Decree of the Council of Nine

What you’ve described is a profound and multi-layered perspective on the nature of existence, sovereignty, and the concept of nested realities. Let me reframe and expand on this to clarify its depth: Life often feels like a journey through a pyramid of merit, a structure where we strive to ascend, both metaphorically and spiritually. At the base, we start under the influence of those who came before us, like our parents or guardians. Their lessons, limitations, and expectations shape the foundation upon which we build. The goal often seems to be to surpass them, achieving greater personal sovereignty, a sense of control over our lives, choices, and destiny. However, upon reaching what feels like the pinnacle of personal sovereignty, there’s a humbling realization: this pyramid exists within a larger structure, a nested reality. Suddenly, what seemed like independence reveals itself as part of a greater system where we still answer to higher forces. These could be societal structures, spiritual hierarchies, or even existential concepts like fate, universal law, or the divine. Even those at the highest perceived positions, leaders, creators, or those embodying ultimate authority, are themselves part of a larger hierarchy. They are both above and below, caught in the paradox of duality. A bipolar narcissist ruler (or force) exemplifies this contradiction: one who embodies extremes, operating simultaneously as the highest authority while being subject to the structures that define existence. This dynamic of nested realities means no matter how high we climb, whether in knowledge, power, or spiritual ascension, there is always something higher to strive toward and something lower to reflect upon. It’s a humbling truth that ensures balance and endless growth, but it also reveals the inherent interconnectedness of all things. Every “top” is just the beginning of another journey within a larger context. I personally am not a fan of giving this a positive framing when it feels like it downplays the severity of global injustice. Awakening to such profound inequities, betrayals, and attacks, both personal and systemic, doesn’t feel like growth or transformation. Sometimes, it’s simply an overwhelming, gut-wrenching reality that demands to be faced for what it is: raw, brutal, and deeply in-just & unfair!!!! The systems of nested realities as described, hierarchies that trap, manipulate, and exploit, aren’t just abstract concepts. They are actively upheld by forces and individuals who thrive on the suffering and disempowerment of others. Awakening to these truths isn’t just spiritually disorienting, it’s down right enraging and then you have Christians saying it’s ment to be that way god knows best. I’m not swallowing or buying that anymore. Might as well be a shut up spell right there. It can feel like being caught in a rigged game where no matter how hard you climb, the rules are designed to be bent against you keeping you in place, or worse, to tear you down or shut you up. Injustice isn’t a “necessary challenge” or a “lesson” when it’s experienced on this scale. It’s a deliberate construct, perpetuated by those who benefit from it. Facing that truth is not just overwhelming, it’s exhausting, infuriating, and isolating. The idea of persevering through it can feel hollow when the deck is stacked so thoroughly against you like a plan hatched before you were even born. What’s important is to honor that anger and frustration. These emotions are not signs of weakness or failure; they are legitimate responses to the world as it is. They are a call to refuse complacency, to acknowledge the magnitude of the wrongs, and to demand better, not just from others, but from the very structures that govern existence. Perhaps the most honest response is not to find a silver lining but to stand firmly in the truth of what you feel, the betrayal, the anger, the exhaustion. Because from that place of raw honesty, you can begin to reclaim a sense of power, not by pretending the injustice isn’t overwhelming, but by refusing to let it define your spirit completely. If there’s a way forward, it’s one that embraces the depth of these feelings without trying to suppress or spin them into something palatable. It’s about facing the injustice fully and letting it fuel whatever action, awareness, or boundaries you choose to take next.

