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The Origin of Magick
Author: Whispering Woods coven
Posted: April 13th. 2008
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Have you ever wondered about the origins of magick?
By
magick I am not referring to the stage tricks employed by various
entertainers for our amusement, but rather the energy which numerous
cultures and belief systems have tapped into in order to manifest their
various objectives.
This universal gift is known by many
different names depending on which culture/belief system one looks at.
It may be known simply as magick, prayers, miracles, life force, juju,
karma and so forth.
For the purpose of this article it will be referred to as energy.
Have
you ever wondered if such energy was a latent presence here on earth
prior to the arrival of humankind? Residing here as an ancient
primordial force, which was patiently waiting for sentient beings to
discover its presence and purpose. (no, because it isn't) but there are
energies and beings of this older time that connect to this energy
called "magic(k)" and that is why we feel as being connected to
something more physical to begin with...)
And if it was here
prior to the arrival of human beings, did it serve an active purpose in
the shaping of life and/or the creation of events that allowed for said
life to begin?(again no) It is the scope of humanity to develop as an
energy in itself to divide and then collect then return to find a center
source, for the nature of beings we are we seek either personally,
emotionally and even spiritually guidance from more then our own
natures, wants, hands, any whom say they seek nothing..is (very
mistaken) or just not wanting to admit they are lost..)
Was this
primordial energy an essence that was introduced by Deity by way of a
direct involvement with what we know as life? (no) The essense or energy
emotional count is based in our own need to understand and thereby
bring more connection to that which is perceptional....or even dream...)
Or was it a side effect that formed as a result of actions taken by Deity during the course of said activities?
(there is a truth to the interactions of deities and their expenditure of power and essences, but there is much more to this...)
Or
perhaps it is a development that manifested itself with the advent of
humans? Could it be that the life force that we know as spirit
introduced this energy into the life process in order to provide us with
opportunities to expand our spiritual awareness and/or connection with
alternate realms?
(again no, however the connection to such beings
affords us this possible action and though we know most from spiritual
doctrines this form of thinking lacks the fact it was forced to be
thought that way...so where is the self discovery..., Like explorers to
new lands we collect and we leave behind, and like such we get good and
bad emotional feels and interaction with our areas...it is this and more
that developed the scope of humanity...)
And if this is the case, why do you suppose that such a tool for growth and/or communication is so under utilized?
(because
of the need for monetary gain and length of connection, secret or
secluded parts of direct information and or skills become limiting and
by such we are left not with a more visible picture of What is....) it
is within this that educators traveling druid like persons are our best
friends because they afford the one whom can't to become the one who
will.....)
I say this because in society today, folks tend to
become less connected with the world around them and more absorbed with
the part of the self that is influenced by the individual ego. (because
like a chess board we are in a set reality and we must accept the game
by its rules, however if another eventually reality affords us comfort
we then can make the rules less held to the game by its rule makers) ten
thousand words and 12 realities later and you would see my point.....)
And
if this is a tool for growth and communication, why is it that those
folks who actually use this energy for this purpose are spurned and
looked upon with suspicion and in many cases with outright disdain by
others in society?
(because they don't have it, rules of the land or
comfort zones and fears, but mostly if it is anything they could have
it can even become "jealousy" (in ancient times if one possessed a trick
or a ting of real magic(k) they was jailed until they agreed to not use
it again, use it for the church or teach it to them....) in other
cultures if you had a gift you was welcomed.....as a voice in the
future...
Witchcraft in essence, embodies the concepts and principals in the use of such energy. (correct)
And
yet the word "witch" brings out and runs the gauntlet of emotions and
perceptions of humanity as a whole. And depending on which side of the
fence one stands, a witch is either an evil and vile creature or a
person who is in touch with and resonates with the universal energies of
which magick is a major part of. (actually both, it is a constant
struggle between the liberties and the limits that a witch or others in
witchcraft are afforded by their own will, However the real fear and
doubt was because it was strange, it worked, and it was not making money
or adding to the community as a whole, so it became a story, a lie,
then an spiritual curse then a offense)
(but it wasn't witches that
gave themselves bad names or truly did evil like things, it was the ones
whom they freely shared their gifts with and they un-spiritually tried
to deal with their problems and blamed the witch for their curses)
Where does this fear of the unknown come from?
