A Spiritually Enlightening Online Magazine. January's Theme: "Path"
Volume 9 Issue 2 ISSN# 1708-3265

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Illuminations Aleesha Sattva About the Cover Claudette Dean Shhh… Self Is Speaking Dj Brown-Jewett Finding The Way Home Julie Hoyle The Pain of Why John Ptacek And Then I Grew a Pair! David Reber Mystical Paths Cheryl Jewett-Brown Ph.D. Two Poems; Love and Meant to Be Jennifer Kusz The Garden Parzival Sattva Pet-Sense Jean Hofve, DVM Let's Talk Tarot Marcia McCord Living… Naturally Nicole Gardner Lifetalks Dawn Baumann Brunke Walk Your Talk Aleesha Sattva Po and the Stones Phil Kotofskie Wiccan Voices Crystal Blanton, HPs Meditate a Moment Parzival Sattva Password Deva Premal Oasis Gary Stroutsos

Wiccan Voices with Crystal Blanton Finding your path is one of life's pressures, surfacing when experiences have you questioning your life, often moving it from a subtle desire to a longing. Why is it important to know your path and do we ever really find the one we are "supposed" to be on? Spirituality acts like a moving target that is constantly in motion, never stagnant and static like the bullseye on a dart board. If a person has met their target of spirituality, I would question how truly spiritual he or she is. True spirituality is the knowing that there is more to know and grow towards. Thus I would ask, do we ever really find a "path" we are supposed to be on or are we always growing towards a deeper layer of spiritual existence and that in and of itself is the path? Being Wiccan can add a complication to this scenario or can act as a catalyst in learning how to grow beyond boundaries that are imposed by society. Wiccan spirituality can give practitioners the extra license to explore, connect to a sense of inner being and listen to the vibrations of deities that are beyond a text. There are no books that can fill in the gaps within your belief system and much of that knowledge will eventually come from pushing boundaries. There are many different deities to connect to, processes to learn, rituals to try and cultures to connect with. The addition of choices within the Wiccan or Pagan path can lend to a constant flexing of the spiritual muscle, leading to a better understanding of who you are within a spiritual world. The road to your path is often just as profound as the path itself. One of the biggest parts of this spiritual process that is often overlooked is finding the path to oneself. This is true spirituality, when the road to Self pushes a person towards a higher sense of purpose and a connection with a higher power. The connection to Self is the key. The Charge of the Goddess speaks to this in its reference to finding what you seek within yourself or else you will not be able to find it without. Again, the key to any path starts with the key to yourself and from there you are able to find spirituality all around you and in all paths. Take the time to meditate on yourself and create a connection to your inner being that brings you closer to the goal of identifying a path that is authentic to you. Yes, I am asking you to meditate on yourself. Connect to who you are, who you want to be, what is missing in your spiritual life and even what you want out of a stronger connection to a higher power. Commit to spending the time needed to devote to your path and to yourself. The consistency that you give to this process will dictate what you receive in return and the rewards that you earn as a result. Give yourself permission to explore your inner being and your connection to all life around you. The more you understand how you relate to the world, the more you will have the chance to find the right deity and path for yourself. Don't allow fear to stop you from connecting with all things sacred within yourself and the universe around you. Fear can be debilitating and can stop growth with the power of thought. Give yourself permission to grow into a path that is going to push you towards a better way of life and a better understanding of the spiritual path before you. Crystal Blanton is a Wiccan High Priestess, member of the Northern California Local Council of Covenant of the Goddess and a published author living in the Bay Area. She has worked in Social Services for 15 years, specializing in addiction and counseling. Her book Bridging the Gap; Working Within the Dynamics of Pagan Groups and Society and the Shades of Faith; Minority Voices in Paganism anthology are currently available through Immanion Press. You can contact Crystal Blanton via her website at www.crystalblanton.com.

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