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# 2023-05-06 - You Are A Great And Powerful Wizard by Sage Liskey | |
I saw Sage handing out these pamphlets at events. I didn't take | |
the pamphlet, but i resolved to read the online version later. | |
This particular pamphlet strikes me as a little tongue-in-cheek | |
but it can be a good reminder. What we do right now will determine | |
what kind of a future we will have. It's easy to lose touch with | |
that. | |
Below is the complete text of the pamphlet. | |
# You Are A Great And Powerful Wizard | |
An overview of human magic and spell casting | |
The Order Of Radical Cats | |
# Introduction | |
Every word spoken, thought made, motion moved, and energy exchanged | |
is a magic spell conjuring up a new set of possibilities that changes | |
the shape of reality. There are billions of spells being cast each | |
moment, but most people never learn how to control this inherent | |
power. As a human wizard you have a great potential to become | |
stronger by learning how to control the spells you cast and how to | |
counter or block spells from other wizards. | |
***** | |
Note that the magic contained herein primarily influences the | |
emotional qualities of humans, but physical changes may follow. This | |
magic may also be used on non-human quarries. | |
# Magic Spells | |
Magic spells are cast through words, movements, thoughts, and energy. | |
Once cast, spells may result in various forms of creation, | |
destruction, neutrality, or a mixture of all three. The following are | |
just a few of the many outcomes of a successful (or unsuccessful) | |
magic spell: | |
* Empathy | |
* Life | |
* Fear | |
* Healing | |
* Creativity | |
* Despair | |
* Compassion | |
* Art | |
* Mind control | |
* Spirit | |
* Courage | |
* Trust | |
* Peace | |
* Anxiety | |
* Death | |
* Confusion | |
* Hatred | |
* Intelligence | |
* Anger | |
* Love | |
* Inspiration | |
* Learning | |
* Passion | |
* Resilience | |
* Strength | |
* Discord | |
# Weaving Spells Together | |
Life is complicated. It cannot be controlled by a single word or | |
motion. Some spell effects may only be obtained by weaving together | |
many different types of spells. | |
For instance, in order to successfully cast a LOVE spell, one must | |
cast the spells of PASSION, TRUST, COURAGE, EMPATHY, and possibly | |
others. LOVE takes time to cast and is difficult to control even for | |
adept wizards utilizing ideal conditions. | |
# Counter Spells | |
Don't let unwanted magic get to you, cast plenty of defensive | |
barriers and learn a few counter spells for when destructive magic is | |
flung your way. Remember that destructive spells can come from | |
outside of or from within you. The best defense for either source is | |
a strong mind able to remain aware and prevent unnecessary thinking. | |
Ready your arsenal with spells that evoke: | |
* Love | |
* Empathy | |
* Compassion | |
* Gratitude | |
* Humor | |
* Patience | |
* Trust | |
# Group Spells | |
A group of entities may gather together to collectively cast magic. | |
If done properly, a group spell will be much stronger than an | |
individually cast spell. These may take the form of: | |
* Ritual | |
* Celebration | |
* Community | |
* Meditation | |
* Potlucks | |
* Friendship | |
* Love | |
# Controlling Your Magic | |
Some spells are harder to control than others. These spells require a | |
lot of training to cast properly and may need to be periodically | |
recast to work effectively. | |
* Speak with conviction by using motion and emotion. | |
* Think in the present moment without stressing about the past or | |
future. | |
* Speak the language of the one whom your are communicating with. | |
* There are many ways to cast the same spell. | |
* There are many ways to create the same spell effects. | |
* Some magic will only work in the right time and place. | |
* Your spell effects are especially influenced by the greater pool of | |
magic being cast by other wizards. | |
• Magic that is negative or destructive to the user often casts | |
without your awareness. Be careful. | |
# Powering Up Your Language | |
* Practice the language you are casting a spell in. | |
* Take communication courses. | |
* Learn Nonviolent Communication. | |
* Take language courses and learn new languages. | |
* Speak to many different types of people. | |
* Understand different communication styles and cultures. | |
* Use dictionaries and thesauruses. | |
* Travel and visit other nations. | |
* Study etymology, sociology, and psychology. | |
* Understand the needs of the person you are trying to cast a spell | |
on or block a spell from. | |
* Learn the true meaning of a word through life experiences. | |
* Understand the communication nuances between extroverted, | |
introverted, and shy wizards. | |
* Sing and become a musician. | |
* Write poetry. | |
# Powering Up Your Mind And Thoughts | |
* Meditate. Speak with the great void of nothingness and find great | |
powers by quieting your mind. | |
* Say positive mantras to overwrite negative thought spells. | |
* Build your creativity by solving problems and making art. | |
* Learn coping methods for when stress arises. | |
* Address forms of stress (see the back cover for resources). | |