(No
one has fear of the un-known....its the fear of the un-seen, it is when
something is real but its un-seen by all then it our primal arts of
survival and protection want to kick in.....)
Was the ego
installed into our souls as a balance to such a powerful tool? Has the
balance shifted too far to one side of our souls? (sadly its not ego but
spiritual worth, those whom value value until the price drops, but
those whom are value never drop they merely re-balance)
As humans
we readily employ magick in our various endeavors, (no we don't) we
want to when a harm or hurt is beyond our own control, or fortune
becomes our new way of dealing with life or such things as love and
death come visiting, but no we don't...) "The Educated or the seeker of
education tend to do") but do we really understand its origins and what
exactly is that we are using as a tool? (again yes but because of not
fear but entitlement some press this to be more then it is.....They SEEK
Power and not Wisdom/in/Power )
Could the ego be a safety mechanism that has been allowed for whatever reasons, to exceed its purpose?
(no)
the Ego is merely a fearful shell created at the dawn of our birth, it
is charged and advanced by the yes, and no of our experiences....as we
grow....(but its merely the freedoms of this yes and no that accept
their place not the ego's duty to discharge their actions)
"examples available"
In
some cultures, magick known as prayers (incorrect) "this concept come
from the spiritually challenged not the educated in its design" (to be
blunt prayers was more about getting deities of magic(k) to act on their
behalf) "request forms if you wish" ) is used as a means of
communication with Deity. Does magick have but one specific intended
use? (no......it has 500 or more...) And if so, are all other uses of
such energy but an abuse of its original intended use? (debatable)
Within
these same cultures, when an event that is normally beyond the capacity
of mere mortals, occurs, it is called a miracle.(if it is acted in the
need of the community or the one)
Are these so called miracles
really but a form of the same energy that others would call magick? (yes
and no) "too advanced to be placed here..."
Can we as humans in
fact manifest these miracles by employing this energy? Or should such
manifestations be the sole province of deity? (yes)
And while we are on the subject, does this energy have a shelf life? (some does some don't)
Does
it become stronger with use, opening even more avenues of discovery and
power as one venture along the path, or does it weaken from non-use
and/or the cultural disbelief in such a power? (depends on source)
Or
is it simply a neutral tool offered by the powers to be, with many
different attachments waiting to be realized by humanity. (much, much...
more then that)
I shall stop here...................(but now you see what an Master Adept should know)...
Regardless
of what name we call this energy or by what concept we use to identify
with it, this gift has surpassed all boundaries of cultural, religious
and societal beliefs. It is found in all aspects and fiber of this
existence that we call life. It is a dominant force, often in a passive
way, in basically everything that we do as humans. As such we may most
likely only achieve but a peripheral understanding of such a complicated
and diverse force.
Perhaps one day when we become as one with
deity, a more comprehensive understanding of such a gift will be made
known to us. But until such a revelation is proffered by the powers that
be, we should always strive to understand as much as we are able to in
order to effectively use such energy in a way that is both constructive
and meaningful to our personal lives and not only our personal lives but
to those around us as well.
As members of a diverse community,
we have a responsibility to contribute to the health and well being of
our community. Because of the diversity of society, there will always be
divergent views as to what this energy is or in how it is to be used.
But at the end of the day, how we use such energy is still an individual
decision.
There are certain pagans, in particular Wiccans, who
believe that whatever energy is sent out will return to the originator
threefold.
As a traditional witch, I personally am not so sure that
such a transfer is so cut and dry, but in general such a concept is a
good yardstick or learning curve to adhere to.
I personally do
not consider myself a master for I do not believe in such a being
outside of deity. Rather I am a student of life with lots of questions.
For without such questions there are no answers.
And quite frankly I
don't have answers to many of the questions that I have asked here. What
few answers I may have are based upon my personal life experiences.
As
pagans we are each individual and thus should answer such questions as
they pertain to each person in regards to ones own beliefs and
practices…
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