THE MAGIC OF MEDITATION

Magic is defined as a supernatural sleight of hand and a manipulation of reality through psychological or physical means. True magic, on the other hand, is about the inexplicable, and that is what makes it so special. It is something out of the ordinary, something not of the usual, mundane world. It is something from the spiritual realms.

The reality is that the spiritual is fully active within the material world. To feel that the spiritual aspect is in fact present, and working in the material world, and is the actual foundation of life, brings a very different attitude towards living. If we put spirituality first, as the essence, then everything that happens can be tinged with magic. Life has a sparkle!

Human beings, though, have faced so many unexpected and threatening situations over some time, that they want to feel safe and that their parameters are in order, so that survival feels possible. The inexplicable, magical wonderment of spiritual matters can seem uncomfortable and something to shy away from. Humanity has lost its childlike wonder. The pursuit of home, food, shelter and the basic needs of life for security in the physical world can be very stressful. Reaching out, beyond those parameters, into spiritual matters can often feel like a scary thing to do.

Through meditation we can explore spiritual truths in safety. We can discover that in the purest part of the self, the soul, the spark of conscient light, there is the desire to understand and follow the purpose of the soul. Not just ‘I exist’, but by understanding the soul I uncover the purest part of me and what I can actually give and contribute to the world.

Further, with a connection with the Supreme form of spiritual energy, the Supreme Being, we can absorb and manifest deeper and deeper spiritual dimensions. This becomes apparent in any creative endeavour, such as any music we make or any painting we produce or any poetry we write.

Most importantly though, allowing the spiritual dimension into our reality, we can see that others experience that; they notice the change in us, they take comfort from the way we live our lives and the things we say.

Anyone and everyone can touch the spiritual – it is just a thought or two away, in meditation, and there is nothing more beautiful or magical to experience than opening our eyes to what is unseen and living life with the subtlety of spirituality.

Christine Mahoney is an actor, mediator and conflict resolution professional. She is a teacher of Rajyoga meditation with the Brahma Kumaris based in Melbourne, Australia.

David Jones is a highly acclaimed drummer and percussionist and a teacher of Rajyoga meditation with the Brahma Kumaris in Melbourne.