So what is wrong with using love and light as a mantra to live by? Why would anyone disagree with finding the good in the world while continuing to grow spiritually? It isn't that I disagree with the sentiment I disagree with its usage. Most of the people responding to such questions reply with comments like, "Remember love and light!" or "That is not following love and light! You shouldn't do that!" I understand they mean well, but the phrase has obviously been twisted to be a mantra more than a blessing these days and there in lies the problem. In fact, it is often used as an answer to a question, particularly about hexing, cursing, binding, love spells, or any morally-gray question. However, it has recently become more than just a blessing, turning instead into a seemingly unstoppable movement. It's honestly a wonderful blessing to bestow on someone. One says this to another to encourage them to find the good (love) in all things and to find the light so they may continue on their spiritual journey. However, before I jump into these negative side effects, let's discuss what love and light actually means.Ĭommonly love and light is used as a blessing, or at least that is what it was originally intended to be. Now you may be asking yourself, "How in the world can peace and love be harmful to the pagan community?" It isn't that peace and love are inherently harmful it's the side effects of the love and light mindset that are. While on the surface the love and light movement may seem like a great thing, especially compared to some recent events, it's actually quite harmful. I am apart of several online pagan communities and one of the most common phenomenons I run into is the "love and light" movement that is sweeping modern Western paganism.
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