How to Make Magic: Part One
October 3, 2022 | 12 CommentsAudio-only version is here.
Meditation practice begins at 11:45.
Dear Open Heart Project,
Hello, wonderful Open Heart Project. I hope you and yours are well and safe.
I so appreciate your responses to our recent series on painful emotions. If you missed it or want to rewatch the videos, they are here:
Anger
Attachment
Shame
Jealousy
Anxiety
Distrust
Hatred
Despair
The greatest hits!
To turn toward our painful feelings (rather than try to escape them) is a very brave gesture.
When we agree to live in our world as it is, awake and open-hearted to the best of our ability, there is the possibility of discovering magic, the magic inherent in the world already. This magic is not about getting everything you want (although I hope you will!) or casting spells or anything like that. Rather, attuning to and caring about your world opens the gate to a deeper, more magical journey.
Magic takes shape in three ways: Outer Magic, Inner Magic, and Secret Magic. Today, I offer you a short talk on cultivating magic on the outer level.
Thoughts? I always love to hear from you.
With love, Susan
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12 Comments
Thank you Susan for the practice. I appreciate how you use examples to help us better relate to the teaching that you’re sharing with us. Namaste, Patty
Sending love, Patty!
I very much enjoy your led sessions Susan.
I would like to buy the book you’ve recently published…. Is it available in the UK yet?
Thank you! Yes, it’s available on Amazon in the UK.
Dearest Susan,
Thank you so much for that teaching on outer magic. It was the most beautiful and touching explanation of it I have ever heard and it especially resonated with me today. I look forward to tidying up and infusing my spaces with my love, or as it’s called in Hawaii, my mana.
To outer magic,
Arleen
Here’s to mana… Glad it resonated. With love, S
I just love this idea of magic and how eloquently you put it. It really made so much sense as you related it to the space around us. Thank you always for your wisdom.
<3 <3 <3
Oh, how I love this reminder for “ordinary magic” (this self-preservation 4 sometimes struggles with it – even as I recognize it as essential) I even pulled up my notes from the 2017 eCourse you offered, of the same name!
Timely and needed – thank you, Susan <3
-Gail
You are so welcome, Gail! Sending love, S
Dear Susan,
What a delight! After all these years, meditating with you is a total delight. I bow to you, I thank you with my whole heart.
Debbie
So glad we practice together! <3 S