magico-mental exercise

[chelidon]

You know that feeling of unknown, unspecified dread that you get, that sense of nervously, anxiously waiting for the other shoe to drop? Those times when you somehow just know that something awful is about to happen, right around the corner -- some tragic news out of left field, suddenly discovering that you totally forgot about something very important you were supposed to do, something you said or did in the long-distant past comes back to haunt you, something you did with good intentions turns out to have disastrous consequences, something you thought was resolved actually wasn't, someone you thought you could trust turns out to have been sabotaging you behind your back, all of the hidden fears that lurk in the back of your psyche, unnamed, unspoken, crowd about and ooze to the surface?

Now think of the exact, complete, absolutely total opposite of that. Imagine sudden, unexpected great good fortune out of the blue. You get recognition for work or a good deed you thought nobody had ever noticed, you find money or wealth where you hadn't expected it, you receive a gift from a previously-unknown admirer, a lovely call or email comes in from a dear old friend you haven't talked to in years who still loves you, you have a surprising instant of exquisite bliss, are gifted with unasked-for friendship and loyalty, pass through a vista of beauty that takes your breath away, you experience an unexpectedly reciprocated desire, are visited by a deep, strong and powerful wellspring of joy that you had no idea whatsoever was on its way. Undeserved delights surround you. You make all the traffic lights, there's extra time on the parking meter, you speak the clever comments that defuse the situation and make people relax and smile, you get the extra portion, you weave in and out of the events in your day as though irrevocably blessed by the gods, a golden childe of the universe.

And imagine that moment of surprising joy is now, right now, this very moment.

Something unexpected, something wonderful, is waiting to happen to you, right now. In each precious moment, the universe has wonders and beauty to share with you, whether or not you feel you deserve them (and you do). It's better than you think, it's better than you have even dared to let yourself hope it might be. The grace of an infinitely wonderful, perfectly imperfect universe surrounds you -- not in some huge impersonal untouchable glorious clockwork majesty, but in small, precious, tangibly and messily human moments of physical bliss, silky-sweet joy, gorgeously manifest beauty, deliciously hot, spiced wonder, and lusciously cool breezes of blessings, brushing across and through all the hidden parts of your life. Let the unexpected blessings and gifts of the universe caress, embrace, nuzzle, nibble and enfold you, and know that whether or not you feel worthy of them (and you are), it's all there for you, right now. You swim in a sea of unexpected joy and delicious surprises. In each moment, in this moment, it's there, it can be. It will be.

The other shoe is about to drop. And it's a Ruby Slipper, or a gorgeous black pump, or a pair of hiking boots, or a perfect crystal slipper, or killer spike heels or some cool Doc Martins or thigh-high leather boots or the Tivas you've always wanted. Dare to put it on, try it out, and take a few steps around, and see if it doesn't lead you to a place more wonderful than you ever thought was possible.

Something wonderful is about to happen to you.

Comments

So mote it be

[christeos-pir.livejournal.com]

You'd be dangerous to be around after taking the Oath of the Abyss, you know that? ;->

Re: So mote it be

[christeos-pir.livejournal.com]

Forgot to mention:

You're absolutely right. If we're magicians, let's bloody well act and think like it.

Re: So mote it be

[anthologie.livejournal.com]

Oh, but for some, happiness and blessings = The Abyss.

Re: So mote it be

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

*lol* thanks, and no comment... ;>

[yezida.livejournal.com]

Blessed be magical thinking. This moment is a moment of possibility.

I was just saying something similar at the Fairy Congress last weekend - that the times we live in, these parlous times at a large crossroads, are grand, because they are times of great possibility.

(Aside: I must draw the line at Tivas - don't get me ranting about people wearing river-hiking shoes in San Francisco!)

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

I tend to agree about the potential in times of great change. Every generation seems to embody the human trait of thinking theirs is the pivotal age for humanity, but regardless, I think that it's clear that we're at a time of much change, and there's work to be done.

lol -- So then are Tivas in the city like 4WD trucks in the city? ;>

[mystfemme.livejournal.com]

You are truly a God.

I was just thinking of you on my drive in this morning and how often/continuously you hold this space, wondering how you do it so consistently and being so incredibly grateful that you do and that you express it so that the rest of us can return to it as a touchpoint, a breath of grace in my day.

Thank you.

[morrigandaughtr.livejournal.com]

What mystfemme said. Absolutely and in spades.

xo

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

yer both going to make me blush if yer not careful. thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad you enjoy what I write. I am thankful for you both.

:>

[lylythe-strega.livejournal.com]

Yes, I very much like, darlin'. (*largish bear hug*) Thanks for the clue-tap. Oh, the many ways I needed that...a good dose of reality, eh?

All of the above goes for you too, ya know. (*gaze over glasses*)

Re: :>

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Clue-taps given and reality checks cashed free fo charge for ya anytime, so long as I can get the same in return when necessary...

[anthologie.livejournal.com]

This is absolutely beautiful.

*hugs you*

I'm going to send people over here. :)

[skygypsy.livejournal.com]

hehe, i'm glad you did! :D

[gick.livejournal.com]

ditto. this is gorgeous.

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thanks, and I'm glad you liked it. I'm happy for the opportunity to reconnect after all this time!

[anthologie.livejournal.com]

Me too!

