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Lately, I have realized that I have horribly neglected my "newsletter" subscribers! Well, that's in the works to be changed! Here's the link to the sign up if you haven't already become a subscriber.I will be sending out up to 6 to 8 emails a month and will fill it with content that I think you will enjoy and will be beneficial for your Hoodoo and Magickal Needs! But you can always drop me a line, and let me know what you would like to subscribe to and read more of! 

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2015 = New Hoodoo Oils, New Blogs!

So the new year has begun, Thank goodness for this. 2014 was all about change, buckling down, rededicating myself, and sorting priorities!
So, new this year for hoodooing are some new conjure formulas. I won't give away the secrets but expect them to be released soon and throughout the year as I get the time to add them to the shop. OH! And more blogging! Expect to hear random rants, informative instructions, updates, new releases, etc.
Also, I created a new way to purchase my products, if you guys haven't already seen my new online shop outside of the website, it's on Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ConjureAndTheRoot (no longer active)!
Since the days of Ebay been there done that, I decided to give Etsy a shot, since I am a buyer on Etsy all the TIME! I decided hell why not. I tried Etsy years ago before it became popular for any witches to sell their items on there, so although competitive, it at least opens up a new door to getting exposed to more customers.
You will see new services added as well, and new payment options for those that need it. The new services added are Skype tarot reading sessions 30 minute and 60 minute options. Also look for some additional reading options as well. I have been currently working on a bone set, gathering it together, and bonding with the pieces, and doing readings for a select few that have asked for one.
I also have a few new deck options that I have been allowing some regular clients choose from, so I will be offering readings with those special decks. And the best one that I have had such a blessing to have listed is the service option for directly petitioning some of my Saints that I work closely with. I have had so many requests over the years for something like this, so now it's being offered.
So, look forward to some new things at Conjure and The Root. ;)

Favorite Time of the Year for this Conjure Girl~Bring IT!

10 Reasons I love Autumn/Winter aka October-February

This time of the year is when I really shine, glitter, and rock it Mama style. :D
Ok, so Autumn technically starts in Sept., but I don't start feeling it till Oct., cause, well, GA is the south and has slow onsets to cooler weather, generally... And we've had 60 degree weather in Feb. Thumbs up for southern hotness...

1. Oct. 2nd is my daughters birthday and she's my baby girl, the last one I will probably ever have, and well she's my only girl out of three children. So yes I can say she is a huge reason I light up the brightest at this time of the year. Team: Izzy Rei, all the way. :D

2. Oct. 3rd is my wedding anniversary, and although we rarely actually celebrate it or make a fuss out of it, deep down, I am a hopeless romantic at the core although my Scorpio rising hides it REALLY well, and I am happy that I married the most crazy, beautiful man I have ever met, who challenges every ounce of my being inside and out, through the darkest moments in our path, to the most sexiest loving moments of our path. Sigh... yea, I don't know why, and I don't even bother questioning it any more, it just is what it is. Lol.

3. Halloween of course, DUH. What freaky girl doesn't like Halloween, of course everyday is dress up the freak day in my world, just saying. OOOOOO scary movies are my favorite movie genre.

4. Ancestor Feasts! Although we give honor and thanks to our ancestors regularly, Fet Gede comes once a year, and here in Georgia we have been partying up with the Dead for 12 years every Nov. Hell Yea!

honneur et salut maman et de pavot, nous célébrons votre vie et votre retour dans les eaux bénies

5. Thanksgiving. This is when I eat and enjoy eating southern traditional food because boy can my mother-in-law and sister-in-law's cook some damn good southern food. My mother always has a fresh twist on her Thanksgiving dinner from vegetarian Thanksgiving to a mix of middle eastern side dishes thrown in the mix. So, when this time of year comes around, I am in heaven because the food is savored when eaten once a year. It's like fasting for an entire year, then come time to chow, mouth orgasms, I tell you... haha. 
Then up goes the Christmas tree, the shopping sprees, the beautiful FALL colors, the smell of the air, and lots and LOTS of home baking begins for Christmas parties, solstice parties. Cookies, chocolates, and treats for the kids and husband and friends and family are bountiful.

