Misty Bell Stiers

Witch, Please: A Memoir (eBook, ePUB)

Finding Magic in Modern Times

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A touching and thought-provoking account of how a woman explored a spectrum of religions-ancient and new-and ended up, unexpectedly, becoming a bona fide witch-plus a celebration of modern Wicca and witchcraft, spell books, broomsticks, holiday recipes and recipes for the changing of the seasons, and much more.

Misty Bell Stiers set out on a spiritual path to find a faith that worked for her, and accidentally became a witch. She knew the Bible well, and got to know the Torah and Koran. She studied Eastern philosophies, even the stories of the Egyptians and Greeks. Finally, after overcoming an immediate prejudice ("Um, no," she writes as her initial reaction), she found Wicca.

Witch, Please reveals what makes the mysterious religion of Wicca so desirable for more than a million Americans. In her witty, direct, and heartfelt text, Misty explores spirituality, perseverance, and finding oneself. She shares what Wicca means to her and what defines her as a witch; what she uses her spell book, cauldron, and broomstick for; the significance of Wiccan holidays, many about new beginnings; the surprising history of Wicca; and what kinds of witches there are. She also shares how in her busy New York City life, as a mother and a creative director, her faith grounds and sustains her. Her uplifting, you-too-can-find-what-works-for-you voice speaks like a best friend: relatable, honest, and encouraging.

This unusual and beautifully written memoir explores what it's like to be a modern-day witch, and how it's changed Misty's outlook on life. It's candid, but it's also threaded with magic and has a warming, lightheartedness to it. Bewitching original drawings by Misty are throughout, and Misty even shares ten original recipes for her Wiccan holiday treats (including the likes of her cinnamon rolls and roasted garlic rosemary bread, sprinkled with magic and seasoned with love, laughter, and healing).

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Apollo Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781948062107
• Artikelnr.: 52512464

Autorenporträt

Misty Bell Stiers is an executive creative director and inclusion advocate. She has been active with multiple organizations for businesswomen including The 3% Movement and The Wing, and served on the jury for numerous global design award shows. She founded "BelongHere" at IsobarUS, a consciously intersectional diversity, equity, and inclusion program focused on creating lasting systemic change. She has a BFA from the Ringling College of Art and Design and an MPS from the Pratt Institute. Misty lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

Inhaltsangabe

EVERYONE DESERVES THE CHANCE TO FLY
Introduction
THAT'S ME IN THE CORNER
How I Became a Wiccan
A LITTLE FAITH AND A LOT OF HEART
What Wicca Is ... and Isn't
A RESTLESS SPIRIT ON AN ENDLESS FLIGHT
Discovering My Identity as a Witch
THAT'S THE POWER MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND
Marriage and Wicca
I LIGHT A CANDLE THEN I CALL YOUR NAME
The Gods and Goddesses, Symbols, and Tools of Wicca
I PUT A SPELL ON YOU
The Truth about Spells and Curses
BIG WHEEL KEEP ON TURNIN'
Living the Day-to-Day as a Witch
THESE ARE THE DAYS OF MIRACLE AND WONDER
Raising My Children Wiccan (Not Wicked)
AND WE'LL DANCE BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON
Wiccan Holidays
CHASING THE SUN
Living My Faith in Times of Crisis
OH OH OH IT'S MAGIC
Afterword
NOTES