Have you ever witnessed something so incredible and unexplainable that it made you question the boundaries of reality? The concept of magic has fascinated humanity for centuries, with its ability to defy logic and ignite our imagination. While many may dismiss magic as mere illusions or trickery, there are moments in life that make us wonder, "could this be magic?" Magic, as we traditionally understand it, involves the manipulation of natural forces through supernatural means. This perception of magic often conjures images of witches, wizards, and spells. However, in a broader sense, magic can be found in the small wonders of our everyday lives. Consider the stunning beauty of a sunrise or the enchanting dance of fireflies on a summer night. These natural phenomena possess an ethereal quality that evokes a sense of wonder and awe.
Without special sensors, I can look at a bottle, box, or container of any kind and determine with little more than glance if the substance inside is running low. Not only that, I often have the prescient ability to acquire more of said substance before we completely run out of it, all without complicated calculations of usage, time, and surprise circumstances. I specialize in milk and shampoo.
mediation, channeling the power of someone else, whether that someone else is another mortal, a demon or fairy who you made a pact with, a god that you revere, etc. We can raise our children with patience and empathy, tend gardens and animal creatures with love and kindness, and treat one another with the respect and admiration we seek for ourselves.
These natural phenomena possess an ethereal quality that evokes a sense of wonder and awe. In those moments, it is difficult not to question whether there is something more mystical at play. Moreover, magic can be found in the power of human connection.
Women Have Magical Powers
And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.
I’ve heard it in the chillest land,
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.
Women are mystical, magical creatures to me, with a most complex physiological tendency toward loving nurture, which is why it perplexes the heck out of me when I hear about women would tearing each other down.
I wonder if it’s a case of being over-dominant in the masculine function which causes this phenomenon? Knowing some very skilled intuitives, folks who are gifted empathically, and straight-up, down-to-earth grounded-in-their-perception women, it’s easy for me to have faith in women to heal and change.
Amidst our patriarchal way of life (that most complain about at some level which doesn’t personally work in their favor) many do not see it working in themselves. This model persists in all cultures, all over the world, embodied by most men and women, for lack of knowing another way, or lack of seeking one out.
When I witness or hear women tearing one another down- frothing with animosity, resentment, jealousy and untruths, it diminishes my hope-which I’m very keen on maintaining. Hope is the thing with feathers, it’s been said.
Women are creators, the givers of life, Great Mother in the flesh. We are infused with the breath of life, the masculine animation to move and act, and we can use that locomotion for good, if we choose, to elevate our perspectives. We can raise our children with patience and empathy, tend gardens and animal creatures with love and kindness, and treat one another with the respect and admiration we seek for ourselves. And warrior like Artemis on behalf of the voiceless when called to, of course.
It’s not that we women have magical powers, except that creation is pretty dang magical. It’s not that we have sorcery up our sleeves, however, we do have some pretty sharp intuition when we learn to listen. It’s not that we have a direct hotline to God, but that we can learn to sense the divine light which shines through us when we slay old shame at the altar, and move from that light place. I believe all women have the potential to be activated in the womb, after millennia of smackdown, the crossroads for creativity and healing. We each contain the seeds and ancestral wisdom for our own healing and subsequent radiance.
There are a great many people who are not loving themselves, and worse, are not willing to. This is a grand shame for them and for the world at large. There are folks online who will not recognize the flaws in their story until they meet you in person and can shake your fleshy hand and hug your solid bones and see you as a radiant human being. We are not very open to receive online, as we are in person.
Having online identities means that folks don’t get to look you in the eye. They don’t get to see how you move. They don’t know how you parent your children, speak with arrogance or humility, deliver on your claims-unrealistic expectations are formed around the illusion of who you are perceived to be, which can ultimately be disappointing. Or heartening! Depending on who it is.
Something to think about:
Find your familiars.
Go toward those who carry HOPE.
Don’t listen to those who have made careers out of putting other people down.
Honor your MAGICAL POWER as a woman.
Yes, I said MAGICAL POWER.
And I’ll probably get in a bit of trouble for it.
