Бесплатный фрагмент - Magical game

The image of the mountain describes my path perfectly.

In 2015, an awakening came to me in the midst of a long depression.

At that time, the word spirituality was something I had only heard in passing,

never giving it any serious attention.

Perhaps somewhere deep inside, I already knew that God existed,

but I made no effort to reach or understand Him.

My mind was occupied entirely with thoughts of material success —

how to become happy in the way that society defines happiness.

That was me ten years ago.

I worked in a large company, earned a good salary,

moved to a more prestigious neighborhood,

rented a beautiful apartment, bought a car —

and tried to feel what all of that was supposed to bring: happiness.

But the key word was supposed to.

The truth was, I did not feel happy at all.

I was in a relationship, but even that felt artificial —

our meetings seemed forced.

Everything around me felt like a performance,

a constant need to match some invisible standard.

My whole life was governed by one word: should.

I should earn more money.

I should buy this.

I should meet her.

I should seem happy.

To seem — but not to be.

That was the core of my suffering.

My inner world resisted these false patterns.

Unable to find myself, I slowly sank into depression.

Despite all the outer signs of success, I came home each night

and drowned my emptiness in alcohol.

Joy had left my life completely.

I tried to quit drinking, failed, blamed myself, and drank again.

This cycle lasted for half a year —

until one cold autumn evening, I finally decided to seek help.

I went to therapy.

After three sessions, I realized I could probably give the therapist advice about his own life.

My attempt to “become happy” vanished into nothingness once again.

One weekend, by some strange impulse, I decided to go to a “speed-dating” event —

where people meet briefly, five minutes at a time,

hoping for a spark of connection.

By then, my previous relationship had ended painfully,

and I was clinging to a faint hope of finding happiness again.

There, I met a woman named Anya —

not because of her looks, but because of something kind and genuine in her presence.

We met again for tea a few days later.

As we spoke, I found myself opening up completely,

telling her about my depression —

how I seemed to have everything, yet felt nothing inside.

She listened quietly, then said,

“I might know someone who can help. His name is Valery.

He works with Tibetan singing bowls.

When I was depressed, his sessions helped me a lot.

Would you like to try? I can give you his number.”

I agreed without hesitation.

I didn’t care what would happen or what these “bowls” were.

I simply wanted to release the heavy weight inside me.

Anya and I never became a couple.

Apparently, we had met for another reason —

so that she could open a door for me.

A few days later, I went to meet Valery.

He was a short, calm man with a gentle, open gaze.

He asked me about my state, listened attentively,

and then invited me to lie down for a session with the bowls.

It lasted about forty minutes.

When it ended, I could not understand what had just happened.

As I stepped out of the dark room,

I felt as though I had entered another world.

Inside me — perfect stillness, luminous clarity, peace.

I looked at Valery, smiling uncontrollably.

“What was that?” I asked.

“What kind of magic did you just do to me?”

It wasn’t laughter — it was pure joy, flowing naturally from within.

My depression had vanished completely.

I felt weightless, like an angel soaring through light.

It was an unforgettable experience.

For the first time, I believed in miracles.

I kept asking myself:

“How can this be?

How could a few metal bowls transform my despair into happiness in a single hour?”

It didn’t fit into any logic I knew.

On my way home, everything looked radiant.

I felt like the happiest person on Earth,

praying that this feeling would never leave me —

this peace, this quiet happiness.

But the next day, after the first unpleasant phone call,

my joy dissolved like mist.

The same old heaviness returned.

I was disappointed, yet somewhere deep inside,

I sensed that something had shifted.

Now I understand:

the Universe had shown me a glimpse of the mountain peak

toward which my soul had always been climbing.

God had opened a small door,

showing me the path, the purpose,

and the beauty of being alive.

That moment was the beginning.

From that day, my life changed completely.

I met my future wife — my true partner.

I discovered my passion for art and began painting.

I traveled abroad for the first time.

I changed jobs.

All this happened within one month.

And it was only the beginning of a much greater journey.

That session with the bowls was a sign.

And for the next ten years,

I climbed toward my own peak — through obstacles, lessons, and revelations.

It was a decade of transformation.

And now, standing where I am, I can say once again:

this is still only the beginning.

Through spiritual experience,

I learned to love life — and God — truly.

He is within me, and within all things.

The mountain I glimpsed that night was His cradle,

and the light that touched me was the smile of my soul —

a reminder of what I came here to find.

Perhaps I am still only at the mountain’s base,

but I know one thing with certainty:

this path — this climb — is the most beautiful thing in existence.

I call it The Magical Game.

Now, ten years after meeting Valery,

I often feel the same peace I once glimpsed that night —

and it is from that peace, with love and joy,

that I share this book with you.

I wish every reader to discover their own path —

their own Magical Game, unique and deeply personal.

May these pages inspire you to awaken,

to remember the truth of who you are,

and to feel the quiet guidance of your own soul.

Everything written here is not an absolute truth —

it is only my experience,

offered with the hope that it may awaken something within you.

The soul already knows everything.

Sometimes a single insight can open the next doorway on your path.

And perhaps, as you read,

you too will glimpse your own mountain —

and remember the cradle of God within your heart.

{🌿} On the Path to the Magical Game

My Observations

The Euphoria of Awareness

This feeling can only be compared to being reborn —

to taking a first deep breath after a long, dark, rainy autumn.

It is as if spring arrives in your soul,

painting life and everything around you with new colors.

You become stronger and begin to understand

that this is your path —

a path you have chosen yourself.

Through your experience,

you discover what truly resonates with you and what does not.

Everything that surrounds you

is a reflection of your inner world.

And the more you accept it,

the more you become grounded within it.

The Ocean of Spirituality

The deeper you dive into the world of spiritual seeking,

the more you feel the energy of love overflowing within you.

You draw closer to your inner magician —

and there is no reason to fear that this process will ever end.

It continues endlessly,

for it is the eternal movement of growth in one direction — toward light.

With every step you take,

you enter more deeply into the world of wonder.

Each step is not just an action, but an accumulation of wisdom.

The riverbed of your life expands,

and you begin to transform into a lake.

From that lake, slowly but steadily,

you become a sea —

and at last, you merge with the ocean.

And you are the ocean — vast, boundless, and serene.

Infinite in depth,

yet utterly at peace.

The Work You Love

Immersed in the endless sea of Love,

a person begins to see how new aspects of this divine feeling unfold within the soul.

Love is a flame —

the more we give, the brighter it burns.

If a person is a Creator,

their love will never fade.

To understand the essence of Love,

one must surrender completely to the art they serve.

Only by forgetting oneself entirely

and giving to the act of creation without holding anything back,

can one touch the source from which true artists draw their inexhaustible power.

In that moment, a person crosses the boundary of craftsmanship

and begins to create by listening to intuition —

without limitation or judgment,

flowing in pure inspiration.

It is in this state that true miracles are born.

The Vision of the Magician

This state is very close to what the Creator Himself might experience —

watching everything unfold,

knowing deep within

that He has imagined all of it:

the people, the circumstances,

the streets and cities,

the sky and the green grass.

He imagined, created, witnessed,

and then erased the script —

leaving only the shimmering outer patterns,

like the moving images of a kaleidoscope.

The state of the observer is akin to revelation —

an intuitive knowing that life is a beautiful game.

A game free of intrusive thoughts,

and for that very reason — endlessly fascinating.

In such moments,

the feeling of Eternal Love and an Infinite Stream of Joy

fills your entire being.

It is an indescribable sensation —

a state where you are everything.

Part I — The Magical Game

The Magician

The Magician is the Supreme Consciousness —

a loving presence that cares for us, observes us, and acts through us.

1.1. The Magical Game

Let us take as our starting point a simple truth:

our life is a magical game.

There exists a creator of this divine game —

let us call Him the Magician.

This great Magician, who has created all things,

has His beloved characters — we, the people.

We are directly connected to Him.

We are the main heroes of this game,

while the Creator is both the observer and, in a way, the judge —

for every game has its rules,

and within every game, there are moments of triumph and defeat.

The rules are not punishments;

they are gentle guidelines that help us pass through levels of growth.

The highest of these levels is awareness —

the supreme measure of success in the game,

and its greatest reward.

Awareness is built upon the most powerful and radiant force in existence —

the energy of Love.

For the Magician Himself is Love.

To make this game richer, more diverse and meaningful,

there exists an illusory dimension —

a training ground called the World of Illusion and Fear.

Every human being is born upon this platform

to gain experience and eventually rise

into the higher dimension — the Magical Game.

At the base of this platform lies the material world —

the lowest vibrational layer of existence.

The task of each player is to move upward,

step by step, from the foundation to the higher levels,

earning awareness as their sacred reward.

And what is this new ladder that rises beyond fear?

Awareness itself closes the doors to the world of illusion.

When one reaches this level,

one begins to carry the very power of the Magician —

to create, to heal, to bring forth miracles.

How can this be possible?

To understand it, we must speak of energy.

The Nature of Energy

The foundation of the Magical Game, on every level, is energy —

expressed through matter, sensations, emotions, thoughts, and movement.

Everything around us — the world of illusion and fear,

the Magical Game, human beings, and even the Magician Himself —

is energy.

But not all energy is the same.

It varies in quality and vibration — from the lowest to the highest.

A human being is a living vessel of many different energetic streams.

The energy of the Magician is the purest of all —

bright, compassionate, strong.

It is the energy of Love, Mercy, Kindness, and Joy.

All that is luminous within this world is born of it.

Fear, on the other hand, is the essence of the low vibrations —

the primary illusion that keeps humanity trapped in darkness.

Fear is the greatest obstacle on the path to awareness.

And this is no accident,

for awareness is the eternal conqueror of fear.

Once awareness awakens, fear vanishes —

and so it resists in every possible way,

taking countless forms:

resentment, guilt, anger, irritation, envy, sorrow, apathy…

Each is but a mask of fear.

The Guidance of the Magician

The Magician helps us reach the higher levels of awareness.

His guidance is everywhere — in the signs, in the sacred texts,

in the whisper of intuition.

The rules and hints He left for us

are inscribed within the great spiritual traditions of the world.

Life, then, is a school,

and the Creator — our eternal Teacher.

