Is it possible for someone to follow the path of a Witch and a Christian at the same time?
Many would say no, as these are two distinct paths, and no one can actually walk two directions at once. But consider the adventurous traveler, who, upon arriving at a fork in the road, decides to blaze a new trail, instead of following in the footsteps of others. On a spiritual journey you can certainly choose to follow one of the established paths, or like the adventurous traveler, you may want to blaze your own. There’s certainly nothing wrong with that.
The truth is there are so many different religions, and branches of religions, that it’s virtually impossible to list them all. Many individuals spend their life moving from one established religion to another.. If they find one that comes close to their personal beliefs, they feel lucky, and will associate themselves with it … until they can find their perfect path.
If your main focus is on finding a religion you can become part of, you are on a RELIGIOUS, or outward journey. If you are simply seeking to connect with the Divine through your quiet inner voice, rather than through the teachings of others, you are on a SPIRITUAL path… one that leads you inward.
A Spiritual journey can open up paths to many wonderful new adventures. You’ll discover wisdom and insights that you might easily miss if you’re determined to stay on a single path that has been made by others.
Some will tell you if you wander off the main path that you’ll get lost. They say it’s not possible to combine religions, or walk more than one path. This may be true for those who choose to strictly follow religious doctrine or traditions. However, for individuals who focus more on the spiritual teachings, the differences fade and embracing multiple religions or paths can encourage spiritual growth and understanding.
There are so many beautiful truths in every path. If you choose to study or follow just one in your lifetime, you’ll be missing spiritual insights and ideas that can enrich your world. It’s like hanging on to one single piece of a Divine puzzle, and never getting to see the entire picture. For me, the more pieces of that puzzle I can gather and piece together, the more beautiful the picture becomes!
When you focus less on the religious doctrine and more on the spiritual teachings, conflict and division begins to disappear.
That being said, religious teachings and traditions are sacred to many and they can certainly enrich a person’s life. If you are happy on the path that you currently follow, simply stay on course. The choice is yours. Whether you focus on religious or spiritual teachings, or a combination of both, just enjoy your personal journey and allow others to follow their chosen path as well. There is no right or wrong path to connect with the Divine!
