I am currently enrolled in a witchcraft course, in order to help strengthen and expand my knowledge of the Craft, as well as connect with like-minded witches. The course emphasizes self-knowledge and self-discovery, in order to build a strong foundation for higher consciousness and future Craft work. As author and witch Christoper Penczak says, “We cannot see others and the world until we see ourselves more objectively.”

“Know Thyself” has long been the mantra of spiritual seekers, and since finding the Craft, I have begun to know myself better. But I still have a long, long way to go. To that end, I have begun to reflect on several “self-evaluation” questions, designed to help me honestly consider myself and my path. Today, I am considering:

What is the status of my spiritual life?

If enthusiasm counts for anything, my spiritual life is great! Unfortunately, enthusiasm is only a very small part of any undertaking. I have let my regular practice slide in the past few months, due to a series of illnesses and other “life adventures”. Whereas I used to mediate daily, I rarely make room for it now. I used to celebrate every Esbat and Sabbat with a ritual. Last month, I am ashamed to say that I didn’t even pay attention to when the Full Moon occurred.

So what is the status of my spiritual life? Well, I have a faith that I dearly love, to which I am committed. There is plenty of room for improvement, and I have begun rebuilding my practice. Last night, I did a lovely Full Moon ritual in my back yard, and could feel the energy pulsing all around me, as if it had just been waiting for me to call it. I am reviewing the basics of energy work in order to reawaken my skill. And now that a few things have calmed down, I intend to resurrect my daily meditation practice.

I have defined some goals to help me re-establish a strong spiritual practice:

• Daily meditation
• Observe each Esbat and Sabbat, preferably with a ritual
• Continue energy work exercises to rebuild my skill
• Begin Reiki practice again, at least two times a week
• Journal daily

These goals are reasonable and measurable, and there is no reason why I should not succeed.

To other witches out there, is it time for a self-evaluation of your own Craft? With Mabon right around the corner, and the full moon still with us, it’s a perfect time to recommit!