The Difficulty of Beginning

Written by: Ray

I have always carried a faith inside me, but had never found a name for it. Some time ago I began looking into things and read about Wicca. Day by day it became clearer that this was what I had always believed.

I began searching for more detailed information about Wicca. The beginning was difficult. I did not know where to start. There seemed to be information available, but no way of knowing where best to begin.

The books at the library were always on loan, and I did not have much money to spend. I bought one book anyway and started there. Even now I have not managed to read it carefully to the end.

I have browsed and read other books, too. Yet it was hard to take it all in from books alone. The information felt scattered rather than part of a whole.

I also searched the internet and found this website, among others. I explored its contents and eventually even dared to register. Talking with different people has probably helped me most of all so far. Experiences and examples make it easier for me to process and organise what I learn. Even the books are easier to understand when I already have some background.

The path is still rocky, and I am still near its beginning. I cannot yet say I am Wiccan, because I do not feel I know enough. But I feel that one day I may be able to say it—or choose not to. This is what I believe and what I want, at least for now. I can, and should, reflect on it again in time. But I trust this enough to work hard for my faith.

Beginnings are always difficult, and there is a whole lifetime in which to learn.

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