How Did You Get Into Witchcraft/the Occult? (i Don't Know If "the Occult" Is A Great Way To Describe

how did you get into witchcraft/the occult? (i don't know if "the occult" is a great way to describe what you do, sorry if thats a poor word choice 😁)

Hello :) the occult is a fine way to put it! Well, in 2014 I had a major life changing event that made me really think about who I was, and my spirituality.  I began to study some pretty mainstream “new age” subjects, like energy, chakras and the like.  I began to dig a litter deeper, but around that time college started and I kind of got overwhelmed.  I never really got into witchcraft though before.  Into my first year of college, I started to question even more than before about religion (I was raised conservative Christian) But it made me really wonder,  So I started visiting metaphysical stores out of curiosity.  I found myself instantly drawn to the idea of a witchcraft, quickly collecting witchcraft books and many pentacles.  I felt such a deep connection to the idea of being able to tap into the energy around me and the elements.  I have a real love for the spiritual aspects, such as the pagan Gods and Goddesses, and also the spells and rituals.  At this metaphysical store, I began to take a tarot class.  I started studying witchcraft even more, reading everything I could ( and sometimes that wasn’t always helpful.) But when I found witchcraft, I knew it was for me.  It was a long process overcoming some of the things I was told in the church (no disrespect though, I still honor aspects of my old faith.).  At first, I pushed myself in the direction of Wicca, but I have now taken the path of what I like to call an eclectic witch, using bits and pieces of paganism and other positive religions into my practices!! I hope this helps!! Feel free to message or ask more q’s! My inboxes are always open!! have a great day :)