This is a little stretch, but I have something kind of relevant to share.
I've been finding inspiration (which is the source of worship) in archetypal characters. You may be aware of Joseph Campbell, who was a scholar of mythology, and like Carl Jung, he realized that the heroes of these various stories were essentially the same--at their core. True, there are different personalities and virtues, but they all distill into
the hero with a thousand faces.
I find strength and empowerment in cinematic characters. For instance, consider the character Eric Liddell in the film
Chariots of Fire. He was a real historical person, and the movie portrayed him with such stellar aliveness that, for me, watching certain scenes evokes bursts of ecstasy and compels me to strive for greatness.
Fictional characters also stir the devotional embers within. Sherlock Holmes, for his methodical and brilliant way of unraveling mysteries. Huckleberry Finn, for taking risks of adventure and freedom. John Wilder, for his spiritual effort and love of the divine feminine.
So, in some sense, I am polytheistic, because I could never confine my focus to one personality alone (like Jesus). However, I do try to pick some favorites, because depth and progress are only achieved through consistency and persistence. Cursory glances and obsession with novelty don't yield much in the long run.
But drawing from characters of fiction may be in a different ballpark than trying to commune with cosmic beings. I'm quite familiar and confident with the former; the latter is daunting and murky in comparison. Intuitively, I try to rely on what I can handle. There's no fun in getting burned by overreaching (hence the need for self-pacing).
Thank you for the topic, and I would be interested to read more about how you perceive and/or are inspired by your ishtas.