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Writing about such people in The Thing (1929), G.K. Chesterton explained: ‘In the matter of reforming things, as distinct from deforming them, there is one plain and simple principle; a principle which will probably be called a paradox. There exists in such a case a certain institution or law; let us say, for the sake of simplicity, a fence or gate erected across a road. The more modern type of reformer goes gaily up to it and says, “I don’t see the use of this; let us clear it away.” To which the more intelligent type of reformer will do well to answer: “If you don’t see the use of it, I certainly won’t let you clear it away. Go away and think. Then, when you can come back and tell me that you do see the use of it, I may allow you to destroy it.”’
It’s not the act of breathing itself. It’s what happens when you take oxygen into your body. That’s Pranayama. People call it Chi. It’s basically the same thing. It’s the life force that you take in every time you breathe. You are actually taking in atoms from the Universe.
The Second Coming of Steve Maxwell: Pranayama Breathing and Chi
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Desire is a magical act that leads nowhere. Desire is a prison. Any other magical act necessitates a move away from desire, and is therefore a move towards freedom.
Advanced Magick for Beginners
Alan Chapman
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