I’m on Facebook and (still) in quite a few witchy groups, which I mostly just lurk.
It amazes me how many groups (on Facebook or otherwise) have some ridiculous rule saying, “DO NOT CRITICIZE ANYONE’S BELIEFS. Remember no one is wrong and we are all entitled to our opinions so don’t be a meanie and tell someone you disagree with them!”
Especially since, y’know, inevitably it gets awkward when someone who’s got a really loathesome ideology rolls in.
It’s one thing (and quite funny) when said person is just a flat earther or some variety of electric universe fanboy, but when it’s someone spouting Nazi rhetoric or babbling about white supremacy, well, it becomes a major foot-in-mouth moment for a lot of the moderators/admins.
Everyone, it might be time to admit that some belief systems are factually wrong and/or just harmful. It might be a good idea to ditch this whole “we HAVE to be moral relativists because we’re witches” idea, because if anything, it leaves the community wide open for some really toxic stuff.
I get that a lot of people grew up in really restrictive sects of Christianity. I didn’t, to be fair (I was raised secular humanist). But I do know enough to understand that after being in that kind of religion, talk of moral absolutes can seem a little noxious.
No reason to throw the metaphorical baby out with the proverbial bath water, though. The idea of right and wrong (both in a moral sense, and in an epistemic sense) isn’t copyrighted to Christianity or monotheism.
This whole “Nobody is wrong because it’s all subjective” thing may work fine as long as it’s just little discussions about how to cast a circle, but realize eventually you’ll run into someone really foul and need to either completely reevaluate that perspective, or risk being unable to defend yourself.
It’s what they call the paradox of tolerance. Tolerance is a beautiful thing…. in the right amount.
Too little and you’re only kind to those who act and think like you. Small minded. Ignorant.
Too much, and you run the risk of forcing yourself to tolerate things that are horrid, harmful, and sometimes even genocidal.
Tolerance is “we can live differently, and that’s a good thing, so long as you don’t use your beliefs to harm, control, or spread prejudice of others”
Tolerance is NOT “all opinions are equal and valid, even those that say people not like them must be harmed/ isolated/ killed.”
Everything about this is a masterpiece: the girl that says “wow” and the girl that says “hi” shyly and bill awkwardly lifting his hand to say hi to them I’m cracking THE FUCK UP
Libraries are one of the few remaining public goods that haven’t been completely privatized and profitized. Libraries are virtually free to the public, regardless of race, class, gender, religion or sexual orientation. And it needs to stay that way. Capitalists need to keep their dirty, grubby little HANDS OFF libraries.
a girl whos tummy is sore because she ate dairy: is a bit quiet a guy:She was perfect, pure maddening sex, and she knew it, and she played on it, dripped it, and allowed you to suffer for it
This reminded me of an article I read years ago covering some lolita event. The reporter wrote something about how lolitas claimed lolita fashion was non-sexual, but he found it hard to believe after seeing the way they “seductively nibbled on cookies”
I don’t remember what the article was or what event it was covering, but I remember that one line because it just, like, filled me with so much rage. Like goddamn, maybe they just wanted to eat some fucking cookies, its not their fault you got a boner over it.
“it’s not their fault you got a boner over it” is such an important statement in way too many contexts
Me: its super late why aren’t I tired yet, I need to get up early
Common Sense voice in the back of my head: you drank a rockstar energy drink two hours ago and you have insomnia
Me: *slowly realizing that I did indeed do that stupid thing* fuck
[Extends my fist out to you. Something is enclosed within my hand] 🙂
[Opens my palm]
Update on my stuff:
Work has been stressful, also in the process of moving units and just a lot of adulting going on in my life. So I’m still working on those upcoming masterposts and witchcraft lessons, they have just been put behind the other things as less important for this time. Thank you all for your patience and I’m trying very hard to at least keep up the blog when I can.
