First off I want to say, I nearly had a really bad day. Won't go into detail, but I was able to get out of it with sheer determination and willpower. I was able to help someone that needed my help and as a result, that person is under my personal protection. So I got to get a glimpse of what it's like to actually be S.T. Musician.

Having said that, disclaimer: This following article is mostly for those whom have varying spiritual beliefs. So no offence to any Atheists out there, but you're welcome to read it anyway. Who knows even if you don't believe in it, you might get inspired to make media out of it. It worked for Bruce Lee.

Anywho, I realized something I think a lot of people of various faiths overlooked when it came to their prayers and rituals. For context, most people pray for protection, wealth, love and life. How they do it, varies religion to religion, but it's basically the same principle. For example. A Christian prays before bed for the wellbeing of their family. A Muslim faces Mecca in hopes their life is going forward. So forth and so on.

However the one thing every religious and non-religious person has in common is this: No matter where they walk in life, they will always have enemies and their main go to is praying for their destruction. Now sometimes that does work, I've witnessed it myself and even put it to practice during my own spiritual journey, but it's not powerful enough because it clashes with the will of said enemies and if their will is strong even if their body and mind are weak, they won't perish. Like the song says, you can't always get what you want. You can pray for an ass kicking, but that's as far as it goes.

Then one day, after dealing with the rough stuff, I go outside, not just to smoke but to pray for the protection of my loved ones. It's one of the reasons why I haven't quit yet. In Native culture, Tobacco is a sacred herb and smoking it can be used in rituals. I just do it my own way, by lighting up and praying like hell. Even adding some sage into the mix. The reason I do it this way, is because I use my body as a vessel to tell whatever's up there, I'm serious and I'm willing to destroy my own body as Penance. I don't recommend it if you have asthma or have allergies to tobacco and sage. Anywho, I spent my time on top of protecting my loved ones, praying for the destruction of my own enemies. Both on this site and in my personal life. Some of it worked, but it wasn't enough for me. I got greedy for wrath. Then one day, after dealing with today's crap, a friend of mine said something that really clicked. Among most things we talk about, we talk religion as he's also native and has a native family of his own and he tells me this: "I Pray for my Enemies." Now at first I was thinking even if he was Native "You're fucking nut-- wait a minute. You know what that is a very good idea." So after I go retreat to my home I light some sage and pray that my enemies achieve the same heart and mind I achieve. The idea being that if they put themselves in my shoes subconsciously they'd understand why I was so angry and most importantly why I still try to keep a good heart and mind. And while this prayer is positive in nature, positive stuff can in fact be used as a weapon.

For example, for context. In Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time, the last Arrow you get and the one to defeat Ganondorf was the Light Arrow:

Now I understood the holy context because holy light burns evil and all that. However, I always wondered why Light of all things, because I figured they'd convert the fire arrow into holy fire and make it look badass. However then I realized that was the point. While Ganondorf feels pain from the Light Arrow, the pain is it trying to cleanse his soul of evil. So Link wasn't trying to kill Ganondorf, he was trying to exorcise him. He was trying to save him at first, just like he was trying to save Zelda. But of course, Ganondorf doesn't want to be saved, because being good literally hurts him.

In my case, I felt the same aches and pains everyone else feels when they try to do good, whether they succeed or fuck up. They work too hard that makes others reject them. They act too nice, which causes them to be taken advantage of. They act too brave and they get themselves killed. In all essence being good really sucks.

However, those that don't stop being good, would see the fruits of their labour. The hard work builds a house. The kindness tells you who your real friends and enemies are. Even if your bravery gets you killed, you have people that will miss you and more importantly people who will avenge you and try to keep the memory of you alive.

I can take the bullshit if it yields that good of a result. But I have lived on this planet for 32 years so far and like everyone else, I made a shitload of enemies everywhere I went. So I basically prayed for thousands of souls that didn't deserve it, to put themselves in my shoes and if it works and they don't redeem themselves, needless to say it's gonna fucking hurt. I know that, because I felt that pain, all my life.

Brings a whole new meaning to Kill Them With Kindness, doesn't it.

So I suggest you do the same. No matter how bad they are, no matter how much you hate them, pray for their soul. Pray for them to be saved, you never know what may happen. Hell even if you don't believe in it, I suggest you pray for it anyway for kicks.

Take care, stay safe and stay tuned for more.