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We all need a dependable way to rest and refresh ourselves, and the process of stilling the mind is used by Wizards to consciously slip into a restive state, untroubled by outward conditions. In this restive state, both the body and the mind may be recharged so that they can perform at a high level of efficiency. Also, this restive state, untroubled by spurious, extraneous or intrusive thought may be used for spiritual and communicative purposes. Generally, the subconscious mind will block us to some extent, so we practice "Little Deceits" to achieve our goals. In other words, we run a freight train by as a decoy so we can slip in a mouse.

Often daily events happen so fast they make our heads swim, or we end up talking to ourselves. The Old Ways allude to the practice of stilling one's mind. Believe it or not, this is just as important as fast thinking. An experienced wizard can step out of the race, sit down, and still his or her mind in a few seconds. This has the effect of taking a nap, resting both mind and body at once. What is the advantage? Your adversaries will be tuckered out while you are rested. Think strategy! Many people try to rest, but instead, their minds race. Because of this, they get no rest and arise tired and sore, feeling worse than before. Some call this insomnia. Wizards call it foolish. There is a time to work, a time to play, and a time to rest. Do not attempt to mix them up. That is to say, take one thing at a time.

To some, stilling the mind is a foreign concept, and they will dismiss it as a crackpot idea. Before doing this, ask yourself: was Thomas Edison a crackpot? He did it many times each day, and look how successful he was. With a little practice, you will be successful too. Stilling the mind is most useful during your Wizards Nod, and with just a little practice the two will soon be twins, one helping the other. This is how we open the closed doors to our spiritual self or greater nature, the one that can exist in the presence of the Force and other spirits of the High Astral Realms.

In the beginning, should you have trouble stilling your mind enough so that you can readily evaluate your innermost and private thoughts, remember this bit of wisdom: a song will soothe even a savage beast. Music can be a wonderful tool to help you change your thoughts from troubles, woes, and cares, to those of a happier, calmer nature. Try to play light, happy music to raise your mood to a higher level. Try to pay attention to the type of music you select to alter your mental state or mood. To relax and calm the mind, select smooth, flowing music. Flute music is excellent. Somehow, the mind latches onto the simple, breathy melody and is carried away by it. Obviously, loud music with a strong rhythmic beat and exciting lyrics won't do. This is not to condemn such music, but there is a time and a place for everything. When you want to get up and go, hot music is just the ticket! A radio or some other musical device is not necessary. Music can be created within the mind. Some Wizards simply envision themselves sitting in some restive envi- ronment, playing their own instrument. It is not even necessary to know how to play the actual instrument in the every day world. In the reality of the mind, all things are possible. A flute is still a fine bet as it is simple. Many become so involved in their music that they forget the stress of the outside world and gain their desired restive mental state.

Another way is to concentrate on something simple. Envision yourself walking down a shady lane, looking at nature. Look for detail and realism; feel the breeze. Walk a dog if you wish, but don't allow any outside or extraneous thoughts to enter your mind. Simply brush them away as motes of dust floating in a sun beam. Become a part the scene, separate from your everyday world. Soon you will come to a slow, quiet, meandering stream of pure water. Allow yourself to flow along with the water, and let it swirl you into your desired restive state. At this point, you will be able to listen to spiritual input, think clearly, adjust your attitude, or just rest.

Try as many little deceptions as necessary to calm your mind to the desired restive state as long as you remain in total control. Keep trying, as one will work for you. Obviously, mind altering drugs and such take control away from you and are to be avoided. You will learn nothing from them. In fact, they weaken your will and open you to the assaults of the opposition (whatever your opposition might be. Experienced Wizards have learned the value of being clean of spirit, mind and body. All are assets and must be carefully definded and maintained.

