Mike Dooley speaks the language of a wizard; a magician. He speaks this language simply and neatly and brings an understandable explanation of being an alchemist.  And it is not as though he is different than you or I. You and I have the same tools and abilities. He has simply discovered some keys to wielding his wand in a way to produce magic consistently in his life and it is inspiring.

One of the most powerful things that he shares is that it is best to visualize the end without attaching to how’s or specifics. Define the end; not how you are going to get there.  Incorporate his ideas into your regimin for discovering your personal alchemy.

Your mind may tell you that you’ve heard all of this before. But listen with new ears and open to new possibilities and perspectives. You may surprise yourself!

Nickelback does it again…

A couple of days ago I wrote a post at Elizabeth Channels based on an amazing quote by Eckhart Tolle. In it I wrote “When you find that you have forgotten Truth and fall into fear or mistrust or doubt, breathe in the moment you are in and let everything else completlely go. Then watch yourself gently glide into that magical space that is YOU.” Hhhmmm. There’s that talk about MAGIC again. Some of you, upon reading that may think, “Yeah. Easier said than done.” Well if that is your response, I truly understand. Sometimes I say that too! But that is why I continually find ways to build up my arsenal of recentering tactics. The crazy world we live in can throw us out of balance in a blink of an eye. So it is up to us to learn ways to bring ourselves back to center, back to our Truth, back to our Inner Magic.

So in the next few days, I will be sharing 7 avenues to reclaiming your Inner Magic and remembering that you are indeed a  magician. I am excited to share with you some of my tools and perhaps I will stimulate you to create your own; whatever helps you to stop buying into the negative mind chatter and the doom-and-gloom that the outer world sometimes presents to us– especially when we are not ready for it!

Let’s begin to exercise our Magic Muscles…

When the doors of perception are cleansed, man will see things as they truly are: INFINITE ~William Blake

This words come from a true alchemist. He understands that our  personal alchemy, our inner magic, can be reached and tapped into when we clear out the years and layers of “stuff” that has been piled on top of it and has buried it from our sight. So today I offer a powerful tool to help you to begin to clear away some of those layers.

The technique I am going to share with you is based on the teaching of Julia Cameron from her fabulous book “The Artist’s Way”.  She created a very powerful technique that she calls “Morning Pages”.  The “Morning Pages” are a way to clear out our minds; the thoughts that are just floating there; the emotions that are just waiting to be expressed. I have come to think of them as “Anytime Pages” because I use her technique any time of the day. The principle is to use stream-of-consciousness writing and pen out, without pausing, three pages in long hand. Just write whatever comes to your mind. WHATEVER! Know that no one will be reading these pages and that you are free and safe to write whatever comes up for you. I use them in the morning, but also any time of day that I feel a sense of overwhelm in my brain or when I feel myself not present in the moment because my mind is flooded with thoughts or emotions that  are taking me out of the now. If done on a daily basis, you will begin to feel lighter and clearer. I feel a difference after one sitting. You will begin to feel more connected to the Source of all Magic. It is truly magical!

I will warn you that there may be mornings or days that your inner mind chatter will tell you that you don’t need to write anything. It will tell you that you are wasting your time or you will suddenly feel the urge to do ANYTHING but write.  But when you push through that fighting ego and just do it, the rewards will  be immense!

As the layers are slowly cleared away, you will begin to feel you inner magician awaken and come to life–just like magic!

I wrote those words to you all back in February and they still stand true. You are Merlin and Merlin is you. It is just a matter of continually using the right formulas–the formulas that work for you– to find and open up your treasure chest of Magic. And just so you know, you were born with this treasure chest. Maybe you are now just finding the map or perhaps you’ve been sidelined a bit with some adventures and have rekindled your hunt for your buried treasure. No matter what your circumstance may be, these tools I am sharing will help you to find that buried treasure.  It just takes a little practice and a little patience. I will give you the shovel. It is simply up to you to pick it up and break ground.

The technique I present to you here is a meditation based on the Buddhist meditation called vipissana. It is all about the amazing art of being present with whatever arises.  What I share with you I call B.L.I.S.S. meditation.  Here I will break it down for you:

1. Breathe
2. Look
3. Inside
4. See
5. Separate

Simple. Straight forward. Direct to the point. And you may ask, what IS the point? The point, the bottom line, is to get to #5 and see that you are SEPARATE from all that is arising, whether it be a thought or an emotion. Thoughts and emotions come and go with the wind. The trouble comes when we follow their track.

So  find yourself a comfortable place where you will not be disturbed. Close your eyes. Breathe, just normally. Focus on your breathe as long as you can. Be patient. Even if you can only focus on a half of a breath; that is perfect. When something pulls you away from your breathe then Look Inside. This means simply to look at what comes or is coming up. There will be thoughts or perhaps emotions that will arise.

