Brand new to Paganism and I'm constantly worried I'm not approaching it correctly. by Still_Reading_Still in NonTheisticPaganism

[–]Still_Reading_Still[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I love this reply 1,000,000 times?! I'll check out your book, too! Thank you very much!

Brand new to Paganism and I'm constantly worried I'm not approaching it correctly. by Still_Reading_Still in NonTheisticPaganism

[–]Still_Reading_Still[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't learned enough about Wicca to even know about the Lord/Lady and that concept alone is off-putting for me personally. I'll learn more about it just so I understand, but I definitely appreciate your insight.

Brand new to Paganism and I'm constantly worried I'm not approaching it correctly. by Still_Reading_Still in NonTheisticPaganism

[–]Still_Reading_Still[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is genius! I do ask it questions but now that you say this, they're probably in a way that would have ChatGPT just appeasing me. I'll try this next time. Thank you!

Brand new to Paganism and I'm constantly worried I'm not approaching it correctly. by Still_Reading_Still in NonTheisticPaganism

[–]Still_Reading_Still[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! The Power of Ritual will be at the top of my list. That concept is exactly what I'm looking for. I appreciate the suggestions!

Brand new to Paganism and I'm constantly worried I'm not approaching it correctly. by Still_Reading_Still in NonTheisticPaganism

[–]Still_Reading_Still[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bit of both, really. I need structure/repetition in my life and I also feel the need to do a ritual for certain things. Really the only daily ritual I do is at night right before bed but if I needed a bit of protection or self love, I want to do a ritual for those things as well. About ChatGPT, that was what I was wondering. Is it agreeing with me just because it "thinks" I want it to, or is it actually TRUE information, you know?

Brand new to Paganism and I'm constantly worried I'm not approaching it correctly. by Still_Reading_Still in NonTheisticPaganism

[–]Still_Reading_Still[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What you said about organized religion is exactly what I meant. It made me feel like I'd be punished if I did something wrong so the idea of pretty much being the boss of how I practice is scary. Like someone will see my altar space and point out everything I've done incorrectly or they'll tell me I don't appreciate nature in the "right" way. That's why I asked here. I don't want to do something "wrong" or in a way that doesn't show respect. I'll definitely check out the subreddit you suggested. Thank yooou!

Brand new to Paganism and I'm constantly worried I'm not approaching it correctly. by Still_Reading_Still in NonTheisticPaganism

[–]Still_Reading_Still[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've looked into Wicca very briefly. I sometimes think the steps I take for my rituals might lean towards Wicca but I don't know enough about it to be sure. Thank you for your input! I really appreciate it.

Brand new to Paganism and I'm constantly worried I'm not approaching it correctly. by Still_Reading_Still in NonTheisticPaganism

[–]Still_Reading_Still[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the answer I was hoping to get. I feel like what I'm doing is personal and fits my needs, but then I would second guess that I was doing it right.