Stilling the mind and understanding what you are thinking is not an easy task. However, it is a challenge that pays off! The trick is to lift your mind out of its ruts and place your thinking on a solid foundation; the deeper the rut, you're in, the greater the dividend when you escape! Think of it like this: you are learning to be a spiritual warrior, a wizard. You are one who knows and can overcome any and all limitation. You are learning not only for yourself but for those whom you will eventually advise. Admittedly, you must learn to conquer yourself and overcome your base nature, but are you losing anything? No. Are you gaining something? Is it worth the effort? Is it worth it to you? Yes! Think of all this as mental martial arts. What is the duly earned reward? A knowledgeable wizard is never at the mercy of anyone or anything. Ever.

However, with the knowledge, comes the responsibility. What responsibility? The responsibility to use your power wisely, to pass along your knowledge to those who need it, and to aid and assist when and where possible. Every time you use your power to change things for the better, you gain strength and stature both in the physical world and in the spiritual realms. Restoring balance is highly thought of, in a cosmos of chaos and making a deposit to the bank of man will earn great interest. Think of your rational efforts as deposits to sort of a spiritual savings account (it's called the Akashic Record). Do you want to draw the attention of the Force and worthwhile spirits? Well, making regular deposits will certainly gain it. Every episode will strengthen you, raise your self respect, the respect of others and increase your assets (read that available power). As we say, the more you do, the more you can do.

Does some of this sound repetitious? Know a better way to learn? Stick around and watch your rose unfold. Perhaps, now would be a fine time to remind you that knowledge without experience is worthless. You guessed it, you have to practice what you learn for it to be of any value. "There is much to learn, much to teach, and so little time in which to do it."

Here is something to ponder: Wizards who practice the right way to live also practice the right way to think. They have learned to work hand in hand with the Force. They have also learned to adjust their thinking accordingly. Being chips off the Old Block, they realize that they are also creators, some to more extent than others. Of course, all of this comes with practice.

So, it's magic you want, eh? Well, here is an example of right thinking, and an experiment that you can do: when you need to park on a busy street and know that a parking place will be hard to find, just ask for a space to be waiting for you, one just big enough. Visualize it, and you will know it when you see it. After all, you have make known your request to the Force and room has been made for you, courtesy of the Solos who handle such things. Why not? It works for us. Is this magic? Yes, and you don't even need a magic wand. By the way, don't forget to say thank you!

Here are other experiments that you can do: when you are out in the mid day sun and become too warm, why not ask for a cloud to shield you from the sun? It's a plausible request isn't it? After all, there are a lot of clouds hanging around doing nothing. Why not have an elemental move its cloud over a bit and shade you with it? Oh yes, don't forget to say thank you, as you may grow warm again. Get the idea? Want a breeze? How about holding back the rain for a few moments while you get inside? Need we say more?

Congratulations! You have survived the first twelve lessons and time to sharpen your sword so you can travel farther. You know already about the old Law of Reason that states: "Never expect more out of something than you put into it," and the Wizards Way is no different. You have already learned to look at life differently than you once did, live in the here-and-now, and get your head on straight. You have also learned to calm down, adjust your attitude, and rewrite the script of life one line at a time. In fact, when you shake it all up and put it together into a whole, you have gained a wonderful new faculty. You have learned to see, assess, and change things for the better, all on the fly. Now, that's a pretty large accomplishment, considering that most people around you still don't even know the time of day and can't find their keys.

As always, you must ask for further understanding as you will need help in making sense of what follows as it is a process of growing as much as learning. Fortunately, there is plenty of help available for all who ask with a right heart, and for those who remain convinced and steadfast, there will be great reward.

The Circle of Wizards supports the Right Way to Live both in the here and now and the there and then. Simply stated, it offers a way of life based upon the best of the Old Ways, time proven and acceptable principles that have always served Wizards well. Wisdom and knowledge is the one dicipline that can break through the tightest shield, and that is the stock and trade of the Circle of Wizards. That is why, the worse things get, the better the Circle looks. The reason people seek the Circle is to receive its gifts...

