"Being a witch isn’t about what you do, its not spells, rituals, and ceremonies. It’s the stance you take in life."

I realize the topic of this Book of the Week, might not be of interest to everyone and for others might even be offensive. One of the reasons I liked this book so much though is because it's not just about what you think it's going to be about. 

Yes, Witch: Unleashed. Untamed. Unapologetic by Lisa Lister, a gypsy witch, is a book about:

• what a witch is


• the different types of witches (I had no idea there was more than one)


• the evolution of witches over the centuries 


• the terrorized history many women experienced, self-identified witches and others inaccurately labeled as witches 


• and an entire chapter dedicated to rituals and practices for love, prosperity and good luck

And it's also an empowering personal development book focused on: 

• Naming and facing your fears so that they don't hold you back from all your potential


• Getting visible and using your voice to express your thoughts and opinions (not just about witchcraft) 


• The "shoulding" we all do on ourselves and how to stop comparing ourselves to others


• Tapping into and then trusting your intuition


• Manifesting 


• Journaling and gratitude 


• Compassion and how to call people in vs. call them out


• The power and magic of all women - the connection we have to the moon cycles, Mother Earth and our ability to create life

I think we can get into a lot of trouble when we only seek out resources that feed our narrative of how the world works, and when we allow ourselves to see it in black and white, good or bad, their way and my way. That's why I picked up this book and why as the same time I was reading a book about Christianity called, Jesus Is ____ by Judah Smith. 

I don't want my view of the world, other people different than me, and my beliefs to have unconsciously been created, accepted as truth, and then never allowed to be shifted or changed.  

If you're open to it, this book will absolutely give more to think about when it comes to witchcraft and maybe more importantly, about other ways of looking at the world, at other people, and at yourself. 

“Don’t trust this book. Or me. Trust yourself.”