knowing what you practice

I was reading today. something about Voodoo and Shamanism and herbal healing all in one. I am one of those people who says, look, as long as it works who cares. But to give repect where respect is due. Voodoo is very specific. Shamanism also has specific roots. herbal healing can be a part of many cultures and not all cultures have the same herbs used for the same healing.

I understand that using a title gets notoriety and people might pay more attention to it or you but lets be fare and respectful. Eclectic magic and healing does work, it just isnt looked at with much respect. The reason it doesnt get respect is because people tend to call it something its not.

If you are eclectic and have borrowed from other traditions...thats ok, just say you are eclectic and know what you are doing and know that it works. People will respect you more and your reputation will be better for it.

spell for the addict

this time is desperate
his time has come
to learn the lessons
for what hes done

crime and drugs
and self destruction
a lazy body
and confused heart

bind him and break him
and remold his mind
lay down the right path
that he can find

guide him away
if this wont change
if his path is chosen
and already named

give us the strength
to say good bye
and let him go
let trauma subside

we seek peace
when love has to be tough
but comes a time
when enough is enough