LOOKING WITHIN

Spiritually speaking, one Circle of Wizards objective is to unite all Wizards who will voluntarily draw near the Force for the express purpose of returning them to their true and rightful position in the Grand Celestial Family. Politically speaking, our Wizards are activists for the betterment of themselves and mankind in general. Freedom is highly prized, and none would condone or accept limitation or repression of any sort as such things are considered evil. In other words, we are solidly realistic in our thoughts, words, and deeds, adhering to basic Aristotelian Philosophy. That means we demand our rights, know the Right Way to Live, and will stand up for what we hold dear. Therefore, a novice wizard should consider well the following principles and begin perfecting them in his or her own life.

WIZARD'S PORTRAIT

1. Wizards stand up for their rights.
2. Wizards build their house on a strong foundation.
3. Wizards charity begins at home.
4. Wizards are those who know.
5. Wizards teach their children well.
6. Wizards support their community.
7. Wizards go with honor.

From this point onward these seven principles must be forever engraved upon your heart of hearts, for without them there is no chance for further advancement. Here is where heavy use of the Three Ps will really pay some dividends, as a great deal of Prudence, Patience, and Perseverance will be needed to succeed. The above principles will build the character of any wizard to great stature. They also allow Wizards to gain the trust of all who associate with them. So, this wisdom and knowledge is about building substance and strength into all Wizards who, regardless of physical size will stand taller and cast a longer shadow than any of the unlearned and undisciplined persons of which there are multitudes. Remember that like all Circle of Wizards learning, we first start slow and get comfortable with new ideas, try them out, then practice them, perfecting them until they are ours. However, none of the above principles need be practiced in a heavy handed and destructive manner. As we say, success may be achieved with no more effort than the gentle force of a finger flicking aside a domino. That is why this lesson is placed in the second section instead of the first.

Think of yourself as a mental martial artist, one who uses intellect and intuition instead of hands and feet. That is one of the reasons we taught you to practice seeing and developing all of your senses into one super sense that even includes your sixth sense. The idea was to make you aware so you could open up and accept new ways to do old tricks. We wanted you to practice and overcome your old limitations by clearing your mind and adjusting your attitude moment by moment until you became a fine enough actor that you could rewrite your life's script on the fly. Then, once you were strong enough to manipulate your own life up out of the mud, you could begin to help others to adjust their own. After that comes community, city, state, nation and so on. However, for the most part, Wizards are busy enough just handling the situations that concern them in their everyday lives. The point is that they are able to handle them well. If Wizards can make their own life better and improve the lives of those who enter their Circle of Awareness, then that is enough. However, should Wizards find themselves upon a much larger stage, they must be prepared to act out their part to the fullest, not only for their own sake, but the sake of all those who would be affected by the attendant proceedings. Therefore, all Wizards must begin by building strong foundations that will support their superstructures no matter how high they reach toward the stars.

Wizards STAND UP FOR THEIR RIGHTS. No one is expecting you to be a pacifist and accept any action or system against your will. The Wizards hold to the principle that everyone is free to live his or her natural life unfettered and uncluttered by any government or organization, regardless of origin. The only type of law to which the Wizards subscribe is the law of reason, spirit, and conscience which simply and fairly states that no one may successfully swim against the current of the Spiritual River for very long without tiring and quickly sinking, exhausted to the bottom. Whereas, traveling with the flow is supported by that same swift current, and there is no resistance whatsoever. This truth is self evident.

As far as the Circle of Wizards is concerned, laws are kept to an absolute minimum, and no lawmakers are paid to sit around and pound out limitation upon the people. Now, there are always those individuals with their agendas who would attempt to deny people their natural rights in order to gain control over them. The key word here is attempt. Wizards will not allow themselves to be controlled and will take whatever action necessary to thwart any such efforts. Elected representatives can be threatened by outside forces or be otherwise swayed by arrogance, greed, avarice and corruption. They can even champion and pass laws against the will of the people. However, enforcing them is quite another matter. There is no such thing as a government or their attendant military force who can overrun an organized people with a cause who are of one heart and mind, and that is the strength of our Circle of Wizards.

