Love is a powerful emotion that has captivated humans throughout history. People have always sought ways to attract and keep love in their lives. One such method that has gained popularity is the use of blue magic for love. Blue magic is a form of magic that is associated with the color blue. This color is believed to have a strong connection with emotions, specifically love and healing. It is thought to have calming and soothing properties, which can help to create an atmosphere of love and attraction.
The "strong, black woman" archetype, which also includes the mourning black woman who suffers in silence, is the idea that we can survive it all,that we can withstand it. That we are, in fact, superhuman. Black girl magic sounds to me like just another way of saying the same thing, and it is smothering and stunting. It is, above all, constricting rather than freeing.
The strong, black woman archetype, which also includes the mourning black woman who suffers in silence, is the idea that we can survive it all, that we can withstand it. And it would be a magical feeling to be treated like human beings who can t fly, can t bounce off the ground, can t block bullets, who very much can feel pain, who very much can die.
It is thought to have calming and soothing properties, which can help to create an atmosphere of love and attraction. There are various ways in which blue magic can be used to attract love. One method is through the use of blue candles.
Here's My Problem With #BlackGirlMagic
Essence just released its February issue, celebrating the "#BlackGirlMagic Class of 2016." I first noticed the popular term "Black Girl Magic" as a hashtag on Facebook and Twitter, attached to posts by girlfriends celebrating themselves, their loved ones, their babies, their lives. I've seen it on t-shirts spread out on the tummies of little smiling black girls, showing all of their teeth. These are statements and images of pride in blackness and girlhood, created and celebrated by black women and girls, and that's a positive thing.
But something doesn't smell right.
Maybe it's just me. As someone who has lived with the chronic, incurable illness MS for almost ten years, I know that illness and disability can make the person who has it feel like a failure. No matter what doctors, friends and family members say–no matter what the scientific establishment says, she can carry around a sense that she did something wrong. She might think that if she'd just done something different, something better, something magical, then maybe things would not be as they are.
"I'm thinking to myself: 'I've heard this one before.' And, reader, so have you."
In the past ten years of my illness, I've developed coping skills. I've learned breathing techniques. I've made sure to feel grateful for lightness and laughter. But one attitude I'll never take on is the idea that I can be a "magical black woman." That somewhere within me is some black girl magic. Because there isn't. Everything inside and outside of me is flesh and bone and a nervous system (with bad signaling). Nothing magical.
But there's something else that rubs me the wrong way about the phrase "black girl magic," something less personal. When I see it I smile and feel warm inside because I will always find delight in the sight of happy black girls and women. But then I pause, and my smile gets a little stale. It freezes in that way you notice in photos, when you can tell everyone's pleased but getting a little bit tired of feigning enthusiasm. My face hardens and I start to feel plastic, and it's because I'm thinking to myself: "I've heard this one before."
And, reader, so have you.
The "strong, black woman" archetype, which also includes the mourning black woman who suffers in silence, is the idea that we can survive it all,that we can withstand it. That we are, in fact, superhuman. Black girl magic sounds to me like just another way of saying the same thing, and it is smothering and stunting. It is, above all, constricting rather than freeing.
Saying we're superhuman is just as bad as saying we're animals, because it implies that we are organically different.
Black girl magic suggests we are, again, something other than human. That might sound nitpicky, but it's not nitpicky when we are still being treated assubhuman. And there's a very long history of black women being treated as subhuman by the medical establishment, in spite of the debt Western medicine owes to them. It doesn't begin or end withHenrietta Lacks and the cancer cells taken from her cervix without her or her family's knowledge or permission. It doesn't begin or end with black women receiving less anesthesia, if at all, in surgeries because of the widely held belief that black women felt no pain. It doesn't begin or end with black women receivingimproper and dangerous prenatal care or compulsorysterilizations.
One of our most collectively celebrated images of a black woman is the black woman who perseveres, who survives, who continues on. In pain. Suffering. It is the beautiful tragic epitome of that strong black woman type we also collectively celebrate and simultaneously criticize. Shonda Rhimes' trifecta of Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How To Get Away with Murder are among the best portrayals of this tension: the tension of celebrating and criticizing, dismantling this notion of the strong, silently suffering (black) woman.
But it is portrayed as just that: a tension. None of Rhimes's main characters (even white Meredith Grey) are wholly healthy women (they're subsisting on a diet of popcorn and red wine or using sex as a weapon). They're not perfect, and they're not magical. What they are is incredibly, lethally, terrific at what they do. That's not magical. That's what women do. In order to survive, we don't fly, we don't acquire superhuman characteristics. We woman up. And perhaps black women tend to do it better than most but that's because we have to, not because we're magical. (Most of us fail miserably, by the way; when one of us doesn't, we call them magical.)
