If there is one thing that defines this era since the 70's it's being ourselves. Since World War II, the idea that individual sacrifice for the good of the group was prominent. That's why companies have their employees travel all over in blatant disregard of family life. I don't like that. I'm not like that. I'm independent. I choose to be me and nobody else. I gave up the responsibility of being anyone to everyone. That's why I do not follow one established belief system. That's why I'm make one for me.
In my past lives, of what I know, I have been a part of Magick. I resonate with much of it, but I cannot go back to it in its entirety. The problem is that any belief system has truth in it with a measure of legend and useless theology. Out of most belief systems the basics tend to be true. Humans are powerful beings and are for the most part live lives that are ignorant to such power, therefore they need to be taught. Humans also have the basic choice of doing good or harm. There are many other belief systems that have similar basics to Magick such as Reiki and others and most Asian martial arts. The difference is that the Asians hold to building yourself up with these techniques and intent, while Magick tends to focus on the outer world of the human. Regardless, when a belief system is around for long periods of time, it tends to get corrupted. That's why I don't adhere to any, though I may adhere to all in one aspect or another.
So what do I do? Like my grandfather said, I steal with my eyes. I take the basic principles and try them out. So I take a practical approach. As an empath, I first had to figure out the chaos I was picking up. The practical advice from other empaths and empath psychologists really helped. I've tried different techniques such as shielding, pushing out emotion, and others for my own protection. I've experimented with intention and started to analyze it with my empathic insights. I came up with a working model of intent. I also found things that I think some don't realize. The difference and struggle the analytical brain has in dealing with the institutional brain is astounding. I often here radio commentators say things like "I don't understand how but a mother found superhuman strength to pick up a car to save her child." I wonder how is it that people don't understand that the nature of the analytical brain and its limitations. So this is what I do, I prove all things for myself.
Being myself is the greatest adventure I've been on. Sometimes it's hard because of the influence everyone else has in your life. I find it is worth it though.