Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Oct/Nov 2017 Aspire Mag Full Issue: Feminine Wisdo | Page 80

I’ve never called myself a “Catholic”, even though I was born into the Catholic faith… I love Jesus and his teachings and I light candles to the Virgin Mary on my altar every day. I don’t consider myself “religious” as much as I consider myself reverent. I happen to appreciate certain aspects of all belief systems, so if I need to label myself, I’d say I’m a Spiritual Eclectic. Is there such a thing as a Christian Witch? I haven’t decided, but I’m thinking deeply into that question lately. MISCONCEPTION #2 Spells and Ritual are EVIL. You (and everyone else on the planet) are casting spells and participating in ritual whether you realize it or not. Every thought you have is prayer and every word you speak is a spell. Words have power; they create your beliefs and your beliefs dictate how you maneuver in the world. Ritual is simply something you do often in the same way. You probably have a morning ritual, a bedtime ritual, a good luck ritual (think throwing salt over your shoulder), etc. There are informal rituals like firing up a smudge stick and waving it about to break up the negative energy in a space, and formal rituals where you call in the Elements and Spirit and work magick. I hope this article sparked curiosity with in you… AND I’d be tickled pink purple if my words brought up a “HELL YEAH” response from deep inside of you! 80 I invite you to look at the world through magical lenses, not to be confused with rose-colored glasses. Magical Lenses allow you to see the magic through the mundane, they symbolism in every moment, and the courage to take personal responsibility for your day-to-day life experiences. YOU are more powerful than you realize and braver than you think. I thank you for the honor of holding the lantern for you as your walk your magical path in whatever capacity that feels good to you… Read Online! Passionista Lisa Marie Rosati – Intuitive Business & Success Mentor and Lifestyle Expert Lisa Marie Rosati is the Creatrix of The Goddess Lifestyle Plan®, expert columnist for Aspire Magazine, international best-selling author, and High Priestess of The Goddess Lifestyle Sisterhood™. Believing that women CAN have it all, Lisa has successfully created a thriving, global brand while being a devoted wife and raising her children. It’s Lisa’s passion to teach ambitious, soulful women how to create an abundant, purpose-filled life, and prosperous laptop business they love! Lisa’s unique combination of strategic thinking, laser sharp intuition, vast knowledge of holistic health, psychology, human behavior, healing modalities and women’s spirituality plus 20+ years of metaphysical study and practice, results in an effective mix of spirituality and “real world,” no-nonsense practicality that supports her private clients and community in embracing their own Inner Goddess. Lisa exemplifies the Goddess Lifestyle as she embraces her powerful feminine nature with pride and encourages other women to do the same. Visit www.GoddessLifestylePlan.com today and claim your free “New Moon Manifestation Record”. www.AspireMAG.net | October / November 2017