For the question “what is magic” each one of you will have an answer. We all have associations with rituals, black cats and witches, some of you might associate word “magic” with Wicca (but I’m not the one to decide if this is correct or wrong association). Without dealing too much with different terms and associations, I want to present you my understanding of magic. You see, I believe magic is psionic for undisciplined people.

How I see it

To be more specific, for people with undisciplined mind. Curses, love spells, room cleaning, rituals to bring you good fortune and other rituals of magic mean to somehow influence the material world as we want it, all of this seems to me very similar to psionic and psychic activities. Negative and positive thinking, mental activities like energy manipulation or different forms of active and passive extra-sensory perception, “Psychic Goal Bowls” (somehow correlated to the law of attraction), and cleaning buildings out of negative energies with mental activities. Give me a magical ritual, and I will tell you how to perform it as psychic activity :).

What I see is that while in psionics we are using only our mind, in case of magic all activities are supported by metaphors – like ritual knifes, herbs and incenses, and other types of items, as well as symbols called sigils. But if we will strip them of these metaphors, we’re receiving pure psionics :). Someone may say that in psionics too we’re using such metaphors from time to time, like crystals or pendulums. Yes, I agree, that’s why I came up with this understanding of magic in the first place. When using crystals of pendulums or other items to help us access our higher mind, we’re much closer to magic than psionics.

Magic or psionics?

If what I’m saying is true, then what is better: magic or psionics? I think, it’s all up to you :). Following my way of thinking, it’s safe to say that magic is simpler, it still require some inner discipline, but it’s easier to perform, as you’re supported by all these metaphors helping you focus on particular tasks. Just as psychic readers are using crystal balls as a mean of focus, different items you’re using in magical rituals are helping you in the same way, they’re helping you stay focused on your goals. Don’t misunderstand me, I’m not saying magic is easy, I’m saying it’s easier than pure psionics. Because in psionics, all you have is your mind. If it is undisciplined, it will wonder around and you won’t be able to stay focused. In psionics, you have to master the control of your own mind, because this self-discipline is the only metaphor you will use in your psychic activities. And believe me or not, in the world today learning the control of your own mind is a tremendous task.

People who want the easier path should choose magic. I prefer psionics, because it’s not just the mean to influence the world around, but also a mean to develop the mind in all aspects, and a way to expand your sensens and thinking capabilities. You have to develop your focus, perception, memory, patience and logical thinking, because those are the means to discipline your mind. But generally, you can’s say what is better, magic or psionics, because I believe they are exactly the same thing, both are mental activities, yet in case of magic you’re using items to support your efforts. So, no black or white, only grey :).

Your thoughts?

Or maybe I’m completely wrong, what do you think? Are you practising any form of magic? Can you point flaws in my logic? Post your thoughts in comments.

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