The more we seek light and love,

the faster we ascend toward the divine.

We are here to learn —

and as we understand the lessons,

we receive ever higher marks of the soul.

The Purpose of Life

Each of us has, at some point, asked:

“Why am I here?”

It seems like a complicated question,

yet the answer is simple and profound.

The true purpose of every being is known only to the Divine,

yet each soul plays its unique role in the great design.

The more we grow spiritually,

the more possibilities open to us —

to fulfill our true purpose and live in harmony with it.

But when we look at life through the lens of illusion and fear,

we misinterpret this sacred question.

We define ourselves by material measures —

our name, our job, our family —

but these are only costumes in the play of existence.

A person may be a CEO, a welder, a traveler, a parent, a wanderer —

yet none of these roles reveal who they truly are.

So, who are we really?

The only true answer is simple and eternal:

“I am a divine being.”

This is the foundation of human existence.

We are all divine creations,

made by the Magician — the Source of all.

We came here to draw closer to God,

the Creator of everything that is.

The movement toward spirituality

is the first step on this sacred journey home.

The one who passes life’s lessons with awareness and love

comes ever nearer to the Divine,

wrapped in the energy of God —

which is none other than Love itself.

1.2. Why Are We Here?

Perhaps the phrase “I am a divine being” is not the only answer to the great question of existence —

but it holds the essence of why we are here:

to gain precious experience for the evolution of the soul.

Each soul has its own tasks and lessons,

and therefore, each acquires a different kind of experience.

This depends on many factors —

such as the soul’s previous incarnations,

its accumulated wisdom,

and the degree of its maturity in this lifetime.

We will speak of this later.

But one truth is universal:

the improvement of the world

and the growth of the self on a spiritual level

are the primary reasons why humanity was created on Earth.

Each of us walks a unique path.

Some live calmly,

some are thrown from side to side by the currents of fate,

some face endless trials,

some suffer,

and others awaken into spiritual abundance.

All of these experiences exist for one purpose —

to return to the Magician in a new state of being.

By resolving our past mistakes through the human journey,

the soul becomes clearer, purer, brighter —

ready to reunite with the Creator

and contribute to His wholeness.

It may sound surprising,

but we are here to help the Magician become even more complete.

We are inseparable from the Creator,

manifested for the good of all,

growing and evolving for the Magician —

the very essence of Love.

The Spectrum of Emotion

The foundation for all experience is the emotional spectrum.

How does this reveal itself in our lives?

We draw emotions from countless sources,

each one carrying its own frequency,

its own vibrational tone.

For example:

if a hundred people watch the same uplifting film,

each of them will experience a different feeling.

Though the emotion may have the same name — joy, perhaps —

its energy will be unique for every person,

depending on their past, their current state, and their inner openness.

That is why there are endless interpretations

of the same emotional experience.

Each time energy transforms, it becomes something new —

and this process continues infinitely,

revealing its beauty through constant change.

Every person also has a unique energetic vessel,

which we might call a cup of capacity.

This cup may differ in size from one soul to another,

but in essence, it holds limitless potential for expansion.

This cup exists on all levels of being —

material and spiritual —

for both are deeply interconnected.

When a person grows spiritually,

their cup expands even within the material dimension.

If we follow the true path of the soul,

we accept every experience with gratitude,

knowing that we are part of a vast, sacred journey.

An awakened being knows

that the foundation of the Magical Game

is the energy of Love —

it unites all things and connects us directly to the Magician.

The Ladder of the Soul

As we have already seen,

awareness is the key to all divine blessings.

It is pure, radiant energy.

But what lies beyond this level,

at the summit of the new ladder?

The highest reward for the soul

is the attainment of Mercy.

When we live in the blissful state of Divine Love,

we become merciful toward the world

and all living beings.

Our cup overflows,

and from that abundance,

we long to share love with everything around us.

On these high vibrations —

of blissful divine love, mercy, nobility, truth, and freedom —

we experience a kind of sacred ecstasy.

In that state, we dissolve,

becoming transmitters of the purest light.

A divine exchange takes place between the human and the Magician.

The Divine Exchange

What does this mean?

Through the human,

energy flows to the Magician —

and in return,

He refines and amplifies it,

sending it back into the world

through His divine creation — us.

Thus, the human being receives a transcendent experience,

manifesting their divine essence.

Through us,

God transmits Love into the world.

This is the highest divine reward.

In the state of divine euphoria,

we joyfully share our boundless love with the Magician,

and send it out into the Universe.

Those who consciously engage

in this exchange of energies with the Magician

are often called enlightened beings.

It may seem simple —

but in truth, it is nothing short of miraculous.

1.3. The Divine Design

The one who learns all of life’s lessons with awareness

comes closer to the Creator with each passing day.

Such a soul becomes surrounded by the energy of God —

the energy we call Love.

Those who have attained wisdom and enlightenment

have become channels of the Magician,

bringing into this world the great spiritual teachings of humanity.

Yet their purpose was never to divide or compete.

Their intention was to help us see

that each religion carries within it

a spark of the same mystical truth —

a spark of God.

Therefore, every path deserves acceptance and respect.

Follow the one that speaks to your heart,

and learn to embrace the infinite diversity of this world.

The magical game is filled with endless possibilities —

countless variations and infinite expressions of life.

Why are there so many different people,

with such diverse fates and destinies?

Because each human being holds a unique experience,

and each soul follows the path it has chosen —

its sacred purpose.

Every person builds their own road,

making choices among infinite pathways.

Choice is the foundation of all journeys,

and it defines our present state,

here and now.

In every moment — nearly every second —

we choose what resonates with us.

With each impulse of thought,

we shape our universe and our life.

On the platform of fear and illusion,

choices are made unconsciously.

But when a person begins to move toward awareness,

their choices come from the soul —

a fragment of the Magician.

Thus, conscious choice arises not from the mind,

but from intuition — from the heart.

When we act from love,

we follow the gentle call of the soul.

The Sacred Game

The wondrous Magical Game was created

so that human beings might experience

what it feels like to be part of God on Earth.

It opens the doors to love and mercy.

When you immerse yourself in this game,

you feel happiness not because of events —

but simply because you exist.

A divine current of energy fills you,

and you live within its stream —

serene, radiant, free.

You dwell in bliss,

savoring each moment without limitation.

You create your own heaven on Earth,

unattached and at peace.

As you awaken to being a part of the great living organism,

you merge completely with the Whole.

No contradictions disturb your way,

no negativity clings to your field.

Darkness passes by, leaving behind

only the essential lessons for your growth.

Everything becomes simple and luminous

when you realize the depth of these words.

You awaken each morning

feeling every cell of your body

alive with the knowing that you are

part of a single divine organism.

You are part of the great design —

a living thread woven into divine intention.

You are moved by beauty,

and the entire Universe supports you in this movement.

You exist in harmony with the world,

feeling yourself as one with the cosmos —

inseparable from the magnificent Whole.

Negativity cannot reach you,

for awareness protects you from lower vibrations.

If something dark still finds its way to you,

it means you needed that experience —

another lesson on the path to awakening.

Every day, you receive from the Game

everything your soul truly dreams of.

You begin to notice the signs and hints around you,

and life becomes so enchanting,

so filled with mystery and wonder,

that it cannot be explained by logic.

It can only be understood through presence —

through deep awareness, acceptance, and sensitivity.

Those Beyond the Game

Sadly, many people remain outside this Magical Game,

still dwelling in the world of illusion and fear.

The illusion of fear separates them

from the Great Mind and the Divine Play.

The mind itself can create countless labyrinths and traps,

where one may wander for years,

believing they are walking the path of awakening.

Even self-proclaimed “enlightened” teachers

can sometimes obscure the truth

instead of illuminating it.

But does this mean that the higher path

is closed to some souls?

Absolutely not.

The Great Magician loves us all equally.

He knows that each of us

is traveling a unique road.

Through that road,

we return to Him again —

richer, wiser, transformed by experience.

This eternal cycle is known as samsara.

Some are shown the gates of awareness earlier than others —

often as a result of the soul’s past victories,

its maturity through lifetimes of striving.

Some awaken through a profound life event,

others — in their final days.

And there are those who, even at twenty,

realize they are divine beings —

created not merely to work, eat, or seek pleasure,

but to live in conscious unity with the Source.

They begin to sense that this world

is far more than simple existence.

It is a divine design.

1.4. How to Experience Yourself as a Divine Being

When life presents us with trials —

challenges that seem impossible to overcome —

we are reminded that there is always another way.

In the material world,

where illusion and fear often entangle us,

we may feel trapped in our problems,

as if no solution exists.

And yet, in such moments,

even the most convinced atheists may turn toward the Divine —

visiting a church, a temple, or a mosque,

pleading for guidance,

for a way out of the dead end.

And sometimes a miracle happens.

The difficulties begin to dissolve on their own,

as though an unseen force has lifted the burden from our shoulders.

It is in these very moments —

when everything seems lost —

that we are called to feel and recognize

our divine essence.

Many people thank God for help when it comes,

but soon forget their gratitude.

They put the masks back on,

resume their roles,

and sink again into the illusory, ego-centered matrix

— believing they are “being themselves,”

when in truth, they are only performing the part their mind has written.

We forget about the divine realm,

which exists here and now.

We forget to give thanks —

not once, but every day, every moment.

To live in the flow of divine existence

means to accept,

to release,

to love,

to feel what truly matters.

If we do not live this way,

we risk returning to the repetitive dream

of problems and discomforts.

The Power of Presence

There is another beautiful secret of the Magical Game.

When you observe life with full attention,

anchored in the present moment,

you begin to notice how rich and vivid life becomes.

Your mind receives more information,

your senses sharpen —

sight, smell, touch —

all awaken to a greater clarity.

When you become an observer of the Magical Game,

you are no longer a victim of circumstances —

you begin to participate in setting the rules of your own life.

And yet, the foundation of these rules

always rests upon the eternal laws of the Magician.

The Illusion of Time

In the world of illusion and fear,

time feels like a rushing current.

The fearful mind is constantly occupied

with inner dialogue —

haunted by imagined problems of the future

and shadows of the past.

Life passes unnoticed.

