tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128951.post1024312720789415919..comments2024-01-19T14:17:05.124-08:00Comments on The Gorman Blog: What Happened to My LegPeter Gormanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04010025416629344748noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128951.post-17573811962549987902014-12-11T18:23:49.858-08:002014-12-11T18:23:49.858-08:00Hey Peter, excellent post.
I've spent half t...Hey Peter, excellent post. <br /><br />I've spent half the day reading your blog, you're great :)<br /><br />I was curious, why choose the victim mindset(i.e. please don't hurt me with your bad intent)? People with bad intent or "muy celosa" will send out bad vibes whether you (or they) like it or not. I personally think that this conscious/unconscious threat is heightened in Peru because it is a deep part of their culture.<br /><br />Why not take concerted action against celosa, envida, or just plain ol' bad intent? Take one step further than simply relying on your protective snake. Your snake can be considered the last line of defense :)<br /><br />Simple rituals and visualisation practices (embued with meaning and intent) are an excellent way to create a protective bubble around yourself. Sounds crazy, i know. But hey - you've taken ayahuasca so you should be used to crazy, right?<br /><br />My background is in Western Magical modalities, so I regularly use what we call the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram, its purpose is to connect with the Divine/Higher Self/whatever, disperse negative energy/spirit/whatever, ground oneself (i.e. avoid hippyitis)and create a "protective bubble".<br />Now this likely won't jive for your personal worldview, so why not create some ritual that does sync with the way you engage with the world? Why not regularly use a protective ritual that is more shamanic, icaro or plant inspired?<br /><br />These rituals should not just be considered panaceas for paranoia. With the right intent, it should also increase confidence and energy, reduce fear and paralysing doubt, and center/align oneself. In other words, it should keep one focused on what is right and true for oneself.<br /><br />An other thing that I think might be the cause of your injuries could be the very fact that you are asking for it! It is noble to do the whole "Damien Karras shtick" but it is dangerous to your own well-being. Rather then ask that danger be directed to you (rather than your customers) why not do something a bit different and safer? If you're sick or dead, then your customers won't have anyone as cool as you to introduce them to the jungle, or write the great things that you write. So you being healthy... and alive, is good for everyone.<br /><br />Here is a suggestion; Make a little doll out of earth/clay, pretty it up if you so desire, give him a name (eg. Bob), create some meaningful doll-man making ceremony and then "blow" life into him, and then place him in a small box. It will be his new home for all eternity. Don't ever open the box again. Bring it with you whenever you go out to the jungle with your clients. <br /><br />Now, rather then ask that bad shit happen to you (instead of your customers), ask that the bad shit happen to your little golem friend, Bob. Let him take the fall man:)<br /><br />Over time this creepy little golem dude will be imbued with some pretty nasty energy, just don't do what a brujo might be tempted to do with it.<br /><br />Thanks once again for your writings and insight!<br /><br />Regards,<br />The weird guy with the weird suggestionsFrater C.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08954201959403121319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128951.post-40192920773438955462013-10-04T05:26:58.595-07:002013-10-04T05:26:58.595-07:00The snake is still there, still helping. It's ...The snake is still there, still helping. It's part of the reason I still have the leg, I think.<br />Thanks for writing.<br />Peter GPeter Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010025416629344748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36128951.post-12689281033484003182013-10-03T21:45:45.514-07:002013-10-03T21:45:45.514-07:00Maybe a few people did send concentrated negative ...Maybe a few people did send concentrated negative energies to you for whatever reasons, look at the bright side, there are more people who send positive energies to you through their donations and blessings.<br /><br />I stumbled upon your site while I was researching for my upcoming aya trip. Your stories are truly fascinating and at times can be a bit scary.<br /><br />Just curious, is your protector snake still in your tummy? Did you still ask it for help?<br /><br />I wish you get well soon. Sending concentrated positive energies to you from the East.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045836264581864675noreply@blogger.com