Loss of Interest??

[Wiccamagikal]

:chatty: Merry Meet to all,
For some reason..I keep losing interest in Wicca. Like, I know it is my correct path because I just feel SO right doing it..but it seems to keep getting too "boxed up" in my life. Like whenever I start getting into it, I cant seem to do a little at a time..I always want to dive in (typical aries..lol). Do any of you have any suggestions on how I can stay interested but not make it my every thought of the day??

[Valerie]

:chatty: Merry Meet to all,
For some reason..I keep losing interest in Wicca. Like, I know it is my correct path because I just feel SO right doing it..but it seems to keep getting too "boxed up" in my life. Like whenever I start getting into it, I cant seem to do a little at a time..I always want to dive in (typical aries..lol). Do any of you have any suggestions on how I can stay interested but not make it my every thought of the day??

Typical Aries, eh? ;) I know how that goes! However, although you say that you know it's your correct path, it doesn't reflect in your writing. Perhaps this truly isn't the path for you, and that's fine. We shouldn't be expected to be interested in one thing our entire life. Maybe your views are evolving, you're developing different beliefs, and life is leading you a different way.

A religion shouldn't feel like a struggle that you have to force yourself to participate in - it should feel safe, comfortable, and challenging. If it is truly the religion for you, those challenges would excite you, and you'd prepare to meet them head on - there would be no reason for a loss of interest.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with exploring other paths, and this may be your opportunity to do so. :)


Blessings, from one aries to another. ;)

[SamTheBlob]

Well, JoJo I didnt know you were having problems..... Well its not like we talk on a day to day basis any more... I know what one of your problems are. You were raised in an all christain family. And they are extemly pressing about their veiws. LOL ^.^ The best thing to do in my opinion is practice yet not. Like at first simply meditate, and pray. Then move on to simple spells and rituals. Another problem may be that you arent re-born yet. Not to mention you didnt say anything to a LOCAL wiccan (meaning myself) You can come to me about this stuff to. Another thing is get as many books as you possibly can on the subject. Im getting mine from barns and nobles they have 496 books on wicca/magik/paganism/neo-paganism ^.^ and if you dont have a credit card then im sure mom will let you use her account there too. ^.^
Another thing I know youve been researching and stuff BUT you dont do it as much as you should. This is a releigion to some wheather you choose the relegious part or just the occasional practice thats up to you. I choose it to be a relgious experiance. You should know by now that steppy is here to help and guide you.... Anyways, you can think about it all the time, christians do.Dont they. yes they do, yes they do. ^.^ Now i expect to see you wensday. To do some shopping.

[morrigan]

you really cant 'make' yourself interested in something it has to come naturally or eventually it just becomes a chore.. maybe it is time to explore other paths or even just other aspects of the craft.. you dont have to go out and get a new 'religion' for want of a better word but you might find different areas of the craft interest you more then others.. yousay you dont want it to be your every thought of the day but your spirituallity isnt a side thing it effects every part of your life..how you feel about things the choices you make how you live your life.. now if what you mean by your comment is that you dont want the research etc to consume your every waking moment then just set some time aside each day for reading/research and then it wont stop you from doing other things you need to do to.. most of all though you need to do what you feel is right not what others want you to do.. just try to be balanced and follow your heart.. Blessed Be~Morrigan~

[SamTheBlob]

see, she said the same thing i did really.. ^.^

[SacredWithin]

:chatty: Merry Meet to all,
For some reason..I keep losing interest in Wicca. Like, I know it is my correct path because I just feel SO right doing it..but it seems to keep getting too "boxed up" in my life. Like whenever I start getting into it, I cant seem to do a little at a time..I always want to dive in (typical aries..lol). Do any of you have any suggestions on how I can stay interested but not make it my every thought of the day??

What is your thought everyday? "I am Wiccan"? If so, that could most definately get old. :lol: Instead, try to feel the divinity around you. Don't try to force anything, just let things go with the flow. And if it's bothering that much, then explore being Eclectic.

[AugustFirst]

I don't lose interest, but what I have a hard time doing is letting go of "In Jesus name I pray, Amen". It's my conditioning, and I almost feel that if I don't say that, It will be offensive or I will have bad luck. Recs, anyone...?

[Ivy Artemisia]

I keep losing interest in Wicca. Like, I know it is my correct path because I just feel SO right doing it..but it seems to keep getting too "boxed up" in my life. Like whenever I start getting into it, I cant seem to do a little at a time..I always want to dive in

When I first began practicing I was the same way. It tends to be overwhelming at times. I know exactly what you are going through. When we overload our brains with information and feel as though we must practice.... etc., our brains need time to subconsciously digest all that information. It needs a break. So, go with it. Give yourself a break. If you don't... if you continue to 'dive in' without giving your brain a chance to sort it out, you can get physically sick. I know from experience, and have given the same advice to people who have had the same problem before. A lot of people have this problem. Just let yourself take a little break from it for awhile. :)

[Ivy Artemisia]

I don't lose interest, but what I have a hard time doing is letting go of "In Jesus name I pray, Amen". It's my conditioning, and I almost feel that if I don't say that, It will be offensive or I will have bad luck. Recs, anyone...?

