Music is not only a form of entertainment. Music brings people together. It moves and inspires us. For some, music is life. Music can be very powerful. When an experienced musician picks up an instrument or sings a verse, they put their heart in to it. For the audience, there is nothing but them and the music. It's a way to release stress and get away from the daily grind of life.
Music is also universal. Many musicians travel the world to play for fans in other countries. When they can feel the music, there's no need for them to understand the lyrics. It reaches their ears in a way that words cannot.
Music notes image by Vera Kratochvil.
The Power Of Imagination
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Some would say that having an imagination is silly. However, if it were not for imagination, humans would not have accomplished as much as they have. Imagination is the driving force behind innovation and discovery. Those who grew up watching Star Trek are working for NASA today.
Imagination, while not as powerful as words, is still a great driving force. This invisible force shapes our world. It's no wonder that it plays such an important part in magic and energy work. Your imaginations can become as real as you want them to be, even if it does not become a reality in your life time. Leonardo DaVinci imagined flying machines in his lifetime. Today, flying machines are an everyday occurrence. What seems impossible or like magic now can become a scientific reality in the future.
Imagination, while not as powerful as words, is still a great driving force. This invisible force shapes our world. It's no wonder that it plays such an important part in magic and energy work. Your imaginations can become as real as you want them to be, even if it does not become a reality in your life time. Leonardo DaVinci imagined flying machines in his lifetime. Today, flying machines are an everyday occurrence. What seems impossible or like magic now can become a scientific reality in the future.
When The Power Goes Out
As I sit in my car during a power outage while my netbook's battery is charging via a car adapter, I can't help but notice how reliant we are on electricity. This is something that we often do not realize until it's gone.
Back before electricity, no one missed it because it had not been invented yet. These days we become lost without it. We stumble in the dark looking for a flashlight. We worry about the parishable food items that we just bought. We wait and wait for the electricity to come back on so that we can go back to our normal lives. Even to the most rugged of society, it's a huge inconvenience.
So how would we react if it was gone for good? Would we convert back to the old ways, or would there be chaos?
The Internet was originally a DARPA project designed to survive a nuclear attack. However, I can't access it over a broadband connection while the power is still out. It requires a modem that runs on electricity. I am writing this in Notepad with intention to upload it later. I did get some electronic work done thanks to my boyfriend's car adapter. However, I've only been able to get online in small spurts at various establishments with free Wi-Fi.
I do all my work online. I actually need connectivity. More and more people are starting to as well. The attendant at the gas station told me that the electric company would have the power back on by 7AM. I really hope so.
Violet light image by Teodoro S Gruhl.
Back before electricity, no one missed it because it had not been invented yet. These days we become lost without it. We stumble in the dark looking for a flashlight. We worry about the parishable food items that we just bought. We wait and wait for the electricity to come back on so that we can go back to our normal lives. Even to the most rugged of society, it's a huge inconvenience.
So how would we react if it was gone for good? Would we convert back to the old ways, or would there be chaos?
The Internet was originally a DARPA project designed to survive a nuclear attack. However, I can't access it over a broadband connection while the power is still out. It requires a modem that runs on electricity. I am writing this in Notepad with intention to upload it later. I did get some electronic work done thanks to my boyfriend's car adapter. However, I've only been able to get online in small spurts at various establishments with free Wi-Fi.
I do all my work online. I actually need connectivity. More and more people are starting to as well. The attendant at the gas station told me that the electric company would have the power back on by 7AM. I really hope so.
Violet light image by Teodoro S Gruhl.
Respect For Nature
For many pagans, having a respect and love for nature is essential. However, like everyone else, they need a car to get to the places they need to be. They need to eat, which means that they produce waste. They need electricity, which means coal plants expel CO2 in order to produce their energy needs. This does not make them hypocrites or bad people. It just means that they are a part of modern society.
I myself am not the most environmentally conscious person all of the time, but I do try to do little things to show my appreciation for nature. For example, I do not throw litter on the ground. I reuse things. I put old electronics and computers to new use or sell them to people on eBay. I only travel when I need to. I always make sure that no one else needs anything before I drive somewhere.
