Day One

After reading through several e-groups related to Magick, I realize that there are a lot who simply want to know more about Magick but just can't seem to find their way around.

There are tons of information on the web --- both free and peddled.

There is a difference between people who are just simply lazy and waiting to be spoon-fed and those who just need a little working-up to get started like a patt-on-the-butt and off you go....

I welcome the latter.

I wasn't lazy. I enrolled myself in the free-schooling that the 21st century www now offers and apprenticed under people who were kind enough to tutor me. I treated anyone who knew his art as my teacher. Afterall, that is what learning is about ---- it's not about the teacher, it's about the student and his attitude towards what he wants to achieve.

Academically, I graduated from a big traditional school. In learning the art and discipline of Magick, I was blessed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity) Syndrome.... yup, to the special school you go. I realized soon enough that I was not cut out to stick to any single Big School. But, my blessed affliction is what helped me find my way fast. My way is simply ---- MY WAY. And, no one else's. That is how most of us are and can be.

Individualism is the signature of the 21st century techno-practioner of the Magickal Arts with a different set of tools around us. I live in a high-rise condominium in the middle of a big city....I can't find plant roots and oils even if I walk around for a mile (you can order from the web, but...). I cannot follow the moon and cast a spell at a specific hour because I have a 9-5 job to keep. But that didn't stop me from finding ways to cast effective spells in the middle of a busy work schedule. I use tried and proven ancient tools when available. But I also use my cellphone, my business card case (aluminum) a ballpen, a paper clip, plastic-cling, post-it notes....The pracitioners of old would have drooled if they saw what we have now.

I have so much respect for the big schools. But I was and still am so turned-off with the tendencies of adepts to display puffery and arrogance when dealing with kindergarten practitioners. I respect the school and the various disciplines but often ignore practitioners with an attitude. They simply don't have the heart to teach and my guess is that they simply want positive affirmation. Really silly and sad because it turns off and often sends a kindergarten practitioner off to never-never land. Oh, they will surely find their way back but still so much waste instead of having them off and running to find their path.

You will not find A PATH here. You will find descriptions of several paths. Choose, discover, learn then come back and choose all over again until you find out who you are and where you can be most comfortable in your practice.

A warm welcome to all.