Comments
- Elizabeth says September 3, 2015 at 11:50 am
You have no idea how much I needed to hear this today, with fear chittering at my edges over some of those professional critics. (And not even critics, as that implies a desire to see something get better. Just muck-wallowers, intent on bringing folks down a peg. Because that’s productive. o__0.) And magic’s just another name for an awesome that defies comprehension, really. Science thought magnets were magic once upon a time; maybe someday, we’ll be able to put our finger on women’s magic and measure it and know what makes it so we can all get better at it consciously, instead of just feeling the stir and the pull between poles. We ARE magic. Magic beyond measure.
THIS email spoke LOUD and CLEAR to me. Chills … felt called to join Soulodge Earth Medicine School in 2016 because of it. Thank you PIXIE. So much love to you and ALL you do.
Yes. To all of this. Especially: “It’s not that we have a direct hotline to God, but that we can learn to sense the divine light which shines through us when we slay old shame at the altar, and move from that light place. I believe all women have the potential to be activated in the womb, after millennia of smackdown, the crossroads for creativity and healing. We each contain the seeds and ancestral wisdom for our own healing and subsequent radiance.”
::Let’s lift each other up::
- Terri Rowland says September 3, 2015 at 6:41 pm
I love you so much sister! Tomorrow will be 22 years since you told me my garter was too big and I didn’t believe you. You proving me wrong is the only thing that kept me from crying through the service. Instead Mark and I plotted on how he could pick it up without anybody noticing. I knew when he pulled that off and nobody noticed I had chosen wisely!! What a great memory I get to hold about you on my wedding day.
#remi-gel (wasn’t that the name of the antacid Mark asked for upon waking?) I’m so proud of you!
- Pixie Lighthorse says September 3, 2015 at 7:28 pm
HA HA! Terri! It’s anniversary time! I love you, woman. You pulled it off. “May I have a remi-gel, please??”
I think there’s a tendency when we’re powerless, to align with the side in power and to behave like one of them. It likely keeps us from being attacked. That’s the story I tell myself about why women tear other women down. I think that they are also externalizing their self-hatred. I feel for them… but I refuse to take their shit. I agree that women have magical powers. In fact, I think every human being was given a seed of magical power… and it can be magnificent when we choose to tend it. I AM A MAGIC TENDER! xo,
Jill
Aho.
Love you Pixie and your blazing heart. May we remember that the magic that we hold within has the power to heal Gaia, holding each other with love.
Celebrating you + your fierce heart today. Let’s talk soon! Bowing to your wisdom + powerful voice. xo
as always, the timing of reading your words is perfect
thank you sister
we ARE magic
and that magic is so much more powerful and effective when we stand together love and light dear sister
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I think there’s a tendency when we’re powerless, to align with the side in power and to behave like one of them. It likely keeps us from being attacked. That’s the story I tell myself about why women tear other women down. I think that they are also externalizing their self-hatred. I feel for them… but I refuse to take their shit. I agree that women have magical powers. In fact, I think every human being was given a seed of magical power… and it can be magnificent when we choose to tend it. I AM A MAGIC TENDER! xo,
Jill
The ability to touch someone's heart or inspire change through words and actions seems almost supernatural. Love, compassion, and kindness have an inexplicable way of transforming lives, defying the limitations of rationality. Furthermore, the pursuit of knowledge and the wonders of science often leave us in awe. Discoveries that revolutionize our understanding of the universe and push the boundaries of what was once considered possible instill a sense of magical wonder. From the vastness of space to the intricate workings of the human body, the mysteries of the world captivate us and spark our imagination. However, it is important to recognize that not everything labeled as magic is truly so. Many illusions and tricks can deceive our senses and create the illusion of supernatural occurrences. It is through critical thinking and scientific inquiry that we can discern between genuine magic and clever ruses. Ultimately, the question of whether something can be considered magic depends on one's perspective. Magic can be found in the inexplicable beauty of nature, the power of human connection, and the marvels of science. It is a testament to the wonders of the world and the inherent desire within humanity to seek knowledge and embrace the extraordinary. So, the next time you witness something that defies explanation and ignites a sense of wonder, ask yourself, "could this be magic?" Embrace the enchantment of the moment and let your imagination wander. After all, life's most magical moments are often the ones that leave us speechless and in awe..
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