These days, when racist practices occur in medicine, they're more oftenreported on. But I find it not coincidental that as certain language started disappearing and certain practices started going underground, another language and practice started showing up: the idea of the magical black woman—#BlackGirlMagic.
Is it because we're magical that Daniel Holtzclaw thought he could stalk, rape and threaten us and get away with it?
Is it because we're magical thatDaniel Holtzclaw thought he could stalk, rape, threaten us, and get away with it? Maybethe Texas policeman who threw a bikini-clad black girl to the ground at a pool party thought she was magical and wouldn't feel anything. Maybe the school security guardwho grabbed a 14-year-old black girl, body slammed her and threw her across the room, thought she was magical and would bounce off the floor.
Saying we're superhuman is just as bad as saying we're animals, because it implies that we are organically different, that we don't feel just as much as any other human being. Black girls and women are humans. That's all we are. And it would be a magical feeling to be treated like human beings–who can't fly, can't bounce off the ground, can't block bullets, who very much can feel pain, who very much can die. When I see "black girl magic," I think, wasSandra Bland not magical enough?Renisha McBride?Miriam Carey? Perhaps she'd been trying to be magical and, failing, started to blame herself instead.
Read Ashley Ford's response, "There Is Nothing Wrong With Black Girl Magic," here.
Dr. Linda Chavers is a writer, teacher, and scholar of 20th century American and African American literature with specializations in race and visual culture. Her research interests include southern literature, postmodernism, and fiction. She holds a B.A. in Race and Gender from New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study (magna cum laude). She obtained an M.A. in English and Ph.D. in African American Studies from Harvard University in 2013. Passionate on service, Dr. Chavers has worked in prison education, foster youth mentoring, and rape crisis intervention for over a decade.
Dr. Linda Chavers is a writer, teacher, and scholar of 20th century American and African American literature with specializations in race and visual culture. Her research interests include southern literature, postmodernism, and fiction. She holds a B.A. in Race and Gender from New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study (magna cum laude). She obtained an M.A. in English and Ph.D. in African American Studies from Harvard University in 2013. Passionate on service, Dr. Chavers has worked in prison education, foster youth mentoring, and rape crisis intervention for over a decade.
Is it because we're magical that Daniel Holtzclaw thought he could stalk, rape and threaten us and get away with it?
Lighting a blue candle during a love ritual is believed to bring about positive energy and attract love into one's life. The blue color of the candle is thought to symbolize love, peace, and tranquility. Another way to use blue magic for love is through the use of blue crystals. Crystals such as blue lace agate, blue chalcedony, and blue kyanite are believed to have properties that can help to attract love. These crystals are often used in meditation or placed on an altar to enhance the energy of love. In addition to candles and crystals, blue magic can also be incorporated into love spells and rituals. Spells that involve visualizing a blue flame or surrounding oneself with a blue aura are thought to be particularly effective in attracting love. These rituals often involve the use of herbs and oils that are associated with love, such as rosemary, lavender, and jasmine. It is important to note that while blue magic can be a powerful tool in attracting love, it is not a guaranteed solution. Love is a complex emotion, and there are many factors that contribute to its presence in our lives. Blue magic should be used as a complement to other efforts to attract love, such as self-reflection, personal growth, and open communication. In conclusion, blue magic can be a helpful tool in attracting love. The use of blue candles, crystals, and rituals can create an atmosphere of love and attraction. However, it is essential to remember that love is a multifaceted emotion that cannot be solely influenced by magic. It is important to approach love with an open heart and be willing to put in the effort to create a loving relationship..
Reviews for "Blue Magic Love Spells: Tapping into Ancient Energy for Modern Romance"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Blue magic to get love". I found it to be predictable and formulaic, following the same tired plotline as countless other romance books. The characters felt flat and underdeveloped, and I couldn't connect with any of them. The writing style was also lacking, with cliche phrases and lackluster descriptions. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a unique or engaging love story.
2. John - 1 star - I couldn't even finish "Blue magic to get love". The storyline was incredibly far-fetched and unrealistic, and I found myself rolling my eyes at every turn. The characters were shallow and unlikable, with no depth or complexity to them. Additionally, the writing was riddled with grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, making it difficult to read. I was expecting a captivating romance, but instead, I was left feeling frustrated and annoyed.
3. Emma - 2 stars - "Blue magic to get love" promised a magical and enchanting love story, but it fell flat for me. The pacing was incredibly slow, and it took forever for anything interesting to happen. The magic aspects were underwhelming and poorly explained, leaving me confused and uninterested. The romance itself felt forced and lacked chemistry, with the characters' actions and feelings feeling forced. I was hoping for a captivating and passionate love story, but unfortunately, this book just didn't deliver.