Witchcraft to me is all about expressing myself in a different way; a new way. It came to me in a time of loneliness and confusion. A time when everything felt out of my control.
Now I’m not saying that being in control is something I strive for since I’m aware of how self-damaging it can be, but that’s just it; with witchcraft, I am in control. It’s why I rely on it to put me at ease when everything else becomes chaotic. That doesn’t mean I always run to it though because let’s be honest here, I’m human and we humans don’t always do what’s right for us; And I know it’s right due to how I feel when I’m engaging with it. Something I’ve learned, especially when I don’t do it often enough, is that I feel like a much better version of myself when I do make it a daily habit. Without it, It’s easier for me to let negative emotions in. In no way am I saying that witchcraft is a complete shield of all negativity because obviously, I can’t expect to always have positive feelings. It’s simply a tool to help me learn how to manage the negative ones, that can sometimes get in my head.
One major reason why I’m so fond of witchcraft is because of the many practices and layers that come with it. One of which is: Meditation.
Before diving into this witchy experience, I never meditated a day in my life, nor did I ever think it’d be something I truly enjoy doing. There’s something about the quietness of it that shifts me to a peaceful mindset; and I’m not talking about the room being literally quiet, because I do listen to low-fi music when I do this, I’m talking about the actual structure and feeling of lightness when I allow myself to just be.
I sit crisscross applesauce on the floor, with my hands on my lap and my eyes closed while I take deep breathes in and out. This is how I begin…..
Right now this is just “normal” meditating. And then, when the time feels right, my inner witch comes alive and I’m suddenly transcended to a whole new realm of subconsciousness, to where my body does whatever it wants. This is when I feel most intact with my soul. It’s when I dance with incense, stare into a candle flame and consume the energy from my crystals. Which, by the way, I ADORE crystals! It’s one of, if not, the main reasons why I like meditating in the first place. They bring a sort of light wholeness to me that I can’t explain because the feeling is too special to put into words. A few of my favorites are:
Crystals help me stay connected with how I’m feeling and overall accept them in a healthy way.
Witchcraft is beautiful; something that can be for anyone, so long as your intentions stay admirable. Because if there’s one thing you should know is that it’s all about your intentions. It’s what makes the experience rare and pure. I believe it can be extremely beneficial to those who are open to it. Even just meditating in itself is something I find important to do. It’s said to help reduce stress, help you have better concentration, and help manage anxiety and depression, which personally helps me in these ways.