This was an article originally posted at Epinions.com on June 21, 2000. As it was not an “income generating” article I decided to delete it there so as to move it here instead with the belief that it would add interest to THIS blog.

My Name is Kelly and I am a Witch

Yes it’s true I’m a Pagan — which means that I am a practitioner of a religion which is not Christian, Jewish or Muslim ….

I am not anti-Christian
I am not against any positive religion
But I am what I am

I am Wiccan

I am a Witch

I honor the Divine as both God and Goddess
I see nature as a sacred reflection of that Divine force
I celebrate the cycles of the season and the phases of the moon
I belive in striving to “harm none”
I believe in reincarnation
I believe in karma
I believe in energy based alternative healing practices such as Therapeutic Touch and Reiki
I meditate .. I’ve been known to chant
and yes … I believe that magic works

I believe that by focusing our will and emotion we as indiviuals can effect change on our reality…. with the help of the Divine of course.

And as is often spoke of in regards to prayer — sometimes the answer is no.

I do not worship satan – in fact “he” has no place at all in my theology.
I do not seek to convert anyone.
I am not a “confused” teenager.

I am a grown woman who chose this path nearly 13 years ago.*
I simply live my life, as best as I can, while honoring the Divine as I see fit.

Are there some who use the word Witch with darker intent? Yes
Are there those who confuse Satanism and Witchcraft? Yes

But, please do not lump us all together.

Wicca is a valid religion, acknowledged even in the Army Chaplain’s handbook. (buy it). Is it for everyone? NO..

As so eloquently stated by the late author Marion Zimmer Bradley in her book The Mists of Avalon …

“all the gods are one God, and all the goddesses are one Goddess .. and there is but one Initiator…. to every man his own truth and the God within”

Which means (to me anyway) that there is but one Source and infinate paths to find him/her/it

Should your child begin to show interest in Witchcraft.. in the occult… talk to them, read what they are reading. Yes you have the right to control what goes on under your roof, but you can’t necessarily control what goes on in their heart and soul.

I ask that you keep your own mind open to the reality that Witchcraft/Wicca is just one of many religious choices. And that many normal, ethical people are practicing it as a way of life.

Blessings

Mama Kelly

* As of 2008 I have been following the Wiccan faith for 21 years.

Websites to learn more:

Wicca – from religioustolerance.org
The Witches’ Voice – witchvox.com

Related Posts:
I May Be A Witch I’m Not A Bitch.
Meet Your Friendly Neighborhodd Witch (An Introduction)

Related reading:
Truth About Witchcraft Today – Scott Cunningham
Witchcraft: The Old Religion – Leo Martello

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