Remember, keep a low profile, use your ability to see, and then begin moving the correct dominos in imaginative patterns until they all fall down in the desired manner. What is difficult today will be easy tomorrow, just have patience. Also, never lose faith in the Force or its ability to remove mountains, topple intolerant influences, and restore harmony in the All. The trick is to do your part without drawing attention to yourself, for once you do that, your usefulness is severely limited. Be as the wind, a ghost who prowls in the night, a mouse that chews through the cinch strap and makes its nest in the fabric of time. Know that negative influences, once created are cyclic and will pass in their own time. However, with just a little thoughtful rewriting of the script, they will pass so much sooner. Never accept intolerance or oppression. Always counter it by using your wisdom, knowledge, and such assets as you can muster at a given time. Wizards change things, yup, that's what we do-- try thinking up plans that really work, and you can change things too!

Wizards BUILD THEIR HOUSE ON A STRONG FOUNDATION. Homo Sapiens have two natures, one physical and one spiritual. The physical body lives in the here and now, the spiritual body lives in the there and then on the other side of the veil of mists. Both bodies must be well supported and maintained for the whole person to gain fulfillment. The two bodies are interlinked, and at birth, the spiritual supports the physical. Then as growth occurs, the prime consciousness moves to the physical body in order to maintain it. However, the spiritual nature should not be left to atrophy as later, when the physical body begins to fail, the prime consciousness must be ready to return to whence it came with a minimum of trauma.

As there are differences between hot and cold, and light and dark, there are even greater differences between our physical and spiritual bodies. Imagine the great shock when prime consciousness leaves the fragile spiritual body and finds itself totally helpless, bogged in a strange, new, heavy, too small, limited, physical body right in the middle of the cold Earth Plane. At this point, the spiritual body must do all it can to support the new physical body and help it make the transition as easily as possible.

Conversely, when the prime consciousness later leaves the tired and worn physical body, it certainly doesn't want to snap back into the Astral world of spirits, having forgotten all it once knew about that life. That would be like adding insult to injury and suffering the rigors of being an infant on both ends of the cycle. Surely, you can see the point. True, parents and family will help a person into the physical realm as best they can, and true, those who have gone on before will help us get up and running on the other side, but all that takes time and is uncomfortable, inconvenient, and unnecessary.

Much of what we teach has to do with building strong foundations that will later support us when we attempt greater endeavors. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and we choose not to be a weak link. We are part of the on going process of raising mankind from the depths of darkness, oppression and superstition into the heights where the Astral where the essence can join with the Force. Remember, no one person can advance very much farther than their peers without creating an imbalance in nature, so we pull and push each other along the path that leads to fulfillment in order to arrive there ourselves. That is why we first learn, then do and finally teach our peers that which we have striven so hard to learn ourselves. Eventually, we become strong enough to affect our surroundings, society, and even our environment for rational behavior and consistency. We excell at making order from chaos. We Wizards are a constructive force because we have learned to see the larger picture of life on the grand scale and realize that we are a part of the All. Yesm, when there is just one water hole, we seldom stir up its mud.

Many times in the past, mankind through upheaval or political intrigue has been cast down into the pit of oppression where ignorance ruled and intolerance raged, and rational understanding was hidden behind a cloud of greed by cruel taskmasters. It is our portion that when something falls over we pick it up. That something we most commonly pick up is mankind in general. We have wet the battlefields with the blood of more than one oppressive army in the past and we shall, no doubt be called upon to form the circle once again. We hold the lamp of wisdom and knowledge and intend that it should never go out. Therefore, we acquire the learning, then use it to the best of our ability for the betterment of the race of man and then pass it on to the next generation so that our knowledge might light their way to the next level.