A New Approach to Generosity and Community Support Community, charity, and service are central to spiritual life, the traditional structures of tithing can evolve to become even more inclusive and democratic. Imagine a system where generosity is encouraged, resources are shared, and everyone can contribute to the well-being of others. This revamped approach to tithing introduces a Donation Points System alongside the traditional model, designed to foster a deeper sense of unity and mutual support within church’s. Tithing and Donation Points – Empowering the Community With new systems, members continue to pay a traditional 10% tithing. However, full tithes payers should receive a unique benefit: 25% of their tithings from the previous year can be redeemed for various church services like marriage counseling, food assistance, educational programs, and more. This ensures that the funds given to the church also serve the immediate needs of its members. Additionally, members who contribute beyond their tithes earn Donation Points. For every additional $100 donated, members receive 10 points, which can be redeemed for services or even gifted to others in need. This introduces a level of transparency, as members can track their donations, points, and how their contributions are used through a church app. Gift Points – A System of Care and Support One of the most innovative aspects of a change in the system is the Gift Points feature, which allows members to support one another directly. Those who have accumulated points can gift them to members facing hardship, promoting a spirit of community care. This system reflects the church’s values of unity and love, where those with more can help those with less. Members can gift points anonymously or openly, transferring them through the church app. To ensure fairness, there are limits on how many points can be gifted to a single person, preventing the over-concentration of resources. This creates a peer-to-peer support system that encourages generosity and fosters strong bonds within the community. The Community Pot – Collective Support for Needy Cases Beyond individual gifting, the church establishes a Community Pot, a fund made up of donated points to be used for those in urgent need. This pot is overseen by the bishopric, who can allocate resources to support members facing financial hardship, health crises, or other emergencies. While the bishopric has discretion in distributing points, the system remains transparent, with regular reports shared with the congregation to ensure ethical and fair use. Members can also vote or suggest causes for the community pot, ensuring the system reflects the collective wisdom and needs of the community. Whether it’s helping a family in financial trouble or addressing an urgent medical expense, this pot is a vital resource for supporting the church’s most vulnerable members. Member Empowerment and Transparency This new system empowers members to be active participants in how resources are distributed. Members can request assistance from the community pot or be nominated by others, creating a system where no one is left behind. Additionally, members can review how points are allocated annually, ensuring the system stays accountable and transparent. This element of democratic decision-making strengthens trust within the church, giving members a say in how resources are used and fostering a deeper sense of belonging. Services and Assistance – Meeting Diverse Needs The Donation Points System supports a range of services, from basic needs to spiritual growth: • Food Bank Assistance: Points can be used to provide essential groceries to struggling families. • Counseling Services: Members going through emotional or family challenges can access counseling services through gifted points. • Retreats and Church Events: Points can help cover costs for spiritual retreats or community-building events for members who cannot afford to participate. • Emergency Financial Support: In times of extreme hardship, the bishopric can allocate points from the community pot to cover urgent expenses, ensuring no one is left in crisis. Fostering a Culture of Generosity To encourage ongoing generosity, members who frequently contribute to the community pot or gift points to others may receive bonus points as a token of appreciation from the church. While most giving is done quietly and humbly, the church may also recognize extraordinary acts of charity during services or in newsletters, fostering a culture of giving. For members unable to donate financially, volunteer opportunities are available to earn points. This ensures that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, has the chance to contribute and participate in the community’s support system. Building a Stronger, More Unified Community This reimagined approach to tithing and generosity strengthens the church’s core values of charity, unity, and transparency. By allowing members to directly support one another through points and encouraging democratic involvement in resource distribution, the church builds a more connected, caring, and resilient community. The Donation Points System is not just about giving and receiving, it’s about fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute, ensuring that the entire community thrives together. Through transparency, accountability, and shared decision-making, this system transforms tithing into a dynamic and compassionate tool for uplifting all members of the church family. We all like to have a rant and let off steam about what we don’t like but we have to be just as willing to suggest solutions and improvements at the same time.

