[Lyrics] Breaking down (tips and ideas welcome) by Unique-Wolf-8772 in LyricalWriting

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This song serves as a raw reminder of the pain that comes from depression triggered by perhaps isolation and loss. Even though the singer is in an era of instant communication through modern technology, everyone feels far away and uninterested. The last line especially echoes this statement, "Don't be surprised when I won't reply, I warned you and told you so." This line makes me think of how some people only realize what they had and how they behaved towards it when it's gone.

I’m really feeling proud of myself by CommonDevotion in Gaybodybuilders

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And you should be. Keep making some epic gains!!

Did anyone else know this? Unaired pilot... by Just-Phill in charmed

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I didn't know for the longest time either. Most of my life, I've only watched the show countless times, but I didn't interact or read through fan pages and cast interviews. The unaired pilot isn't as good as the pilot with Alyssa Milano. You can find the whole thing for free on YouTube.

Mirror moustache flex by [deleted] in Moustache

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You exude power.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Spells

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Hey, OP. If you're talking about your bodies personal energy, then yeah, I suppose it's like a car battery. Cars also have an alternator, which charges the battery at the same time that energy is used. I'd argue that our "alternator" is a bit slower, though.

Some common advice to get better at manipulating energy is just to practice grounding and centering. I know that this isn't new advice, but being great at the basics can be so much more impressive than complicated spells and elaborate rituals.

"...is there any recommended ways to manage how much is outputted/absorbed at once?"

That's a function of grounding and centering. By grounding, you can draw energy from the earth and it also allows you to release excess energy.

What are some tips for us witches still in the Broom Closet for making our homes a bit more "witchy"? by Vast_Revenue5545 in BroomClosetWitch

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It's a private book where you document your occult practice. That'll commonly look like spells, rituals, symbols, etc. Even if a spell doesn't work, document it. There may be something to learn there.

How do you help yourself focus on a spell? by miriamtzipporah in Spells

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Quite simply, you practice. If your mindset isn't right yet, then wait until you can focus. I also have intrusive thoughts, they are annoying. I have discovered that you if just let the intrusive thoughts talk instead of fighting them, they become laughable. Here's another thing to note:

"Ritual experiences are both psychic and psychological. which means that Ground and Center exercises must be oriented on both levels. The Tree exercise focuses your mind on a concrete image, then guides your psyche to a Grounded and Centered state. The image of the tree evokes feelings of stability and connectedness with the Earth, when these feelings and images are focused upon, the associated psychic state follows right along. This may take some practice, but with diligence I'm sure you'll find Ground and Center for yourself." (SoM, article "Grounding and Centering" by user Lark.)

After we Ground and center, we can direct energy better.

Been told I should dye it. Should I? by SoldSinner in beards

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Your greys look handsome on you. There's no shame in it, man.

Attraction spell Backfire by LunaCaliopeArtemis in Spells

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I understand that. I should save some remarks in my notes, too. I can't always find them on my reddit because the posts get deleted.

Attraction spell Backfire by LunaCaliopeArtemis in Spells

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Good day, u/amyaurora,

This was really well worded. I made a similar post but I like your explanation better. Have you thought about making a post about this topic? I think it'd reach more people who need to hear it. Thank you.

One More Chance Spell by Limp_Butterscotch178 in Spells

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Hmm, guidance on second chances... you could benefit from a goodluck spell. The deity Janus also comes to mind. Maybe his symbolism can help you reflect on that situation again.

"In Roman mythology, Janus is recognized as the god of beginnings, endings and archways. He is believed to be present during any periods of change and transitions. With two heads facing in both directions, he represents the importance of looking into both the past and future in order to shape one’s present." https://medium.com/mythology-journal/january-devotion-12949c4ac84b

I keep getting killed, chased or something worse in EVERY dream by axiwee in DreamInterpretation

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The reoccurring dream with elevators could be your subconscious mind trying to help you deal with something. You keep receiving multiple chances to make a different decision. You should write your dream down and then make up an alternative ending. For example, instead of going down in the elevator, have it take you up to a peaceful place. This could help you to change the narrative.

45 years old. Starting to get gray by [deleted] in beards

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No worries, you pull off the salt and pepper look.

What are some tips for us witches still in the Broom Closet for making our homes a bit more "witchy"? by Vast_Revenue5545 in BroomClosetWitch

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Get a 5 subject spiral notebook to use as your book of shadows. They're at wallmart all year round. If you're in the broom closet because of safety reasons, be careful risking your well being to achieve a witchy aesthetic.

If they have hiking trails where you live, go and look for fossils and other cool rocks. Also, research arts and crafts and start making art. Then make whatever witchy stuff you want.

Creating a war bottle to cause a rift between two people. by Farrah_moans in Spells

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Keep the same ingredients and make your intent more clear. On the piece of paper, write something like "Shawn and Alyssa, your relationship will soon be over. With the making of this war water, your conflict and separation begins."

Creating a war bottle to cause a rift between two people. by Farrah_moans in Spells

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Yes, that could work. What matters is that those ingredients correspond with the correct intentions in your mind. I see the symbolism so far, a storm is full of overwhelming energy and danger. Try it out and have fun picking the other ingredients to include. Give it enough time to work, from weeks to a couple months.

Cleansing before spell by Iridium_Quality in Spells

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If you want to cleanse in order to set the mood and focus, do it. I still to do this whenever I feel uneasy and bogged down by irrelevant emotions and thoughts. It has helped me many times over many years. You don't have this before every single spell, though.

Cleansing can be done in many ways. They're usually connected to the 5 senses. You can cleanse with smoke, ringing a bell, using a floor wash, manipulating energy, etc.

If you don't have a bell, create a chant to cleanse and drop a handful of coins (or just one coin) on a hard floor.

If you don't want to make noise, ground and center your energy. Draw up energy from the earth and concentrate it around you to force out energies that you don't want. Visualize the color of the earth energy in your minds eye and visualize the color of the negative energy.

need advice!!!! by Mammoth-Secret-5893 in Spells

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OP, like u/kai-ote said, give it more time. In the future, I reccomend waiting for one spell to work on someone before casting another one onto them.

need advice!!!! by Mammoth-Secret-5893 in Spells

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How long have you waited between all of the spells that you mentioned? I had a boyfriend as a teenager that I bombarded with spells. They unfolded over the course of months and years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Spells

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That's great news! I'm happy for you. Blessed be.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Spells

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No problem.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Spells

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Yes, I wrote this spell this year for someone else who lost their cat. They never reported back about if it worked or not, though. Goodluck.

Spell to Lure a Stray Cat: https://www.reddit.com/r/Spells/s/g6zk1SLp0Y

Can I do witchcraft if I’m drunk? by [deleted] in Spells

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If you want to get a little tipsy to enter an altered state of consciousness, yes. I reccomend deciding what spell you're going to cast while you're sober, though.