* Work for something beyond yourself. | |
* Engage in a world free of rules, restrictions, and money. Be | |
willing to be yourself. | |
* Break down your cultural, societal, and gender norms. | |
* Join a community that helps you power up your mind. | |
* Free yourself of unhealthy habits. | |
* Deconstruct your belief in good and bad. | |
* Understand that life is death and death is life. | |
* Free yourself of desire. | |
* Explore the dream realm. | |
* Maintain a gratitude journal. | |
# Powering Up Your Body Motions | |
* Exercise and work out. | |
* Stretch. | |
* Practice facial gestures in the mirror. | |
* Dance. | |
* Let go of your fear of being silly. | |
* Dress in a way that allows for freedom of motion and makes you feel | |
good about yourself. | |
* Utilize clothing that enhances your motion-based spells. For | |
instance, clothing with tassels or flowing folds. | |
* Practice acting. | |
* Learn the accepted body motions of the wizards in your area. | |
# Powering Up Your Energy | |
* Address your sources of suffering (see the back cover for | |
resources). | |
* Learn how your body uniquely regulates energy. | |
* Understand how different foods and substances influence your body's | |
energy. | |
* Visualize your energy by learning about major and minor chakras. | |
* Learn how to control your emotions. | |
* Express your emotions freely. | |
* Engage in group spells that improve your energy. | |
* Meditate. | |
* Explore the subconscious mind through your dreams and become a | |
lucid dreamer. | |
* Dismantle your concepts around duality and of good and bad. | |
* Join a spiritually based group and become spiritually grounded. | |
* Befriend your soul and unlock your soulular potential. | |
* Become in tune with nature's cycles of light, weather, astral | |
movements, and color. | |
# Magic Potions | |
Sometimes you need a little help casting a magic spell. If used | |
properly magic potions may temporarily or permanently enhance your | |
magical abilities. Misuse of magic potions may also lead to ill | |
effects or an untimely demise. Tread with caution! | |
* Healthy food | |
* Clean water | |
* Clean air | |
* Medicines | |
* Adaptogens | |
* Various herbs | |
# Wizard Wands | |
Various objects may be used to strengthen the magical powers of a | |
wizard. These wands come with their own unique set of characteristics | |
that when used properly amplify the effectiveness of your spells. Try | |
these wands for powering up: | |
* Musical instruments | |
* Mirrors | |
* Clothing | |
* Trinkets that give you strength and joy | |
* The Internet | |
* Social media | |
* Color | |
* Makeup | |
* The moon | |
* The sun and stars | |
* Fire | |
* Perfume | |
* Nature | |
* Light | |
* Dark | |
* Your body | |
* Art | |
# Imbuing Objects With Magical Power | |
You can imbue any object with magical power by concentrating your | |
magic into it. Imbued items may be used as a source of ENERGY, LOVE, | |
POWER, ANGER, FEAR, JOY, and so on. Imbuing objects with "positive" | |
magic is most easily accomplished using gifts received from other | |
wizards or creatures of the earth, as that entity has already imbued | |
some positive energy into the item. You can also use items that | |
various wizard cultures have collectively imbued with magic such as | |
flowers, feathers, and rocks. Be warned that "negative" and | |
destructive magic will strongly attach to any object without warning. | |
Train in your wizardly practices to avoid these magical misfires. | |
People need a key in order to unlock the magic power trapped within | |
an imbued object. If you are gifting a magically imbued item to | |
another, tell them how to access the item's power. | |
# Examples of Common Spells | |
* I love you | |
* I hate you | |
* You're amazing | |
* You're awful | |
* I believe in you | |
* I don't believe in you | |
* Thank you | |
* May your day shine like the sun | |
* I'm afraid | |
* There's no point in trying | |
* Today is a brand new day with great potential | |
* I'm not good enough | |
* I'm beautiful | |
* A smile | |
* A hug | |
* A kiss | |
* An excited jump | |
* A frown | |
* A snicker | |
* A glare | |
* Laughter | |
* A gift | |
* Clearing your mind of all thoughts | |
* Clearing your mind of all judgement | |
* Praying for someone | |
* Asking for forgiveness | |
* Embodying a sense of revenge and hatred | |
* Embodying a sense of joy and love | |
* Naming an object | |
# Parting Words | |
There is one final thing to say before we conclude our overview of | |
wizardly magic. All destruction leads to creation and all creation | |
leads to destruction. Furthermore, there is no definitive "good" or | |
"bad" magic, only the will of the wizard or group of wizards casting | |
a spell. A powerful wizard knows how to use magic in order to achieve | |
destruction or creation that is beneficial to their personal wizardly | |
ambitions. Now that you know your true power as a wizard, The Order | |
of Radical Cats wishes you well on your grand journey through time | |
and space. | |
And always remember, YOU ARE A GREAT AND POWERFUL WIZARD. | |
From: http://www.sageliskey.com/rad-cat-press.html | |
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