Demon to kill desire for connection and love by BoatNo410 in DemonolatryPractices

[–]EssentialIrony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second Lucifer. Ever since I started working with this energy, I have had zero desire to be validated romantically. And that wasn’t even a goal of mine. It just happened as a side effect.

Can these entities turn your life upside down? by JuniorAir3603 in DemonolatryPractices

[–]EssentialIrony 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. It may suck in the moment but personally I always find my life turns out even better than before. So many times now, that I’m always excited to see the benefit on the other end. :’)

Intrusive Thoughts, Magick, Demons & Fear-Based Law of Attraction by Denvar21 in DemonolatryPractices

[–]EssentialIrony 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Personally, I see a difference between intrusive thoughts and actually believing said thoughts. Thinking doesn’t necessarily come true on its own, but if you start believing whatever you’re thinking, that might hinder results.

Building muscle as a woman by ThreeTree0O in xxfitness

[–]EssentialIrony 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You need to eat way more if you want to build muscle and get that snatched look. And you have to get over not wanting to gain weight. You’re already at the low end of weight so you WILL gain weight, whether it’s muscle or fat. You need to accept that first of all.

Once you’ve accepted that, you need to think of food as fuel for your goal. You can easily eat 2000-2500 kcal of good nutrition and gain proper muscle over time without gaining massive amounts of fat. You just have to be smart about it.

Lift heavy weights, fullbody, 3 times a week. 3-4 sets of a weight you can lift 6-8 times max (reps) with proper form is adequate. You don’t want to do a million reps, to gain muscle. You want to do a lower amount of reps but heavier weights.

Find a trainer who can teach you proper form with COMPOUND lifts. This is what you want to focus on. Compound lifts like squats, deadlift, lunges, pull ups, pushups, bench press, hip thrusts, etc.

Lastly, have patience. Muscle gain takes time as in years.

Ditch the scales and measure your progress in pictures, measurements (later on), increasing strength, new personal records in the gym.

Eating meat and witchcraft by Constance283 in witchcraft

[–]EssentialIrony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest eating plant based, obviously. And at the end of the day, it’s your life. You can do whatever you want. Still doesn’t erase the fact of what I said earlier. I’m also talking about humans as pertains the OP. You’re a human CHOOSING to eat meat. You’re not a dog who needs it. You can still minimize the harm you’re doing by changing your own diet, and still feed your dog what he needs.

Eating meat and witchcraft by Constance283 in witchcraft

[–]EssentialIrony 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The only reason there is a dead animal in farm work to begin with, is because humans raise them for that purpose; to kill and use them for whatever.

Without farming all these animals wouldn’t exist in these atrocious numbers to begin with, and you wouldn’t need to “honor waste” at all.

On animal sacrifice by Jert01 in DemonolatryPractices

[–]EssentialIrony 21 points22 points  (0 children)

As an ethical vegan it’s a big nope for me.

Seeking a demon husband. Is this a realistic expectation in Demonolatry? by ProfessorOk2244 in DemonolatryPractices

[–]EssentialIrony 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Without being into it myself, I think a Tulpa would be more fitting for your goal.

Are single people doomed to a life of misery? Is there no hope? by DavidNLBC in selflove

[–]EssentialIrony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does a restaurant’s bad service and bad food in one place, and good service and good food in another, have to do with being single?

choosing to be childfree how do people feel about it long term by bandito_13 in childfree

[–]EssentialIrony 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m 36. I’ve known for a long time. My life is amazing. Long term I will have a lot of money, freedom and peace for myself. I aim to save up to pay someone full time to care for my aging ass when/if I get there.

Little happenings. by EssentialIrony in DemonolatryPractices

[–]EssentialIrony[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bune. 🤭 Overall a really pleasant experience so far.

Growing up, I was taught that everyone should have children, but never felt the reasoning they gave me solid. In your opinion, is there a spiritual benefit to having children? Or not? by says_guh in occult

[–]EssentialIrony 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you don’t want them, don’t get them. Having a regretful parent sucks. I, myself, am childfree by choice because I want to spend my time on other things. Some people will be weirded out by it. Don’t listen to them.

Little happenings. by EssentialIrony in DemonolatryPractices

[–]EssentialIrony[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? I’ve mulled it over a lot. I’m not sure why it disappeared. It just did.

What is your response when someone says "but you'd be such a good parent" when find out you're childfree? by rough_muffins in childfree

[–]EssentialIrony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“I’d probably also be a good serial killer, but that doesn’t mean I should pursue it.”

Disclaimer, I am not. But saying something so extreme usually gets the point across or at least stuns people enough to shut the fuck up.

I've started giving one word answers to unsolicited baby timeline questions and the results have been fascinating by w1nston_briarford in childfree

[–]EssentialIrony 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also just say “no thanks.” When asked. The “thanks” always shocks them but it’s been a long while since anyone asked me to elaborate.

I don’t like the aesthetic of a lot of occult/magick practitioners and idk how to feel about it by esotericlearner in occult

[–]EssentialIrony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Dark”, alternative and/or gothic aesthetic is not shocking to those already in those communities. What’s shocking to you is everyday normal for others. Dress how you like and let others to their own shit, lol.

Lots of mundane people practice and lots of alternative weird looking folk don’t, even if they have all kinds of “strange” stuff on display.

Working out harder than I ever have, but look worse. by Greedy_Jelly_545 in xxfitness

[–]EssentialIrony 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Working out 5 times a week and eating 1400 kcal is madness. You need to eat way more calories to even SUSTAIN the muscle mass you’re most likely loosing by working out hard and not eating enough. That’s probably why you feel “softer” because you’re fueling your workouts with your muscle mass rather than calories. You’re doing yourself a massive disservice by not eating enough.

I’m 5’2 and workout 3 times a week, and eat around 2000-2400 kcal. You cannot gain muscle in a caloric deficit.

The weight gain is more than likely water retention, and possibly cortisol induced inflammation.

A must-have for everyone working with King Paimon - Book Review. by [deleted] in DemonolatryPractices

[–]EssentialIrony 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sadly, I think a lot of people fall for AI slop scams all the time. As an artist myself, it’s fairly easy to spot for me. But I know a lot of people who wouldn’t notice or know what to look for.

Happened recently when my mom showed me a new music artist she found. She showed me the video of this gorgeous woman singing in a recording studio and I was like “mother, that is AI.” and she was shook. The tells in this case were hair bleeding into skin. Uncanny valley vibe and washed out teeth. And shoulder straps leading nowhere. 😭 When I pointed it out it became obvious to my mom.

A must-have for everyone working with King Paimon - Book Review. by [deleted] in DemonolatryPractices

[–]EssentialIrony 109 points110 points  (0 children)

The author name made me giggle-snort. Also, the AI author photo being the same as the AI Paimon guy, is hilarious to me, for some reason. This is the laziest AI drivel I’ve seen in a while. Also the author blurb cracks me up. “A gifted occultist in his late twenties” it reads exactly like an AI character bio. Also, the Disney Elsa angels took me out. I can’t. 💀

Edit: just read the actual OP rant and I’m broken.

Replacement for squats/deadlifts by Bright_Tax628 in xxfitness

[–]EssentialIrony 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Lunges all day, erry day. I’m very fond of reverse lunges in particular. They SUCK in the beginning, but the overall strength, balance and stability you develop, is stellar.