28 Aug '16 13:17>
Paganism is very eclectic. Just sharing my view here. The idea of the circle is that sanctuary is mental, the chalk or salt is by choice, all that's needed is determine your purpose and create a safe place to focus on that purpose for a while and then handle what comes next. Maybe an example:
I deal with anxiety. You worry too much, dad. Heard that alot. So, first day new job, I want to do well of course, but my monkey brain is flighting. So I hold the intention, the purpose, the desire to do well, and then I cast the circle. Totally mental, no one else knows anything just happened, though I use a tiny deosil right fist movement.
I think muh brain is being trained, all the various hemispheres, lobes, networks of neurons, I think they get notified to tune in, get on the same page.
I try, within the circle, to fill with creative visualizations of my desired outcomes, to saturate with positive affirmations, to focus my attention on fulfilling my desires here. Not about what steps to take, but about being ready for whatever steps I should take.
So, I have a point, I build the circle, and then I fall hard into here and now, really good meditation, I struggle to remember the purpose. In my mind, psychological, energy builds toward that purpose. Fingers and toes tingle, lol. It is like something real. Then release that energy widdershins L hand, it feels like I am being heard. I am quick and strong and smart and wise.
Normal people, the successful ones, they do this already i guess without the drama.
"I can do this". Tell me you've never said that to yourself.
I deal with anxiety. You worry too much, dad. Heard that alot. So, first day new job, I want to do well of course, but my monkey brain is flighting. So I hold the intention, the purpose, the desire to do well, and then I cast the circle. Totally mental, no one else knows anything just happened, though I use a tiny deosil right fist movement.
I think muh brain is being trained, all the various hemispheres, lobes, networks of neurons, I think they get notified to tune in, get on the same page.
I try, within the circle, to fill with creative visualizations of my desired outcomes, to saturate with positive affirmations, to focus my attention on fulfilling my desires here. Not about what steps to take, but about being ready for whatever steps I should take.
So, I have a point, I build the circle, and then I fall hard into here and now, really good meditation, I struggle to remember the purpose. In my mind, psychological, energy builds toward that purpose. Fingers and toes tingle, lol. It is like something real. Then release that energy widdershins L hand, it feels like I am being heard. I am quick and strong and smart and wise.
Normal people, the successful ones, they do this already i guess without the drama.
"I can do this". Tell me you've never said that to yourself.