I posted about this on my instagram but I wanted to also post about it here!
I am just going to copy and paste what I wrote, and add a little to it:
I have been meditating a lot on the inheritance and heritage of the Elves and how any of us who resonate with the Elves may claim it.
However, I think the waters have been muddied by human deception and pride. Elven inheritance has nothing to do with your current human one, no matter what country or culture you're from. I'm tired of people defining Elven energy (and its many, many manifestations from all over the world) based on human interpretation and a narrow lens. Elven energy has manifested all over the world, in countless countries and NO singular human race or culture lays claim to the lineage of Elven Energy.
Claiming your Elven Heritage means that you connect to and resonate with the Elves, and accept this connection and the gifts that come with it. And thus, coming into these gifts and cultivating them.
It has nothing to do with having blonde hair, light skin, or blue eyes. It is not about being from Northern Europe or having European traits. It has everything to do with spiritual gifts, internal powers, and the gift of heightened senses and knowledge. It is growing in nature magic and art magic. It is an ancient wisdom one grows into. While ælfscýne, the ethereal beauty of the Elves does exist, it is not defined by human physical beauty standards or traits.
Beings of "Light" are not white people from norther Europe. They are far beyond any human physical/racial descriptor which are mostly grounded in genetic qualities based on geographic location. Not spiritual or soul inheritance. In other words, Light Elves are not "light skinned" or "fair skinned" in the same way as human white people. It's an entire different quality which is achieved by anyone resonating with the energy, with a higher vibration. It is 'light' in the same sense of "enlightened".
(photo of the gorgeous FlowersfromKenji)
No part of an Elven heritage can be stolen, begged for, forced, or earned. It cannot be bought into simply based on your human status or birth.
But no matter who or where you are, once you are aware of your resonation with an Elven Energy (or Energies), you have access to that power and heritage.
I have much more to say and I am currently in the process of editing a discussion video about this, as well as a subliminal for reaching the right vibration and mindset for it.
This is not an easy thing to maintain, I'm still learning myself, but after finding hot racist takes like this:
I am very tired of others who gatekeep who can be truly connected to Elven energy, through the lens of human prejudice, racism, and criticism. It's time this pathway was abandoned and the truth be shared. I can only pray that those who think that way, truly find the Elven Light inside and allow themselves to step out of their human ugliness. Anyone putting others down for arbitrary racial traits is (aside from being horribly racist) not anything close to Elven. Elven energy does not operate in such a way with hatred, pettiness, or superiority complexes.
An In-depth Elven perspective on Mind Power Subliminals (p1)
I felt lead to talk about the controversial subliminal creator known as Mind Power. This is a post to address anyone who may have been curious about the Elven Light Path but was turned off to it by Mind Power herself. Even if this post just helps one, that is a great thing. I also have suggestions for alterative Elven subs you can use and other resources! If you want them, just lemme know!
(sorry for the length of this, it ended up being WAAAAAY longer than I wanted it to be, so I split it in two parts! I wanted to fully address her actions that I've seen, from my perspective as an Elven soul).
TL;DR -- Mind Power seems to be a shady person who speaks with self-assumed authority about a people she is not a part of, because (as far as I can tell) she wants a bunch of devoted followers at her whim. But she does NOT speak for the collective.
-- If you are unfamiliar with what subliminals are, they are essentially a psychological tool to help you achieve goals for yourself. They are videos with silent or quiet affirmations covered by music. Creators of these videos typically post their subliminals to Youtube. I wrote about them a bit more in my last post here, but there is also another explanation here.
-- If you are unfamiliar with the Elven Light Path.... this is living as an Elven Soul. It's more than just a physical/fashion aesthetic. It is taking on the thoughts, lifestyle, mindsets, and wisdom of the Elves. It is NOT a religion or cult. It is appreciating the beauty of this world through the visions of the next. While most who follow this Path are spiritually awakened to their Elven higher selves, non-Elf identified souls may freely follow this path as well.
SO....I've been using subs actively for about 2 months, but have been using them on and off for the past yearish. In this time, I had heard of two controversial sub creators who have since left the community: Rose Subliminals and Mind Power.
