As mentioned a few tweets ago, I bought a book of Psalms.

I'm familiar with it, having been raised Christian until I decided I wasn't widdit at around 12.

But seeing as I'm older now, I decided to purchase a copy for myself while replacing one for my best friend.

Let's dive in
First off, let me clarify and say I am not a Christian.

I'm a Syncretist, but I resonate with Taoism most.

With that out of the way, let's look into the Etymology of the word, "Psalm"
For those who are unaware, the Book of Psalms was written with the intention of not just prayer, but prayer accompanied by music.

As a musician, I can tell you first-hand the experiences one feels when a certain song 'hits' in the right way, you FEEL it in your SOUL.
"Vic, you admitted to not being Christian, what gives?"

Well, I believe the Bible to be a book of many uses, with the more Esoteric application leaning into the power of words, intention, creation, and many other subjects that often get overlooked when translated literally.
I've written heavily on intention, mindset, and mantra (if you're new here don't worry - it will be on the website)

With this in mind, I feel like it's important to have a 'toolbelt' of different methods for practicing the fortification of your mind, against malevolent forces.
"Purposes, Rituals, Prayers" is written on the front

This gives me the impression that anyone with the correct intention and mindset going into reading these writings will be able to draw strength from them

Personally, I read a Psalm for Health & Protection
One of the clues you can lean into when practicing divination, intention, or any sort of 'esoteric' technique is how you FEEL on the inside as the action is taking place

I felt my entire vagus nerve light up as I read the prayer

Calm was next
I plan to continue using this book to consult certain situations, via the index, and see what comes of it

Honestly, I really think that these words 'set the stage' for your mind to notice details that will lead to a desired result

Details that may have been excluded, overlooked
All that to say this...

there's a reason some of the oldest texts on Earth were written

Language is Magic, we Spell ourselves everyday

Learn to control your intentions, and mind your words, and you'll find yourself "attracting" better situations
What you're doing, is training your mind to notice details that are typically missed

This is why religion is particularly good at building communities

It get's everyone on the 'same page'

(I worked at a Megachurch for a year, I've seen it first-hand)
Release your past, and dive into texts that serve multiple purposes

Know yourself

Know your intent

Then take action
I in no way consider myself a spiritual leader

I simply lead me

I urge you to find the practices that resonate with you most

And run with them as far as they'll take you
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Thanks for reading, enjoy this picture I took in San Diego last month
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