has anyone ever had a "Spell" on them?  done a spell? or used a Voo doo doll?  Do they work?  Or is that just hocus pocus?   I always wonder...

I have performed spells, FOR myself.  I have not used them to manipulate others.
Yes, spells for me have worked.  They are like very energized, highly active prayers.

[quote="tourbi"]I have performed spells, FOR myself.  I have not used them to manipulate others.
Yes, spells for me have worked.  They are like very energized, highly active prayers.[/quote]

Dear Tourbi,

Then why not known just by what they are! Why do they need another senstationalistic label, such as: SPELLS?

Spells always reminded me of the commoner word, "Spills!" UH OH!!

[quote="Ninababy"]has anyone ever had a "Spell" on them?  done a spell? or used a Voo doo doll?  Do they work?  Or is that just hocus pocus?   I always wonder...[/quote]

Spells could be a generic name for coming into contact with the Universal energy, dear Ninababy! Sometime it can be happening in a hastened manner and hence has a dramatic impact which seems to awaken something within that was already there! The awakening is not of the 'talent' or ability, but of the awareness that the ability existed!

Often when the ability is strong (and that varies from individual to individual I assure you!) the moment of attunement with the Universe is just a pleasant reacquaintaince. Like meeting a long lost soul-mate!

For example, to some being attuned to Reiki, to choose one example could be that magical moment, for others it could be some meditative craft or art or whatever.

There are many *books* out there, and we read many of those, but one or a few simply captivate us! It seems like they cast a SPELL on us as an individual!

Lucky if you keep at it and find it!

Loser if you give up too soon and turn into a cynic

There is hope if you keep returning here despite having turned cynical

Ah, back to the name conversation.  It is not a sensationalistic label for me.  It is a word used to communicate between people who are like minded.  It becomes sensational for those who choose to dramatize it that way.