It is important as we pursue any spiritual path that we consider whether we are consumers or creators. We are made in the image of a Creator, so we are meant to be creators ourselves. But with magic, as with anything in life, there is going to be some level of consumption. So with that we must be cognizant of our impact on other humans, our more-than-human kin, and our Mother Earth. So how do we consume ethically? There are no correct answers that fit everyone, but here are some thoughts:

Sometimes the “God” word can be triggering for people. I don’t really care for it because it’s associated with a male deity in my mind. I recognize that God is gender neutral, but because of the way the church has associated God with He, I’ve learned to do that, too.

But God is SO MUCH MORE than that! And She can handle being called whatever makes you most comfortable with Her! ;) Here are just a few other names you can use to replace the word God in your prayers, if that makes you feel more comfortable.

We all have a rule of life.

Don’t believe me? What time do you usually eat dinner? What time do you get up for the day? Do you brush your teeth before or after breakfast?

We ALL have a rule of life. Whether our rule of life is intentional or not is another story. So for now, let’s think of the unwritten rules as our Standard Operating Procedures. They’re just things we do. Not always intentional or thought out (though maybe some parts are).

But we want to live intentional, sacred lives here, right? So let’s work on a Rule of Life.

Because I know you’re curious. ;)

Your life is a sacred vessel for the Divine who lives in you. Treating it beautifully often means simplifying the extraneous so you can focus on the sacred.

Do you feel like you are too busy to get anything done? The days get away from you? Not living life to its fullest? Here’s a quick and easy practice for you to feel the abundance of your life:

67 alternatives to social media time

On balancing the Ideal Self and the Real Self

And then God made my face… and She called it good.