I had never "researched" much about them but had been hearing more news about Rose and her actions since there were some more recent developments this year with her. There's a gaggle of YouTube videos meant to 'expose' both these channels, but I take them with a grain of salt. While I don't necessarily doubt the allegations, many of the videos seem to lean on common conspiracy theories (eg, illuminati) and mystical suggestions for entertainment, based on some serious claims vs just looking at the situation for what it might be at its bare bones. I just go by screenshot conversations from the actual accused and whatnot. Regardless, a number of people claimed to have had a bad experience with Mind Power's videos (from general discomfort to claims of hospital visits) and also claimed that she was "not a good person" and also that she "wanted to control everyone" (in her own words).
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As I was looking through Google images for the thumbnail pic that I used in that previous post I linked above, I came across THIS image:
And it piqued my interest. I had missed the entire Mind Power saga. I was not really active and paying attention in the subliminal community until very recently so I wasn't actively around when Mind Power had her videos still up.
Clicking the image link here, it led to a blog post. Originally when I read the post I thought the best possible thing: that maybe she was working with someone and knew they were putting negative things in their affirmations and was trying a tactic to scare away people from using them. Then I read more of her posts and realized she was being serious. So then I thought, the next 'best' thing: There are kids/young teens in the sub community and maybe a lot of the comments on her videos her these younger users who just didn't quite understand the Elven Light Path and she was fussing about it. But no.. the truth is much worse.
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So, I had no idea that (a lot of) her channel focus was apparently on the Elven Light Path--the path I walk--until I came across this blog post...but right away I could tell her perception of this spiritual and lifestyle path was severely skewed.
From what I can gather from her blog, Mind Power (AKA Asherah Aphrodite) is what some on this site might call godkin (Idk if she'd identify that way... probably not). She claims to have been offering the traits and powers of the Elves through her videos to help "turn humans into elves". With secret powers and gifts FROM the Elves.
To quote her directly, here is a small paragraph about using Elven subliminals from the article that Legolas meme image accompanies:
"This is completely changing from human to Elf. This is Elven immortality. This is being part of the Elven family. This is giving up your humanity. Do not use the Elf series unless you are serious about the Elven path. We would much rather have less people using the Elf series. It would be fine if only a few of you used it because we would be a more solid and dedicated tribe. Don't mess with them. They are not tolerant and forgiving towards humans who disrespect them. Have you read the folklore stories of what they do to humans they don't like?"
After reading this, I realized she was simply outside trying to define a group she doesn't even understand.
Yes, the Elven Light Path is a real lifestyle that goes beyond just dressing elven and being obsessed with LotR, but for many, that is how it starts. And that is more than okay! All journeys must start somewhere. If someone DESIRES to be elven and actively seeks out these sort of videos, it is a sign that they already have a connection to the Elven and Fae.
In truth, we elves would ALWAYS rather have MORE people walking the Elven path, than LESS. Even those who do not identify as elven themselves. We are not a closed club or sorority group that has to audition only the "best of the best" to be accepted in our little exclusive "tribe" as she calls it.
The Elven Path is a path for every and anyone, all who wish to explore it. It is simply about living and seeing life through the eyes of the Elven and connecting with your Elven self. The more you follow this path, the more you become aligned with Elven energy. Being Elven is NOT "giving up your humanity". It is heightening it. Elevating it. Elves are humans. Humans are Elves. There is an innate connection that only differs in frequencies, spiritual maturity levels, and physical form. Those of us who have become awakened to our higher Elven selves and claim to be Elven Souls only recognize this truth and strive to live it. But we are still human and recognize this as well.
Regarding her point in the first quote about Elves not being "tolerant and forgiving toward humans who disrespect them" while, this is certainly not an exaggeration, it is not the only truth. Yes, many people have had contact with dark or demonic energies that show their wrath toward humanity, and these people record this experience through fear and lack of understanding, often as a Fae or Elven encounter. I mean, it's like when you're a kid experiencing your first thunderstorms. You may be terribly frightened of them and hate them.. but once you learn what thunderstorms are, what their purpose is, how they work, and the actual threat level.. you realize that, while the fear is valid, it is not needed. Once you understand, you are no longer afraid. Or at least, you know you don't have to be as afraid as you were. The same goes for adults who have experiences with the supernatural and no way to explain or interpret it. Human nature has the flight or fight instinct and this is grounded in fear to maintain survival. But with wisdom and understanding, we combat this instinct. Also.. I gotta point out that many stories about Fae and Elves in history are simply just... works of fiction meant to scare children or entertain adults (but often inspired by Elven/Fae energies).