See these thoughts or emotions. You can perhaps see the words themselves. Or if it is an emotion, label it. For example, if it is sadness, say to your self “sadness”. Observe everything in this way. And as you do this labeling and observing, it will become magically Separate from you. When you become the observer, that thought or emotion is no longer felt as to be you or part of you. Once it is all separate, then comes the Magic. All of this can happen in a matter of seconds. As you arrive at the bottom line of becoming Separate from what you are seeing or observing, then go back to the first step which is to Breathe and focus on your breathe. You have come full circle in the process.

BREATHE –> LOOK INSIDE –> SEE –> SEPARATE

The  minute you begin to honor and observe that which has arisen, it will fall away and dissolve into that which it came from. And when you continually do that, you will begin to see glimpses of your inner magic; your treasure chest. This practice will help to unveil your personal alchemy.

Ever find yourself on a treadmill in your head, running the same thought over and over and over again? If you feel yourself caught in this trap, take in a deep Breathe, Look Inside, and See the thought. This action will then magically Separate you from it so you can jump off of the treadmill. It relieves the overwhelm, the distraction from the Now. And in the Now is the only place we will ever discover our Magic. This tool can be used anywhere anytime to bring you back to focus and back to life.

If you practice this BLISS meditation diligently, you will uncover your inner magician more and more. It takes persistence and patience to dust off that Magic Wand of yours. But isn’t it worth it???

Take a moment now and be still. Search your memory for a day where you experienced a feeling of being in the flow; when you knew there was magic in the air. As you remember this, feel it as fully as you can. If you cannot remember one, imagine what this kind of day could be like for you. See yourself waking up happy, well-rested. Imagine that everything is easy for you, people are complimenting you, special things “just happen”. When you clearly feel and see this most perfect day, notice how your body is effected. Perhaps you will feel a smile creeping across your face, your breathing slowing down, and any tension you have leaving your body as you see it, feel it, smell it, hear it, and even taste it. You will be giving this scene, this idyllic landscape, full life. Give yourself permission to totally use your imagination. Just go for it!

As you fully feel this glorious scene, you will be raising your vibration. A raised vibration is the only way you will be able to attract and create magic in your life. Our Inner Magician is made of this high vibration so it will be stimulated by these lovely and beautiful thoughts. The more you do this, the more it will become a habit. You can even do this when you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed. It is in those situations we need to tap into our Inner Magic the most. Stress and overwhelm carry with them low vibration so it is in those times we need to raise it up. Thoughts are so very powerful. They can simply make you or break you.

When you find that you are fully immersed in the joy and lightness of your scene, you can anchor this feeling with a unique gesture like squeezing your thumb, making a fist, or pulling your earlobe. Anchoring is a neuro-linguistic programming term for the process by which a state change, activity, feeling, or event, becomes connected or anchored to a particular stimulus such as I suggested above. Do this anchoring gesture when the feeling of joy and peace is at its height. When the feeling fades, create the same or another idyllic scene and repeat the same imagination process as you did the first time. Repeat the anchor stimulus again at the most intense point. Repeat this whole process a third time. So now in the future, when you repeat the anchor, you will be taken back to your scene and its ensuing high vibration.

Now you have a built in reminder and trigger for your Inner Magic. How great is that? It works beautifully for me, especially when I am in a tense or stressed place. It is in those moments we forget that we Truly are Merlin. I”ll do whatever it takes to find and use my beautiful Magic Wand. How about you…?

So how do we find our magic source and activate our beautiful wands? Simply get out of the way and ALLOW. Okay. So maybe it may not seem that simple at first, but with practice it can be. And it all starts with the first moment of awareness: awareness that we are not holding the vibration of what we want but of that which we do not want; awareness that we are thinking thoughts of “It has to be this way! My way!”; awareness of the idea that if we trust and relax, it will all flow.

It is much easier to flow downstream than upstream. The downstreams of life show up when we allow. The upstreams show up when we resist what is and insist on the how. And for me, maybe a part of stepping into the allowing is to accept that it is all much easier than my thoughts lead me to believe.

Below I share with you a video from Abraham, a group consciousness channeled from the non-physical dimensions who are hailed by Louise Hay as ”some of the best teachers on the planet today”, and by Wayne Dyer as “the great Masters of the Universe”. They talk here of what they call “The Law of Allowing”.

It is interesting that at the end of the video, as they speed through their sharing of information, we still “get it” and it resonates fully. Perhaps because it really IS all so simple…

Our inner Magic is of a higher vibration. So in order to resonate with that higher, lighter vibration of your Magic, it is important to focus on that which is also of a higher vibration. Do you see how holding higher thoughts and their subsequent emotions will bring you to a place of vibrating higher? Love, compassion, joy, and happiness–these are all of a high vibration.

To test out this theory, try this: for two hours say the words “I am at peace” (When your mind takes you away from this thought, gently bring it back to the phrase). This really is not anything fancy or involving having to know any high complex spiritual laws. The word “peace” carries with it a sense of fulfillment and oneness; it is calming and soothing; and best of all it is a word of a high vibration. Watch as your mood changes, people respond to you in a different, lighter way, and perhaps even exciting and positive events will occur–all just like Magic! Here are some more powerful words to use in the same way: love, happiness, joy, faith, God, Light, Oneness, I Am, ohm. Discover the ones that work for you.  ”A-bra-ca-da-bra” are not the only Magic words!

