Pride Goeth Before……

I’m sure at one time or another you have heard the saying/scripture..pride goeth before a fall..In truth the proverb says Pride goeth before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. But what does that mean exactly, and why am Iwriting about such things?  Well biblically, it means to not be so proud that you tripped yourself up because pride is not necessarily a bad thing, although to the puritans, it was one of the original Seven Deadly Sins…one was not to be proud about being recognized for your work, craft, talent etc.  But what about those who stand on the rooftops demanding attention for their crafting, be it writing, art, etc?  I mean, they have a right to be proud of what they have done, right?  Well, yes and no.  Yes, because it takes a lot of dedication to do anything talent wise, and I applaud those who can do so.  But what of those who prostitute themselves in search of the almighty dollar and pervert their talent?  Those are the ones I take issue with and think that this proverb applies to them.  They throw all sorts of crap out among the sheeple who are seeking, and care less if what they do is of any value to anyone.  Now I know plenty of writers thanks to the social media  and chat services, and find that among those, there are a few that I would not hesitate to recommend..On the other hand, I have seen those who tout their wares under the guise of a pagan banner that leave me shaking my head at how they can look themselves in the mirror at night.  And it’s not just the writers, I have seen artists paint, make jewelry, clothing and pass it off as something that one needs to fit in with the pagan set.  Really?  Are we not like everybody else?  Do I need a picture of a certain deity/orisha to practice?  Do I have to wear certain colors, unnumbered pendants, rings, etc to be classified as real? Do I have to study for a hundred years under certain teachers to be considered qualified to speak?  All of these things and more are pushed at people searching for themselves, some place that makes sense to them spiritually.  So how does one find the reputable?  Usually it’s a lucky accident, speaking for myself,.  I have come across some extremely knowledgeable people in my quest for knowledge and inner peace.  I have also on occasion pointed people in their direction, not to introduce them, but to let them listen in on conversations going on…sort of to see how they feel about it.  I don’t teach …I am mostly a listener…one of my gifts that my friends appreciate…it can be frustrating to some who want all the answers given to them, but one should work for what they obtain in my personal opinion.  So what to do about those people trying to “sell” you a path?  Try not to stand in their way because it’s gonna be a huge boom when they land..and not a pretty sight either.

Peace Out