am reminded of Shakespeare’s play Hamlet “…This above all: to thine ownself be true, and it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.” I like that whole speech btw.
I have to say I have spent a crap ton of time getting to know myself. However, the more I learn the more I see it is not balanced and there is still more work to be done (always). Francesco’s post on shadow work.
Being an eclectic witch has helped me see these things more clearly as it allows me to pull in from many areas to further my understanding and strengthen my abilities. I recognize it is also a hinderance at times as I don’t give myself time to delve deep and really learn on one topic before moving to another.
I love using the tarot and oracle cards.
I enjoy my moments in nature and thank the unseen folk and Mother Nature.
I stand out in some storms to allow that energy to cleanse me, create a shift, or inspire me, etc
I carry stones with me at times to help with grounding and courage.
I use herbs and essential oils for shifting energy and cleansing. I have infused oils and created sigils and spells to cast on the oils while infusing them and using them.
When baking for my family I focus on love and nourishment, when I remember 
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Being eclectic is awesome for me. My next focus is to be a lot more adept at all of them. However, I am going to begin at the beginning as I now know in some ways, I haven’t really started. A strong foundation is key. I recently watched a video of @MeganB ’s.. It will be hard for me to start with one thing but I think that is where I need to begin.
I doubt I will ever change from being eclectic, that is who I am by nature.
Thanks for this week’s challenge @Cosmic_Curiosity @Kasandra and @BryWisteria !!