It could be a form of clairvoyance (precognition to be exact) or coincidence which is always a possibility. I would rule out the mundane first before jumping to the big ‘guns’ so to say. Because the human mind likes to build people and faces in our minds sometimes, especially in dreams. Though if it is precognition you could always work at it and see what you can achieve with some practice 🙂
I believe so yes, though usually its unintentional and lesser in power to older witches simply because they are not aware of how to well use it yet. I mean I started doing tarot pretty young myself (middle school) before I even realized what witchcraft was in the real world. I also have always been sensitive to spirits along with most of my siblings and parents, we have had many interesting experiences with that. So yes I do believe that magic, and psychic abilities, can show in children though often weaker compared to more matured people who practice it knowingly simply due to children being untrained, unpracticed and not as focused (if that makes sense).
I would say first make sure he is taking care of himself mentally, emotionally and physically. burning out means he may be overworking or have other causes. Always always take care of the mundane first. Nextly in this case, I feel this is more of something he needs to do himself. You can offer him some positive energy but in things like this, I feel its approach of the person themselves in the situation. He needs to give himself the motivation and energy, he can’t expect you to do it for him.
Well always rule out the mundane first. Dreams relste to our emotions and subconscious thoughts. Look into that before considering it being more than a dream.
Yes I have heard of entities who can mimic appearances in dreams of others. There are dozens of types of shapeshifters. Though only one I have personally experienced were a type of incubi.
It should be fine as long as you dont mind it turning the jar spell an orange color. As for color magic the orange could definitely conglict. You can replace soap with shampoo if you have clear, blue or white shampoo
You can browse the most popular ones or search for certain colors, themes, and even specific hex codes!
When you find one you like, you can download a wallpaper swatch of it and also select the specific colors it uses to look at more palettes that use those same ones.
When I worked at a mental health crisis centre, I couldn’t believe how many people came to us, not because of their own problems, but because they were so lost in a friend’s pain that they couldn’t take it anymore. I saw a lot of people who were so worn down from helping someone else that they couldn’t sleep, eat, socialize or focus at work or school. They were consumed with guilt every time they put down their phones, went to sleep, or dared to enjoy themselves and have a good time. All because they had no idea how to set boundaries.
Helping your friends through a tough situation is a wonderful and noble thing to do, but it only works if you’re mentally in a place to do so. If you’re dealing with issues or mental illness of your own, you’re not always capable of being someone else’s shoulder to cry on 24/7. And that’s okay. Sometimes, you have to put yourself first. You can’t help someone else if you’re a mess yourself. You can’t save a drowning person with a sinking ship.
Telling a friend that you’re overwhelmed and you need a break is one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do. Honesty is the best policy – don’t go radio silent on them, or avoid answering their messages. Be honest about how you’re feeling, and what you need from them. If you’re stuck on what to say and how to start the conversation, here are a few suggestions. Feel free to copy them exactly:
It’s really hard for me to admit this, but I’ve been feeling like I’m on the verge of a breakdown lately. I love you and I care about you, but I need to take some time to take care of myself for a while.
I’m really concerned about you, but I honestly don’t know how to deal with this and I’m worried I’ll say the wrong thing. I really think that you should talk to a professional about this.
This is hard for me to admit, but I have a lot going on in my life right now, and it’s getting to be too much for me. Would it be okay if we talked about lighter stuff for the next little while?
You deserve more support than I can give you. I think you need to tell a close family member or professional about what’s going on.
It seems like every time we talk about this, things are worse for you. I’m worried that my advice isn’t helping you at all, and I think you should talk to someone more qualified than me.
I’m really worried for your safety, and it breaks my heart, but I can’t keep you safe all by myself. Would it be okay if we told someone else what was going on?
I’m sorry, but I can’t answer my text messages 24 hours per day. I really want to make sure that you always have someone to turn to if I’m not available. Are there some other people you would trust with this? I can help you tell them, if you’re not comfortable doing it by yourself.
I hope these suggestions are helpful – best of luck to all of you, and make sure to put your own mental health first when you have to.
I adore how she carries his head low, at her side, and not aloft in triumph. This is not a self-aggrandizing hero lauding her great deed. This is a woman who wanted to be left the fuck alone.
Also look at her body. The double hips. The asymetrical boobs. She’s thin, but she’s realistic as hell. That’s a real woman.
And the look in her eyes. Damn.
in case you ever need to show someone a picture of a nonsexualized nude woman, here’s one for you.
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