In 1965 John Sebastian and The Lovin Spoonful released their first single entitled, Do You Believe in Magic. The song was well-received by the public and became a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #9. According to the lyrics, the magic referenced in the title is the power of music to supply happiness and freedom to both those who make it and those who listen to it. Music does have that kind of power. So do words, sounds, smells, feelings, images, and experiences. They have the power to release you from your present state of suffering. They also have the power to imprison you. The choice is yours. It may not seem like it at times. It may seem that you are a victim of your circumstances, but that’s because of previous training and unintended programming from well meaning people in our lives. But you can stop being a victim any time you wish and alter your future.
In my last blog I introduced Deep Trance Meditation and how you could use relaxing music, aromatherapy and the Breath of Life to put you into an altered state of consciousness. While in this altered state of consciousness, referred to by many scientists as the Awakened Mind State an individual utilizes whole brain functioning, are at their most creative, and their subconscious mind is completely open to suggestion. By incorporating “magic words” into the meditation we use a process referred to as Suggestive Relaxation to reprogram your subconscious mind for success, happiness, abundance, freedom, or any experience you want.
By introducing your very own “Magic Words” at the appropriate time during your Suggestive Relaxation practice you can instantly put yourself into the “Awakened” or “High-Performance Mind” state. You will experience mental clarity, insight, and gain a higher degree of awareness that can help solve any problem. You will automatically and instantaneously discharge any energy build up, so your body will be free from tension. For your “Magic Words” to gain the power to alter your state of consciousness you must commit to daily practice for at least a month. Don’t expect immediate results; if you do, you will be disappointed and stop practicing long before you have a chance to succeed.
You choose your own Magic Words. Magic Words are not necessarily words. They me be, but they may also be images, physical sensations or movements, emotional feelings, sounds or even music. There are no rules for selecting magic Words. They should be unique to you, come from your own experience, and hold some special meaning. Let me share Magic Words some clients used to alter their subconscious programming.
Twenty-something Phil loved watching “He-Man”, an animated cartoon when he was young. He used to run around the house carrying his he- man sword shouting “I’ve got the power”, something He-man shouted in the cartoon. Now he shouts (under his breath) “I’ve got the Power” when he feels he’s losing control of his thoughts and stress is starting to control his life.
Ted, a physician in the ER of a major hospital uses a defibrillator to restart the hearts of patients whose hearts have stopped as a result of major injury or illness. Before placing the pads on the chest of the patient that send electricity surging through the patient’s body, he yells “Clear” to keep others in the ER from coming in contact with the patient and accidentally having their hearts defibrillated. Now he uses it to clear his mind of negative, destructive self-talk when he gets in adverse situations.
Wendy, now in her forties fondly remembers the time when she had young infants. She loved cuddling them close to her, feeling their small hearts beating next to hers. These fond memories completely relax her body when her chest tightens and a lump forms her throat when she has to make sales presentations before difficult clients.
JoJo, a singer in a rock band, used R.E.M.’s song, “Losing My Religion” to activate his tempo and rhythm while playing golf as this song had the same tempo and rhythm as his best swings. Marissa, a young gymnast used the word “Flip” to help her “flip” out of a state of fear and into a state of calm confidence before starting her balance beam routine. Anytime Jack sensed a feeling of smallness or intimidation he placed two fingers of his right hand on his nabhe or psychic navel center located two inches below his belly button and took a Breath of Life. He felt extremely powerful doing this and no longer felt a victim of people who tried to intimidate him.
What words, smells, sounds, feelings, images, or songs in your life have this kind of magic power? Think back in your life when you experienced the success, happiness, abundance, inner peace, or freedom that is now missing from your life at times. What kinds of things were associated with those earlier experiences? These now can become the basis for your Magic Words. To give them their power use the process I described in my last blog and after each time in the Deep Trance Mediation process where you took a Breath of Life insert your Magic Word and feel the sense of peace and relaxation overtaking you. As you sink deeper and deeper into an altered state your subconscious mind will begin to associate this state with the Breath of Life and your Magic Word.
After about a month or so you should be able to take a Breath of Life and insert your magic Word into any situation and feel an instantaneous sense of peace and harmony. You will be able to focus on the task at hand and will be more productive, happier, and freer to confront life on your terms.
“Do you believe in magic in a young girl's heart? How the music can free her whenever it starts? And it's magic, if the music is groovy. It makes you feel happy like an old-time movie. I'll tell you about the magic, and it'll free your soul. But it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock and roll. If you believe in magic don't bother to choose. If it's jug band music or rhythm and blues. Just go and listen it'll start with a smile. It won't wipe off your face no matter how hard you try. Your feet start tapping and you can't seem to find how you got there, so just blow your mind. If you believe in magic, come along with me. We'll dance until morning 'til there's just you and me. And maybe, if the music is right I'll meet you tomorrow, sort of late at night. And we'll go dancing, baby, then you'll see how the magic's in the music and the music's in me. Yeah. Do you believe in magic? Yeah, believe in the magic of a young girl's soul. Believe in the magic of rock and roll. Believe in the magic that can set you free. Ohh, talking 'bout magic”
Do you believe in magic?
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I have magic words and didn't even know that is what they are. I have about 5 words that I use in various circumstances, and associate each with a color and visual image. For example, the word "peaceful" goes with the color of baby blue and the visual image and accompanying feeling of nursing my son when he was an infant. Makes me feel instantly calm every time. Too cool! Thanks for giving this a name.
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