The Magician's Cloak

At times the wise magician will realize that she needs another tool besides her wand. The wand is a powerful tool and can sometimes be used as a weapon. But at times the opposite of a weapon is needed. At times the magician needs to transcend conflict, especially the noise inside own's mind that causes us to lash out. There are times that is is good to take your comforting cloak and wrap it around you. Comfort and protection can insulate you against the things that are best ignored. When you have run a red light and the traffic policeman has fire in his eye the cloak is the best tool. You don't have to fight for self control. You have to listen and transcend. When your child is screaming you need extreme calmness in order to deal with the tantrum. The cloak helps you transcend. If you are dealing with people in the grip of substance abuse or their own misguided reactions you may need the wand and the cloak. But to over-react yourself at such a time would be far from 'doing magic'. Magic needs serenity. The wise magician needs serenity. Create your cloak in your mind. Mine has a lining that is bright, soft and soothing. The outer side is crisp and dark. The cloak has a nice flourish to it. When need be I can shelter in it. I am also delighted with the style and flair it has.
There is so much that is less than magical, to put it mildly, in this world. These events need to be approached with strength, serenity, and a sense of purpose. If you have been knocked off balance by any off these things it will be hard to do magic to deal with them. Develop your cloak for joy and all the other advantages it can give you for dealing with life's events. Reach out to the magic that surrounds you. Let your magician's cloak help you. May the spark be with you.