From: lyn@matt.ksu.ksu.edu (Myself)
Newsgroups: alt.magick
Subject: Long excercise in theory (cosmology)
Date: 31 Aug 1992 19:15:18 -0500
Organization: Kansas State University
NNTP-Posting-Host: matt.ksu.ksu.edu
Summary: My Cosmos.......
Keywords: cosmology, theory, long

This has probly come up before, but I believe that it is time to say it again.
So, here it is,
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  Magick: (As distinguished from the 'normal' world)- The causation of events in
a manner that is not consistent with the 'laws' of this world, as percieved by
the majority of the inhabitants of this planet. Usually accomplished by an 'Act
of Will', or a 'Manipulation of Symbols'.
  There is one basis for magick that allows for all ways, styles, and traditions
It is based on the principle that (similar to 'stage magic') the reality we live
in is not truely in existence. That is not to say that it does not exist, but
like the idea it is, it has no real form or shape, other than that given to it
by the perciever. IT IS ALL IN THE MIND.
  The way to change the reality is to either A) cause an event within the
reality, and compatible with it, to occur, or B) to change the nature of the
reality more directly. Method A is the 'normal' way of doing things: Play by
the Rules. However, it is possible to change the Rules, if it is desired. This
is method B. The problems with B are simple: the Rules are set up to preserve
themselves. To join in the use of this Idea, you must agree to play by the Rules
Leaving the Idea is provided for, as desired. Part of the Rules are set up so
that, if one wishes to change the Rules, it is very difficult to do so. To
obtain the most from the experience in this Idea, you must immerse yourself in
it. However, the farther you go, the more difficult it is to see that it is just
an Idea, an Illusion, and not the reality it appears to be.
  To release oneself from the perceptions of reality requires the belief that
one can do so: The reality IS what you believe it to be. This is NOT Faith. No
'Great Being' will suddenly appear, although it may seem so. Simply KNOW that
this place is all in your mind, make it a part of your life, and, usually fairly
gradually, you will become aware of the ways to change it.
  This is where all of the traditions, ways, rituals, and trappings come in.
Many choose, as part of their own Rules, to restrict their ability to do
whatever they wish. That is, after all, the point of being here: to experience
doing things the 'Hard Way'. So, to believe that they can truly modify this
Reality, they need whatever things are necessary. This is because they believe
that they need them, so they do.
	-Myself, Lyn@matt.ksu.ksu.edu
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