Stupid Question

[perzephone]

Ok, I've been Pagan all my life. I've got patron deities, spirit guides, totems, ancestors (well, they may not be related to me, but I consider them my ancestors more than my actual ancestors)... but for the life of me, I have no clue about this particular situation.

I'm in the market for a new deity. I'm tired of serving and serving and not really getting much in return. I'm tired of getting my head run into brick walls. I'm tired of being kicked around. I'm tired of the school of spiritual hard knocks.

Back in June, I honestly started asking the Universe for compassion, comfort, nourishment, creative guidance and all I've gotten has been white noise.

So, what's the general consensus on consciously choosing a deity to worship? For instance, if I just decided to start worshiping and giving devotion to say, Brighid or Diana, is that acceptable?

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[moonvoice.livejournal.com]

So, what's the general consensus on consciously choosing a deity to worship? For instance, if I just decided to start worshiping and giving devotion to say, Brighid or Diana, is that acceptable?

If they accept it, I don't see why not. (which is what i also said in Pagan Forum, and yay, I was able to post something!)

[akiima.livejournal.com]

I am not sure how you feel about me commenting, and I hope nothing I say offends, but... well, here's my opinion, which you may disregard as you choose.

I believe that, in worship, you should be guided by those you feel the most connected to. As you grow older and time and life change you, what you were once suited to and connected well with would naturally alter as well.

Prayer should come from the deepest, most honest portion of who we are... if you are lying to yourself or to the deity you are communing with, even by simply not feeling they are the right one for you, then the feelings associated with their benevolence or wisdom would be degraded.

You should seek out a deity that feels *right* to you... what gives you the comfort and help you need in your darkest of hours? Who do you feel your soul is called to?

I hope that no deity you had picked in the past would ever wish you to continue prayers that were only darkening your path when they were unable to answer, for whatever reason, your much needed requests. And I am also faithful that any deity would be grateful for your heart seeking theirs.

Akiima/Sunflower

[spyral-weaver73.livejournal.com]

The deities have been pretty silent in my old age too ;p
I only feel something deep when I do my artwork..maybe the whole..you need to be doing what you were meant to do or something by this time of your life..whatever the case..Ive not found a deity that sings to me yet..since I dont feel Im done changing yet..maybe you arent either..