The Temptation to Throw It All Away

I am just over a week into my buying ban and I already want to quit. There are just so many shiny new things that I need (I want). I’ve decided I passionately need a book of herbal remedies. Do I need this? No. Could I not ask someone to buy it for me for my birthday? Probably. So, why am I tempted to give up?

It doesn’t help that I’m still on Instagram looking at all the beautiful things witches have and use. The candles. The petals. The crystal chips. Of course, there are those tiny jars you can make up into spells and potions. Don’t I need those things? No.


The stone cold truth is, I already own buckets of candles. I have all the crystals a girl could want. I even have a beautiful crystal ball that is the envy of other witches. So, why, why do I think I need more stuff? When does it end?


You could be reading this and thinking, wow, this witch is so lost! You’re right. I am. I am lost in the world of things and stuff. I need to quietly, peacefully back out of it. I own more books than anyone could ever need. Seriously, I could stock a library. I don’t need more. I don’t need more of anything.


I have to focus on the parts of magick that are internal. Today, I grounded myself simply and effectively using the power of my mind. No crystals, no salts, no sage, just thoughts. I considered astral travel. I don’t need stuff for that, just a quiet, relaxing place to lie down. The power is internal. The magick is summoned up from the mind. For whatever reason, I have lost sight of that.


I am just over a week into this challenge. It’s not time to throw it all away. These passionate wants are really just fussy little pangs I’m feeling. It’s baby stuff. I’m not even in my groove yet. Once I’m in the flow of not buying things, I’ll have whole new thoughts and emotions to share. If I give up now, I won’t have the chance to experience those new heights.


It is not time to give up. I do not want to start over. Even though I’m tempted to throw it all away, I’m going to continue on this path. Let’s see those new heights together.

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