'The Path Of Magic'

Energy is never lost; it is merely transformed into a different state of awareness. Magical ability is also never lost, or taken away, it returns once the magician recovers the state of awareness on which he/she was on when they performed their magic.

This world is wholly far more profound than the acolyte realises when they first embark on 'the path of magic'. The early days are spent relishing in a new found 'hobby or pursuit'. There is naivety and a sense of excitement. This pathway can quickly become a downward slope that leads into doom, gloom and deepest regret. The acolyte soon finds it impossible to discard the inner flame once it has been ignited; and they soon enter a different world to the one they first set out in.

Unless surround by others on a similar level, and similar path, they will soon find themselves very much on their own; unable to describe or share what is happening to them. People they once could relate to suddenly go out of their life ... and everything appears to go wrong. At this point many acolytes are known to take their own lives, the realisation of true awakening too much of a burden to take. The world is most certainly not the place they thought it was at the start.

Then there is the skepticism and criticism from those who do not have an inkling about the true nature of what so many call the occult. They will base their opinions on their point of view and not from the point of view of the acolyte.

The poor acolyte no longer finds magical ability trendy, or a fashion accessory. But they are unable to discard it like an unwanted toy once it is awakened. It is something that must be attended to for life ... their inhabitants of the real inner planes nothing like the trendy new age movements suggest. For those descriptions are generally written by those who have not explored or witnessed. They are usually written by those who wish to control, to keep people from experiencing the truth. Some would say for their own good; but more than likely it is for more malevolent reasons. But that is for another debate.

The Path Of Magic comes with warning signs for good reason. Those foolhardy enough to think they can learn all there is to know on a few courses ... or teaching classes .... are very much badly informed. Those who think they can keep magic on their terms ... need their heads testing. Magic is wild and unpredictable ...