Re: Native language
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:58 pm
To reiterate Shekinah's sharing, for me, it has been possible using primarily mental visualisation and also intention. I am from a country in Asia, where english is the main operative language, but also speak and use two other native languages or mother tongues, so likewise I suffer also from a "lost in translation" type thing.
As I am very much unstudied in the craft and arts, i only learnt to channel my desired outcomes by shaping it into thought-visualisation and intention. I think most people with an inclination, will have opportunities in their life to refine this. i am not sure what kind of magick it's called or what kind of witch i am. maybe it's not even that important, as it is also just a name given for it. in this aspect, I keep a lean practice overall with no real spell-casting or procedurals.
In my native culture, there is an element of mantera (mantra) which when coupled with intention and incorporation of physical objects, activates the "spell". By and large, it is mostly practised in the olden way by some of the last remaining witch-doctors. I also observe sometimes an over-reliance on sigils and objects that embody certain essences, which is part of the craft and practice, but it might also pose to become a sort of crutch that the practitioner relies on over time.
The types of outcomes I have desired in the past usually involves more removing or adding something to a present situation, either to improve or lapse it. To alter a present situation by removing the energy of fear or anger, or just to be able to get a good parking spot, haha. I have not done any intentional harmful thoughts and feel very weird about doing it as it goes against what I personally believe in, in that the Universe is the grand teacher to deliver lessons to people, and that it is not my job to punish or harm others.
One downside to sharpening this mental practice/craft is that I do have to keep mindful and aware of my mind and thoughts at all time. There have been 2 times in the past where in a moment of weakness, there was 1. Thought, 2. Feeling and 3. Verbalised anger activation which was directed at a situation with it manifesting soon after. It did directly affected 2 people, nothing major but it did catch them by surprise and as a result they had to deal with it. So that was affirmation but also a reminder to be very very careful with this practice or gift.
Looking overall in terms of spellcasting vs intention-based, i think it is possible to bridge the gaps between language and spellcasting procedurals. The spells/practices that I have witnessed in the past simply used words and objects (living or inanimate) as live emblems to activate our own intention behind it. But i feel that the true mind of a witch (or ascended human) is in seeing the hidden strengths of things around us, and weaving or connecting its essence and significance into a sensible logic that creates or shapes an outcome.
I find that spells, objects, mantras only strengthen, focuses or amplifies, but it is not the main source of power - so I try not to stress myself out about knowing all the words or steps, or even try to wean myself of over-reliance from external guides or crutches. i find it has made it easier to practice, as it becomes quite lean and compact overall. The only legwork is the constant mental work (inner clarification, meditation, reconnecting to source).
As I am very much unstudied in the craft and arts, i only learnt to channel my desired outcomes by shaping it into thought-visualisation and intention. I think most people with an inclination, will have opportunities in their life to refine this. i am not sure what kind of magick it's called or what kind of witch i am. maybe it's not even that important, as it is also just a name given for it. in this aspect, I keep a lean practice overall with no real spell-casting or procedurals.
In my native culture, there is an element of mantera (mantra) which when coupled with intention and incorporation of physical objects, activates the "spell". By and large, it is mostly practised in the olden way by some of the last remaining witch-doctors. I also observe sometimes an over-reliance on sigils and objects that embody certain essences, which is part of the craft and practice, but it might also pose to become a sort of crutch that the practitioner relies on over time.
The types of outcomes I have desired in the past usually involves more removing or adding something to a present situation, either to improve or lapse it. To alter a present situation by removing the energy of fear or anger, or just to be able to get a good parking spot, haha. I have not done any intentional harmful thoughts and feel very weird about doing it as it goes against what I personally believe in, in that the Universe is the grand teacher to deliver lessons to people, and that it is not my job to punish or harm others.
One downside to sharpening this mental practice/craft is that I do have to keep mindful and aware of my mind and thoughts at all time. There have been 2 times in the past where in a moment of weakness, there was 1. Thought, 2. Feeling and 3. Verbalised anger activation which was directed at a situation with it manifesting soon after. It did directly affected 2 people, nothing major but it did catch them by surprise and as a result they had to deal with it. So that was affirmation but also a reminder to be very very careful with this practice or gift.
Looking overall in terms of spellcasting vs intention-based, i think it is possible to bridge the gaps between language and spellcasting procedurals. The spells/practices that I have witnessed in the past simply used words and objects (living or inanimate) as live emblems to activate our own intention behind it. But i feel that the true mind of a witch (or ascended human) is in seeing the hidden strengths of things around us, and weaving or connecting its essence and significance into a sensible logic that creates or shapes an outcome.
I find that spells, objects, mantras only strengthen, focuses or amplifies, but it is not the main source of power - so I try not to stress myself out about knowing all the words or steps, or even try to wean myself of over-reliance from external guides or crutches. i find it has made it easier to practice, as it becomes quite lean and compact overall. The only legwork is the constant mental work (inner clarification, meditation, reconnecting to source).