It may sound confusing but many practitioners in my country are against New Age and consider it as dangerous superstition. They follow more disciplined paths, and some(or i can say, many?) prefer to strictly follow rules.
I am neutral towards New Age, which means if there’s something useful to me then i adopt it, but i’m not really inclined to or against it.
I feel you. I understand the ritualistic and step by step ways are very important. However, I know when something just “feels” right. Whether it’s new or old, I’m going to incorporate it. I believe we should trust our instincts
By New Age are you referring to Chaos Magic? Does seem to be ‘all the rage with the kids’
and I’m sure it’s great for some people? Others feel the need to follow a more organized and
structured path. I’m a bit Chaos in that I combine different components from different systems
but make them work in my new system. Can be confusing, I know. So sounds like you’re similar?
Super Saturday Sorcerers, PTC,
When I hear New Age, I’m taken back to the 80’s. To me, New Age, is Old Religion (Pagan, Witchcraft), in New Packaging (which are many).
I follow an eclectic path because there is no “authority” on what was really practiced. I “pick-n-choose” what resonates with me (as Barmaid pointed out). I keep what works and discard what doesn’t. This also means that I do not have to follow any rules, such as sticking to a certain god/dess or specific chants/mantras/spells (but as, Sedim said some people prefer the structure, and that is okay, too). An Eclectic practice allows you to use and or discard as it suits you.
New Age is the old religion just with modern words and packaging. Take it how you wish. As I have said before, “we are all headed in the same direction, just on different paths to get there.”
Lady Gene 
