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Focus Meditation 30: Tarot #DoMagick
Meditation Title: Tarot Meditation (or any Oracle Deck) Technique: You can use a tarot, Lenormand, or any oracle deck for this. There are two methods for doing this meditation. One is for learning tarot or a new oracle, the other is for divination. I’ll describe both. TO LEARN A NEW DECK: Sit in silence for about two minutes, focusing on…
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Focus Meditation 29: Freewriting #DoMagick
Meditation Title: More Freewriting! Technique: Ever since completing The Artists Way Workshop, I have found morning pages (basically a daily freewriting practice) to be an extra beneficial type of meditation that I’ve added to my daily practice. I usually spend thirty minutes on it. The idea behind it is you put pen to paper and just write streaming consciousness type…
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Focus Meditation 28: Qigong #DoMagick
Meditation Title: More Qigong Technique: Qigong is similar to Tai Chi, except, IMHO, it’s a LOT easier to learn. Tai Chi, to me, is like trying to learn to dance because, it seems, the sequences move incredibly fast and there’s a LOT of choreography. Qigong, however, puts more emphasis on the rhythmic breathing, energy movement, relaxation, calm mind, and being…
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Focus Meditation 27: Mantra #DoMagick
Meditation Title: Mantra Technique: This is a meditation wherein the mantra or a word of power is vibrated (chanted) during the meditation. I’ve found it’s best to have a very quiet, private space for this because it will drive some spouses, roommates, neighbors etc… bonkers. A lot of people think of the word OM or AUM when they think of mantra…
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Focus Meditation 26: Sigil #DoMagick
Meditation Title: Sigils Technique: You can do this meditation one of two ways. First, you can bring a pre-made sigil into the temple with you, or you can draw it. You can randomly pick one, or choose one with intent or purpose. Once you’ve chosen your sigil, you take it into the ritual space with you, sit comfortably, and gaze…
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Focus Meditation 25: For Dream Walking #DoMagick
Meditation Title: Meditation for Dream Walking Technique: There are many techniques for this but the core principles are always present: You must focus on your intent before going to sleep. You can use a symbol or herbal help to obtain this focus. You have a specific goal or agenda in what you wish to accomplish with the work. My Meditation:…
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Focus Meditation 24: Yoga #DoMagick
Meditation Title: Yoga – for Invigoration/Energy Technique: Seriously, take a yoga class or follow along with some videos. It’s pretty easy to follow. If you are worried you need modified yoga – search for modified yoga poses and have blocks and straps ready to help you out. My Meditation: I am going to be lame and do a video! I…
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Focus Meditation 22: Listen #DoMagick
Meditation Title: Listening (Silence) Technique: For today’s listening exercise let’s try listening to silence. The technique is this – make sure NO TECHNOLOGY is on anywhere in the house. Sit in a quit room – in complete silence. If silence is impossible where you are, find a place that is silent and free from televisions, radios, voices, stomping, and other…
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Focus Meditation 21: Walking #DoMagick
Meditation Title: More Walking Technique: The idea is to get some walking in, and to focus on your breath, your body, and being in the moment! Plus, walking is really good for you! My Meditation: Today I’m going to walk around the school Meditation Resources: Here’s a good article on why “mindful walking” (or just walking depending on your personal…
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Focus Meditation 20: Reflect #DoMagick
Meditation Title: Reflection Technique: Think of the quiet reflection time as a meditation where you silence all the “noise” around you, sit in the silence, enjoy the peace and quiet, and listen to your inner self. Notice how very rarely is ANY meditation about “nothing”. Meditation is more about being in the moment. Being very aware of being in the…