6. COLORS and Fall leaves, living in Georgia you see gorgeous colors change quickly! And Christmas music begins... Oh yes, this girl does it up for decorations. I keep Halloween décor out, but add in some turkeys, pumpkins, gourds, and scarecrows along side the warm smell of pumpkin bread, now you livin' RIGHT! Lol.

7. Some more Christmas music, that's right, every day a song or two or more. Popular around my house are Elvis and Frank Sinatra Christmas songs and the classics: "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas", Jingle Bell Rock (my favorite), "Rockin' around the Christmas Tree", "Santa Baby", "Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer" (I know, it's so rude, isn't it, lol), "Rudolph, the red nose reindeer", "Jingle Bells", "Frosty", "Here Comes Santa Claus". Well this list can go on for awhile. But, yea, you get me. :D By now, there's a tree trimmed out, reds, golds, glitter, lights, everywhere. Lol. And this Mama is doing the mommy dance every where she goes; a little twinkle step in my toes for sure.

8. Did I mention how much baking I do during this time? By this point I am making up for all the previous 9 months of not cooking dinner nightly for my family. That's right folks, although I can cook and I can cook a feast like a BOSS for 20- 30 people, I prefer to save my skills for when it's most nourishing, plumping up my children and family to get through the winter months, and well, it just makes them appreciate it more. They become all drunk with love and full bellies so they stay all happy and cheery spirited during the holidays so I can enjoy this happy season without any belly griping (can you say Kitchen Witch). You can find this Mama in the kitchen baking goodness with one hand, Amaretto or wine in the other. Sometimes that Amaretto slips into those chocolate truffles for the friends. ;)
So, then here comes Christmas, 25 days of building the energy, 2 days of traveling from family to family and spending time with all  of them. Mmmmm, pretty shiny colors and lights every where! Food and treats, Yes!!!!!

9. So a New Year begins, BUT the fun in this month is My birthday. I take a whole week to celebrate it because, I spent too many years NOT celebrating it and not appreciating getting older and wiser! hahaha! As long as I have my friends and family during this time, I am set. I don't care about presents, just the warm presence of good people by my side! :D

10. Remember how I said I am a hopeless romantic at the core? Well, yea, I am a sucker for Valentines day. What can I say, red is my favorite color, and roses are my favorite flowers AND the only candy I eat has to be chocolate, none of those gaggy hard candies, chewy gummy crapolas... Chocolate is the name of the sweet game, Baby. I am a total sucker for love and romance... I don't think my man knows how much so, I hide it so well, but it's true. Lol, and I picked the most unromantic man ever... Go figure. LOL. HOWEVER, the most romantic Valentines gift I ever got, was the year he forgot my birthday, and proudly bought me my first and very own fishing rod from Bass Pro Shop. I guess because he was nervous I would cast out his whole rod instead of the line when we use to fish. But what this really meant is that he did like having me in with him when he went out on the boat. I miss that too. And guess what color it was? Yep, red. :D Of course he's claimed my rod, since I barely fish, nor am I really allowed to go now, because when I catch a fish, I can't take the bass off the hook to throw him back, and that interrupts his game. Hahaha!
A Perfect Valentines day for me honestly, would be to spend the entire day in a cabin with a hot tub and fire place (the man is good at building fires, ummmmm, sexy goodness ;) ), but by the beach, preferably, however I would settle for the middle of the forest. HAHAHA! Sushi is somewhere in that perfect day too, if we could have it delivered. Some very romantic things happen in cabins with hot tubs next to a fire, just saying... :D

Hiring Mama Vescha for Spell Services

For new clients considering hiring me as your root worker this is vital in reading and understanding.
Because some people just are not taking the time to fully understand and consider these terms that I have put in place for us to work compatibly and smoothly with beneficial and mutual understanding for us both. Your root worker is your ally so this is a working relationship. 