[celaenos-aerie.livejournal.com]

Oh, my. Thank you so much for this. I'd like to add it to my Memories list, if that's OK with you.

Many blessings.

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Absolutely, thanks for the kind words, and feel free.

[effloresense.livejournal.com]

I was sent here by anthologie.

Thank you.

That was *exactly* what I needed today.

[skygypsy.livejournal.com]

hello
found my way here by way of anthologie
quite beautifully synchronous,
as i have been
contemplating a lot lately
the power of co-creation
and the importance of
empowering one's dreams
and not one's fears,
of choosing faith
over doubt

i think i'll stay
and read a while :)
~namaste~ :)

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Thanks, and welcome! I've been working with and helping to teach topics around co-creation for a couple of years now, it's very "up" in many of the communities in which I swim, tho' it's a term which has come to mean a number of things. In some cases, it means "collaboration," in others it means "improvisation," and in others, something else entirely. Either way, I really like the concept, for the individual and for groups and communities.

What you say about faith over doubt resonates for me. I was watching one of Bill Hick's comedy routines the other night, and he ended with the basic suggestion that you can choose a world of love, or a world of fear. While I am suspicious of oversimplification of complex things, I think that's pretty dead-on. You can open up to the world out of/with love, or you can close down to the world from fear, and daily, I see so many choices that come down to choosing one or the other path, listening to one or the other message. Namaste to you as well!

[skygypsy.livejournal.com]

oops, crazy week, behind on my comments but wanted to pop back in
i like the idea of co-creation too, i found it quite radical on first exposure to the concept, from what we are taught growing up

ah yes "open up to the world of/with love" is key isn't it... perhaps "love" is more appropriate than "faith"... where faith would be a subset of love maybe?

anyhoo, Good Stuff :)

and thanks for the wilbur recommendation in the other entry :)

[ex-dylan-ram754.livejournal.com]

Thanks for this. It is exaclty the thoughts I needed to focus on, since I have in fact been feeling that dreaded shoe drop the last few days.

nemo

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

I hear ya. Is this the same nemo from the old z-list days, and more recently, Horus-Maat Lodge? If so, welcome Bro'! And if not, welcome anyway!

[ex-dylan-ram754.livejournal.com]

>>Is this the same nemo from the old z-list days..

The same. Dylan Ramsey is a pen name I use, but I'm still nemo to most folks :)

Thanks for the welcome!

[ex-dylan-ram754.livejournal.com]

Of course I had to add you to my friends list when I found out you were here. Good post!

Yes!

[rainysummerday.livejournal.com]

As I was reading this I thought, "Sure, I could use something unexpectedly nice to happen to perk me up."

Soon after I called to get some info on a yoga workshop and was offered a free no-strings 2 week membership at the gym it's at, including free classes, as thanks for giving them some useful feedback about their website!

This came at the perfect time to beat the heat and work out in a fancy gym that's close to work. Whee!

Re: Yes!

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

How nifty -- excellent! :>

[kaidevis.livejournal.com]

Are you familiar with Rob Breszny's concept of "pronoia"? If not, you might smile from a quick search on the term.

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

I love much of his writing I've seen, and I go check out his website for my horoscope every couple of months when I remember to, mostly because I so enjoy reading his prose and his attitude. Breszny has a truly lovely style, and I've definitely been influenced by his writing. I've seen the ads for his book, and his brief capsule definition of "pronoia," and yes, I definitely resonate with his use of the term (coined in the 70's, I think?) It's such a deliciously heretical stance to turn the fear-based responses we're trained to exhibit on their head -- something like changing the disempowering mantra "expect the worst and prepare for the best" into the much more empowering, "expect the best, and prepare for the worst." Like attracts like, and my experience is that gratitude for what I have and an expectation that the universe has even more blessings in store for me makes it more likely that good things will continue to happen in my life.

[khidir.livejournal.com]

Wow.

I have those feelings of dread all the time (the 'something is wrong' circuit in a loop), never thought of taking control of things in such a way, I can rewire myself with this! Thanks.

Khidir

[chancecaught.livejournal.com]

I've been having a bad few days, thanks for this. It made me feel a little better.

Kisses for Chelidon!

[swansister.livejournal.com]

Big Kisses for Chelidon!

Thank you!

What a blessing it is that you have shared your optism with us all.

I honor your words,

Swansister

[kitten-goddess.livejournal.com]

This is the coolest inspirational thing I've ever read. And it's not a chain letter or anything religious.

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

And it's not a chain letter or anything religious.

Eek, heavens no ;> Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed it!

Wow

[lylythe-strega.livejournal.com]

I agree - looks like you struck a chord with a few people... :>

Have you considered putting out a shingle as the Second Coming of Rumi? ;>

Re: Wow

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

*lol* Yeah, right. Flattery will getcha...well, all kinds of places ;>

But if you want to see something that really struck a chord with people, check out this post (http://www.livejournal.com/users/wicked_wish/463017.html). (WARNING: not worksafe, contains profanity)

Re: Wow

[lylythe-strega.livejournal.com]

Flattery will getcha...well, all kinds of places ;>

(*snoopy dancing*) I've got it in writing... ;>

That's a lovely font you're using, Chel...

Hm. Nah - I'll check out the site tonight. I have fifteen minutes left to my (supervisor-free) day, and I want to get rid of a few more obligations.