I understand what ytou are going through... and subconsciously you don't want to worry whether you'll have bad luck... that can really affect a working. My suggestion to you is that you DO finish your workings with what you feel comfy with, and then add something to the end of it. (depending on your tradition, etc.) You can just end it with "for the good of all, and harm to none, so mote it be!" (or whatever).

After awhile, you'll start getting used to saying your witchy sign-off... and you will probably feel comfy letting your Jesus sign-off drop off after awhile. :)

Just a suggestion!

[AugustFirst]

Thanks magickalmeli, I usually use so mote it be. I'll try mixing them until I can let go... _witchball

[DamienDeville]

Typical Aries, eh? ;) I know how that goes! However, although you say that you know it's your correct path, it doesn't reflect in your writing. Perhaps this truly isn't the path for you, and that's fine. We shouldn't be expected to be interested in one thing our entire life. Maybe your views are evolving, you're developing different beliefs, and life is leading you a different way.

A religion shouldn't feel like a struggle that you have to force yourself to participate in - it should feel safe, comfortable, and challenging. If it is truly the religion for you, those challenges would excite you, and you'd prepare to meet them head on - there would be no reason for a loss of interest.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with exploring other paths, and this may be your opportunity to do so. :)


Blessings, from one aries to another. ;)
I totally agree with you on this.I struggled for yrs trying to figure it out.I kept desiring to be wiccan but it wasnt right for me.I didnt agree with all of it and couldnt force myself to do things certain ways.It just didnt feel right.It didnt feel natural to me.

[Garden of Eden]

Whatever you do, don't force a path upon yourself. Go with the flow. The things that interest you are what is right for you. ;) Keep that in mind.

[cartweel]

Howdy! I started a thread similar to this one a few weeks back: http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=69191&highlight=rekindling+spark

Maybe that will help you out some. Just remember that you're not the first that this has happened to and that it is perfectly fine.

Good luck!

[SacredWithin]

I don't lose interest, but what I have a hard time doing is letting go of "In Jesus name I pray, Amen". It's my conditioning, and I almost feel that if I don't say that, It will be offensive or I will have bad luck. Recs, anyone...?

I don't see anything wrong with it. Just go with the flow. Don't follow word for word what the books tell you to do. Let the spirit within speak for itself.

[arctic splash]

I don't see anything wrong with it. Just go with the flow. Don't follow word for word what the books tell you to do. Let the spirit within speak for itself.

I completely agree. I sometimes pray in Jesus' name, too. :)

[Wiccamagikal]

Merry Meet,
Thanks so much for the advice...I read..and understand what you are saying. And Wicca can be fun, or it can be like a subject at school you know...You have to do it..Well I want it to remain fun, and interesting instead of.."Do I have to read this??"!! So I am going to take a break from all of the reading, and things..and just..remember my path..just not do anything for a while so I can understand better what is going on in my life..It shouldnt seem like a chore, it should seem as a privlage....

Blessed Be,

[ObsidianSunrise]

I have become so comfortable with my path that I hardly ever feel it to be a chore or get bored with it. Of course, my path is different from what anyone else's would be. That is what is so comforting about Wicca. It isn't set in stone what you should feel or how you should do or say something. This is just my opinion but I feel faith is something you have to be confortable with, not something you force yourself to feel. I guess you would say I am ecclectic in my beliefs. I research all the time about different aspects of all religions, but I am comfortable with Wicca. I incorporate alot of things I find into my beliefs. I lean heavily towards Celtic, but also have a strong interest in Druidry. I guess what I am saying, is don't lock youself into one set way of believing and stay there. If you come across another branch of Wicca or Paganism or even a totally different faith system that catches your interest look into it. Life is about learning (Yea, I know, learning UGH! LOL) so relax and enjoy learning!

[Kadynas]

I don't lose interest, but what I have a hard time doing is letting go of "In Jesus name I pray, Amen". It's my conditioning, and I almost feel that if I don't say that, It will be offensive or I will have bad luck. Recs, anyone...?
I usually close with "Blessed Be my Lord and Lady who love me and guide me so very well." :)

[misschief]

i'm not wiccan, but i lose interest sometimes too. i just kinda say.. who cares, go with it. either you'll get back in it, or you'll go to something else.

[Frater Arcane]

Religion shouldn't be something you have to work at, especially if you have to force yourself to do it. It's supposed to be a part of your daily life. If you're not feeling that, you're probably not in the right religion.

[elfmage]

I think a lot of people belong to a religion they do not belong in, because they have evolved beyond what they were when they first discovered it, and then do not want to change, or perhaps do not want to face the fact they have changed.

Hell, everyone has bad days (weeks? years?) though! Take a break, it might make things a little easier!

[wakywitch]

Maybe you are trying to take on too much?
Like a person had said previous to my post, try to feel the energy around you.
Or if it is too much for you right now, take a break.

[aerialla]

My advice. Follow your heart and soul. The God and Goddess will lead you where you are to go. I don't follow one path, I'm eclectic. I study anything that gets my attention. I'm a Cancer/Aries so I really want to know everything right now. But when I want to know if what I am doing is right I go outside at night and I talk to my Goddess (Hecate sometimes Kali) and sometimes right away, sometimes in a few days I will have the answer to my question.

Religion is very personal and only you and The God and Goddess know your true path, let them lead you. :awilly: