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One of the key components in shamanism is learning to see patterns in the world around us and draw parallels between those moments and our own spiritual and personal growth.
All Around Us
MagickJanuary 19, 2008
"Pillar Candles" - photographed in Salem, Oregon (January 11, 2005)
When pagans think of magick, we almost instantly think of Circles and spells, wands and incantations. At its heart, magick is the intentional manipulation of energy to effect a change in the world around us.
What we tend to forget is that spellwork is not the only way to do this.
Every time you show compassion to someone in need, when you turn away a harsh word with kindness, when you take a difficult situation and turn it into something positive, you're working magick. It may seem an odd way to consider this at first glance, but you are intentionally manipulating energy - in this case, emotional energy - to change a situation.
There is also magick in changing our own energy. Lighting some candles and letting go of our stress. Soaking in a long, hot bath. Listening to music. Dancing. Talking with a good friend. Each of these are something that shifts our energy - and those of us who know ourselves well will utilize these tools to change the situation we're in for the better.
Each step we take toward manifesting love in our lives also brings us a step closer to the divine. It may seem odd at first glance, but magick is one of the paths toward a more sacred life.