Illusions

Today I am in Paris. The sun is shining and I am struck by the mass of people all busy on their way to somewhere else. Few seem to notice the beautiful weather. Even fewer seem to be aware of their surroundings. Almost none see the other people - other than as obstacles impeding their way. I, on the other hand, watch people. I watch how they move and how they carry themselves in this crowd of other people.


I watch and learn about people. 


Much of what seems to be magically inspired knowledge is simply the by product of genuine observation. Some learn it through pain and difficulty in childhood, and become the watchers who have learned to predict the behaviour of others through fear. Others learn it instinctively, and use this knowledge in their work. Therapists, teachers, writers. They are all able to step into the thoughts of the others without them understanding how much information they give out without speaking a word.


True magic begins by using your senses fully. You need to do this before synthesizing this understanding into a sixth sense, one which will attract magic to you, and one which will give you the power and knowledge to understand how to use magic when it comes into your life.

What do you think you are looking at when you view this image - and how does it make you feel?

A ritual to enhance sensory awareness


Train yourself to look into the eyes of those you encounter on a daily basis. People on the street, in shops, wherever you go. Really look at them and see the person. You will find this hard at first. Persist. When you can look into the eyes of the others you can learn to read them.


Cicero is quoted as saying: "The face is a picture of the mind and the eyes are its interpreter".

It is time to start truly observing the knowledge available to you, and through this access deeper understanding of The Source.