Ep.52 The Magicians Way- Is Mental Work Magic?

I covered some very insightful topics from the book ‘The Magicians Way’ by William Whitecloud in this podcast episode. They had a very profound impact on my life. Here is a quick summary of the episode. 

Is mental work magic? The short answer, no. Although it’s pretty damn close!

In the book, William lays out the 7 secrets of magic. Or as I like to call them the 7 deep insights that will help us navigate life. You can compare them to ‘tricks’ of the mind, which is very comparable to magic.

#1) Your thoughts and feelings aren’t real.

Your thoughts and feelings are expressions of your underlying assumptions at any moment. Not reflections of actual reality.

#2) Your focus creates your reality.

 I always say that focus is power. Your experience in life is determined by what you put your attention on. If you only focus on negative things you will tend to have a negative reality. Vice versa for positive aspects. (This is why we should have multiple sources of information… not only the news channels.) 

#3) Everyone has a heart.

Having a heart means that we have desires. We have people and things we love that are deeply important to us. Unfortunately, people tend to put more energy into protecting their heart rather than following it. Be unapologetically you!

#4) There is never anything to do, but always action to take.

‘Doing’ is being ‘busy’. Action will lead to progress. There is a slight distinction that will produce a huge difference in results.

#5) Structure has integrity.

Somethings structure dictates it’s behaviour and it’s behaviour dictates it’s experience. What our attention is focused on forms the underlying structure of our consciousness. The motivations behind what we do in life reveal our true focus. It is so important to to be consciously aware of what our focus is, so we don’t fall into the wrong path. 

#6) You get your energy from a higher source.

Open your mind, and get out of your own way to generate energy. Energy is not generated from external sources. It is generated from within and by using our mind. 

#7) It takes will

Have the will to follow your heart rather than resolving your thoughts and feelings not aligned to your deep desires.

Is mental work magic? Not necessarily, although it can create magical results!

I hope this episode activates some new insights and awareness to help you in your life:)