#theoldways

[mvalana]

The Old Ways

[raurquiz]

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[malcified]

Hey! Today on #malcified, I’d like to share this sketch called #TheOldWays.

#Violence continues to slither into the hearts and minds of modern society and find new channels to realize itself. Since COVID, there has been a massive increase in targeting and inflicting financial and other types of crimes and abuse on older people across the world. Clearly, they’re an easy target for various reasons, including those obvious.

Interestingly, maybe such crimes are also predicated on some past psychological trauma that allows or empowers the person perpetuating these crimes to #rationalise and execute them on their own families and the older populations across the world.

Maybe, such people don’t really plan on growing old themselves.

Maybe, we need to take a #deepdive within to realize why we as a society behave in such ways, so we snap this #chainofpain in time. #RCA at the grassroots level. Maybe, we need to revisit our own past to understand the fault lines. Else, the same sequence of events will continue to plague us during our own old age and across generations in a vicious cycle. #DogEatDogWorld

#ElderAbuse: is an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult. An older adult is someone age 60 or older. The abuse often occurs at the hands of a caregiver or a person the elder trusts.” - CDC

A link on choosing good #HearingAids from #mayoclinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hearing-loss/in-depth/hearing-aids/art-20044116

A good resource by #NCEA categorising the different types and methods of #ElderAbuse, with examples.

https://ncea.acl.gov/elder-abuse#gsc.tab=0

The #FBI #ElderFraudReport link below to obtain an understanding of the scope and extent of these crimes across the US alone.

https://www.ic3.gov/Media/PDF/AnnualReport/2023_IC3ElderFraudReport.pdf

An infographic by the US Office of Victims of Crime #OVC below

https://ovc.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh226/files/ncvrw2018/info_flyers/fact_sheets/2018NCVRW_OlderAdults_508_QC.pdf

A quick snapshot by the #WHO on the types and status of global #ElderAbuse. Link below.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/abuse-of-older-people

An infographic by #UN

https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/infographics/elder-abuse/abuse-of-older-people--a-hidden-problem---un-decade-of-healthy-ageing.png?sfvrsn=b79b61b9_1

A useful resource from the New York State’s official site #NY with #Tips on #PreventingElderExploitation and Fraud below for those concerned about themselves or their near and dear, or for those working to safeguard the system:

https://www.ny.gov/tips-preventing-elder-financial-exploitation

[underthepyramids]

​𝔲𝔫𝔡𝔢𝔯 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔭𝔶𝔯𝔞𝔪𝔦𝔡𝔰 turned twelve on Walpurgisnacht! I didn't have the heart to celebrate then but I am working on some very exciting things for the occasion. Firstly, a mini collection is coming. Can you guess the theme? It's inspired by a person. And there will be a fantastic G ◦ I ◦ ∇ ◦ ξ ◦ A ◦ W ◦ ∆ ◦ ϒ , too. With some of my favourite artists and small businesses. To be certain not to miss any of these things, you can subscribe to my newsletter via the "contact" button (link in my profile). Featured: ✣ Dea Marica, Black Salt amulet ✣ La Clef d'Argent ✣ Sol Talisman . . . . #underthepyramids #underthepyramidstreasures #laclefdargent #witchesblacksalt #witchessociety #witchythings #medievalrunesofhealingandmagick ​ #heathenry #theoldways #folkmagic #folkwitch #folkwitchery (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8FtoJoNV4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[foyermusic]

Wearing down, I’ll keep it safe It’s deep enough for us to escape I’m sinking now Tangled in the roots that taught me to hate Climb on out Pick a side Shout it loud but Keep it quiet Light it up then Look away Know the face can’t remember the name We been wondering who you are You been acting something strange lately so Think it’s time to go back to the old ways The old ways Hold me down under water Long enough to make me sink Send my heart back the other Holding out underneath Better burn the one with the fire I’ll be the truth and you be the liar Crawling out the room where I keep you safe Safe Safe Hope less, turn to motion Rifle through bolder options Call out the moon along the way You been wondering what we are We know something gotta change Maybe soon we can take us all back to the old ways The old ways

[coffinscorner]

[adamwatchesmovies]

The Old Ways (2021)

Everyone else is seemingly enchanted by The Old Ways. I wish I could tell you why. The film has the beginning of an interesting horror film but fails to scare or make its comparisons between demonic possession and drug addiction anything more than amusing.

L.A. journalist Cristina (Brigitte Kali Canales) wakes up after being kidnapped in Mexico. Javi (Sal Lopez) and his elderly mother, a Nahuatl bruja named Luz (Julia Vera), claim her research into a nearby cave has permitted a demon to enter her body. None of Cristina’s pleas will dissuade them from performing the exorcism they believe must take place.