The most beautiful creation of the Magician — Nature —

appears ordinary and unremarkable.

People glance at it,

but rarely see.

An awakened, sensitive person, however,

views nature with deep reverence —

rejoicing in its beauty,

feeling themselves part of the Great Game.

When life is seen through fear,

it becomes dull and grey.

But through awareness,

it reveals infinite colors and dimensions.

The Hidden Beauty of the World

Macro photography provides a vivid metaphor.

When you look at the world magnified a hundredfold —

at the structure of an insect’s wing,

the pattern on a leaf,

the crystalline order of a snowflake —

you glimpse the exquisite intelligence of creation.

Such observation awakens awe —

a deep recognition of the harmony and perfection

within even the smallest detail of nature.

This is what awareness gives us:

the ability not just to see,

but to feel the sacredness of all things.

Once you begin to notice these everyday miracles,

life becomes infinitely richer.

Awareness allows you to taste

the fullness of existence.

The more alive your perception becomes,

the more you sense time flowing

not in quantity, but in quality —

through higher vibrations,

through light itself.

A New Experience of Time

You may recall that a year once seemed to pass

in the blink of an eye —

nothing remarkable,

nothing memorable.

But within the Magical Game,

time transforms.

You realize how full each period of your life truly is.

My wife and I, for example,

once traveled to three different countries

within four months.

When we later looked back at the photos,

it felt as though years had passed.

Every moment was so full, so alive,

that time itself seemed to expand.

This is what happens

when life is lived in awareness —

time changes its nature.

It no longer flows as a number on a clock,

but as quality —

richness, color, meaning.

Moments filled with life

stretch across eternity.

They seem vast,

not because of their length,

but because of their depth.

And this, truly,

is one of the miracles

of the Magical Game.

1.5. Life Is a Theater, and We Are the Actors

Life is a theater, and we are the actors upon its stage.

A well-known saying — but it takes on an entirely new meaning

when seen through the eyes of awareness.

Those who see, who feel, who observe,

recognize the magnificent perfection

of all that has been created

by the Great Architect.

Each person, shaped by their own circumstances,

plays certain roles and wears masks —

behavioral masks that shift and transform

from one moment to the next.

With every scene of life,

new roles emerge, each more complex and revealing.

Because every soul carries unique experience,

each role — and each mask — is also unique.

The main stage for these unconscious performances

is the world of illusion and fear —

a theater of the absurd.

The Masks We Wear

There are two kinds of roles we play:

those that are forced,

and those that are chosen.

Forced roles arise from necessity —

circumstances leave us no other choice.

These masks are used to adapt,

to survive within the systems of society.

Theatrical roles, on the other hand,

are chosen consciously —

worn with intent, to achieve a goal

or to avoid an undesired consequence.

Our world is dual, and within the realm of illusion and fear

there exists social inequality.

In social environments — particularly in work —

people must play their parts.

Masks maintain hierarchy and preserve the system.

There is nothing inherently wrong with this;

it is simply the way of the world.

There have always been leaders and followers.

But the danger lies within the inner conflict that arises.

Many feel trapped inside their roles,

aware that the game is not their own —

that they entered it out of fear.

They wear the mask of success,

but their spirit remains unsatisfied.

The Hierarchy of Appearances

The rules of the matrix bind people.

They wear masks to survive

or to pursue personal gain.

In this illusionary world,

value is often measured by wealth or influence.

During my years in a large corporation,

I witnessed this play many times.

Whenever the director was expected to visit,

a strange transformation would occur.

Desks were polished, papers arranged,

smiles rehearsed.

By the time the director arrived,

the entire office glowed with artificial order.

Everyone greeted him with forced enthusiasm —

each mask perfectly in place.

It was a living theater —

a comedy born of fear.

The Stage of the Illusory World

In the world of illusion and fear,

people admire those who succeed materially —

seeing them as examples to imitate.

But within the Magical Game,

success is defined differently.

Here, one may freely choose any role —

and play it joyfully, consciously.

No hierarchy exists.

All beings are equal,

and every interaction carries

deep energetic respect.

For in truth, every being is divine.

There is no competition, no comparison —

only the unique brilliance

of each soul embodied in human form.

The Psychology of Masks

Masks and roles are woven into the fabric of this world.

They are visible everywhere —

in media, on television, online,

and in daily life.

I am not speaking of actors on a stage,

but of ordinary people

who, out of fear and habit,

perform roles not their own.

Why do we play these roles?

Because in the world of illusion and fear,

roles are shields.

The fear of not being accepted

drives people to pretend,

to present a version of themselves

they believe will be approved by others.

Without these masks, they feel vulnerable.

The thought arises:

“If they saw who I really am — it would be a disaster.”

And so, the play continues.

Each day becomes a careful act of concealment.

Fear whispers:

“They might think something bad about me.”

But the truth is — no one is watching.

Everyone is busy acting in their own play.

The illusion feeds itself.

Roles are built upon false beliefs —

negative conditioning formed early in life.

They distort the way we see the world.

These masks begin in childhood

and strengthen with age.

They are like shiny candy wrappers

that hide something tasteless inside.

In pursuit of recognition,

the true self is lost.

The more elaborate the role,

the emptier the soul becomes.

The Two Archetypes

There are two fundamental roles:

the leader and the follower.

Depending on the situation,

a person may embody either one.

At work, a man may act as a leader —

yet at home, he becomes the follower,

submitting to the will of his spouse.

Another man may play the subordinate at work,

but at home take on the role of authority.

There are also roles of imitation —

when a person lacks an independent voice

and relies entirely on the opinions of others.

Such individuals lose their uniqueness,

buried beneath layers of fear

and childhood conditioning.

One of the most common masks

is the pseudo-smile.

It serves both the submissive and the dominant.

An employee smiles at a boss he secretly resents —

a smile that conceals tension.

Others wear the same smile

to gain social advantage,

believing it to be their passport to success.

Yet falseness is always felt.

Even without words,

the heart knows when the smile is not real.

The Theater of the Absurd

The world of illusion and fear

is built upon a fragile stage

of comparison and dominance.

It rewards material power

and punishes vulnerability.

In this world, attention creates reality.

What we focus on — whether fear or confidence —

is amplified and reflected back to us.

In the Magical Game,

confidence becomes the engine of creation.

In the world of illusion,

fear builds the theater of the absurd.

The Freedom of the Player

When a person awakens,

they begin to create their own roles.

They no longer act from fear,

but from realization.

Their play becomes a co-creation

with the Magician himself.

Here, there is no dominance or submission —

only the joy of being.

Each soul expresses its divine uniqueness

through conscious play.

All beings are interconnected,

children of the same Source.

But the connection is hidden —

for if we saw it fully,

the game would lose its mystery.

In the world of illusion and fear,

people live by the rules of limitation.

They follow the scripts of others —

dictated by fear, enforced by hierarchy.

It is a world of subtle enslavement.

The awakened player, however,

follows the luminous laws of the Magician

while joyfully creating their own.

They live not in reaction —

but in creation.

Not in fear —

but in freedom.

And thus,

the Divine Play continues.

Part 2. — Illusion

2.1. The Illusion of Fear

You know within your heart that what you create is good,

and it no longer matters who might doubt your truth —

for their doubt is only an illusion,

woven from the threads of another’s mind.

When a person does not realize that they are part of the Magical Game,

but instead lives in the world of illusions and fears,

they constantly feel anxious.

Fear limits their potential

and steals the joy that life was meant to bring.

It may seem as though they are truly living,

as though their fears belong to them —

but that, too, is an illusion of perception.

The Origins of Fear

Where does fear arise from?

It has two main sources:

childhood psychological trauma

and karmic return.

We will explore karma later,

and in the coming chapters we will see

how fear can be released.

But for now, let us look at how it begins.

Imagine human consciousness as a memory card.

In early childhood — between the ages of two and seven —

this card is empty.

During this period, programs are written into it,

defining what is “right” and what is “wrong.”

This is how the duality of our world is born.

These programs shape a child’s life,

and later, in adulthood,

they generate countless patterns of behavior and reaction.

These patterns harden into beliefs,

and those beliefs become part of the person’s identity.

Why are people so different in their reactions and behavior?

Because there have never been, and never will be,

two identical human beings.

With each incarnation,

experience creates a new branch of reality —

unique, unrepeatable,

opening infinite possibilities for growth.

The soul’s experience is like a great tree:

no two trees are the same,

and no two destinies unfold alike.

Fear-Based and Conscious Living

Let us see the contrast between

those who live in fear and illusion

and those who play their own Magical Game.

Those living in fear act unconsciously.

Their choices are guided by limiting beliefs —

and those beliefs lead them back into worry and tension.

Their key word is “must.”

They think:

“I must be like everyone else.”

“I must not stand out.”

“I must follow trends.”

“I must have an education, or I won’t survive.”

“I must do what’s expected.”

Such “musts” become the invisible walls of their prison.

But those who live within the Magical Game

write their own script.

They act from inner harmony and love.

Their key phrase is “I am worthy.”

“I am worthy of the best.”

“I am worthy of abundance.”

“I am worthy of respect.”

“I am worthy of love.”

One lives in duty.

The other — in divine trust.

The Emotional Roots of Fear

Fear always comes with emotion.

When you face something new and unknown,

and feel fear,

that emotion anchors itself deep within your subconscious.

Later, when you meet a similar situation,

that same emotion reawakens,

reminding you of the first experience.

If you remain in this emotional tension,

fear grows stronger,

and it becomes harder to control your feelings.

At the root of all fear lies the fear of death —

the fear of the unknown,

of what lies beyond the veil.

This uncertainty fuels the illusion.

Most fears, however,

originate from early childhood wounds

that continue to shape life from the subconscious.

And the older a person becomes,

the harder it is to break these patterns.

But remember — fear itself is an illusion.

By observing our reactions to fear,

we begin to understand its true nature.

Fear as an Anchor

Fears are like anchors —

they embed themselves in the mind

and radiate through many life situations.

Each emotional, unconscious reaction

feeds these anchors.

When a person begins to expect the repetition of fear,

it grows stronger.

Fear is born of imagined events —

it thrives on anticipation.

Soon, life begins to mirror these inner images.

Fear becomes a labyrinth of the mind,

a self-created maze with endless turns.