With this kind of Magic in mind, read the suggestion below by Og Mandino, one of the best-selling inspirational authors and teachers of our time. This quote will open your eyes to a way of being that, if you practice it with commitment, can change your life.

Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster, and do so with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again.

It may at first sound a bit radical. But just try it. Your heart will open, the compassion will surge, and the Magic will flow. This thought provoking exercise is just an example of an infinite number of ways to open your heart as you raise your vibration. If you are willing, you will discover and create more ways to raise your vibration as you interact with Life. When you open your heart fully, that is when Merlin shows up.

Always remember: You are Merlin and Merlin is you.

I must say that I certainly agree with Mr. Allen. Your thoughts are the first step in creating the life that you want; the first step in awakening and then using your Magic.

Did you know that your Magic has a special formula? Here it is:

Thoughts + Emotion + Action + Allowing = Magic

It is the Magic that mysteriously takes you to the door of your hearts desire and at the same time gives you the key. And as I am sure you know, one’s thoughts can run rampant and if they are not policed, can wreck havoc in your life. If they are cultivated and observed and understood, you can use them for your highest good.

Undoubtedly you have by now heard of the movie “The Secret”. “The Secret” is all about rediscovering your Magic and talks about the importance of using your thoughts to manifest what you want in your life. As the formula above demonstrates, even though thought is one of four components in our becoming Magicians, it is important to note that it is the first step.

So in this vein, I recommend the use of what is called a Vision Board or what I like to call a Magic Treasure Map. This special Map, when you are done, will speak your desires  through pictures. And the Magic part is that these pictures are not only speaking to you or whoever may look at it, but they are also speaking directly to the Universe and clearly expressing what you want to show up in your life.

To begin, gather magazines, newpapers, photographs. You’ll need glue (not Elmer’s as it wrinkles up when it dries), scissors, and some poster board. I like to have all of my supplies ready to go in front of me, and then I will sit quietly or play some gentle, lilting music,  and simply ask myself what my intention is–what do I really want. Perhaps ideas and pictures will flow. Or if not,  once in a quiet space, pick up your magazines and start flipping through. Images will jump out and your creativity will flow. You can also cut out words and phrases that resonate. Have fun!

Then, when you have piles of pictures and words or phrases, place them on the board in whatever place and way you are drawn. Remember that there is no right or wrong; just go with your intuition as to what is right for you. This is the time you will feel magic flowing. Allow yourself to be swept off and to feel as if you are one with the pictures and images and that these beautiful desires are part of your life. If you have a picture of yourself–it is best if you are smiling in the photo– use that as a centerpiece of your Magic Collage. Then you will not just feel to be a part of these beautiful desires, but you can SEE them flowing all around you.

Put this Magic Treasure map where you can see it and feel it. Spend time each day immersing yourself in these images. Breath them in and feel them to be a part of you.

Your thoughts are the building blocks of an amazing life. Use whatever tools you can to choose them carefully and to take you where you want to be.  Wield your wand as you follow your Magic Treasure map and smile knowing that you are Merlin and Merlin is you.

As I have been saying, discovering your inner magic is not about creating your inner Magic. On the contrary, you are loaded to the gills with Magic. It is about REDISCOVERING your inner magic. You have simply forgotten that you have this vast storehouse, this amazing bag of tricks. So here I present to you yet another key to rediscovering your Wizardly powers:

Music makes the world go around.

It also can assist you in discovering your inner magic.

The beauty of music is that it can put you in touch with your wizardry in an instant. That’s because music is Life. It stirs our inner being. It touches our hearts. With its power it can remind us to breathe, to become present, to feel our hearts beating with the breath of Life. Its simplicity can bring a tear or a smile or even remind us of all the somethings that are beyond this 3-D dimension. It reminds us of love, passion, and beauty while it fills us with joy and peace. And that is where we find our inner Merlin–nestled within that vibration of love, joy, and peace.

My suggestion to you is that you make music more and more of a conscious choice in your everyday existence. Let it take you away to those magical creative places and let your vibration soar through the roof tops. Make it a part of your daily routine–just like brushing your teeth.

When you are feeling less than wizardly, put on your favorite tune. When you are looking to feel more empowerment, melt into a wonderful symphony. Or when you are simply wanting to find some peace and strength amidst a hectic day, fall into your favorite melody.

Below I share with you some songs that assist my magic in flowing forth. I know you have your favorites too.

Eva Cassidy: an all-time-favorite from an amazing beauty:

David Lanz: Simply magical…

You are the composer of your life. The symphony is yours to conduct and arrange and set to the music of your dreams. As you hear the lilting, magical melodies of your choosing, feel and know for sure that you are Merlin and Merlin is you.