If you forgot to label your post as your challenge entry or I accidentally missed it, please let me know so I can add you in!
In addition to new experiences, everyone who shared an entry also received the prize of a new forum badge chosen by the community. And the results are in!
Thank you to everyone who voted in the challenge poll to help us choose the badge. We have a winner! The badge awarded to all entrants for this challenge is:
You worked hard for your prize- wear it with pride!
How to put your new title on display:
Look at the top right-hand corner of the site and click on your avatar/picture
When the drop-down menu opens, click on the person ()
Then, click on the next gear symbol () /“Preferences”
Scroll down the page until you see “Title”. In the small drop-down box, select the title of your choosing
Click “Save” at the bottom of the page
The badges you earn are trophies of your magickal accomplishments- may you wear your chosen badge with pride
Well Done, Witchy Challengers!
Whether it is or isn’t something you normally focus on in your practice, I hope you enjoyed the theme. By trying new things and exploring the entries of fellow coven members, the hope is that this challenge helped you to enrich your Craft.
Thank you again for participating (and an extra thank you to @Nikki-Phoenix for suggesting this challenge theme for everyone)
For challenge-seekers or anyone who missed this challenge - no fear! A brand new challenge will launch tomorrow. Please keep an eye on the main page of the forum or stop by the Activities category for all challenge announcements.
@BryWisteria I truly love this board to death! From all the fun activities and incredible posts to the endless well of knowledge and kind souls, there are just so many tools here to help perfect our craft.
A huge thank you @Francisco@BryWisteria & to every single member here. You’ve given this 46-year-old guy the courage to just be himself without fear of judgment—to actually feel encouraged, welcomed, and blessed by this community.
I didn’t share my story looking for prizes, rewards, or recognition. The fact that I was able to open up, that people resonated with my journey, and that so many of you took the time to read and leave such caring comments… that right there is my prize. Being accepted, understood, and embraced by this family means I’ve already won. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
And of course, I have to give credit to Gemini for helping me put all these thoughts together! Thank you everyone for putting up with me using AI to decode my words. Believe me, I’m just as cautious and mindful of the impacts of AI as anyone else, but it really gives people like me an even playing field to express what’s truly on my mind and in my heart in this world.
Hope everyone has an amazing week ahead! Blessed Be!
Thank you so much, @BryWisteria, this was a great topic! So many great stories and ideas to get one thinking. I’ve already been doing research to see if there are things I want to change or add to my practice. Blessed be!
Congratulations on receiving your Badges. This was a very a great Challenge and I have learned so much about everyone’s traditions. I am sorry I did not have time to reply to you all individually. Until the next one. Thank you @BryWisteria another one on my shelf
You’re very welcome! Another big congrats to the Heritage Witches. Thank you all for sharing such heartfelt entries about your traditions. They were a delight to read and learn from
The next challenge is being cooked up in the cauldron this morning. And look at that! We’re at Challenge # 270. As some of you may be aware, that means there’s a special type of challenge on the menu. I hope there will be some fun themes out there that catch your eye! Challenge coming very soon!
In my opinion this is what it´s here for: helping people and making their lives easier.
Ooh, you´ve gotten me very curious now. Thank you, dearest Bry for the hard work you´re putting into these challenges! For me they are a total highlight on this board and a real asset to my practice.
You’ll like catch ups! Wild card! Do anything! Do as much as you like- within reason! Bry had to put a limit on us because catch ups are soooo addictive and fun!
That makes me so happy to hear! I’m delighted you enjoy the challenges, Katharina
Awww yay! I’m happy you think so, Georgia All the challenges are fun to see what everyone will do, but I especially love Catch-Ups - I’m always so curious which themes folks will pick!
For anyone who hasn’t come across it yet, the new challenge post is now live in the forum. Here is a fast pass magickal portal to get you there in a click!
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I truly love this board to death! From all the fun activities and incredible posts to the endless well of knowledge and kind souls, there are just so many tools here to help perfect our craft. 
Blessed be everyone!
Challenge coming very soon!
