after reading posts on a number of forums i have come to the
conclusion that the human capacity for belief is astounding...
i myself like to keep things simple, both in my practices as
well as in my beliefs. but i have noticed in others a certain
propensity for extreme complexity. granted, i never did follow
traditional ideas, but do we need all the complications!?
my personal philosophy is that belief is the key to all systems
of magick and occultism. our beliefs shape our work and tend to
define our limitations.
it was said that "he who affirms the devil, creates and makes the devil".
not in the world external, but the world we hold within ourselves.
therefor, it is wise to be careful what you believe, especially
those things which tend to hinder and constrain, whether directly
or by proxy.