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When do I have time to be Pagan?

This is my first discussion topic, so bear with me. I am new to the Pagan community, but have been practicing when I have the chance. I practice solitary and no one in my family/friends knows that I am Pagan, so I have to practice when no one's around. I'm also a very busy full time college student. This topic occurred to me earlier this week when I was praying to the Goddess and God for guidance through this rough week I've been having. Usually, when I do a ritual/spell/prayer, I make sure all phones are turned off or silenced etc., but this day, the only chance I had to do my prayer was after school and my mom always seems to want to send text messages to me when she gets off work. I'm one of those people that always answers calls and texts immediately and if I don't, people start worrying about me. I had my phone on vibrate, and got through the actual prayer I was doing, but before I closed my circle, my phone started vibrating with texts from my mom...I really do believe that interrupted the energy flow with what I was doing, and thinking back, even having my phone on at this time was disrespectful to the Goddess and God...but then at the same time, when my mom asks me what I was doing and why I didn't answer the phone, I can't very well say "Oh, I was doing a Pagan ritual/prayer/etc." Also, it seems that during every full moon or new moon or even during a Sabbat, when I want to do a ritual, I seem to be away from home doing school work and can't manage to do anything although I desperately want to. I really enjoy taking the time to appreciate nature and trying to get to really know the Goddess and God, but right now in my life, I'm really finding it hard to actively participate in my path, which is one thing that drew me to this path to begin with. So, I guess what I'm asking is for people like me with school, or even people with full time jobs and families, when do you find time to practice and participate in your religion without interruption? (Sorry this post was kinda all over the place, but I have a lot of things on my mind.)

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Permalink Reply by Willow Rose on May 29, 2012 at 15:15

I pray at morning and before bed. A full circle isn't needed for that, just focusing your mind on what you're doing is. Also, if I'm walking from one place to another, I try to be mindful of where I am and listen to what messages the universe could be sending me from my surroundings. Remember things don't have to be elaborate or take a lot of time--they just have to be meaningful to you.

 

I'd suggest taking stock of all non-school/work/family related time you have and seeing how you spend "down" time. Maybe reappropriate that to practice?

Permalink Reply by Kevin on May 30, 2012 at 17:19

Spending a half hour to do a small ritual is less than watching one episode of your favorite cartoon. Just to put it into a little perspective. About the phone, just turn it off... Problem solved.

Permalink Reply by Jake-Ryan Kent on May 30, 2012 at 21:43

As a busy pagan myself and a full time college student, I can tell you that making time for rituals and dedications can be nerve wracking. But what everyone else has said is accurate, finding time to do small things count, I say a prayer every day in the morning and at night, and every time I break out my tarot cards I say a small prayer too. 

Really, the last thing you need to do is beat yourself up for having a busy schedule but as Oakthorne said, if you are that concerned, take stock of your life and see what can be moved or taken out to make room for something you obviously hold in high importance. :) 

I myself am not out of the broom closet so to speak and I know it can be hard, but I actually did start doing yoga and it was an eye opening experience for me that allowed me to reconnect with my life and my surroundings, and plug back into the bigger picture. 

Peace and love,
Jake

Permalink Reply by Harobed on June 2, 2012 at 13:42

Im the same as Seren....its just as much a part of my day as waking , the main thing to me isnt rituals its the everyday practicing that brings joy and order



Seren Haf said:

My craft is so part of my life, that its just a natural part of my day...I find the evening good for reading personally, but it varies.The main thing is to get the most out of your practice

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