The Law of Attraction knows no duality —

it simply amplifies what we focus on.

If our attention rests upon fear,

we draw more of it.

The Narrow Life of Fear

Those trapped in fear

do not notice how their life loses color.

They follow inherited beliefs and patterns,

mistaking them for their own choices.

Living unconsciously,

they believe they “understand” life —

but their understanding is only illusion.

Their idea of happiness is distant and vague,

built on automatic thoughts and fears.

Such a person walks far from their true purpose.

And so it is for most people.

As long as one lives in illusion and fear,

their beliefs about the world remain unreal.

Comparison and Compassion

Sometimes a fearful person seeks comfort

in the suffering of others:

“If someone has it worse than me,

then I can bear my pain.”

Others, facing great hardship,

look at those who struggle with little things

and feel bitterness or confusion:

“Why is life unfair?

Why are my burdens so heavy?”

But one can never know

the depth of another’s inner journey.

Each soul carries its own sacred weight,

its unique experience.

The same situation may seem trivial to one,

and overwhelming to another.

In the Magical Game of life,

each person receives the experience

they are capable of bearing —

no more, no less.

Transcending the Illusion

When a person awakens to the truth

that life is a divine game,

they see that all problems are temporary —

and all challenges, solvable.

The Creator, like a loving Magician,

has given each of us the strength

to overcome whatever arises.

In this divine game,

there is no anxiety —

only understanding.

Every difficulty carries a lesson,

and within each lesson

lies the seed of a greater joy.

Fear and the divine game

are but two perceptions of the same reality.

When consciousness expands,

the illusion dissolves —

and one realizes:

everything is resolvable,

everything is light.

2.2. Reaction Strengthens the Anchors

Each time a person reacts emotionally to the events of life,

a subtle anchor is formed within the subconscious —

a silent magnet that draws similar situations again and again.

An emotional reaction activates hidden mechanisms,

etching a mark deep within the inner world.

If one continues to respond in the same way,

the anchor strengthens,

solidifying into a repeating pattern

that begins to operate automatically.

The Story of the Wardrobe

There are countless examples of how these anchors are created.

Let us look at one.

Almost every home today has furniture — wardrobes, cabinets, shelves.

At some point, all of them need to be replaced.

A man once decided to buy a new wardrobe.

He asked a friend for advice,

and the friend recommended a company

that had recently made furniture for his own home.

Everything had gone perfectly.

Trusting his friend,

the man ordered from the same company.

He met with the manager,

discussed the details, signed the contract,

and paid.

All that remained was to wait.

Every day he imagined

how beautiful his new wardrobe would look.

But then — delays.

Weeks passed,

and the company postponed the delivery again.

The man began to worry.

He felt angry, anxious,

and started reading reviews online,

calling his friend for reassurance.

His thoughts circled endlessly around the wardrobe.

What he did not see was that this situation

had triggered an old anchor.

The “hook” had been set —

and he was caught.

In childhood, he had experienced similar emotions —

the feeling of being let down, disappointed,

not getting what he wanted.

Those memories resurfaced,

demanding to be relived.

And so, the energy of his mind fed the old wound.

The more he reacted,

the stronger the anchor became.

The Second Hook

Eventually, the wardrobe arrived —

but when the workers unpacked it,

they found a deep scratch across the front panel.

The man’s emotions flared again —

anger, frustration, disbelief.

Another hook was set.

From that moment on,

his subconscious would automatically replay the pattern

each time something similar happened.

He blamed the company, the delivery men,

even his friend —

anyone but himself.

But the true cause lay deeper.

An old subconscious anchor had been activated,

and it demanded energy —

his attention, his emotion, his time.

The Root of the Anchor

What was really happening?

Long ago, when he was a child,

his father had said to him,

without malice but with power:

“You’re a failure. You’ll never succeed.”

That single phrase

became a seed of pain,

a hidden belief

that continued to echo throughout his life.

Every delay, every small failure,

reactivated the same energy.

Each reaction made the anchor stronger.

This is how unconscious patterns

drain our life force — quietly, invisibly.

To heal, one must first see.

To see the childhood wound

is the beginning of liberation.

Each of us carries different anchors,

and every event that happens

is a teacher disguised as circumstance.

Our first task is to become aware of them —

to face, to feel, to release.

Later in this book,

we will explore the practices

that help dissolve these inner hooks.

The Power of Focus

Beyond trauma,

the starting point of every experience

is focus.

The awakened player of the Magical Game

knows that when a problem arises,

they must first do what they can —

and then, if it remains unresolved,

simply accept it.

They remain calm,

trusting that all is temporary,

all is resolvable.

But the person trapped in illusion and fear

behaves differently.

They build entire scenarios in their mind,

investing the event with exaggerated meaning.

In our story,

the man had elevated the purchase of a wardrobe

into a sacred mission.

When delays occurred,

his mind could not tolerate deviation

from the plan he had imagined.

This is illusory importance —

a form of attachment.

It is born of expectation.

The Loop of Importance

A single unconscious reaction

can create long-term consequences.

When we overreact,

we teach the subconscious to expect repetition.

Two delayed deliveries become proof.

By the third,

the man is already certain something will go wrong.

And by the law of attraction —

it does.

Fear is a magnet.

It draws to itself

the very experiences it dreads.

The first step toward harmony, then,

is learning not to react.

When we give too much importance to events,

we become trapped in the circle of distortion.

In the illusory world,

where fear and importance reign,

many live in tension —

even depression.

They invent meanings,

wear masks,

and struggle to appear

as something in the eyes of others.

True Worth

But the truth is simple:

only you determine your own worth.

It does not depend on the thoughts of others.

You cannot know what people think —

you cannot read their minds.

And even when they speak —

their words may come from their own masks,

their own illusions.

When you focus on your pure intentions,

you create your own reality branch —

a dimension where outside opinion

loses all power.

You begin to live in quiet dignity,

rooted in self-respect.

External validation fades away,

for the value of being

is born within.

The Calm of the Game

In the Magical Game,

nothing is truly important.

There are only details —

delicate brushstrokes of creation

made with loving intention.

When you act from your heart,

your actions carry a certain magic —

they radiate truth.

You no longer worry about importance or approval.

You move into a higher vibration —

the vibration of knowing.

To look upon life without disturbance,

without the storm of emotion —

this is mastery.

In the Magical Game,

everything passes.

Everything transforms.

The calm mind allows

the energy of resolution to flow.

And through that flow,

life becomes effortless once more.

2.3. Expectations

As we have already seen, when the mind creates expectations and reality does not align with them, negative emotions arise.

Disappointment pulls us back into the world of illusion — a world crafted by imagination itself.

Sometimes it feels as if life should have unfolded differently.

This thought alone awakens a storm of bitter emotion.

But instead of seeking shallow solutions,

we can shift our perception —

look deeper,

and see the event from another side.

Try to observe what disappointed you as part of a fascinating process.

The key is calm perception —

a still awareness that examines without resistance.

When you look quietly,

you begin to recognize the inner algorithms of reaction —

those hidden hooks that pull you toward emotional turbulence.

Through this gentle observation,

you trace the thread back to the original anchor in your subconscious —

and from there, liberation begins.

The Subtle Pride of Expectation

Expectations often grow from pride.

The mind creates an ideal version of reality —

a personal dream —

and then insists that life should conform to it.

This illusion can feed superiority,

a sense of being the center of the universe.

But expectations rarely manifest as imagined,

for they are based on personal preference,

not on the fluid wholeness of existence.

When we choose only one imagined path

and reject all other possibilities,

disappointment becomes inevitable.

To live freely is to live without expectations.

This is an art —

and when mastered, it liberates us

from the painful aftermath of self-created illusions.

How is this achieved?

Through acceptance.

Acceptance is the key that opens the door of peace.

When you stop waiting for things to happen

and begin to receive life as it is,

you create space for something far greater to emerge.

Expectation and Acceptance

Expectations — whether self-made or imposed by others —

can become serious obstacles on the path.

But when we learn to see everything as an expression

of the Divine Design,

adaptation becomes effortless.

In this world, where thoughts and reality are woven together,

expectations give events a false importance.

In the realm of illusion and fear,

people suffer when life refuses to match their imagined picture.

Yet in the Magical Game,

the stage itself is the joy —

not the outcome.

The awakened one lives through the present moment,

finding joy in the process itself.

He lives without waiting,

without grasping,

complete in every breath.

But in the illusory world,

expectation becomes the ultimate goal —

the mind demands that its fantasy be fulfilled at any cost.

Borrowed Expectations

When a person builds expectations

based on someone else’s opinion,

disappointment is almost certain.

Each person perceives reality differently —

through the vibration of their own experience.

What one finds amusing, another finds dull.

What one calls shameful, another finds natural.

What one sees as beautiful, another dismisses as crude.

Expectation filters the world

through the narrow window of the self.

Two Films, Two Perceptions

Consider two examples:

In the first, a film premiere is widely advertised.

Every news channel, every blogger talks about it.

By the time you enter the theater,

your mind is filled with other people’s impressions.

You are already watching through the lens of expectation.

In the second,

you discover a film no one has heard of.

You enter without expectation —

and experience it with pure awareness.

You see with your own eyes,

not through the eyes of others.

This is the difference between illusion and presence.

Letting Go of the Script

How then can we release expectations?

By changing the angle of perception —

by shifting focus from expectation to acceptance.

The moment you do this,

the event transforms.

It becomes fluid, whole,

alive with possibility.

You cease to impose form on the moment —

you simply observe.

And in that observation, freedom begins.

Through acceptance,

you open to new outcomes

that the mind could never have imagined.

Trusting life means trusting that

the best possible reality

is already unfolding —

beyond the limits of your imagination.

A calm mind reveals this truth naturally.

It does not analyze — it perceives.

Expectation as a Branch of Fear

Expectation is a branch of fear —

an illusion that projects

a ready-made scenario of disappointment.

To move toward your higher self,

watch your expectations.

See them.

Transform them into gratitude and presence.

The Magical Game is beautiful.

It invites us to live as divine beings —

open, whole,

and in awe of the endless beauty of the universe.

