POLL: The Use of Protection Rituals

[Ruth]

All that assaults our senses is catalyst. In order to work with catalyst, it must be recognized. 'Ritual' is a means to create a frame of mind to be more conscious of a particular catalyst. There are formal rituals and there are less formal. Meditation could even be considered a form of ritual. In any event, it's like a crutch for someone to use to access a part of themselves which is unbalanced. All technique is ultimately an illusion.

I agree with you to a large degree, zenmaster. Especially with your statement that all technique is ultimately an illusion - everything we experience here is illusion. And although your use of the term "crutch" seems somewhat condesending and negative in your statement, it is nonetheless true. The good news is that a crutch is a helpful device to use until you find your balance.

Visiting bring4th and making comments could be considered a ritual, and sometimes makes me feel the need to perform a protection ritual.

Love and light!