I've come to the acceptance and realization that I am a "Low Magic" practitioner...but I'm not happy about discovering this. I understand the term and what it means, and that it's not supposed to be meant in a derogatory way (even though there are those out there who deem "low magicians" as beneath them)...but it's difficult.
The discussion of "Low Magic" and "High Magic" to me seem like two people discussing how one is better than the other. I can't shake that feeling. I realize that low magic is simply earth bound magic and that high magic is more ceremonial in it's nature and usually incorporating numerous ethereal beings...but hearing people talk about low and high magic just sounds wrong to me.
Yes...I practice spell work, herbal work, natural practices, etc. No...I don't always incorporate deities into it and no...my practices do not take hours to days to complete. But does this make my practice less valid? NO! It doesn't!
It's difficult to let go of the derogatory feeling I get when I encounter a discussion regarding low and high magic. A High magician is no more or less better a practitioner than a low magician...just one takes longer.
Do I REALLY have to accept such a label? I know that labels just serve to segregate us from each other; to separate us into our own little categories or cliques, and that many like to think we don't need them...but sometimes we do, and this is just one that I REALLY don't want. I cannot shake my dislike for having my practice looked down on because it's "Low" magic. Sorry, I'm not a ceremonial magician. I prefer my practice be straight to the point. I hate people who drag things on or beat around the bush...it's one of my pet peeves.
Ma’iingan
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