http://conjureroot.com/services/working-services-for-you/

More Conjure and The Root Updates for Client work

This is going to only affect clients and customers from the last two months so bear with me here. A recent crash of my computer and salvage attempt contributed to losing more than half of my computer files which include email consultations, email tarot reading drafts (not saved on the server), loss of client case files (photos of prework, work, and follow ups), in addition to several business files (I believe these are backed up on a disk somewhere), but client case files and the photos for each client, personal photos and ritual work photos included are not backed up due to frequent change outs in client cases. SOO, what this means right now, is that if you have not heard from me and you have an open case, please send me a quick email, so that I may sort you back into files and we can do a brief follow up on your work. The cases I have now are written out in book form but do not include photos of work performed, only in note form. Your written file contains only the original consultation/reading photo you sent during the initial set up of your new case. Everything else is stored electronically. Just so happens that I didn't renew a cyber back up spot last year, go me, yay, Vescha... A lot of emails I will be able to recover on the Gmail server, but that is going to take some time to sort through the folders as they are not nearly as organized as the folders were in my Outlook. Blessings Vescha

We made it! YAY GA mountain Hoodooing!

OK! So we are here! Photos to come soon, we are still in the building phase, but here we are GA Mountains, here to leave our imprint (and footprints :) ).
Update: Seriously behind on emails, tarot readings, orders from the past few weeks. Have had some connection issues with the internet, and I get 0 cell phone service up here. We are in a very rural area now, more than 5 miles into the woods in the forest, but only about 15 minutes from the closest town. So, emails are going to take longer to respond to on certain days, this is part of the adjustment I will have to live with.

Now is the time to slow down, retreat, reflect, the future has begun now. A new home, a new life, a new adventure. Everyone is still making adjustments, some harder than others, but everyone is healthy, and looking upwards to reach their goals. There is no turning back now, we walked away from the past, will hold onto great memories, and we are here to make some new ones!

Relocation Of Sacred Vescha Conjure

The time is fast approaching that I am relocating with my family and the Conjure Botanica. What this means to you? Not much, if you are just a regular reader, Lol. But giving you guys the warning that when this time comes in a few weeks that emails will be on hold, orders on hold, new spell work on hold. We have been doing a very slow transition moving, and this isn't a simple move across town, or down the block. We are moving 100 miles from here to a remote place in the mountains, so it's going to take a few days to get up and running again after everything is moved over, including internet connectivity, getting unpacked as quickly as possible, getting these three vagabonds settled into their new routines, you know the family life and all that good stuff. We have moved about a quarter of the place. As most of you know, the shop is attached to my house, so that means it's the last to be moved over. Any current client work will be wrapped up and sent on it's way to the client as needed. Other client work will be moved to the new location i.e jar spells, mojo bags, and other movable things. Light settings will be completed and any new order of light settings will be on hold. Reoccurring light sets will resume in my private space in the new place and be the first to be up and going before shipping orders resume. The store site will be closed during the actual move, so if you are planning to buy anything in August, please, please get the orders in as soon as you can. The second weekend of September I will close the shop Sept 6th through Sept. 13. So the latest to put in orders will be Sept 5th. I will mail these last orders out over the weekend and early the second week, but no new shipping orders will be accepted. I will accept Tarot Readings, as these can be done nightly. The shop will resume normally on Sept. 14th. As I said before, continued light sets will be worked, honey jars, and mojo bags as well. Any other spell work will be on hold as discussed with the clients.
Happy late summer!
Mama V!

SVC Moving Locations

So the most important announcement is that we are moving locations which really is not going to affect many of you since most of you are outside of Georgia, but those of you who are my Georgia customers, it's official, location is going to be in North Georgia Mountains area in a few months. We are building a new home so as construction pends, so will an official "move date". The sooner the better in my opinion! The downside is uprooting three kiddies of the home they have spent 11 years growing up in and being so far away from some of my family members who are close to me and nearly joined at the hip ;). Lol. The upsides though are that I will have a separate sacred space from the living quarters for SVC business and a separate sacred space for ritual and Ezili Roots my temple space. Another upside is that I will be in the Georgia Mountains, on a hilltop, with running water, a small little farm nestled in the woods. :D And yet another upside is all the great outdoor adventuring me and the family will be doing with plenty of hiking, camping, boating, swimming, we will get to do. Smaller town means more quiet time, less distractions, for more serene time to contemplate, write, paint, and meditate. The quieter the better for Mama V. :)

Back up and writing!

