Sadly my New England vacation is fading to a dim and distant memory. But do I recall my visit to Salem, MA. It's known around the world, not for its maritime traditions, but for the infamous Salem Witch Trials.
At the Salem Witch Musuem, I watched a remarkably restrained history of the trials. But what was more surprising was a fair and balanced presentation on modern-day witches.
I know a fair amount about witchcraft. Once upon a time I played with the idea of writing a novel about witches in the 21st century. But it was one of those 'big digs' I decided to abandon.
The presentation reminded me of the core belief of modern-day witches: 'And if it harms none, do what you will.'
What if we all lived by that? What changes would we make in our lives? Would we give up our 9 to 5 job and travel the world? Start that internet business we've always dreamed off? Move across the country and start a new life?
But why don't we? What would our partner do? What would our parents say? What would our friends and neighbours think?
Are these really valid reasons?
Take a page out of a witch's spell book. And if it harms none, do what you will.
I'll see you on the back roads...
Colin
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