Part One

Meditation is essential for spiritual well-being. It allows one to center oneself and quiet one's mind. It also allows for communion with the Source. If one is to attain adepthood, it is required to be able to listen to the Source, to hear the instruction given for use of magickal abilities. To truly gain Power, first, one must submit. Submit to the Source, submit to the instructor, submit to the energies that flow through the universe. Some call it chi, some call it ka, and some call it the Breath of the Dragon, but it is the energy, or life force, of all living things. Amazing abilities await those who are patient enough to still their minds and listen. Only when one listens can one truly learn. There are those who believe it takes years, even lifetimes, to tap into those abilities.

But the good news is, one can start using them in as little as weeks, if one is willing to take the time to start from the beginning and take the first steps. It is a process, but not a long, drawn out one. It just takes a little time and concentration, but will pay off in the long run. That being said, one should not use said abilities for ill purposes, because there are consequences. Remember karmic law. There is a system of checks and balances. Do good, and reap the benefits; do ill, and it will come back to haunt you. Even the simplest little hex or curse can have massive repercussions, not just on this plane, but on the astral plane as well, and can result in serious, even fatal situations. Before performing any rite, ritual or spell, part of your preparation must be examining your heart to determine your intentions. If you have even the slightest doubt, it is advisable to wait until the doubt is cleared before you do something that could affect you adversely later.

In closing, let it be said that the Power is there; all one has to do is ask for it. The Source is generous to a fault, but be warned that there are consequences for every action. Namaste.