2.4. Beliefs

People who live in the world of illusion and fear,

and those who live within the Magical Game,

all move according to their beliefs.

Beliefs form the foundation of perception,

the lens through which reality is seen.

These beliefs are born of emotion.

Each subconscious anchor —

each emotional surge —

strengthens the network of beliefs

that shape our experience of life.

Beliefs have deep roots in upbringing.

Environment, early traumas, and family energy

all leave lasting imprints on the mind.

Let us look at several categories

that influence the formation of beliefs:

— Material — place of birth, family background, appearance, surroundings, wealth, social position, and the era in which one is born.

— Educational — upbringing, cultural values, and the moral lens through which reality is perceived.

— Karmic — experiences chosen by the soul to fulfill its divine purpose.

Beliefs function like inner programs —

codes that determine how one lives.

In many ways, a person becomes

a marionette of these inherited scripts,

acting them out unconsciously.

The Child and the Code

Imagine a child growing up in poverty.

The parents struggle to provide,

education is scarce,

and the father often drinks.

Chaos fills the home;

money has no meaning.

In such an environment,

the child absorbs a worldview:

that poverty is normal,

that money is hard to earn,

that disorder and conflict are inevitable.

Through words and example,

the parents teach what is “good” and “bad,”

and their lessons sink deep into the child’s psyche.

There is an old saying:

“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”

Indeed, children mirror their parents —

not only in appearance but in belief and emotion.

Thus, the beliefs of the parents

become the inheritance of the child.

And so the cycle continues —

generation after generation

living someone else’s life.

The pure mind of the child,

once open and unclouded,

becomes filled with the programs of the family.

Later, in adulthood,

these programs solidify into convictions —

filters that distort reality,

blocking the expression of the true self.

A person born in slums

may find it difficult to feel comfortable in abundance.

Someone who grew up without affection

may struggle to receive love,

believing that tenderness is foreign or unsafe.

Such a person may see the world as cruel

and life as a constant struggle to survive.

Inherited Fears of the Past

Those born during times of war

often carry beliefs of deprivation and loss.

Even when peace returns,

the vibration of scarcity remains.

There is a story of a woman

who lived through the war —

poor and hungry all her life.

After her death,

her children cleaned her home

and found her old mattress

stuffed with banknotes —

money long worthless after inflation.

She had lived in fear of poverty

even when it no longer existed.

Similarly, many who grew up

in the post-Soviet years

found it difficult to adapt

to the shifting realities of a new era.

Raised on rigid ideologies,

they continued to hold beliefs

that no longer matched the world around them.

Every age imprints its own illusions,

and those illusions become

the beliefs through which generations see reality.

The Soul’s Design

Yet on a higher plane,

all of this is by choice.

The Soul itself

selects the framework of experience:

where to be born,

which body to inhabit,

which parents to learn from,

which country, culture, and form to take.

It even chooses

the limiting beliefs

that must later be transcended.

Why?

Because the Soul seeks experience.

It desires growth through contrast.

Through illusion and fear,

it learns the taste of awareness.

When the Soul awakens

and recognizes the beauty of the Magical Game,

it begins to transform the energy of experience —

turning dense vibration into light,

ignorance into wisdom,

pain into understanding.

This is the path of awareness,

the divine alchemy of the human journey.

The Four Catalysts of Change

Why do some remain bound to old beliefs,

while others evolve and rise?

There are four living forces

that open the door to transformation:

— Maturity of the Soul — the depth of accumulated wisdom.

— Aspiration for the New — the inner drive to expand.

— Self-Knowledge — the courage to face one’s own shadows.

— Curiosity — the spark that fuels discovery.

These qualities generate movement —

and where there is movement, there is life.

A person who seeks new understanding

of this mysterious game called existence

is continually renewed in perception and energy.

The Doorway of Choice

Each day we face a choice:

to remain prisoners of illusion and fear,

or to step into a world of magic and infinite possibility.

There exists another reality —

one where you live

as the best version of yourself,

where peace, abundance, and harmony

are not dreams but states of being.

To enter that realm,

you need only change your inner world.

Change your beliefs,

and the universe shifts around you.

In the Magical Game,

the horizons of creation are endless.

In the world of fear,

possibilities are narrow and dim.

If you still live under the influence of old beliefs,

do not condemn yourself.

Transformation is not an instant act —

it is a sacred process,

a journey that may span a lifetime.

But the very moment you take even one conscious step

toward this new reality,

you have already achieved

something vast and beautiful —

a movement toward the unfolding

of your divine potential.

2.5. Don’t Press

As one enters the magical realm of the Game,

a quiet realization begins to dawn:

the negative thoughts that once seemed personal

were never truly one’s own.

They were planted from outside —

echoes of a collective dream.

With awareness,

a person’s own thoughts and intentions

become clearer, gentler, more aligned with truth.

The old beliefs and patterns start to fade,

not through struggle,

but through light.

To resist the old is to sink deeper into it.

It is like a man trapped in quicksand —

the more he struggles to escape,

the faster he is pulled under.

Everyone knows that stillness, not panic,

is what saves you in the swamp.

The Spring Within

Imagine your old beliefs as a coiled spring.

When you press against it,

it pushes back with equal,

or even greater force.

The harder you resist,

the stronger it returns.

This is why, when old programs rise,

the key is not to fight them —

but to stay still.

Don’t press.

Don’t react.

Simply see.

When we fight our negative habits or beliefs,

we feed them with energy.

We give them shape and strength.

But when we rest in awareness,

they lose their gravity.

They dissolve naturally,

like mist before the morning sun.

The Gentle Path

In the early stages of the Magical Game,

many old patterns will try to pull you back —

into familiar fears,

into well-worn grooves of thought.

It may feel uncomfortable at first,

as though the new state of awareness

doesn’t quite fit yet.

But this is only the echo of the past.

The art lies in recognizing this —

and doing nothing.

When an old belief or emotional hook arises,

remember:

it is not you.

It is a fragment of the old dream

trying to draw your focus.

Do not give it energy.

For whatever you focus on,

you feed.

Energy flows where attention goes —

and what you feed becomes your world.

Stay still.

Stay open.

Let it pass through you like a wave through water.

The spring will unwind by itself.

The illusion will fade on its own.

And in that stillness,

you will feel the quiet joy

of freedom returning home.

2.6. The Inner Dialogue

The inner dialogue is an inseparable part of human life.

Yet most people do not realize —

this voice within is not who they truly are.

Let me explain.

We exist within an infinite field of information,

and it manifests through micro-impulses —

through thoughts.

These thoughts arise from our beliefs,

past experiences,

and the subconscious anchors

that shape our inner landscape.

Every day, thousands of thoughts

flow through our awareness,

and our inner voice —

that constant commentator —

seems to speak on our behalf.

Through it, we make decisions,

we react, we imagine,

and thus we create our reality.

But the voice itself —

is an illusion.

The Voice of Illusion

Those who believe that this inner voice is themselves

remain trapped in the world of illusion and fear.

In this state,

the voice becomes the voice of illusion —

a phantom that dictates its conditions daily.

It whispers doubts,

feeds anxiety,

and builds invisible walls around the soul.

The inner dialogue will always exist —

this is how the Universe communicates.

But there is a profound difference

between the inner voice of illusion

and the inner voice of the Magical Game.

In the world of fear,

the voice is driven by insecurity.

Its essence is anxiety,

and its goal — to preserve illusion.

It leads a person deeper into the abyss

of their own mind.

When a person is deeply lost in illusion,

they begin to mistake this voice for themselves,

even speaking aloud to it —

a quiet sign of disconnection,

of drifting away from being.

This voice enslaves the mind,

making people miserable.

It sprinkles bitterness

at the end of every joyful event.

It says:

“You can’t do this.”

“You’re not worthy.”

“It’s too expensive.”

“You shouldn’t.”

“Why did you do that?”

It judges, accuses, limits —

and pretends to be you.

But it is not you.

No sane, conscious being

would ever choose a life of suffering.

What Is This Voice, Then?

The inner voice is merely a transmitter

of one’s inner state.

It echoes the frequency

of the beliefs and anchors

that shape your relationship to life.

When those subconscious patterns change,

the transmission changes as well.

In the world of illusion,

the voice vibrates with fear and doubt.

But as beliefs evolve toward light,

it begins to broadcast confidence, dignity,

and peace —

the qualities of an awakened soul.

The inner voice is not you;

it is a reflection of your current

emotional and mental atmosphere.

In the world of illusion,

you are a prisoner of this voice —

it commands,

and you obey,

coloring life with endless negativity.

In the Magical Game, however,

the same voice becomes your ally,

a sacred instrument of awareness.

It speaks clearly,

without interference or fear,

because it vibrates in harmony

with the energy of the Magician within.

The Everyday Example

Once, while working in a company

that designed kitchen interiors,

I encountered a situation

that perfectly illustrated

how the inner voice of illusion distorts reality.

A client had ordered a kitchen set.

When production began,

he called me in distress,

worried that the marble-like pattern

on the panels might not match

the catalog sample.

I explained calmly

that the design was abstract,

that variations were part of the beauty —

the style would remain harmonious.

But he said he hadn’t slept for five nights,

tormented by the thought

that the pattern might not look exactly as imagined.

This is how the inner voice of illusion works —

it takes a single spark of uncertainty

and builds an empire of worry.

It transforms a harmless detail

into a storm of sleepless anxiety.

The Divine Voice

In the divine dimension of the Game,

there is another voice —

the voice of the heart,

the voice of intuition.

It guides us gently

toward our true path,

our divine mission.

When we rest in awareness,

this sacred inner dialogue

flows through every cell of the body.

It is not thought —

it is knowing.

Sometimes old patterns from the past arise,

but now we can see them for what they are —

echoes, not truth.

We can ignore them,

and follow the guidance of the heart.

The Airplane Window

I once witnessed the silence

of the true inner voice

while flying on an airplane.

From the window,

the world unfolded beneath me —

cities, rivers, endless fields.

From above,

everything looked different —

smaller, softer, lighter.

Up there,

the noise of daily worries faded.

The mind grew still.

Perspective returned.

At night,

the earth shimmered

with a web of lights —

a reminder of humanity’s restless motion,

and of how small

each individual spark really is.

