So what you're saying is that revolutionary praxis can be supplemented by a good dose of witchy enchantment?
I'd say it can't hurt. Pynchon might agree with you by the way. In Gravity's Rainbow the effectiveness of witchcraft in "The Counterforce" subverting Nazism correlates with passion.
"Sometimes I can call up his face in a cup of tea. But the herbs have to be gathered carefully. I'm not that good at it yet."
"But you're in love. Technique is just a substitute for when you get older."
It's a dense and complex read, the reputation for being a heavyweight piece of lit is well-deserved. Plus some VERY taboo material in there, different times etc etc…
Phenomenal piece of writing. I relate to that letter for reform school; from the angle of having grown up in a wilderness cult. If they hunt us now... it's a whole different era they'll have on their hands.
Wow thanks! We are definitely heading into uncertain times. It’s pretty scary. What cult did you grow up in? If you don’t mind my asking? I grew up Mormon so kind of cult adjacent.
I grew up in Sam Fife's Move of God evangelical cult. I wrote a memoir entitled, Cult Child, detailing the abusive environment. It was an apocalyptic, end-times cult. I understand the Mormon relationship for sure. Were you FLDS or LDS?
I'm always interested in other cult experiences as well. We all have so much in common, even growing up in differing sects; the rituals and shame and all the things.... meh.
This had me hooked. Amazing!
Thank you!!
So what you're saying is that revolutionary praxis can be supplemented by a good dose of witchy enchantment?
I'd say it can't hurt. Pynchon might agree with you by the way. In Gravity's Rainbow the effectiveness of witchcraft in "The Counterforce" subverting Nazism correlates with passion.
"Sometimes I can call up his face in a cup of tea. But the herbs have to be gathered carefully. I'm not that good at it yet."
"But you're in love. Technique is just a substitute for when you get older."
I need to read that, it’s been on my list for so long. I read V but tbh, I don’t really remember it.
It's a dense and complex read, the reputation for being a heavyweight piece of lit is well-deserved. Plus some VERY taboo material in there, different times etc etc…
Phenomenal piece of writing. I relate to that letter for reform school; from the angle of having grown up in a wilderness cult. If they hunt us now... it's a whole different era they'll have on their hands.
Wow thanks! We are definitely heading into uncertain times. It’s pretty scary. What cult did you grow up in? If you don’t mind my asking? I grew up Mormon so kind of cult adjacent.
I grew up in Sam Fife's Move of God evangelical cult. I wrote a memoir entitled, Cult Child, detailing the abusive environment. It was an apocalyptic, end-times cult. I understand the Mormon relationship for sure. Were you FLDS or LDS?
LDS thankfully, was bad but it could have been much worse. Is your memoir available? I’m always interested in other cult experiences.
Yes, it's on Amazon. Here is a link: https://amzn.to/46EY2Oh
I'm always interested in other cult experiences as well. We all have so much in common, even growing up in differing sects; the rituals and shame and all the things.... meh.
Thank you for the link!
Damn, girl! The witches are for sure getting restless.
Trying to avoid another burning times 🔥😜