Vampires, Vampires, and more Vampires

I'm back, sort of. I never really left, but at the same time haven't really contributed to this blog.  I can't make any promises that I will contribute on a regular basis, but I will contribute when I really have something to say, such as today.

I have been, for as long as I can remember, a fan of the dark, mysterious and enigmatic side of life.  As such, one of the biggest draws for me is the lore of the Vampires.  I say "LORE" because realistically speaking, I have yet to come across any concrete and reasonable evidence to suggest that a Vampire is nothing more than lore. Sure there are people out there that state they are vampires, and even go to the extent of drinking real human blood from donors, but believe it or not, that does not make you a Vampire.  At least not in the Hollywood depicted sense, and especially not in the traditional sense.

So why am I writing this you may ask? Simple, I wanted to get some things off my chest.  Much like my other interest (paranormal), I grow tired of all the bullshit that I read about and hear about when it comes to Vampires.  What I grow more tired of, however, is the fact that people cannot, and will not, come to grips with reality.  You are all human, period.  Whether you drink human blood or otherwise!

I watched a couple of videos on YouTube about people who call themselves Vampires and say that they have a need to drink blood..a NEED to drink blood.  The psychology of the human brain is a wonder isn't it?  Don't get me wrong, to each their own, but keep it to yourself and stop trying to make others believe what isn't true.  It's one thing if you believe it, it's totally another thing if you try to impose what you personally believe about yourself onto other people.  It's like the never ending saga that is religion, same concept. People are free to believe what they want here in North America and they do, however, problems begin when one tries to impose his/her belief onto someone else (for the most part, and this is excluding areas where bigotry and other backward thinking exists).

Speaking for myself, I would love to be a "Hollywood" vampire.  Sure, I admit it, I would love it I were to be a Vampire that is immortal and lives the lifestyle of the vampires you see on the big screen, but, that's not really what the word Vampire really is.  A real Vampire, a true Vampire is an undead creature, a corpse reanimated who's sole purpose is to feed off the living.  Not so glamorous is it?

In any case, I'm done.  I needed to vent and I've vented so I should be good for a while.

If you have any comments, you know what to do, if not, oh well.

Dorrian

Ouija Boards

I always hear the negativity surrounding Ouija boards. How they are tools that the Devil uses to get to you, or how demons use them as gateways to be able to possess you. You rarely hear about the other end of the spectrum. How they can be used to tab in to people who have passed into the beyond.Like anything out there, exercising caution is always advisable. Ask yourself this question; would you use a hand gun without being careful? Or would you use heavy equipment without proper safety gear?

Sure these examples aren't the best examples I could've come up with, but I think you get the idea. I have used the Ouija board multiple times throughout my life and never did I encounter a situation where I became possessed. Or, one of my favorite things I hear is that once you have a Ouija board, you'll never be able to dispose of it. The original board I had is no longer in my possession and hasn't been for years. I gave it to someone and didn't wake up the next day with it lying next to me in bed.My friends and I, when we were teens, used to play on the Ouija board almost on a daily basis. None of us encountered a scenario where we became possessed. Nor did we encounter the dark prince himself. So, where does all this fear mongering come from? Is it religious zealots just trying to scare you? I would think it's most likely the case. Most of these people who spew this are most likely religious people who are scared of it and relay that fear onto others.

So,what is my opinion of Ouija boards you may ask? I say that it's okay to use them, as long as your intentions are good and you use caution. If your intention is to use it to get information on someone in order to harm them, I would not act surprised if something bad occurs to you down the road. Like anything, be careful, don't be stupid when using this tool. Ultimately, the Ouija board is a tool, much like a recorder is a tool being used by paranormal investigators to capture a fleeting voice from beyond. Use what is between your ears and don't be foolish.

Dorrian Knight

A Full Circle

When was the last time you took a good look at your life and asked youself; did I just do a full circle? I've done that recently. I'm some of you have as well. As I hinted at in prior posts, my belief system did a 180, then did another 180. Kind of made my head spin a little. I grew up in a Catholic family, although never really practiced it. Then at some point I got drawn into the Occult. I would go to the local Occult store -which was conveniently close to my house - and browse all the different books on magic, spells and more. It was a dark time in my life and I sometimes wonder whether that had anything to do with my decision to head down that path. After a few years, I made a conscious decision to head down a different path. I decided that I would place my faith in a supreme being. Not the Christian God, but an all encompassing being none the less. I thought I had it all figured out. I was happy, prayed every night and all was good. Then 2009 happened. This was the year, on my birthday to make it even more interesting, that made me do another 180 turn. I had lost faith in the faith that I had envisioned. I was once again disillusioned. For a while, I did what most people would have done in my shoes, I turned to the Occult once again. Although this time I didn't get into it with as much vigor as the last time, I am still on that path in a way. I don't go to the local Occult store like I used to before, but I still go once in a while. This time, the difference is that I came to a realization that all along, I have denied my true self. Didn't matter which path I took. This time, I have chosen my own path once again, but on the opposite end of the spectrum. I have chosen the dark path. Just to clarify, the dark path does not mean that I have decided to be evil, it just means that I am embracing the dark side of life. I've always enjoyed a good horror movie and novel. But it also means that when I pray, I pray to the other end of the spectrum. I don't wish anyone harm, I would much rather just be left to my own devices. I don't pretend to know everything that there is to know about the path I have chosen, I am still new to it. This is a life long journey and one filled with new revelations as time goes on. And I'll admit that on occasion, when things don't quite go my way, I question whether I made the right decision, and maybe this is part of the ups and downs associated with making such a decision. Only time will tell. Have you ever been through something similar? Leave your comments below and let me know how you got through it. Dorrian

Left Hand Path and Right Hand Path by Jeremy Crow

Here's a video giving a brief description of the difference between the left and right hand paths. Enjoy.

Left Hand Path Observations

Here is an interesting video by Venger As'Nas Satanis the Cult of Cthulhu High Priest.