Deluded Fools, occultist who've proven their just nuts Options

Has anyone met in person or on the internet claiming to be something only to start coming off as being crazy as a near total nutjob?

I find that in most cases people with issues are mistaking the "subjective" for the "objective" and vice versa. Magick is about developing the power to choose which causal links to open and which to close. There has always been a solid logical reasoning behind adhering to the old adage of "ignorance is bliss".

I find that in most cases people with issues are mistaking the "subjective" for the "objective" and vice versa. Magick is about developing the power to choose which causal links to open and which to close. There has always been a solid logical reasoning behind adhering to the old adage of "ignorance is bliss".

Quite true. Trying to "open" ALL "causal links" which is a really good way of saying it, will drive you absolutely batshit. Another way of saying it is "you need psychic defenses." Gaining knowledge is part of the goal, but you can't just go the whole way at once. Every shock to the system is followed by problems, and then by growth. I don't see it as "subjective versus objective" but what I do see is that people see things and they don't know how to filter the information. Part of being an occult nut and surviving is developing a skepticism that the normal person doesn't have. Not the kind that makes you unbalanced, but the kind that's a foundation. I see it as pragmatism: this is bullshit but it works for its purpose right now. That's zen too. That seems to be coming up a lot tonight.