MAGIC being defined as the great unknown, inexplicable force that drives growth and evolution is, I believe, an acceptable word to describe mystery, why not? Although when using the word "magic" it can easily be construed and associated with the illusions performed on T.V. and theatres by magicians which is obviously not what Abra is referring to. Ask yourself, what makes grass grow? What makes the sun shine? What makes humans and animals breathe in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide while conversely making plantlife "breathe" in CO2 and "expel" O2? And then ask yourself Why?
A simple atheist's answer to "What makes the grass grow? is tahdah, the soil! What in the soil makes the grass grow? Tahdah, the rain. What makes the rain fall onto the soil to make the grass grow? The rain comes from the clouds which come from the atmosphere which comes from the sky which comes from space which comes from.....it is endless and pointless. It is interdependent. There are many reasons how and why grass grows scientifically or in other words physically or chemically, but what is the whole point of there being any life on this planet at all? What pushes evolution and survival of the species? Is it an invisible force? Is it immeasurable and incalculable to our technology and instruments of science still?
Life is "magical" and mysterious and precious in this sense. What about auras, chakras, radiances and forces which are unseen to the naked eye that cause vibrations and pressure differences between people. What about places that have a certain "feel" of being spooky or haunted that scientists can't quite explain. What about the magic of human consciousness that still remains an elusive enigma for scientists? To simply just say 'I don't know' makes the most sense. And yet ironically, this humble attitude is what brings us closer into total union with the universe and the subconscious psychological concept of helpful gods.
Throughout all my research, Buddha has to be the most prominent and expressive human being ever to mindfully tap into this great Oneness and Emptiness called space. Not really magic, but it looks and feels that way for us finite beings in this infinite universe. Becoming one with nature, enlightened, has multidimensional benefits for all of mankind. Enlightenment is evolution of the mind/body/spirit. ("Spirit" here in the buddhist sense being more closely recognized and relating to emotions and inspiration rather than as something ghostly or eternal.)
A simple atheist's answer to "What makes the grass grow? is tahdah, the soil! What in the soil makes the grass grow? Tahdah, the rain. What makes the rain fall onto the soil to make the grass grow? The rain comes from the clouds which come from the atmosphere which comes from the sky which comes from space which comes from.....it is endless and pointless. It is interdependent. There are many reasons how and why grass grows scientifically or in other words physically or chemically, but what is the whole point of there being any life on this planet at all? What pushes evolution and survival of the species? Is it an invisible force? Is it immeasurable and incalculable to our technology and instruments of science still?
Life is "magical" and mysterious and precious in this sense. What about auras, chakras, radiances and forces which are unseen to the naked eye that cause vibrations and pressure differences between people. What about places that have a certain "feel" of being spooky or haunted that scientists can't quite explain. What about the magic of human consciousness that still remains an elusive enigma for scientists? To simply just say 'I don't know' makes the most sense. And yet ironically, this humble attitude is what brings us closer into total union with the universe and the subconscious psychological concept of helpful gods.
Throughout all my research, Buddha has to be the most prominent and expressive human being ever to mindfully tap into this great Oneness and Emptiness called space. Not really magic, but it looks and feels that way for us finite beings in this infinite universe. Becoming one with nature, enlightened, has multidimensional benefits for all of mankind. Enlightenment is evolution of the mind/body/spirit. ("Spirit" here in the buddhist sense being more closely recognized and relating to emotions and inspiration rather than as something ghostly or eternal.)
You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
Buddha
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
Buddha