As the story progresses, we learn Cristina is addicted to heroin, that her compulsion to take the drug comes partially from her depression, itself caused by her years spent in foster care following her mother’s death during an exorcism. There’s something there. The solution to Cristina’s predicament includes being kept away from her former life, a detox using goat’s milk down her throat, her cousin Miranda (Andrea Cortés) attending to provide support, and the ritual progressing regardless of Cristina's pleas that "there's nothing wrong with her". Crack’s been called a demon drug, several of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous include believing in God and admitting to Him your wrongs. A drug-induced episode could certainly resemble being possessed so I’m ‘there’. What is The Old Ways going to say about addiction or demonic possession beyond them resembling each other? nothing. Ultimately, the protagonist's addiction has no meaningful impact on the plot.

The Old Ways is hardly - if ever - frightening. Part of the problem comes from the opening scene, which shows us without a doubt that the whole demon thing is legit. From there, we have no reason to believe that Cristina isn’t possessed. There’s no mystery except WHICH demon is taking over her body and honestly, does it matter? Seeing the ritual take place has its moments. It’s certainly different from the usual “The power of Christ compels you!” business, which is a relief. There’s a clever reveal later on about the demon’s appearance, though its true form leaves something to be desired. It’s subjective of course but it looked rather silly to me.

The actors all do a solid job with their roles, the film is appropriately sinister during its night scenes, the scenario makes you wonder what you would do if crazed people you’d never met accused you of harboring a devil. That idea makes you sweat but there’s no follow-through. Then again, most people seem to disagree. I'd rather you dismiss my opinion than miss out on a potential favorite so feel free to follow other people’s recommendations rather than my dismissal but as far as I’m concerned, there’s nothing memorable in The Old Ways. (September 5, 2021)

[poetrythreesixfive]

Amulet

I wear the wolf’s head

around my neck,

its bronze jaws

biting at the chain.

Thor’s hammer,

but it is also a cross—

both the old god

and the new messiah.

Thus I offend both parties

equally.

[wotanos]

This is in what i belive, and what drives me forward

[raurquiz]

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[jadenbirdieblythefics]

Inspiration and heritage. Just because you see a woman of color doesn't mean I'm not made up of more than that. I'm not my skin tone, I'm my heritage. #norseproud #futhark #theoldways #jeffreestarcosmetics #nyxprofessionalmakeup (at Sarasota, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDmD6SgFz_JN_I4nmr5vbXX9OhVldb2pHzyim40/?igshid=m7e8v9obkox5

[underthepyramids]

BASKANIA is one of my latest Magick-Kits. It is named after the Ancient Greek word for Evil Eye / jealousy. This box is created to protect you from the envious. May their glance turn the other way! ✥ BASKANIA contains: - a glass tube of loose incense & - a vial of Black Salt, both handmade by me with organic, potent ingredients - a handmade mini candle - a  tumbled black tourmaline - a vial of Fleur de Poussière, handmade by my with organic oils - a booklet ✥ 2d picture: kit pictured with an Ânkh talisman. . . . . #underthepyramids #underthepyramidstreasures #portablemagick #portablemagic #portablealtar #EvilEye #Baskania #protectionmagic #theoldways #herbmagic #herbmagick #plantmagic #herbalmagic #apothecary #occultherbs #greenmagick #ritualmagic #kitchenwitch #witchythings #hedgewitch #folkmagick #folkwitch #traditionalwitchcraft #Ankh (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUcMSCzNlfE/?utm_medium=tumblr

[daileeknox]

#christmaslights #explorepage #happyholidays #lights for #theoldways as we celebrate the old ways and give thanks for the new there’s a light that shines out for all forgetting smiles are all we need before we bleed to feed those head over hills in greed . Do a good deed and feed the soul a smile. For A while , to the old and the young . To the old before they’re done and to the young before they’ve begun send a smile oh chil’d , send a smile , for a while. #bookcomingsoon @dlkxlrjb to the rescue https://www.instagram.com/p/B6fMuI1HklM/?igshid=1un3cv7p10zt

[thedreamsynd]

Which one should I enter for @infected_by_art annual art book? From Left to Right: 1, 2, or 3? I included a detail of one of the characters since it's an extremely vertical image. 🦋 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #fae #litbylume #fairies #magick #fairiesofinstagram #faeriemagazine #etheral_moods #farie #unseeliecourt #jimhenson #magicalcreature #fairy #strangeandunusual #fantasy #odditiesandcuriosities #fairyart #theoldways #brianfroud #fairyfantatic #faery #faerie #unseelie (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vP5T1ATHx/?igshid=1c7donk6eechj

[kmrice]

The earth's bounty In all its beauty Bee treasure Beltane's promise. #kmriceauthor #kmrice #wildlings #beltane #pagan #theoldways #spring #lupin #meadow #santacruzmountains #independetauthor #indieauthor #indieauthorsofig #indieauthorsofinstagram #writersofig #writersofinstagram #northerncalifornia #norcal https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw75VTvAumx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1owz0jab4envn

[theuniversebetweenwords]

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