Is there anything that anyone else does to show their respect for nature? Leave a comment and tell me about it. It may inspire others to do the same. I may even end up incorporating it in to my day-to-day life.
I myself am not the most environmentally conscious person all of the time, but I do try to do little things to show my appreciation for nature. For example, I do not throw litter on the ground. I reuse things. I put old electronics and computers to new use or sell them to people on eBay. I only travel when I need to. I always make sure that no one else needs anything before I drive somewhere.
Is there anything that anyone else does to show their respect for nature? Leave a comment and tell me about it. It may inspire others to do the same. I may even end up incorporating it in to my day-to-day life.
What Inspires You?
As a writer by practice, I sometimes have difficulty discovering new things to write about. Inspiration comes and goes. We all come across countless morsels of information every day. One can only hope to be inspired by a handful of these morsels. However, sometimes inspiration comes from no inspiration at all. In thinking of something to write about here today, I started thinking about how I needed more inspiration. From this came the idea for this post.
No matter where it comes from, true inspiration strikes when something peeks one's interest. If you've ever tried to write a paper for school on a subject that you didn't care about, you know that it's much harder to do than when you actually do care about the subject you are writing about. However, the more you deal with a subject you do not like, you may find yourself becoming more interested in it, and this in itself can spark inspiration.
Inspiration is also involved in spirituality, especially for those who walk a path that borrows from many spiritual ideologies. I myself am a Non-Denominational Pagan. I simply do not see a need to limit myself to one doctrine. In affect, my spiritual path is constantly changing. Some ideologies have stuck with me, even from my past as a Christian, but I am constantly learning and growing spiritually. I cannot say that any doctrines are bad, for doctrines can inspire good in one's life. I know that my previous faith inspired me to be a better person. Whatever works for the individual is whatever works for the individual.
That being said, what works for you? What inspires you? What inspires your spiritually? What inspires your day to day life? If you create, what inspires your creations? Has this post inspired you?
No matter where it comes from, true inspiration strikes when something peeks one's interest. If you've ever tried to write a paper for school on a subject that you didn't care about, you know that it's much harder to do than when you actually do care about the subject you are writing about. However, the more you deal with a subject you do not like, you may find yourself becoming more interested in it, and this in itself can spark inspiration.
Inspiration is also involved in spirituality, especially for those who walk a path that borrows from many spiritual ideologies. I myself am a Non-Denominational Pagan. I simply do not see a need to limit myself to one doctrine. In affect, my spiritual path is constantly changing. Some ideologies have stuck with me, even from my past as a Christian, but I am constantly learning and growing spiritually. I cannot say that any doctrines are bad, for doctrines can inspire good in one's life. I know that my previous faith inspired me to be a better person. Whatever works for the individual is whatever works for the individual.
That being said, what works for you? What inspires you? What inspires your spiritually? What inspires your day to day life? If you create, what inspires your creations? Has this post inspired you?
Words
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Cyfir
on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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They say that words hold power. However, I've known people whom were not offended by words that were derogatory towards their sex or race. When I asked one of them why they were not offended by such words, they simply replied that they were just words. I've also known people that would say "What's up, guys!" when meeting with their friends even though a few of their friends were women. The word 'guys' went from meaning a group of males to just a group of friends no matter what their sex is.
The dictionary changes all the time to reflect new meanings associated with words. Words are not concrete. Thus, the real power behind words comes from their meaning. When doing spell work, the words are not as important as the intent and energy you put behind them. In essence, the words are just a tool much like a candle may be a point to focus on. You are ultimately giving the words their power.
The dictionary changes all the time to reflect new meanings associated with words. Words are not concrete. Thus, the real power behind words comes from their meaning. When doing spell work, the words are not as important as the intent and energy you put behind them. In essence, the words are just a tool much like a candle may be a point to focus on. You are ultimately giving the words their power.
Question The Rules
or those rules will question your right to form your own destiny
and leave you at the fate of the sleeping masses of humanity