The last few months have been quite busy here at the botanica and Ezili Roots Temple!
We've had several events and feasts including our 10th anniversary celebrating Fet Gede, which began as a small group of workers to what has become an amazing event with lots of old and new friends coming to join us here for a wonderful ritual and feast.  In December I will be having a few events that you won't want to miss out on, November 23 marked the first of a long ahead tradition of Friendsgiving where peeps brought leftover yummies and I cooked Turkey, potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and Lord I can't even remember what else now, lol, and on December 26th, we are doing it again for friends old and new. As the holidays were approaching this year I reflected on how much I love my family and my friends just as they are a part of my extended family and although we usually come together for solstice and New Years, I wanted to share (and feed them,cause that's what I do... :D) with them the holiday spirit, especially for those who do not have family close in town, or at all. If you know my personality, I am a giver and a Mama who loves to nurture and make a warm cozy home for even my friends. :) Well... come December I'll do it again, day after Christmas, so be sure to let me know if you would like to come join us. :)
In the midst of cooking, holiday shopping, family gatherings, working my TAIL off, wrapping up the last weeks of school before the holiday break for my youngeons, I have received several good reviews on the website and new subscribers to the newsletter (which a few will be coming out shortly this month that post the monthly events here with Ezili Roots and some recipes for the holidays, maybe even a few recipes for some root work ;) ).
Here's a link to sign up for that newsletter : SVC's Newsletter
Here's a link to read the recent reviews of the botanicas services and products : Testamonies
If you have a review of my products and services feel free to write one up on the page!

Seeker of Knowledge and Understanding

Of course I know I do not need to answer to a human soul my purpose in life, but this keeps coming to my attention so, as much as I am against entertaining the little minds, here we go, just to get this out in the open in case there is any other questions and confusions.

An Occultist is a person who studies the Occult, from the scientific to the mystical points of all occult forms of spirituality and religions. I am an Occultist.

Mysticism is defined = "The term ‘mysticism,’ comes from the Greek μυω, meaning “to conceal.” In the Hellenistic world, ‘mystical’ referred to “secret” religious rituals. In early Christianity the term came to refer to “hidden” allegorical interpretations of Scriptures and to hidden presences, such as that of Jesus at the Eucharist. Only later did the term begin to denote “mystical theology,” that included direct experience of the divine (See Bouyer, 1981). Typically, mystics, theistic or not, see their mystical experience as part of a larger undertaking aimed at human transformation (See, for example, Teresa of Avila, Life, Chapter 19) and not as the terminus of their efforts. Thus, in general, ‘mysticism’ would best be thought of as a constellation of distinctive practices, discourses, texts, institutions, traditions, and experiences aimed at human transformation, variously defined in different traditions. Under the influence of William James' The Varieties of Religious Experience, heavily centered on people's conversion experiences, most philosophers' interest in mysticism has been in distinctive, allegedly knowledge-granting “mystical experiences.” Philosophers have focused on such topics as the classification of mystical experiences, their nature in different religions and mystical traditions, to what extent mystical experiences are conditioned by a mystic's language and culture, and whether mystical experiences furnish evidence for the truth of their contents. Some philosophers have begun to question the emphasis on experience in favor of examining the entire mystical complex (See Jantzen, 1994 and 1995, and section 9 below, and Turner, 1996). Since this article pertains to mysticism and philosophy, it will concentrate chiefly on topics philosophers have discussed concerning mystical experience."~ The rest can catch you up here: http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/mysticism/

