Right click run as admin ? <| sep |> Would be better to just ban fossifuelpowered transportation in that city . <| sep |> I actually watch IHE occasionally . It ' s cathartic to hear someone rip on a bad movie . <| sep |> rice is fine in the fridge for a good 4 days . Leaving it out is just asking for trouble rice kept at unsafe temps can be a real culprit with food poisoning <| sep |> I think , in this case , there is not so much a sharp distinction between what you are referring to as literal object , versus symbolic object . The purpose is the connection made between the two the spiritual symbolic and physical material . This is one purpose of altars and tools , and ritual itself . As far as offerings . Well , in the case of a statue or other idol or symbolic representation , the purpose is to give the spirit a place to reside when you summon or interact with it . Other than yourself of course . Offerings help build that connection , and imbue sacred objects with that spirit . Which is why in some cases , you are meant to share in the offering food or drink for example . As for other kinds of sacrifices or offerings , there is the view the spirit can use that energy . So like , giving back a part of that creative energy to be used again , or put towards a goal . Another is that it is about building a relationship with that deity or spirit . Which is why it doesn ' t really make sense to do , if your heart isn ' t in it , or if it isn ' t something important or meaningful to you . For me , an altar is different from a shrine . An altar is a working space . A shrine is more like a permanent or temporary space dedicated to particular spirits , where the spirit is invited to visit and reside . For example , I have one dedicated to ancestors , and I don ' t cast spells or do rituals there , but it ' s a space where I will make an offering like candles or incense usually , and reflect on memories , etc .