Marty Mullenax

How Intentional Misunderstanding Destroys Communities from the Inside Out Communities do not usually collapse because of a single disagreement. They collapse because people stop speaking honestly on purpose—or worse, they listen only to distort. Willful miscommunication is not confusion. It is not a mistake. It is a choice: to misrepresent, selectively hear, reframe maliciously, or refuse clarification when clarity is available. Over time, this behavior corrodes trust, poisons leadership, and...

Understanding Abuse, Control, and Power in Spiritual Communities By: Marty Mullenax- Bull and Thorn Spiritual language is powerful. It shapes how people understand the world, interpret experiences, and assign meaning to suffering. Because of this power, spiritual frameworks can be used for healing, connection, and growth—but they can also be weaponized. One of the most harmful ways this occurs is through the manipulative use of “spiritual attacks,” psychic assault narratives, or claims of...

And as the cunning folk, witches, charmers, and healers of the past knew well: Magic must be lived. Not merely read.