The reason I chose Hestia

[Hestia's_light]

I know the weight of the name I’ve chosen, Hestia, and that has not been lost on me. In fact, I owe a lot to the goddess Hestia.
In the dark months before and after my grandfather’s death, when I was 12, I leaned heavily into Greek mythology. The one who stood out most was Hestia.
My mom was obviously getting things ready for my grandfather’s passing. My grandparents were also looking for a place for my grandmother to live after he passed away.

I had read the goddess Hestia’s story over and over—how she still shined bright even when there was darkness. In that moment, for 12-year-old me, who was in that darkness, it was like a beacon of warmth.

I would need that beacon in the years to come. I meant no disrespect at all. I was told to change it to something meaningful, and I did. Besides Zeus, Hestia is obviously my favorite goddess.

 

[Disciple of the Serpent]

I know the weight of the name I’ve chosen, Hestia, and that has not been lost on me. In fact, I owe a lot to the goddess Hestia.
In the dark months before and after my grandfather’s death, when I was 12, I leaned heavily into Greek mythology. The one who stood out most was Hestia.
My mom was obviously getting things ready for my grandfather’s passing. My grandparents were also looking for a place for my grandmother to live after he passed away.

I had read the goddess Hestia’s story over and over—how she still shined bright even when there was darkness. In that moment, for 12-year-old me, who was in that darkness, it was like a beacon of warmth.

I would need that beacon in the years to come. I meant no disrespect at all. I was told to change it to something meaningful, and I did. Besides Zeus, Hestia is obviously my favorite goddess.

I didn't tell to change it, I just wanted to bring awareness in general in using Gods Names directly.

I also posted another reply explaining what I meant with weight.

Besides all of that, She may be your Guardian Goddess, did you try to contact Her?
When you have an interest on a specific Deity, allways look deeper, there is a reason.

 

[Hestia's_light]

I didn't tell to change it, I just wanted to bring awareness in general in using Gods Names directly.

I also posted another reply explaining what I meant with weight.

Besides all of that, She may be your Guardian Goddess, did you try to contact Her?
When you have an interest on a specific Deity, allways look deeper, there is a reason.

Oh I never thought of that I may have to is there a ritual ready for her ?. I just like the warm safe feeling she brings and it feels like a warm drink on a on a cold day. Or just being under a cozy blanket