For those of you who don't know, I practice magick. Pretty simple magick, for the most part, mainly to do with intention and visualization. When I'm very serious about it, I usually find the results to be quite potent. To all who are offended or concerned about the fact that I practice magick, I think you should know that to me, magick is a birthright, given to humankind by God, or however you choose to name or see Deity. And I never, ever, practice or spellcast in any way that would propogate negativity or cause harm. I always intend everything for the highest, greatest good. I'm sure there are even more of you who think this is all hoo-ha and silliness, but really, what I call "magick" could also be called Quantum Physics or Energy Work. In other words, though it's tied to spirit, I see it as mainly a scientific practice. It's an exercising of will.
Anyway, whether or not you agree with the practice of magick ( spelled with a 'k' so as to designate it from that art form of illusion which is highly practiced in Vegas, for example ), I still hope you can take something away from what's on my mind, and what spurred me to blog in such a manner today.
A current spell, if you will, that I am working on and finding very powerful is a breathing, visualization and intention exercise whose purpose it is to get you to a central place, where you can put out an intention in a very clear manner. And at the end, you are told to 'thank Deity'. For some reason, that part of the exercise really stuck out to me, because, even if you're a hardcore Atheist, a teetering Agnostic, or a devout Practicioner of any specific religion, I think it is important to thank... something. Whether it's God, or nature, or science, or energy, or even your parents for bringing you into this world, I think it's always important to be thankful. Because the fact alone that you exist, empowers you with the ability to do anything you want, no matter how you choose to do it.
xoxo,
Chris
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I really like this blog, it's definitely something that people don't do enough as they should. I think a lot of people take things for granted, no matter whether it's other people, a home, food, etc. I think being grateful for something everyday of an individual's life, makes life more meaningful, a life with purpose.
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Well said, love.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Well said. Whatever your beliefs, practices, etc. You must be thankful for what you have. SOMETHING gave you the ability, gave you the priveledge, gave you life, so that you could do these things, have these things. And we must always be thankful.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I believe in God, but I know something, even if just an amassed energy, purely science.. it's something. And it allowed me to be here. And out of all the different strings throughout history (if you follow string theory at all), throughout existance. That fact that we are all here, right now, is testament to how truly special our lives are. And we should never, ever take that, or ourselves, for granted.
So at the very least, thank yourself for continuously having the strength to move on through this crazy world.
Well said! Our brains are constructed to do what you call "magick". To hold a focused thought is key to collapsing waves into particles which become Reality. It is great science, and it is the science of the 21st Century. When we speak, we are accessing frequency, and this has an effect, even on our DNA! To experience this knowledge is Gnosticism. No one can be a gnostic until they take knowledge into the experience of it. Then, they ARE IT. It is the path to one's god, I'd say, and it makes existence more and more meaningful, sweet, and fulfilling! And gratefulness floods the heart while the mind is jumping for joy!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you; no matter what you choose to call your god (Jesus, Yahweh, Abba, Buddha, Allah, Mohammad, etc.), you do have to give thanks and be grateful for the gifts in your life that entity has provided.
ReplyDeletePaganism is a beautiful religion. And I mean the real Paganism, not Hollywood's version of Paganism. I practiced and studied Paganism a great deal about 15 years ago. At that time, it was ancient Celtic Paganism and Druidism. I have many of those same beliefs today despite the fact that my spiritual classification has changed somewhat over the years. (I'm kind of a hybrid...) It's funny to me that some people get so unnerved when you tell them you're a Pagan. Did they forget Christianity didn't exist before Jesus died??? (Jesus was Jewish.) It's certainly not a new religion. Unless, of course they're confusing Paganism with Wicca, which has only been around since 1950....
I always enjoy your blogs. They make me think -- which is what blogs are "supposed" to do, right??? ;D And when it comes right down to it, no matter what I think of your choice of spiritual path, it is just that; your choice. It is between you and your deity. Your relationship with your deity is oh so personal and special. If I'm asked to discuss my beliefs with someone, I do, but I would never dream of proselytizing. One must do what is right in their hearts.