WIZARD CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME. Wizards take care of their own first. We stand up for our rights, then build strong physical and spiritual foundations. Next we nicely feather our nests so that we have an over abundance of all things necessary for our needs and the needs of our families, neighbors, and communities. Then, we can operate on a sort of a cash flow principle. As long as Wizards maintain a strong home base and keep their books in the black, they may then use a realistic portion of their overage and talents for the betterment of mankind in general. However, Wizards never think of their philan- thropic efforts as charity. Instead, they think of them as investments or deposits to the bank of man.

Why? Well, here is how it is: nothing humiliates a person more than receiving charity. Furthermore, persons who do receive charity will soon grow to hate those who extend it to them. This is human nature. Do you want to destroy mankind? Then give them charity. Soon, they will become as animals who are fed too often and grow to depend upon their providers. One day they will realize that they can no longer provide for themselves and know that something has been taken from them. That is when the hatred and frustration begins in earnest.

Instead, a wizard will help others help themselves by providing opportunities both in learning and application. Here is wisdom: a person who works for their supper will never lose their self respect, a person who learns something new will never be less than they were, and a person who becomes strong enough to give some back will never be concerned about their purpose in life. Hear it again: once Wizards have built their strong foundation and adequately provided for their own, they may then make investments and deposits to the bank of man in such a manner as to become a constructive influence upon society. In other words, when a person comes to your door and asks for food, let that person chop some wood or water the garden while you fix their lunch. If the person does not know how to chop wood, then take a few moments and teach them. they will then have a trade, for they then can go into the forest, cut wood and sell it. The result is that you have made an investment in a person, and they now have the ability to start building their own foundation.

A WIZARD IS ONE WHO KNOWS. There is much to learn, much to teach, and so little time for application. All Wizards understand the great value of wisdom and knowl- edge properly applied in a positive manner. Such virtues can raise mankind up from depths of oppression up to the heights of Freedom. Even if there is just one wizard who knows, alive upon the Earth at a given time, that wizard can teach many new novices and awaken sleepers who can be sent out to teach others who can teach and awaken still more individuals. Wisdom and knowledge are easy to carry and easier to spread for all are eager to hear. It is the application that is difficult. To move ideas and concepts into reality requires physical work. That is why we are as much concerned with the physical side of humanity as its spiritual side. Knowing how to build a house won't get it built anymore than knowing how to transcend the veil of mists will make a person complete. The knowledge and its application has to come together in one place at one time to be of any value.

Therefore, Wizards often have to get their hands dirty and raise a sweat to get things accomplished. Often we have to use incentives to get our students to actually do anything. However, once they see some solid results, the next step usually requires much less prodding. Therefore, one who knows must also be one who does. That is why Wizards often find themselves in leadership positions, for they are the individuals who plan projects, organize people, gather materials and get the jobs done. Days are for working and evenings are for learning and teaching. The next day's work is planned the night before and difficulties are sorted out before they become problems. The process is learn, do, and teach.

Wizards make every effort to be one who knows, for there are so many who don't. The ratio is something like a hundred to one. However, there must be that one if anything is to be accomplished, for the one is the spark that ignites the fire that will eventually illuminate the path for all mankind to follow. Wizards prepare themselves with all types and kinds of knowledge, for they know from experience that every once in a great while, calamity will arise and plunge mankind into the dark ages. Without one who knows, the road back to reason and understanding would be a long one, indeed. Many times in the past, men have risen to great heights, only to be tumbled into the depths by catastrophe. It has always been the spark of wisdom and knowledge, carried by the few that has saved the many. However, one who knows must be judicious at such times, as when the time of ignorance comes, people grow superstitious and shun anything they don't understand. That is why one wizard will never reveal the face or place of another.

