Awareness

Awareness is the first step on a magical journey. It is like an artist preparing a palette from which to add paints. Part of an artist's tools to create incredible expressions of the artist's self, which no one has seen before. The palette of the mind.
    Clearing away all the little thoughts that pop in and out of the mind on a daily basis allows you to look out on the world in a whole new light. Paying attention to the details. What do you notice? Why are you drawn to things you notice? How can that guide you?
   Awareness of the details gives you new perspectives. It makes you more objective. It gives you clarity.
   A good law enforcement officer will notice everyone in a room in very great detail. They know who is in the room, what they are doing and wearing.It gives them the upper hand in any situation. They stay on their toes and are ready for change. We must be prepared for the same.
   With magic, you must be aware and clear. Tapping into energy opens you up to a whole new world. You must be prepared to deal with all the good and bad that entails. You don't want karma to bite you in the ass.
    You must be aware of the clarity involved as well. Every story of a genie in a bottle you ever hear, some poor soul gets screwed because their wish was not made clear. Well, that is magic. You must be clear and to the point. Simple and straightforward.
   Be aware of what is going on around you. There is no such thing as a coincidence. Pay attention to things that are for lack of a better term, a coincidence. They are opportunities waiting to be taken. The more coincidences you notice the more they occur because when you allow yourself to see them for what they are, you have lifted the blinders. It is part of stepping out of the box.
   Be aware of the events that happen to you. Be aware of things you can learn from. Even if they suck. Strenght, wisdom, power or sorrow, pity, depression. It is your choice.
   When you find yourself in a bad situation, what do you have to learn from it? What is the universe trying to show you that you are too bull-headed to get?
   Be aware of your body. When you have that restless energy busting inside you tearing you up, it is a sign of needing change in your life. The energy is there, be aware that it is time to give it direction.