From that height,

the chaos of life appeared ordered,

and the frantic inner voice

lost its power.

Looking down,

I saw how I too

was just one tiny part

of this vast living organism —

a small being

with big imagined problems.

In that moment,

I understood:

none of our worries truly matter.

They belong to the illusion.

The flight became a meditation —

a glimpse of what it means

to rise above thought.

When you recall the past,

or project yourself into the future,

imagine looking at the world

through that airplane window.

Beyond it —

only sky and clouds.

No past, no future.

Only this moment.

And if your mind

still tries to replay

old stories of fear,

imagine leaving them behind,

while you fly

toward the horizon of possibility.

Your life is the sky itself —

a boundless field of light.

Finding the True Voice

Watch your thoughts closely.

What do they say?

What fears do they repeat?

What emotions do they awaken?

Do these thoughts truly belong to you —

or are they borrowed echoes?

Do you identify with them?

Do you believe

you deserve what they whisper?

Such questions are keys —

they open the gate

to your true voice:

the voice of the heart.

And perhaps that will be

your very first step

into the Magical Game.

2.7. People as Magnets

Our environment plays an enormous role in our lives.

There is a timeless saying:

“Tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you who you are.”

There is profound truth in these words.

The world around us shapes our emotions.

When we are surrounded by negativity,

we absorb it like a sponge —

whether we want to or not.

Soon, we begin to mirror that energy,

especially if our inner core is not yet strong.

Each person carries an energetic field,

which can be imagined as a cup.

This cup fills with experiences, emotions,

intentions, beliefs, and actions.

Every thought or deed

adds its vibration to the cup:

a loving act fills it with high frequencies;

a fearful act clouds it with low ones.

The collective field of society

is mostly dense and heavy —

a field of low vibrations.

High vibrations, by contrast,

are delicate, luminous, and refined.

The Sensitivity of Awareness

When a person walks the path of awareness,

their energy field becomes exquisitely sensitive.

Being in a crowded subway at rush hour

can feel overwhelming.

Afterward, they may feel drained or exhausted.

Yet the more conscious a person becomes,

the stronger their inner core grows.

Their light stabilizes; their energy solidifies.

Eventually, negative vibrations can no longer touch them —

they are simply reflected away.

The Retreat of Mirrors

Not long ago, I attended a spiritual retreat

with twenty participants and a wise teacher.

During the deep sessions,

we explored our inner barriers

and shared what we discovered.

By the end, I realized something profound:

each participant was a mirror

of some aspect of my subconscious.

Their stories revealed

the hidden patterns within me —

some faint, some deeply rooted.

I recalled the concept of quantum entanglement —

how one particle instantly influences another,

no matter the distance.

I could feel that truth in my body.

As the retreat progressed

and everyone’s energy brightened,

I sensed how we were lifting one another,

intuitively exchanging light.

None of us were there by accident.

Each soul was perfectly chosen

for mutual awakening.

We were catalysts for one another’s growth —

reflections, reminders,

and silent teachers in the dance of awareness.

The Energetics of Connection

Why do we feel drawn to some people

and repelled by others?

Every person radiates a frequency.

Those who share similar vibrations

naturally resonate and attract.

Beyond shared interests or values,

there exists a subtler harmony —

an energetic kinship of the soul.

Human connection unfolds through several levels:

— Shared Interests.

— Common hobbies or activities form the base of friendship.

— Shared Beliefs.

— Similar worldviews create a sense of harmony.

— Self-Interest.

— Connections formed for personal benefit —

— these are fragile and short-lived.

— Soul Connection.

— A deeper bond, where hearts recognize one another beyond words.

The first three belong to the world of illusion and fear,

while the fourth opens the gates

to divine understanding.

An Example: The Changing Circle

Imagine a group of friends

who spend their evenings drinking and partying.

For years, they are inseparable.

But one of them begins to awaken.

He tires of this lifestyle,

realizing it brings neither peace nor purpose.

He tries to share his new insight —

suggests meditation, exercise, study.

The others mock him.

They laugh, call him names,

and push him away.

At first, he feels pain.

But soon, he discovers a new circle —

people who match his vibration,

those walking the same conscious path.

His energy has changed,

and so his world has changed.

The old company belonged to a denser frequency,

and once his vibration rose,

the dissonance became clear.

High energies naturally repel low ones.

He did not lose friends —

he simply outgrew a frequency.

The Magnetic Law of Souls

Humans are like magnets.

We attract the people

whose energy matches our own.

There are two main layers of interaction:

— The social-material level,

— where people gather by status or class.

— The egoic-consumer level,

— where people connect through self-interest and opinions.

But such relationships are fragile,

because interests and opinions change.

When the vibration shifts,

the connection fades.

Those who cling to old illusions

seek others who affirm them,

for shared fear feels like comfort.

When one person grows,

the frequency between them changes —

and the old bonds naturally dissolve.

The Soul Level of Connection

In the Magical Game,

relationships take on a higher resonance —

the soul level.

Conscious beings rarely have many close friends.

They cherish solitude

and connect deeply when true resonance appears.

When such a meeting happens,

words become unnecessary.

You feel as if you’ve known this person forever.

You see the same light within their eyes.

These are soul companions —

beings vibrating on the same divine frequency.

Those who live in awareness

naturally attract others of the same kind.

It is not exclusion —

it is resonance.

Those vibrating lower

cannot approach such energy

unless they, too, choose to rise.

Karmic Magnetism

Some people around us

are not just companions —

they are karmic partners.

They come to help us

unravel lessons from past lives.

Often, this is most visible in romantic relationships.

At first, the attraction is magnetic, irresistible.

Then the deeper work begins —

old wounds resurface,

and emotions flare.

Your partner becomes a mirror

for your unhealed patterns.

Leaving is not the answer;

learning is.

When both partners awaken,

their love becomes luminous —

a conscious union.

But if only one grows

while the other remains asleep,

the relationship naturally dissolves.

Sometimes, karma involves

only one partner’s transformation.

When that soul evolves,

its frequency uplifts the entire bond,

and harmony returns.

The Mirror of the Close Ones

Our closest people are our greatest magnets —

and our greatest teachers.

They mirror our hidden fears,

our pride, our attachments.

Through them,

we learn compassion and humility.

Negative reactions toward others

always reveal something unresolved within ourselves.

Most people seek causes of pain outside,

never realizing that the source lies within —

in the illusions of ego

and the fear of the unknown.

But when we understand this,

relationships become sacred ground —

a field for awakening, not blame.

Every encounter,

every tension,

every smile

is an invitation to know ourselves deeper.

Freedom of Expression

In the world of illusion and fear,

people are afraid to speak their truth.

They hide behind masks,

seeking approval from others.

In the Magical Game,

authenticity is the key.

You are free to express

your thoughts and feelings

without fear or defense.

Every person is unique,

carrying a distinct vibration.

To care excessively

about what others think of you

is to surrender to illusion.

Whether one person,

or ten thousand people

judge you —

your essence remains untouched.

Even if words of others stir fear,

remember:

they reflect their own vibration, not yours.

As awareness grows,

you learn to filter energy —

to discern which words hold truth

and which are born from shadow.

In the Magical Game,

you can speak openly,

for your intentions are pure.

You live, act, and express

in the name of love.

And no one can condemn

what is born from the light of the heart.

When you play the Magical Game,

you begin to sense people intuitively.

You see beyond words,

beyond appearances,

and open yourself only to those

who vibrate in your field of awareness —

where only the luminous,

the gentle,

and the sacred remain.

2.8. Judgment

Judgment can leave deep wounds in the soul.

As Jesus Christ said: “Judge not, that you be not judged.”

And it is truly so.

To judge a person for their actions or thoughts is misguided.

Every human being has the right to their feelings and emotions,

and their inner world cannot be understood solely from outer appearances.

Why refrain from judging others?

Judgment and criticism are born in the world of illusion and fear.

When we criticize, we unconsciously feed egoic motives—

the need to be right, to instruct, to stand above.

Judgment and criticism are the very foundation of duality and division.

Those who “know better” easily condemn, serving only their own ego—

and such a tactic has consequences.

First, by judging someone, we may draw their problems toward ourselves—

specifically those resonant with our own energetic spectrum.

The very issue you condemn in another can gain power

over the unresolved issue you’ve long avoided in yourself.

Second, judgment is pointless:

we cannot fully know another’s experience.

Perhaps their actions were shaped by circumstances we cannot imagine.

Perhaps their intentions were good—

but in the world of illusion and fear,

material facts become the only visible “evidence,”

and a person is reduced to an object of blame.

We are unique souls on unique paths;

we cannot walk in another’s shoes.

If you truly felt their emotions,

you might act no better — perhaps worse — in the same situation.

Third, judgment is foolish:

instead of focusing on our own flourishing,

we waste energy on negative thoughts about others.

In the mask-wearing mode of the illusory world,

people fling mud at one another,

unaware they are burying themselves.

At the root of judgment lie envy or the judge’s own insecurity.

Fourth, criticism we direct at others

can form a karmic knot that later returns

as our own difficulties.

And most importantly: when we judge,

we assume the role of judge in another’s life—

the role of the Creator, the Magician, who alone knows all.

We begin to view the world only through evaluation.

Those who judge rarely speak ill of themselves,

for they place themselves above others,

feeding pride and ego.

Every person receives due consequence for their actions;

no one has the right to condemn.

That belongs to the Higher Powers alone.

Only the Creator who formed this world

can reward or correct each child for their deeds.

We, as participants and main characters of this Magical Game,

must focus on ourselves and our own lives, not on others.

If we look seriously at someone’s unworthy deed,

we may discover their soul needed that experience — perhaps karmically.

Remember: each person is given precisely the trials they can bear.

Had those same trials been handed to another,

their energetic system might not withstand them.

When we judge, we deceive ourselves, thinking we’d have acted differently.

Another’s “trouble” may seem trivial only because

we ignore their experience, intentions, fears, and inner storm.

Better to spend the precious time given to us on Earth

on ourselves—

to live happily—

than to squander hours and minutes in judgment of others.

2.9. Guilt

In the world of illusion and fear,

guilt holds a special place.

It is deeply entwined with our beliefs

and has a profound influence

on the quality of our lives.

