A Kind of Magick. Manifesting From Your Heart by Nils Klippstein - HTML preview
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The Intention Behind the Intention
Our surface desires often symbolise a deeper, essential need. For example, a wish for money may actually be a longing for security or freedom. The desire for a beautiful house may be the soul's way of calling for a safe space of peace or creative expression. In order to practise magick with integrity and power, we must peel back these layers and move from the ego's wants to the soul's essence. This requires honest self-inquiry: Does this desire originate from fear or a sense of lack? Is it only for comfort and ego, or is it also for genuine growth and healing? The goal is to discover the authentic intention emerging from within, rather than an artificial substitute or an excuse to fill an inner void.
One possible way forward is to ask a series of mirror questions.
- Start by acknowledging your desires without judgement. Ask yourself: What is my strongest desire right now? and write down the answer as it comes to you. This is the seed.
- Then, explore its source. Ask yourself: Why do I want this? Write down the first answer that comes to mind, then ask again. Go deeper with each layer: What will this give me? How will I feel once I have it? What will it enable me to do? You are searching for the root.
- Next, try to distinguish the symbol from its meaning. You may realise at this point that the object itself is not the goal, but rather the feeling it represents. Ask yourself: If I already had this, what core feeling would remain? Are there other ways I can experience this quality right now? You are seeking the core.
- Now, test whether this core desire resonates deep within. Your soul will always guide you towards expansion, lightness and greater LOVE, whereas your ego will often lead you towards contraction, fear or a need for control. Consider the following: When I think of this desire, do I breathe more deeply and feel more relaxed? Does this desire make me want to share and radiate, or to keep it just for myself?
- Then, connect your personal essence to the divine whole. This is about recognising your natural radiance. Ask yourself: When I embody this feeling, how will it naturally benefit others? How will this intention contribute to the growth of my soul and the world around me? You are building a bridge.
- Finally, gather your reflections and anchor your intention in your heart. Then shape them all into a single, clear declaration that unites the symbol and the essence. Ask yourself: What is the purest form of this intention? How can I express it in a single sentence that feels completely authentic?