Once upon a time, in a land shrouded in darkness and fear, there lived a witch named Elara. Unlike her nefarious counterparts, Elara was a decent witch who used her magic for good. She had always felt a strong connection to the light and believed in the power of love and compassion. However, in the midst of the darkness that consumed her world, Elara found herself constantly battling with an insatiable hungering darkness. It was as if this sinister force was drawn to her, eager to overpower her good intentions. Elara fought tirelessly to keep the darkness at bay, using her magic and inner strength to resist its temptation.
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Even if it were possible to permanently banish everything threatening everything dangerous and, therefore, everything challenging and interesting , that would mean only that another danger would emerge That of permanent human infantilism and absolute uselessness. When skillfully integrated, the ability to respond with aggression and violence decreases rather than increases the probability that actual aggression will become necessary.
Elara fought tirelessly to keep the darkness at bay, using her magic and inner strength to resist its temptation. But as the darkness grew stronger, Elara's resolve weakened. She found herself succumbing to its allure, using her powers for personal gain and revenge.
The Dark Witch
What is it about home for me? Of course, there is the vagabond, the adventurer, the renovator, the restless change agent with serial careers, educations, partners, searching for the “abode of comfort and belonging”, good for a while but then inevitably the itching, the discontent, the seeing of holes in the story. A temporariness about life.
Is it not trusting that it will last? Getting in front of the inevitable abandonment? That’s part of it perhaps. I felt abandoned as a child. My mother, pictured here, wanted to be an artist, or out dancing, partying, not stuck with three little kids and her husband’s elderly mother. Or at least that’s the story I’ve told myself. It makes some sense as it allows me to be a seeker, a yearner for home.
But what if that’s not it? What else is here? Maybe I entered the world feeling abandoned by my spiritual home, not ready to be here, not wanting this home and yearning to be back, safe, without suffering. Did I know this was a ‘life sentence’ at some level? I do have the sense I arrived angry, a mad as hell little creature who wasn’t at home and was not to be comforted.
So my mother, then, was not the abandoner. She was the rescuer, the comforter, provider for my needs in this world where I didn’t belong. She was in a sense the victim, not the perpetrator and I was inconsolable. Wow! What a dark witch!!
If that’s so, then the search, the sadness, the yearning for home is something I cannot have here on earth. I am destined to wander, to seek and not find, lament and rage and hunger for what I can never have, to suffer until the return and gift of death. I can find a kind of home here if I understand it is not ultimate or infinite, always partial and temporary. I can begin to understand the dark feminine in me that disrupts, destroys, is careless and selfish and demanding in my search for what I can’t have. I have lived my life as a temper tantrum, like a two-year old, dedicated to my own path despite the consequences for myself and others. I have been running my baby carriage into the wall, a story often told of me as a toddler, all my life.
What are the consequences then of this hidden dark path? Restlessness, hunger, inability to really love, to trust another, or even myself? Always looking for what’s NOT there, at some level knowing it’s not right, not whole. This dark feminine, my dark sister, has been bubbling below the surface and erupting when the pressure built without my even knowing it. My vagabond has been running away from life and love as well as seeking adventure and discovery. I have told myself countless times, perhaps home is just around the corner – a new job, new interest, new relationship, out there somewhere waiting if I just persist, adapt, keep looking.
So now after a long dark passage and a reunion with my dark inner sister, I know home is not out there, it’s in here, as good as it gets. What does that teach me? To acknowledge and honour the dark feminine energy but not let it drive me, to bring it into balance and wholeness. To allow both the gypsy and the settler, the permanent and sustaining as well as the transient and temporary, and to know they are interwoven, inseparable, the darkness and the light as opportunity in every moment.
Copyright © 2023 Susan Wright
House of Witches "… immortal possessors of magical talents, practitioners of good and evil."
As her actions became more malevolent, Elara began to lose herself in the clutches of the hungering darkness. The once-decent witch was now consumed by a thirst for power and control. One day, as Elara was performing a spell to further her own agenda, a young child stumbled upon her hidden lair. The child, oblivious to the darkness that surrounded Elara, asked for her help with a simple act of kindness. Moved by the innocence and purity of the child's request, Elara hesitated for a moment, feeling a glimmer of her true self resurfacing. Suddenly, the hungering darkness recoiled within her, weakened by the presence of pure intentions. Elara realized that the only way to defeat the darkness was to embrace the light within her. With renewed determination, she pushed aside her selfish desires and used her magic to help the child. As Elara continued to use her powers for good, the darkness slowly began to fade away. She found strength in her connection to the light and resolved to never let the darkness overpower her again. Elara became a beacon of hope in her land, inspiring others to find their own light and resist the temptation of darkness. In the end, Elara's journey taught her that even the darkest of souls can find redemption. It is through the power of love, compassion, and the strength of one's inner light that darkness can be conquered. The decent witch and the hungering darkness may forever be locked in a battle, but as long as there are those who choose the path of goodness, the darkness will never prevail..
Reviews for "The decent witch's moral dilemma in the presence of the hungering darkness"
1. Jane Smith - 1 star - I found "The Decent Witch and the Hungering Darkness" to be an extremely disappointing read. The plot was cliché, filled with predictable twists and turns. The characters were poorly developed and lacked depth, making it difficult to connect with any of them. The writing style was plain and unremarkable, lacking any unique or memorable moments. Overall, I was left feeling unengaged and dissatisfied with this book.
2. John Doe - 2 stars - While "The Decent Witch and the Hungering Darkness" had an intriguing premise, I felt that the execution fell short. The story lacked coherence, with multiple subplots that were poorly connected. The pacing was inconsistent, with slow sections that dragged on for too long and rushed moments that left me confused. The dialogue was often cheesy and unrealistic, making it hard to take the characters seriously. Overall, I expected more from this book and was left underwhelmed.
3. Sarah Johnson - 1.5 stars - "The Decent Witch and the Hungering Darkness" was a disappointment for me. The writing felt forced and shallow, lacking the depth and polish necessary to truly captivate the reader. The characters felt one-dimensional and their motivations were unclear, leading to a lack of emotional investment in their stories. The world-building also fell short, with a lack of detail and inconsistency in the magical elements. Overall, this book didn't leave a lasting impression and failed to deliver on its potential.
4. Michael Thompson - 2 stars - "The Decent Witch and the Hungering Darkness" had a promising concept, but it ultimately fell flat. The writing style was clunky and lacked finesse, making it hard to stay engaged with the story. The pacing was inconsistent, with long stretches of exposition followed by rushed and confusing action sequences. The characters felt cliché and their actions often didn't make sense within the context of the story. Overall, I found this book to be a mediocre read that didn't live up to its potential.