"The Great Cosmic Battle, in which I will be an astral warrior and save the world, but no one will ever know...."

Recorded in my LiveJournal February 2, 2005
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puppetmaker40 on LJ wanted to know what I thought about Dark Witch Wannabees, aka Dark Fluffy Bunnies.

I feel rather sorry for them, actually. Ah, yes, I remember it well.


I remember what it was to be young and stupid eager. Living in a dramatic haze that indicated that I was here to do great things, change the world, fight a secret battle with evil forces. Oh, yes indeedy. And the elders (aka over 30 who have convinced themselves that their draw to young people is for a higher purpose, not just because they're fighting getting older) who supported me in these notions certainly worked their magic, so to speak. But, as real life continued, I got over myself.

But honestly. You still live with your parents or just barely eke out a living, just passed high school (or are barely passing), yet you somehow possess the superior (and ancient) intellect to be chosen by astral beings for the "great battle" which will change life as we know it. And you're the first one to ever encounter this idea? Honey, it's generational. My older daughter likely encountered it, I did, and the "elders" who got hold of me were passing the torch from when THEY were told of their higher purpose. I assure you, the astral realm has not yet exploded into mortal combat, and it's not likely to.

And that ability to shoot lightning bolts from your fingertips, change the weather at whim through your sheer mind power, control the minds of everyone around you? Sure. This has enabled you to garner an extensive collection of nametags and hairnets. But of course, you're merely undercover to shield yourself from the dark forces that seek to destroy you. We that have gone before you understand completely. All those people that don't want to associate with you, shun you? Jealous, obviously. It has nothing at all to do with your crappy social skills.

Oh, and yes, since you've lived many past lives as a witch, you don't need that thing called "training" to weld your skills. You're a "natural witch." Fools that the rest of us are for not recognizing the raw, untamed power that seethes inside you. I guess that's why you strive to be the center of attention; after all, we all need to be aware of your status in this life, and we mere mortals need to be reminded now and then. Just humans, we mundanes who secretly envy your Otherkin blood.

Yes, I know that every emotional event in your general sphere of living was directly impacted by you. You cannot help it that your energies are too strong for most people to handle. And that darn empathic ability; sometimes it's so overwhelming that you're simply unable to cope with real life. Things like school, work, relationships, mowing the lawn. Hearing, FEELING all those little lives snuffed out by the evil, gas-guzzling lawnmower must be excruciating. Not to mention when you run into another individual who has the same Higher Purpose as you. But how to out the impostor who seeks to usurp your place? A truly life-altering dilemma. But of course, your very differentness marks you as a target for hidden dangers and cunning demons.

But, I know you can handle it. Just as you'll be able to pass the torch someday to your own young ones when THEY are called to serve those ancient, ever-present Beings. Start stocking up on that black eyeliner now!