Wizards TEACH THEIR CHILDREN WELL. Being human guarantees each wizard a ticket on the Ferris Wheel of Life. As the wheel turns, we swoop down to Earth to live out our physical lives, all the while learning, doing, and teaching. Then as the wheel turns around, we ascend to the spiritual realms to further our education to prepare for the next revolution. Some think of human existence as a great infinite loop with twists and turns to make the ride more in- teresting. All soon realize that when we enter the Earth Plane we do it as a child, as there aren't many other options. Hear it again: the next time you come back here, it will be as a child, just as you were this time and the last time and the one before that. Therefore, all Wizards teach their children the way of the Circle with all of its implications from an early an age as possible. Why? What if you returned next time around and were denied the wisdom and knowledge? Where would you find it, and would you even know enough to look for it? How empty life would be without the spark to ignite the mind into growth and the spirit into readiness to finish the long trip. Think of wizardhood as an endless chain of hands, some pulling, some pushing, all a part of the whole. Learn, do, teach. It is our responsibility to leave our legacy for our children, so we take the time and teach the lessons well. Traditionally, the head of a family will see to it that an hour each evening is set aside for the teaching of a Wizards Way lesson.

We begin at the beginning and proceed through to the end, then begin again, repeating the process until the book is completed. No one is going to remember the story of the All after only one hearing, so repetition plus doing is the only answer. The mentor should also live the lessons, showing the students their effects upon reality. After all, seeing is believing. It must be shown that there is both a right way of looking at things and a right way to live. It must also be shown that there is both action and reaction. How we react makes all the difference. The children must be shown that they are responsible for their own actions, and that they must pay a price for any wrong thinking or action on their parts. When the Wizards Way lessons are correctly and fairly taught, both teacher and student will soon learn that the youngers shall follow the advice of the elders, and the elders shall show favor to the youngers. The circle shall not be broken.

WIZARD SUPPORT THEIR COMMUNITY. We use our magic to turn chaos into order. We like to walk across the street without stepping in something. Until time turns around and the day when we can all live in and around our own circles, we must do the best we can with the existing communities such as they are. However, we can make them more to our liking by gradually restructuring them a little at a time, and becoming involved in civic projects and processes. All Wizards should take defensive politics seriously, for if we don't, someone else surely will. We are not suggesting that all Wizards should run for office, however, being a trusted advisor to an elected official can bring satisfying results. Think of it like this: Wizards build their home base in a given community in hopes that they and their family will prosper and enjoy solid growth and benefit from such a lifestyle. However, if Wizards do not become active in their communities, they is in effect, are leaving their fate up to other individuals who may not have their best interests at heart. Such inaction could easily result in oppressive taxation and untenable laws which might stifle any possibility of the desired growth. It is a sad thing to one day wake up in a world in which you can no longer live and thrive. Don't let that happen to you!

Use defensive politics to your advantage. Start small and build a track record. Call up city hall and find out what is going on in your town. There should be any number of civic projects and community efforts in the brew. Select one of some importance that interests you and see what you can do to help it along. Do a top job and become known by your peers as a trustworthy and reliable asset. In other words, become established as one who knows. At the same time, find out who your elected officials are and ask for their office phone numbers and addresses. Open up a journal for each one of them and keep track of how they vote. Notice whether they are left, right, or in the middle. Then try to figure out their agenda. An agenda, by the way, is a plan to bring a specific goal into fruition. Now, once you figure out just what your officials are doing and where they are going, assess how their actions will affect you and yours. Once you know what you are talking about, begin writing them short, quick-to-read, but powerful letters. These letters might offer support if they are on your side or alternative possibilities if they are not. Perhaps you could be instrumental in changing their views more to your liking. Wizards change things...

The next step, of course, is to meet those officials, and over a period of time, gain their attention, confidence, and trust. Helping out at campaign time is an excellent way. At this point in time, Wizards can have profound effects upon their officials and their community. Of course, when your chosen officials aspire to higher office, you can go right along with them. Try to pick or even make winners who will support your values. Support them, but maintain contact with as many others as possible, for you may be able to influence them too. The trick is being in the right place at the right time.

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