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Every Thought is a Prayer Psychic
power. We use it every day. We cause things to happen; we shape events
with our mind. We can do this, because
every thought is a prayer.
Thoughts
are a powerful form of energy. They are
very real and very potent. Look for
their energy not just in deep meditation or altered states of mind, but any
time! In fact, your life is more likely
to be shaped by what goes through your mind during your daily shower, than
during meditation. When
we first discover magic and spirituality, we tend to clearly define when we are
"doing it" and when we are not.
We draw nice little lines that clearly separate religion from the rest
of our thoughts and deeds. "Now I'm
in Circle." (But afterwards, we're
not?) "Now I'm working
magic." (But otherwise our actions
are merely mundane?) Over time, we might
erase those lines and discover that we are always in Circle; we are always
working magic! Erasing the dividers
between religion and the rest of your life makes even simple events special --
and very, very powerful.
If
you believe in the power of positive thinking, you can see that thoughts and
words have real significance. Phrases
like "with my luck" usually tend to focus on how we might fail. They actually add energy to the failure side
of the equation. Sometimes we even begin
planning what we'll do after this failure occurs. And thus, the possibility of failure becomes
more real.
A
very basic magical technique involves discussing what you want as if it has
already happened. Think about what you
will do now that you already have your new job, your good health, your happy
mate. Doing so adds energy to the side
of the equation that brings you success.
Remember
that other people's thoughts are just as real as your own. When you hope for the best, tell someone who
will sincerely hope along with you. This
person becomes a sort of magical partner, adding their own energy to your
wish. Your magical wishes are like great
big balloons, filled with energy from your thoughts and deeds. Someone supportive helps fill your magical
balloons by adding not just energy, but very tangible aid such as wise advice,
experience, networking contacts, or other tools they might offer to help you
succeed. Often magic occurs through
truly ordinary actions. But choose
wisely who you confide in. Your loving
family might truly want to see you succeed, but would your jealous
co-workers? This is one valid basis for
magical secrecy. Some help fill your
balloons, while others might poke leaks.
Do
you believe in visualization? Is the
apple in your mind as real as the apple in your fruit basket? If you can conceive it, and believe it, then
you truly can achieve it! Visualization
isn't limited to some complex yoga-style ritual. It can be as simple as making an analogy in
conversation, because an analogy is like a canvass -- it helps people see the
picture you are trying to paint with your words. Visualization can also be a simple daydream
before you climb out of bed. In fact,
what we do during that crucial snooze alarm period may set the tone for the
rest of the day. Ever hear a song from
your clock radio that sticks in your head all day? Can the same principal apply to other forms
of thought energy besides music?
Be
careful what you visualize. If every
thought is a prayer, then what happens when you spend time thinking about crime
and war and hate and violence? Now
multiply the thoughts of one person times millions -- all visualizing the same
thing at the same time. Sound
powerful? Well, I've just described what
happens each day when We
often say that Divinity resides within ourselves. If so, then when we talk to ourselves, we
talk to the Divine. Living your everyday
life is like having a constant conversation with the Goddess and God. Within your own mind, within your own heart,
every thought is a prayer.
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