Witch Tip Wednesday 2.21.18
Conflicting Emotions and Clients
There are times when I’ve been approached by clients where the requests can be trying, and other times I end up feeling torn.
Any witch who publically practices or who offers their services to the public will come across this at some point. It could be a request to incorporate something from a religion other than your own, for non hex friendly witches you may be asked to hex, jinx or curse someone. You may be asked to do love magic when you don’t feel comfortable with that, or a very honest situation that deals with depression, anxiety, or a painful truth that you don’t even know where to start the consultation.
People never like to feel judged, and sometimes when they come to me, it can be in a very exposed mindset. They’ve opened their inner hearts and desires, fears and misgivings and laid out the emotions and facts at your feet. If something makes you uncomfortable, then you can say it, but, there is a way to do it without causing drama or hurting someone if it’s a sensitive subject.
Thank you for trusting me with that, but I don’t know if I have the right mindset to do ________ at this time. Have you tried *list mundane alternatives*?
You acknowledge them, clearly say that you can’t/won’t and offer an alternative. This diffuses the situation by showing that you heard them, but are unable to assist.
Other alternatives are along the lines of
That’s not something I practice.
I don’t know how to do that.
At other times, you may feel helpless, or like you want to help, but don’t know what you can really do. The best option there is honesty.
I can try my best, but magic can only go so far.
You have to remember that while you know your practice, others don’t. Sometimes people actually think that there is a puff of smoke, some sparks, and magic will fix everything. I try my best to explain that magic can only support something if work is put into it. It won’t fix everything, but it can help with the surrounding issues.
“I want so and so to love me! I’ll never be happy unless we’re together.”
Try breaking down communication barriers, a self confidence spell, and a self love spell so they know that they don’t need to force love, they can stand on their own, and they can put their best foot forward and have honest discussion to see where it goes.
If you’ve had a sensitive experience like this and advice for how to navigate it, please type it in the notes or reblogs!
🦇Cheers, Barberwitch