Now, I also study mysticism. Occult and mystic mysteries can include Christianity branches of all lineages to African and Asian religions and everything in between.
I am a Spiritual person, always have been since I can remember at the age of around 11 or 12. For the occultist mind, there is no knowledge out there that is untouchable. The mysteries in the world are available to us all at any point in our life. IS this wrong to be a seeker of knowledge and understanding? No. For the ones who are shut off and led as sheep with blind faith, yes. That is too bad for them, to not be able to be a free thinker, and have a philosophical way of thinking about the world and the self. To seek knowledge and understanding and use what nature gave us, a brain, and the ability to utilize and connect with all creatures and cultures of the world; how is this anything BUT right and natural?  Every culture has their own understanding and secrets of the world defined. In essence, it is but all the same answer to the mysteries of the universe and the mysteries of the human soul. What is different are the practices, the beliefs vary slightly, but in essence, they have the same message. The universe is but a melting pot of cultures, not one is better than the other, to think otherwise is to be a righteous narcissistic being. This is not me, anyone who knows me and has known me, knows what I am, a compassionate, loving, protecting soul. Nothing more, nothing less. I do what is necessary to fulfill these duties of mine, to love and to protect those dear to me. To teach the same to all my clients who come to me as well. I don't preach that I know everything nor am I a guru. Of course not, in life we learn till our Death. I don't deny that I know my stuff well, and I understand the human soul and mind more than majority of those in the human race WHO ARE ASLEEP. Anyone can work hard like I have to fine tune these skills of "understanding". I can tell you that I was taught very well from my family to pay close attention to what my gut instinct says about someone when I meet them. People are easy to figure out, they repeat the same patterns that most people do that I have met in previous times. People are predictable when you have studied psychology and philosophy as long as I have. It was always my interest as a young teenager to study these things that make a person tick, what drives the human soul, the human ego, and their actions. I have met and counseled many people in life to be free from what bonds their souls. And I have raised three great children to pay attention to what they feel, believe what they feel, trust their instincts, don't follow, but lead, be an individual, think and know for themselves what is real, who is loyal, who is faithful, who loves them unconditionally, who raises them up, not brings them down, these are the things in life that are important. They will each find one day their purpose in life, and they will have my support 100%, as long as they are happy individuals, not abusive, uphold their morals to treating everyone the best they can. I trust that they will. I will not belittle my children, tell them not to be happy, or abandon their emotional needs like some parents have done. The damage can not be undone for many abused children and adults, especially when the abuse continues into adulthood. Like I have said before, my success in life is my proof. I have nothing to hide, nothing to fear, I have done no wrong. I only wish for others to leave people in life to live and express how they need to. We are free to make our choices in life, how we choose fit, whether it is our lifestyle, our beliefs, our actions, it's our choice, we are free. There will always be others who are afraid of the truth and feel threatened by your happiness and content that they will try to turn the coin on you and bring you down. Take the opportunity to rise above their pitiful attempts.

Just art and more art to pass the time...

These past few weeks I have been working my little fingers to the bone with my crafting and painting skills. I set up Izzy's (my 6 year old) new easel in her room last week, and reclaimed my easel along with my paints and brushes. However, since I dedicated myself to creating some spirit art, I have fallen a few days behind on any orders for new art pieces for the spirits. This sexy piece you see here was created special order for a customer over the past week. They may look simple, but working that energy isn't always simple. ;) It is complete though, and has gone out as of today, and boy is someone ever so lucky to be blessed with this gift. It sure is hard to let go of some things I make though. I suppose that would be all in vain though if I kept my own pieces, right? Why not share the love... That feels oh the so much better in my opinion. I rarely keep my own art and artwork, but I sure do like to collect others works. My entire entry way is filling up with collected art of others, a few pieces I have made myself, more like the frame work for the others art though. If I could spend my time hunting, gathering, bringing home art, well, actually, we would have to move into a bigger house. I spent many days in my childhood either drawing or writing poetry. In my later teen to young adult years, I shot a lot of photography and manipulated photos in photoshop, spent hours and hours, building websites just for my photos. Occasionally I picked up the pencil or paint, but photography was the new thing. About 7 years ago, I quit that hobby, and picked up the brushes again, and haven't put them down since. I can literally spend 12 hours with my hands in paint or pencils, charcoals, and glitter, glue, feathers, fabrics. My two favorite places to be? Either in a craft store or a book store. I have crafts and fabrics, glitter, and all sorts of things coming out my ears. Neatly stored and in creative types of containers, hidden away in the botanica. BUT the past three weeks, walking into my living room, there sits a huge pile organized (because I have this streak of OCD going on) by sequins, glitter, paints by size, brushes, stick on stuff, jewels, gems, hearts, bones, etc. etc. etc... right in the middle of the floor. Do I wish to put it all away? Well, as my kids will tell you, I need to have my house picked up and decluttered every two hours from them dropping this, dragging in that, but my art stuff has become like this colorful spectacular center piece, a real eye catcher, in a good way... Well at least to me. :) Makes me all warm and happy!

