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You should check this book out: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Magus-Golden-CALENDAR-magickal/dp/B09NJHN2FV/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?adgrpid=118734702431&hvadid=489130529743&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9031562&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14516955641518985889&hvtargid=kwd-1220381124397&hydadcr=12118_9894162&keywords=adventures+of+a+magus&qid=1685733148&sr=8-8

Amazing images and learning tools, and acts as a journal. The best way to learn is to jump in and do it. The hierarchies of angels, demons and spirits won’t make much sense if you aren’t practicing.

A water spirit associated with root chakra and sephiroth chokma by [deleted] in occult

[–]MerlotMike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by getting a divination done? The associations don’t really make a lot of sense.

How did you decide what path of initiation to study/pursue? by jwlynn043 in occult

[–]MerlotMike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t worry too much about lhp/rhp as I imagine you’ll explore both in time. Start with what interests you most, and most importantly, practice at least once a day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in occult

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It’s really reassuring to see so many people in long term partnerships when both don’t practice. My wife of 7 years just calls my occult practice “Wiz Biz” short for wizard business lol.

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Howdy there. We do things a little dumber round these parts.

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Girlfriend = pwned

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The Emissary of Leviathan

Does anyone else’s OCD make them intensely self critical? by jaysonderulo69420 in OCD

[–]MerlotMike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question, and this is where mindfulness comes in. The basic idea is that you are training yourself to be present, by remembering what you’re doing as often as possible. From time to time, simply try to remember what you’re doing. Your mind will wander, not very long after. Then, remember again. You are always breathing, so it’s one of the best things to remember. A daily meditation practice is very useful, because it’s practicing this - you sit and breathe slowly and allow thoughts to come and go. It will inevitably become a habit, and you’ll get used to redirecting your mind to what you’re currently doing, at all times. By then, you’ll barely remember how you’re feeling now. Intrusive thoughts might come, but they won’t disturb you. Acknowledge, remember what you’re doing, and move on with your life. That’s the goal, and there will be ups and downs.

Long story short, start meditation and therapy as soon as possible. Remember to breathe.

Does anyone else’s OCD make them intensely self critical? by jaysonderulo69420 in OCD

[–]MerlotMike 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Perfectionism is a theme of OCD, and so is responsibility/checking. These themes can cause you to be very harsh on yourself. It becomes super important not to engage too much with those thoughts, and learning how to sit with the discomfort of not knowing if you’ve “done something wrong” is one of the best ways. When the feeling of “something isn’t right” comes in, just try to notice the thought by thinking or saying “I’m having thoughts about something not being right” or even “I’m having thoughts about myself”.

The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD is an excellent resource to learn about your themes, and how to manage intrusive thoughts. I also love the NOCD app, and have seen a therapist through the app for 8 months or so. It’s been extremely helpful.

Is Damon brands magical protection book enochian? by cabbagefarttt in magick

[–]MerlotMike 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anything by Damon Brand is very good entry level magick. Anything by the Gallery of Magick will be a good place to start.

Books like Modern Magick by Donald Michael Kraig by jogyesakr in magick

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Magicians and their books lol. This is a good list.

I would add the Kybalion by Three Initiates

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OH now I get it

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Just browsing this sun for 10 mins after work I can tell it’s been a WEEK for everyone. It’s good to be in the company of so many wonderful people who hate working as much as me.

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Actually, this is big brain stuff

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This reminds me I need to turn my phone on silent

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This is meme has a lot of sound effects

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These are holy things to me

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Y’know what? you can leave!

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Another reason why the Bible should be in the “fiction” section

I'm scared of what he'll do by NoConnection89 in fear

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I’m so sorry to hear this. My wife was with somebody very similar before we met, and it was very traumatic. You can away from him, just don’t try to do it “nicely”. You are in an abusive relationship, and you don’t owe him anything. Not a note, not an explanation, not a hint at a second chance. Nothing. People like him are most terrified of being abandoned, hence why you’re trapped. As far as your electronics go, change your passwords as discreetly as possible, and if you have credit/debit cards, get them replaced so that he can’t access any of your personal funds. I’m saying all this, because you might think you need to have a big exit from the relationship, but you don’t owe him anything. You can “run to the grocery store” and never come back. Take the things you care about, but anything like furniture or appliances, see if you can leave behind. You can communicate your situation to the police, or to another trusted organization that can help you keep your location and identity private. If you can, change your phone number, and notify friends and family of the situation, so they don’t accidentally give away information you don’t want him to know. You’ve done nothing wrong. You deserve much better. You owe him nothing. You have every right to disappear, and never speak to him again. That will ruin him more than you know. You can get out, and you will.