As we discussed in the chapter on beliefs,

guilt can take root in the subconscious,

distorting perception and draining vitality.

It often begins in childhood —

when parents or other authority figures

constantly reproach or shame a child.

These accusations carve deep imprints

into the subconscious,

forming defensive reactions

that persist into adulthood.

The Mechanics of Guilt

Such a reaction may appear in many forms.

A person may unconsciously attract situations

in which they are blamed,

or they may seek guilt within themselves for everything.

This pattern consumes enormous energy

and makes one a prisoner of illusion.

Life becomes a battlefield —

a fight against oneself —

where guilt is both the weapon and the wound.

The Family Example

Consider a married couple

where the husband carries a subconscious anchor of guilt.

They own a small business together,

but have not yet been able to afford their own home.

They have some savings,

and one day the wife suggests

investing in a foreign currency — say, the dollar.

The husband, cautious, replies:

“The market is unstable. Let’s not risk it.”

Three months later, the dollar rises by 70%.

And this is where the illusion begins.

The wife, consciously or not, becomes the trigger.

She says:

“I told you — if we had invested,

we’d already have our own home.”

Her words strike directly at his subconscious anchor.

The husband begins to spiral into self-blame.

His mind replays endless “what if” scenarios,

creating imaginary worlds

of regret and self-punishment.

When he falls into this trap,

the Universe amplifies the lesson:

billboards about new apartments appear,

real estate agents call with “special offers”

for exactly the amount he once could have invested,

and then an old friend calls —

excited to share that he bought a house

after investing in that same currency.

Now the guilt erupts into conflict —

the couple argues, resentment grows,

and the loop tightens.

These are not coincidences.

They are signals —

reflections of the subconscious anchor

still seeking to be seen and healed.

The Corrosive Nature of Guilt

Guilt is a corrosive energy

that eats away at the soul’s vitality.

Those unaware of its presence

often become bitter toward the world.

They live in constant defense,

locked in the role of victim,

expecting punishment at every turn.

Persistent guilt blocks

the natural flow of energy and growth.

If unrecognized, it can lead

to deep depression — or worse.

The mind begins to whisper:

“I am unworthy… I failed… I deserve this pain.”

And slowly, light fades from the inner world.

A person whose soul could hold love and expansion

instead remains chained by the anchor of guilt —

living a lifetime of silent torment.

The Shadow Emotions

From this anchor spring

self-pity, resentment, anger, injustice,

contempt, and outrage.

Each emotion deepens the illusion,

strengthening the walls of separation.

Some begin to blame others for their pain,

convincing themselves it’s safer

never to help anyone again.

But such reasoning is illusion.

In the world of fear,

even acts of kindness can hide

unseen expectations.

One “helps” — but secretly desires praise or return.

When gratitude does not appear,

they feel betrayed and accuse others of ingratitude.

Thus, they form new guilt:

“I should never have helped.”

This is how guilt weaves its web —

connecting expectations, selfish motives, and pain

into one single illusion.

The Path of Awareness

The only way out

is through awareness, sincerity, and pure intent.

When we act from love,

we take responsibility for our actions

without self-condemnation.

We do not seek reward or recognition —

we give because giving is joy itself.

In the Magical Game,

the awakened person helps others

freely, from the heart,

expecting nothing in return.

Each act of kindness

becomes a radiant offering,

and in giving light,

they become lighter.

Even if someone misinterprets the act,

even if it leads to misunderstanding —

there is no guilt,

only awareness and growth.

The Illusion of the Past

Guilt always lives in the past.

But the past is only an illusion —

a shadow that exists

only through memory.

In truth, there is only Now.

Only the present moment is real.

Only the subconscious anchors

keep dragging us backward.

The awakened person sees this clearly:

the past no longer exists,

and self-blame for what was

serves no purpose at all.

Release

To release guilt

is to forgive oneself completely.

It is to recognize that every decision,

every mistake,

was a step in learning.

The soul is never punished —

only guided.

And when we see this truth,

the heavy chains of guilt dissolve

into light,

and life once again flows

in harmony with the Divine.

2.10. The Comfort Zone

In our ever-changing world,

movement and growth are essential aspects of life.

In science, we may reach conclusions,

solve equations, and close chapters.

But when it comes to understanding and evolving life itself,

there are no boundaries —

no final discoveries, only continuous unfolding.

Through ongoing exploration,

new horizons reveal themselves in every sphere —

especially in the realm of spiritual development.

Here we begin to touch

the infinite intelligence that surrounds us.

Energy in Motion

When a person enters the path of the Magical Game,

their energy and environment begin to pulse in a new rhythm.

Energetic channels open;

energy becomes intelligent,

flowing in harmony

with both cosmic currents and the individual’s inner stream.

In the world of illusion and fear, however,

energy often stagnates.

It exists — but it does not transform.

It rests motionless within the cup of being,

preventing change and growth.

Each person’s development is unique.

Yet there comes a moment in nearly every life

when one feels: “I have enough.”

Material needs are met,

comfort is secured,

and one settles into the softness of familiarity.

It feels safe, complete, deserved —

but it is a trap.

The comfort zone becomes a gilded cage,

and the great adventure of the soul halts.

The Illusion of Security

Rest is not the problem;

we all need pauses to restore energy.

The danger lies in stagnation —

when a person stops learning, exploring, and expanding.

Fear builds invisible walls:

fear of the unknown,

fear of losing what has been gained,

fear of repeating past mistakes.

People begin to cling to what they know,

pretending that contentment equals peace.

They create the illusion of happiness —

a well-curated image of a fulfilled life —

while inside they feel restless, incomplete,

haunted by the silent whisper of unrealized potential.

This illusion feeds itself with stories like:

“It’s too late.”

“I have everything I need.”

“I shouldn’t risk what I’ve built.”

But the Universe does not stop.

Everything, from atoms to galaxies, is in motion.

To resist this flow is to resist life itself.

The Hidden Trap

The most dangerous illusion

is the sense of final achievement —

the belief that one has “arrived.”

Because of these inner illusions,

many people settle for less

than their soul’s true potential.

Yet the Magician —

the divine creative force of the Universe —

is infinitely generous.

He grants wonders

in direct proportion

to how openly we receive and ask.

The Journey Beyond Comfort

In the Magical Game,

the hero knows there are countless storylines,

each filled with beauty and possibility.

Every comfort zone is only temporary —

a resting point on a vast journey.

It is a place to pause,

celebrate victories,

and gather strength for the next leap forward.

Once the joy of accomplishment is felt,

the soul, filled with childlike curiosity,

moves onward —

eager to explore new worlds of wonder.

Movement is life.

This is not merely a saying —

it is the rhythm of existence itself.

From the dance of electrons within our bodies

to the rotation of planets in the cosmos,

everything flows, breathes, evolves.

So no matter your age,

no matter what you have achieved —

if you find yourself in comfort,

do not mistake it for completion.

Let your comfort be a pause, not an ending.

Know that beyond every horizon

awaits another sanctuary of peace —

another comfort zone,

each one richer, freer,

and more radiant than the last.

2.11. Resentment

Resentment is an emotional state that exerts a deeply destructive influence on one’s inner world.

It acts as a powerful anchor within the subconscious, draining a person’s energy and distorting their perception of reality.

Resentment arises when there is a gap between expectation and reality — when one’s idealized world collapses under the weight of truth.

In the moment of offense, a person’s imagined version of reality and their image of themselves are shattered.

Any deviation from their internal ideals feels like injustice.

The Roots of Resentment

In childhood, resentment manifests frequently,

for children are especially emotionally vulnerable.

Any mismatch between their needs and the surrounding world

can quickly turn into a wound.

Over time, that emotional wound crystallizes —

becoming a subconscious anchor,

shaping behavior and emotional patterns for years to come.

The Universe, in its divine precision,

creates circumstances that highlight this unhealed pain,

allowing it to surface again and again

until one becomes aware of it.

To the unaware, this repetition may appear as

a cruel and unjust world.

But to the awakened, it is a sacred mirror —

an invitation to release the anchor.

The Cycle of Anger and Pride

Resentment is closely tied to anger and rage,

and these in turn feed pride.

When a person feels offended,

they place themselves at the center of the universe,

demanding that reality conform to their expectations.

Anger then strengthens the resentment,

forming a closed loop of destructive emotion —

a cycle that drains light from the soul.

Resentment, at its core, is resistance to what is.

It is the refusal to accept life as a teacher.

In that resistance, energy stagnates,

and the heart becomes heavy.

The Karmic Law of Reflection

Resentment does not exist in isolation.

It always arises within the field of mutual interaction.

The laws of karma work in both directions:

the one who feels offended and the one who causes offense

both experience karmic consequences —

but each in their own way.

The one who feels hurt must learn forgiveness;

the one who caused pain must learn awareness.

Both are students in the same divine classroom.

The Path to Liberation

The first step toward freeing oneself

from the destructive field of resentment

is awareness.

To see resentment not as a justified emotion,

but as an energetic anchor within the subconscious —

a signal pointing toward deeper healing.

Through sincere self-reflection

and spiritual practice,

this energy can be transformed.

By facing the wound with compassion

instead of judgment,

the anchor loosens,

and the heart begins to breathe again.

To forgive is not to justify what happened —

it is to release yourself

from the chain that binds you to the past.

The soul that forgives

reclaims its freedom

and returns to harmony with the Divine.

2.12. Where Lies True Power, Brother? — On Deception

Deception is one of the most common unconscious actions in the world of illusion and fear.

It is one of the most powerful traps — steeped in illusion in the truest sense of the word.

When a person deceives, they instantly distort their karma and block the channels of prosperity — both material and spiritual.

Deception is the litmus test of the duality of this world.

It is built upon the subtle temptation of secret gain — a silent bargain made between the ego and its own shadow.

At its core, deception is rooted in hidden egocentric beliefs, where the primary motive is a sense of superiority over another.

It carries the seductive thought: “I can outsmart life and escape its law.”

In doing so, the deceiver places themselves above others, imagining that cleverness can outwit Truth itself.

Yet, in every sphere of human life — business, relationships, politics, or daily interaction — people encounter deception, both given and received.

It surrounds us like the air of the unconscious world.

