Band-Aid Magic

I love magic... almost to an unhealthy level. I love to perform magic, make magical items and do some kind of occult activity daily. Having said that it makes sense that I watch anything related to real magic, read books on magic ( soooo many books ) listen to multiple radio shows/podcast of magical practitioners, and participate on a couple of occult forums. I see something becoming more and more prevalent or maybe it's just becoming more and more obvious to me. I've begun calling it Band-Aid magic.

That's right Bandages brand bandages, we're not getting sued

Band-Aid magic is magic where one simply wants to put the minimal amount of effort into correcting a mistake that long term work would serve to eliminate from occurring in most cases. It's a constant occurrence in the occult community. Someone has a problem, they need it fixed like yesterday and they're in a hurry for that miracle spell or ritual that will put all back right with the world. The problem is that once some dialogue occurs it's obvious that what started as "My girlfriend broke up with me and I want her back" quickly evolves to "My girlfriend left me because I was sleeping with her best friend, what's a good spell, demon, hypno-ray gun that will make her take me back?". There is no interest in making any positive change, only slapping a bandage on it so that their immediate and short term goals are met.

Work on myself? I don't think so!

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for doing what has to be done when in a pinch. The thing is you should learn from these experiences and work to prevent them from occurring again. If your significant other has tossed your butt on the streets for the third time this year and it's only March perhaps a reconciliation spell isn't the best option. If your looking for a spell to convince the judge those were Flintstones vitamins you were peddling perhaps a moment to reflect on your life choices would be prudent...Nah, I didn't think so either. I mean what's the worst that could happen right?

Now is really not the time to say "I told you so..."

When one learns that they can use the gifts of magic and occult practices as a lifestyle and preventative measure and not some over the counter remedy the better off they'll be. When one learns that their choices are dictated by their actions and not the other way around they'll be just a bit closer to living the life they imagined. But until that time keep your phasers set to stun and your face-palm at the ready.