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Discipline in Witchcraft

What separates a Witch from a Powerful Witch are two things: time and discipline. Witchcraft is a craft, just like painting or singing. While there is certainly nothing wrong with doodling or humming in the shower if that is what makes you happy, if you want to end up in museums or sing opera, you’re going to have to develop the discipline in order to motivate yourself. Witchcraft is the same. Very, very few people are innately talented enough to master everything about Witchcraft without developing discipline and sticking to a routine.

Discipline isn’t something you develop over night; it is something that needs to be nurtured slowly over time. Discipline is a bit like a plant. You begin with a small seed that, with time, effort, and care, will slowly grow into a beautiful flower. However, if you neglect your plant by forgetting to water it daily, your flower will shrivel. And if instead of consistently watering your plant, you forget and allow it to dry out, and then dousing it in water once you remember, you may drown your flower or cause root rot. Discipline is the same way: you need to consistently care for it daily in order for it to grow properly. Neglect or excessive inconsistency can kill your discipline.

So how do you become a more disciplined Witch?

-First, identify the areas of your Craft that are strong. Perhaps you already have a daily meditation practice or perform a weekly cleansing ritual consistently. Reward yourself for these successes! If you don’t yet have something you do on a daily or weekly basis, find something in your Craft that you do regularly, but do it more often. For example, if you do a morning Tarot spread every now and then, transition to doing a daily spread at the same time each morning. Get in the habit of doing something, anything, related to your Craft on a consistent basis. In the beginning, it may be helpful to set an alarm when you’re supposed to practice if you are prone to forgetting until it becomes a habit. Once you learn how to create one habit, you can begin incorporating more into your daily/weekly craft.

-Passion and discipline go hand in hand. Do what you can to maintain your passion for the Craft while building your discipline to keep you motivated even when you’re ready to call it quits. Read books and blog posts about Witchcraft, follow more experienced Witches online, or join a local community or Coven. If you ever find yourself beginning to slack off, remind yourself just how much you love Witchcraft.

-Set tangible goals for yourself. Sometimes it can be difficult to maintain our sense of discipline if we don’t have anything specific that we’re working towards. Is there a ritual that you’ve always wanted to attempt but felt you didn’t have the skills? Begin planning out what you would need to do in order to get to a point where you can comfortably perform the ritual, and use that plan to structure your daily/weekly practice.

-Once you get comfortable with creating habits, setting goals, and maintaining your passion for the Craft, you may find it helpful to create a schedule in a planner or Google Calendar. Creating daily, weekly, and monthly schedules can help you stay organized and prevent yourself from being overwhelmed. When planning, be sure to mark down mundane responsibilities as well so you don’t accidentally overbook yourself or cause an imbalance between your mundane and Craft life. Creating a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule can help you keep track of regular tasks and auspicious days. You can even record astrological phenomena in your planner to help you choose the best dates for certain activities.

-While being disciplined is certainly helpful, burning yourself out is not, so be sure to schedule time for breaks and relaxation. While it may be tempting to do everything all at once, remember the plant analogy: if you over-water your plant, your flower may drown and die. If you push yourself too hard too quickly, you may burn out and find it even harder to stay on track. But if you consistently set aside time to unwind and step away from your Craft, you’ll be less likely to overwhelm yourself.

It is important to remember that your Craft is your own. Don’t be discouraged if you find your schedule only allows you to devote a small amount of time to your Craft. Discipline isn’t about spending every waking moment practicing Witchcraft; it is about consistently cultivating your Craft through regular practice. Practicing five minutes every other day is better than practicing for five hours once a month since it keeps your momentum going and your growth steady. Those five minutes each day bring you five minutes closer to your goals.

Originally posted on nightshadeandroses.wordpress.com.

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