Birthday Kid

Today is my oldest sons 19th Birthday. Raising a cancer son has it's rewards, I learned to be OK with public displays of affection and expressing emotions. Lol. We teach our children great lessons, and this is the lesson that he taught me over the years. I was a quiet, shy little girl growing up, and an only child. When he was born, I was in for the ride of my life. Bold, emotional, expressive child. A real go getter, liked to be around friends and family all the time, never afraid of a stranger. The COMPLETE opposite of me! When I was a young child like this, my mother said I would cry if a stranger merely looked at me! I am very happy to have this man in my life now. He was a God send to me in the times when I needed a serious wake up call. Mom loves you dearly, Speros. :) Happy Birthday, kid!

Personal belief on Magick and Religion

So, I got to thinking recently about serious magickal work on one’s life path and how this is carried out in each individuals life. When we say magickal work what exactly does this mean? Does it mean that you are casting spells? Does it mean that when a situation arises and you desire a specific outcome you work magick to resolve it? Or does it mean that every act that you do is meaningful and calculated in order to live a purposeful life? I think that there is definitely people who only work magick for a specific result in times of need or desire. Do I work this way? No but yes. What I mean is that No, I am not doing spell casting for every situation that arises in my life. In fact, over the years I have done several rituals that are required to move into the next phase of a particular situation. Everyone has rituals, whether or not you are a magician, a witch, a catholic, protestant, etc. All a ritual is IS set, setting, tools, and FOCUS of energy. That’s it. Rising at 5AM, showering, brushing your teeth, etc. is a ritual we perform without noticing that the prime focus is starting the day fresh for work or school. Christian religions have rituals for celebrating Mass and holidays, etc. Tools in a ritual are symbolic of the elements required in the universe to accomplish the goal. Or what a Thelemite would say, to accomplish the True Will. What is true will? Is it “do what ever you want”? No, absolutely not. Non believers would say yes. Want is a desire. Will is purpose. Will is what life is all about. Wants and desires are dangerous and can lead you away from your true purpose in life. What is your true purpose in life? Sometimes it takes years and years to know this answer. Only you know it deep down inside, no one can tell you what your purpose is. Wants and desires are ruled by the lower animal instincts. When we balance our chakra energy centers, these wants and desires become tamed. To desire something is to lust a result. When lusting a result, focus is taken away from the necessary steps required to achieve the result. Once this happens, steps are missed, mistakes can be made on the path to achievement. Not all desires are bad, a person needs a little fun of course. But having knowledge and understanding of consequences of acting on that desire is a necessity if you are going to give into temptation. Will this temptation lead you away from the original path? Over indulgence, yes I believe will. And you soon lose purpose. Now, I know from my experience in life that my every action has been calculated and every step I have taken in my life I have treasured, the good and the bad because where I am today and have been has been an absolute blessing. I have met some of the most beautiful souls, and a few ugly ones, and have an extended family that reaches across the country and shoot the world for that matter! My life and magickal life is no secret to any of my family and friends.
Living a magickal life, is not only for Occultist as some might believe. I know people who live a magickal life without any knowledge at all of spirituality, gnosticism, occult, or whatever. All magick is is a method of living where knowing A + B = C. Definition given by Crowley is the “the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with the will”, including both “mundane” acts of will as well as ritual magick”. If you open your mind and contemplate this for a minute you will realize that the above example that I mentioned above (getting ready for school or work) is that mundane act. Looking at why we must work or go to school, is yet another magickal act in order to fulfill the purpose. Crowley also goes on to state “Any required change may be effected by the application of the proper kind and degree of Force in the proper manner, through the proper medium to the proper object.” AND “Every intentional (Willed) act is a Magickal act. Magick is the Science of understanding oneself and one’s conditions. It is the Art of applying that understanding in action.”
