Cracking her open again...

Now. No, I don't consider myself a Mormon anymore. Even after I was baptized in the church, the religion just... didn't feel right. I also grew up Christian/Bapist but my house was never strict on faith. Nor was it explored or taught really. I was grateful for what I've learned while sitting with the priests and missionaries, and my husband gifted this to me after he baptized me. But over the years, we came to one realization.

Religious practices can be full of shit.

I got a major ICK when I learned what baptizing the dead meant and even the many requirements to visit their most "sacred churches" in Utah. Even my MIL has separated herself from the church after her spiritual awakening.

But the one thing that has stayed in my collection for all this time, was this book here.

I've hardly touched it since separating myself from the church and any other religion for that matter.

I got into witchcraft a little over a year ago and I'm just getting into the studies of spirits. Throughout my life, that's been a thing that always stuck with me. And I've felt presences of spirits in multiple parts in my life, protecting me, guiding me.

So when the Bible came into the subject, I remembered that I still have this book in particular. I've never thrown it away or donated it for unknown reasons. But maybe it's because I'm now ready to actually study it. No biased, no requirements, just study, and learn more of the earth and spirit world around us.

I say all of this to make this point. If you have that old text that has been sitting in your collection, barely touched and used, maybe it's a sign to pick it up again. Maybe that's something from it that you can learn from. I'm learning more of witchcraft, and this old Bible and Book of Mormon, could help me understand my craft or the spirits among us better. Maybe.

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From my own experience, stepping away from organized religion can feel liberating, but it also leaves a space yearning to be filled with meaningful spiritual exploration. Like many, I initially carried religious texts without really engaging with them, partly due to conflict with institutional teachings. However, as I delved into witchcraft and the study of spirits, those same texts—such as the Holy Bible and Book of Mormon—became valuable resources for understanding spiritual energies and historical contexts of faith. What surprised me most was how these old scriptures offered insights that could complement modern spiritual practices rather than contradict them. For example, certain passages about protection, guidance, and the unseen world resonated deeply when I connected them with my experiences sensing protective spirits. This blending of traditional scripture and contemporary witchcraft has helped me build a more personalized and authentic spiritual path. Additionally, re-examining my beliefs without the weight of church requirements or expectations allowed me to embrace vulnerability and self-discovery genuinely. I encourage anyone who has an unused religious book or text sitting unread to consider revisiting it with fresh eyes—detached from past biases or pressures. You might find unexpected wisdom or new perspectives that enrich your spiritual journey. It’s important to approach these texts not as dogma but as historical and spiritual literature that can inspire questions and encourage growth. Whether you are exploring body transformation, emotional healing, or your own faith journey, blending different spiritual influences can create a unique and meaningful practice. Remember, spirituality is a deeply personal journey, and revisiting forgotten books may just be the key to unlocking new levels of understanding and connection with the world around you.

Cracking her open again...

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