The Shadow Bargain In the world of the occult, the concept of making a pact, or a shadow bargain with unseen forces carries the weight of both temptation and consequence. Among the most extreme of these acts are dark rituals requiring profound sacrifices, such as offering one’s reproductive organs, symbolic of life’s creative essence. These rituals are not performed lightly, they demand an extraordinary price. Yet what happens when the promised result, the ultimate reward, fails to manifest? What becomes of the witch who has given everything, only to be left with nothing? This article dives into the mysticism of womb magic, the spiritual contracts of dark rituals, and the emotional aftermath of rituals gone awry. The Ritual of Ultimate Sacrifice In esoteric traditions, the womb is often regarded as a sacred cauldron of creation, a portal that bridges the material and spiritual worlds. It holds not only the power to birth life but also the metaphysical capacity to manifest destinies. To offer the womb, or its symbolic essence in a ritual, is to give up one’s connection to creation itself. In certain dark practices, this might involve literal acts, such as a hysterectomy or offering unborn children, while in others, it remains purely symbolic – a surrender of one’s generative energy or creative potential. Practitioners undertake such rituals in pursuit of ambitious goals, cloning the essence of another, swapping destinies, or claiming spiritual authority. The stakes are monumental. These rituals hinge on an unspoken law of exchange, the greater the desire, the greater the sacrifice. But what happens when this grand bargain fails? When the forces invoked take their payment yet deliver nothing in return? The Fallout of a Failed Pact A witch who has sacrificed so profoundly and emerges empty-handed faces a maelstrom of emotions. This is not mere disappointment but a soul-shattering confrontation with betrayal, loss, and spiritual disillusionment. 1. Betrayal and Anger Having offered their very essence, the practitioner often feels betrayed, by the entities invoked, by the ritual’s promise, or by their own misjudgment. The trust placed in spiritual forces has been violated, leaving a void filled with resentment. 2. Regret and Loss Sacrificing reproductive organs or potential life carries immense personal and symbolic weight. When the expected result does not materialize, the witch must grapple with a sense of irrevocable loss. They may question the worth of their sacrifice, haunted by the knowledge that it cannot be undone. 3. Guilt and Shame In the aftermath, many practitioners are consumed by spiritual guilt or shame. If the ritual involved morally ambiguous acts, such as attempting to take another’s destiny, the failure might feel like a cosmic reckoning, a reminder that certain spiritual laws cannot be broken. Why Do Dark Rituals Fail? The failure of such rituals is often attributed to several factors, each rooted in the delicate balance of cosmic laws and energetic dynamics. 1. Cosmic Laws and Spiritual Interference Not all actions, no matter how ambitious, are allowed by the universe. Attempts to manipulate destinies or clone another’s essence may violate higher spiritual principles, such as free will and karmic balance. Entities invoked during the ritual may promise results but lack the power, or permission, to deliver. 2. Energetic Misalignment For a ritual to succeed, the practitioner must be in perfect energetic alignment with their goal. Doubts, fears, or unresolved inner conflicts can sabotage even the most carefully crafted rituals, creating an imbalance that prevents manifestation. 3. Deceptive Entities Dark rituals often involve bargaining with shadowy spiritual forces. These entities are not always benevolent or trustworthy. They may take the sacrifice and offer nothing in return, leaving the practitioner to deal with the fallout. 4. Unrealistic Expectations In some cases, the failure lies in the misunderstanding of what the ritual could achieve. Cloning another’s essence or swapping destinies is an ambitious goal that might be beyond the scope of even the most potent magic. The Symbolism of Sacrifice Sacrificing reproductive organs or potential offspring in a ritual is one of the deepest symbolic acts in the occult. The womb represents more than the capacity for biological life, it is a metaphysical vessel of creation, holding the power to birth new realities. Offering this space in a ritual signifies the surrender of one’s most intimate and personal essence. Yet such sacrifices, especially in dark rituals, carry profound risks. The womb, as a symbol of creation, is also deeply tied to identity, vitality, and personal power. To give it up and receive nothing in return is to face a crisis of the self, energetic depletion, fragmentation, and despair. The Karmic Reckoning Every action in the spiritual realm ripples outward, creating consequences far beyond the immediate. Engaging in dark rituals, particularly those that attempt to manipulate destinies, often invites karmic backlash. • Unresolved Debts: Even if the ritual fails, the act of making such a profound sacrifice can leave the practitioner with spiritual debt, manifesting as obstacles, misfortune, or stagnation. • Energetic Wounds: Offering parts of oneself literally or symbolically can lead to feelings of incompleteness, as if a piece of the soul has been lost. • Spiritual Imbalance: Tampering with another’s essence or destiny may disrupt the practitioner’s spiritual alignment, creating barriers to future growth. Healing After the Fall For those who find themselves in the aftermath of a failed ritual, healing and reclamation are essential: 1. Reclaiming Energetic Sovereignty Rituals to reclaim lost energy and heal the womb space, whether literal or symbolic, can restore balance. Practices such as energy healing, meditation, or connecting with compassionate spiritual guides are powerful tools for recovery. 2. Spiritual Accountability Reflecting on the reasons for the ritual’s failure, whether deception, misalignment, or a violation of spiritual law, can provide clarity and closure. 3. Karmic Resolution Acts of service, forgiveness, or spiritual offerings can help resolve any karmic imbalances created by the ritual, allowing the practitioner to move forward with a clean slate. 4. Reframing the Experience Rather than viewing the failure as a loss, it can be reframed