Now understanding this meaning of magick, one will realize why is that I can call myself a Thelemite and Vodou. You see, Thelema is not a religion. It’s the name put to living in accordance to a balanced state of body and soul. Vodou however is a religion. One that believes in God. It’s practice is different as each religion’s practice is different, even protestants verse catholics. Beliefs are all the same though. But why do we have religion in the first place? Or actually, why do we have believers? EVERYONE is searching for purpose and will. So does a Christian live a magickal life? Yes. The purpose of a Christian’s life might be different from a Thelemite’s life, but it’s purpose, it’s will. It’s the will of a Christian to live a life for God and the Lord. I know plenty of Christians, who find God, but also find their true self. It’s the will of a Thelemite to unite with God and the true self. Everyone and every religion views God as something different. It’s all the same. We live searching for meaning and purpose from early childhood testing our boundaries and our parents to the time we rest waiting for Death to come. We spend a lifetime soul searching. Does will change? No, does the path to the self change? No, I don’t think it does. There’s only one path to Death and that’s Life. The tools change, the methods change, but the path doesn’t. Now, is walking this path easy? No way. Who wants to give up desires and wants? Lol. It’s my desire to take more vacations! But, unfortunately, I sacrifice those desires because it’s not in my will. Can I change my will? Nope. You’re here for a reason. How many times has the universe or God smacked you on the butt, and it just seems like nothing is going right for you in life? Well, take a look around you and your life you are living? Are you on the right path? Many times it’s because you are throwing away what you should be saving, or you are giving into desires and sacrificing the necessities. Many live life empty, not knowing what their goals are, where they are going in life. Many live on the edge of life, missing all the opportunities to save for the future. I love the beach, it’s a place to go and see nothing but the water. The water has nothing but time to just be what it is. It’s quiet, it’s serene, everything slows down and you have time to think about your life and what you need to do with it in order to be on the right path. When you are on the right path, the universe or God works in your favor! When you aren’t on the right path, you feel unlucky, you feel that God has abandoned you, you contemplate what you have done to deserve this hell! Lol. Life is easier in my opinion when you are on the right path! I enjoy learning, gaining knowledge, and experience from living my life. I meet so many unique people to share real experiences with. I prefer to surround myself with intelligent, enlightened people. None of this inside the box, suffocating. My son asked me, Mom, why do you have to make friends everywhere you go? Lol. I said, well, you get to learn a little about what others see, feel, and have to offer! Everyone can be a teacher or guiding soul! Even my 14 year old is for me! Yes, consciousness and awareness is the aim of magick! Not to control the universe (control your own that is), but to utilize her resources and become in tune with the universe.  “Success is your proof”.
To judge another by their beliefs or by the way they live their life only shows ignorance, small mindedness, and lack of true understanding of unity with the universe as a whole being. You never will know a person’s relationship to God or anyone else for that matter. What’s in someones heart is what counts. If you don’t open your own heart or mind, you will never see the reality of one’s life or soul! Fear is stifling, you can’t grow. I believe the elders become the old and wise, by living with an open mind and heart. They don’t limit themselves to only one understanding. They see and realize and accept that it takes ALL kinds of lifestyles, beliefs, and individuals to make up the universe. We are taught young that everyone has different feelings and personalities, looks, etc. When did adults become so shut off to experiencing real life and real people instead of robots?