Today on practical devotion and meeting oneself where you are at:
I planned some spell work for tonight, taking advantage of the power of the new moon and it being Venus' day and specifically in Venus' hour.
I decided that since I would already be pulling a bunch of stuff outside, and be in a more spiritually focused frame of mind, that this would be the perfect time to also make some offerings! I went pretty simple with it tonight, a libation of water into the planter box and lighting some incense in honor of my Lady Tyche and in honor of all the Theoi.
When I can, I like to use the time that the incense is burning to do other acts of worship or religiously focused things. But tonight I instead did my spell work as it burned.
I absolutely believe that the burning of the incense itself is a wonderful offering regardless of how much you pay attention to it as it burns, or if you meditate on the Gods you have offered it to. Were it safe, I think it would be fully fine to walk away from an incense offering to do totally unrelated stuff! The last of the stick of incense I offered is actually still burning as I write this. But I like to focus on Them when I can as it's a really nicely carved out period of time. I have to keep an eye on the incense for safety, I may as well make further use of this time.
It's a beautiful night out where I am. The temperature is absolutely perfect with a hint of wind, and the sky is totally clear. I feel grounded, connected to the universe and to my Gods. Worship doesn't need to be difficult, offerings do not need to be straining sacrifice. I hope everyone is able to find comfort and peace in their own practice.
