When I first decided to join a branch school and being training, I was quite worried, fearful and full of questions. I wondered so much. I asked myself things like, "Is this for real, is this some scam, is there truly a place for me here, will I be comfortable, accepted, and supported?"
I e-mailed a few practitioners that I found in the directory on the Order of the White Moon website; and was thrilled to finally make contact with the Head of the Order who calmed my fears and guided me through enrollment.

Best thing I ever did for myself.

I remember the excitement of an e-mail welcoming me to the schools Yahoo! based discussion group. As much as I wanted to dive right in and greet my new sisters; I found myself feeling some uncertainty and my fears surfaced about my being able to fit in, about my being able to carry on a conversation with these women I did not know. I think it took me about a month before I said more than hello! Yes, I lurked! During my lurk-time, I noticed something spectacular. I witnessed women interacting with one another in a nurturing and supportive manner. I saw diverse women from many spiritual paths come together in once space and flow so naturally and so giving that I jumped right in.
I've not ever looked back, and I am glad. I have learned so much about myself that as I look back, I am happily astonished with where I felt I was, where I feel I am now and how much I have grown and continue to grow.

 

 

 

 

From my personal journal during Level 1:

"I feel I have changed significantly in the past 16 weeks. I have found some of the confidence I had stuffed away. I am now more confident in my thoughts, words, and deeds. I acknowledge my intuition and listen to my own guidance. I have the feeling that I am right back where I started from, only with more tools. Tools that better equip me for my life. I have circled around again- only to find and honor my own truth, and my own self. I have found that it is easier to speak my own truth. I also now have a deeper spiritual connection many aspects of the Goddess. I know, as an absolute truth that I can seek and find the answers within myself. "

 

 

 

 

As my studies continued, many spiritually nourishing things like meditation and magick that were a part of my life took on a stronger and more direct form. Many of the changes within me became noticeable to family, friends, and co-workers. I continued through levels two and three, and also furthered my studies with level four to become an ordained High Priestess in the Order of the White Moon.

I gush with love and thankfulness for the opportunity to serve Goddess by passing on the traditional White Moon lessons, mentoring students and also serving on the directing board of the Order.

My inner spiritual work continues on; I feel there is much more to learn and experience. I think the more I grow as a person, learn new things and trust my knowledge and intuition, the more open I will be to wonderful possibilities.

 

 

Nessa CrescentMoon, HPS. OWM


 

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