Post#8 » Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:50 pm
I agree with various points made thus far.
Magic is not easy, until it becomes a veritable extension of who you are. Even then it is not easy, it just becomes natural and by definition easier. You must slay the beast of apathy and inertia and take control of yourself, your life, and your decisions. Keeping yourself motivated should not be a concern, either you are or you are not…but it is you and always you who must be in control, not some external source of motivation, or lack thereof.
As mentioned, incorporate magic into your daily activities. Don't fall into the trap of compartmentalizing your life between a sacred and profane. When everything is sacred, every act becomes a magical act.
Additionally, take 2 minutes to simply make an offering of gratitude to nature, your deity(ies), your ancestors, or whoever/whatever. This will serve to keep you attuned to your spiritual and magical current. The more you build up this connection the more natural it becomes and the less ritual practice will feel like something outside your normal day-to-day routine.