The Law of the Snowball

Why does this happen?

Because deception, being dense with low vibration, acts cumulatively.

Each lie builds upon the previous one, forming energetic weight —

a snowball that eventually becomes an avalanche.

Though people may think they deceive consciously, the act itself is rooted in unconsciousness.

In lying, a person steps out of alignment with the natural law of the Universe.

They trust only the limited self and deny the infinite field of truth that guides all things.

That denial is the illusion.

Truth as the Compass of the Magical Game

In the Magical Game, truth is the path and the destination.

An awakened person always speaks truth — or remains silent when speech would distort it.

Silence, too, can be an act of clarity and freedom.

To live truthfully is to live in harmony with the Magician —

the universal intelligence that reveals reality as it is.

Types of Deception

1. Intentional Deception for Gain

This is the most common form.

Imagine a woman visiting an auto repair shop.

Unfamiliar with mechanical details,

she trusts the mechanic —

who, sensing her inexperience,

adds unnecessary repairs to inflate the bill.

This is deliberate deceit, born from greed.

2. Premeditated or “Forced” Deception

Here, circumstances are intentionally arranged to justify lying.

For instance, a man goes to a friend’s birthday knowing he must work early the next day.

He drinks heavily and later tells his boss he is ill —

his plan of deception already prepared in advance.

3. Automatic Deception

This is the subtle form that arises from habit or fear of discomfort.

It occurs when the mind reacts quickly to avoid embarrassment, maintain an image, or gain approval.

Consider a job interview:

A candidate, lacking experience, is asked about previous work in the field.

To appear competent, he fabricates an answer —

a reflexive lie, small but energetically dense.

Another type of automatic deception is concealment “for good.”

This happens when a person hides the truth

to avoid conflict or change.

A child skips the last class to spend time with friends,

then returns home saying: “Everything’s fine. I was at school.”

It seems harmless — yet it shapes a pattern of escape from truth.

Even withholding facts that could change an outcome

is a form of deception —

because it limits the field of awareness.

Partial truth is still untruth.

The Spiritual Consequence

Deception is one of the greatest obstacles on the path of awakening.

One cannot perceive the Magical Game

while living in a web of lies.

Yet modern society, especially business,

is built upon layers of falsehood.

Many organizations and systems rely on deception as if it were normal.

But falsehood always carries a cost.

It corrodes trust, weakens the soul, and dims the inner light.

So, how can one live truthfully in a world saturated with lies?

The answer begins with honesty toward oneself.

Every lie is an act of self-distrust —

a refusal to face one’s authentic being.

It is an escape from the present moment.

Those who deceive live in fear of the now,

hoping that illusion will bring a better tomorrow.

But that is a fatal error.

Better a bitter truth than a sweet lie.

Acknowledging and accepting one’s past deceit

lightens karma and restores inner harmony.

To walk the path of truth

is to dissolve illusion at its root

and free oneself from the heavy chains of pretense.

The Karma of Falsehood

When deception brings no immediate consequence,

it often becomes habit —

a sophisticated prison of one’s own making.

But the Law of the Universe is unwavering:

Every hidden thing will be revealed.

No falsehood can remain unseen,

for Truth itself is the pulse of existence.

The Magical Game reminds us:

Every thought, every action, every intention

is observed by the Universe.

The awakened person understands

that only Truth holds real power —

for Truth is aligned with the Magician Himself.

And so the timeless law unfolds:

Whatever is hidden shall be revealed.

2.13. Harmful Habits

Harmful habits are perhaps one of the most familiar aspects of human life.

Every person, in one way or another, has faced them.

They are patterns of behavior we repeat unconsciously, strengthening their roots —

and when we finally wish to break free,

we find that the chains have grown strong.

At the core of most harmful habits lies suppressed emotion.

These behaviors are not random; they are coping mechanisms.

They reveal unprocessed emotional experiences —

moments of pain, guilt, fear, or rejection that were never fully felt,

never integrated into the heart’s wisdom.

For example, a smoker uses nicotine not out of need,

but to momentarily silence inner discomfort.

An overeater reaches for food not from hunger,

but from the need to soothe an unspoken ache.

Thus, harmful habits are the body’s desperate attempt

to numb the spirit’s cry.

Unexpressed emotions sink into the subconscious

and become anchors — invisible weights

that quietly shape our actions and decisions.

When these feelings find no outlet,

they transform into forms of self-sabotage —

addictions, compulsions, or destructive behavior.

The Hidden Roots: Pride, Guilt, and Resentment

Behind most harmful habits stand three guardians of illusion:

pride, guilt, and resentment.

Pride whispers, “I know better; life should bend to my will.”

When reality defies this illusion,

the ego reacts with anger, frustration, or denial.

These emotions are then buried deep,

only to resurface later as destructive impulses.

Social surroundings also play a key role.

A person’s environment can either nurture awareness

or reinforce the cycle of illusion.

In hierarchical societies, where status defines worth,

pride often leads to deep emotional wounds.

Consider a schoolboy who once held power in his class —

a leader others feared.

When a new, stronger student arrives,

the former leader loses his throne.

Humiliated, unable to defend himself,

he suppresses the storm within.

His unexpressed emotions harden into subconscious anchors,

which later manifest as aggression, addiction, or isolation.

The Emotional Reservoir

Imagine a reservoir within your soul —

a vessel where all unspoken emotions accumulate.

Each time you suppress a feeling,

another drop is added.

Fear, shame, anger, grief — all remain stored there,

until one day the vessel overflows.

At that moment, the person seeks release.

Often, this release comes through destructive means —

alcohol, overeating, smoking, or conflict.

These habits become a temporary outlet,

a valve for the pressure within.

But every release only deepens the illusion.

After the wave passes, the reservoir fills again —

and the cycle continues.

A Personal Story: The Illusion of Alcohol

Allow me to share my own experience.

I took my first drink at twelve.

By fifteen, it had become a pattern.

For twenty-three years I lived in illusion,

believing alcohol brought relief, freedom, even joy.

At thirty-eight, I quit drinking — and I was reborn.

Now, at thirty-nine, I see clearly:

sobriety is not deprivation — it is liberation.

Why do people drink, knowing it is poison?

Because fear — not pleasure — drives them.

They fear stillness.

They fear meeting themselves without disguise.

The drink becomes an escape

from the present moment — the only place where truth lives.

Society, lost in its illusions, glorifies this poison.

At every celebration — weddings, birthdays, holidays —

people toast to life by drinking death.

They believe alcohol connects them,

but in truth, it separates them from their essence.

As the old saying goes:

“What the drunk speaks, the sober conceals.”

But what is revealed in drunkenness

is not truth — it is distortion,

a whisper of the soul filtered through chaos.

The Illusion of Euphoria

Alcohol slows thought and dulls awareness.

It creates the illusion of joy —

a counterfeit light within the darkness of low vibrations.

Every stimulant severs the connection with the Divine current,

and thus with true prosperity.

When one walks the path of consciousness,

energy flows upward — toward creation, clarity, and love.

Alcohol reverses this flow,

dragging awareness back into density,

into the slow decay of the ego.

The tragedy of addiction is cyclical:

after moments of false joy,

the pendulum swings back into suffering —

the hangover, the regret, the guilt.

The mind promises, “Never again,”

yet the emotional reservoir soon overflows once more,

and the loop begins anew.

The Path of Awareness

There are only two paths:

the path of degradation and the path of awareness.

The first is the path of those

who know their habit is poison but continue anyway —

their will entangled in illusion.

The second is the path of those

who face the truth,

who endure the discomfort of clarity,

and who, through discipline and self-observation,

transcend their dependency.

The key is not punishment,

but presence.

To observe your desires without judgment,

to understand their roots,

and to meet them with compassion —

this is the essence of healing.

Do not wait for instant transformation.

Let the process unfold naturally.

Trust that the moment you stop running —

truth will catch you gently.

The Great Choice

Every harmful habit is a temptation —

a test of whether we choose illusion or awareness.

They promise comfort,

but deliver emptiness.

They promise control,

but create bondage.

Only awareness and ascetic strength

can dissolve their power.

When a person truly awakens,

habits lose their grip —

for consciousness has no need for substitutes.

The Power of Sobriety

Sobriety is not the absence of pleasure —

it is the presence of clarity.

It is the space where the Magician speaks within you,

where the heart and mind are no longer divided.

I have lived both realities —

the dream of illusion and the truth of awareness —

and I can tell you with certainty:

a sober life is the greatest freedom there is.

If you feel resistance as you read these words,

do not turn away.

That discomfort is a signal —

a whisper from the subconscious,

revealing where your anchor lies.

Your habits are not your enemy.

They are teachers,

pointing you toward the parts of yourself

that still need light.

2.14. Superstitions — Illusion. Proverbs — Wisdom

Among the many forms of illusion that dwell in the world of fear,

one of the most persistent is superstition.

These beliefs, rooted in anxiety and sustained by collective suggestion,

form invisible threads that bind human consciousness to ignorance.

Superstitions are shadows of fear disguised as faith.

They substitute awareness with ritual,

and wisdom with mechanical habit.

Take, for example, the famous superstition of the black cat crossing one’s path.

The story varies:

for men, one direction means luck — for women, misfortune;

reverse the direction, and the meaning flips.

Some even claim that if the cat carries something in its mouth,

fortune will increase.

At first glance, this may seem amusing,

but beneath the surface lies a dangerous mechanism —

the transfer of responsibility from oneself to external signs.

The Illusion of Connection

Imagine:

you are walking to an important job interview —

one that could change your life.

A black cat crosses your path.

Later, you receive a rejection letter.

Immediately, the mind whispers: “It was the cat.”

In that moment, you hand over your power.

You surrender responsibility for your actions

and plant a seed of fear in your subconscious.

That seed will grow —

and before long, every small failure will seem like fate’s punishment,

not a lesson from life.

From the perspective of awareness, however,

this chain of reasoning is pure absurdity.

Can a cat truly alter your destiny?

Of course not.

But in the world of illusion and fear,

such absurdities become the foundation of belief.

The unconscious mind seeks patterns,

even where there are none,

because it is afraid of chaos —

afraid to accept that it alone creates meaning.

The View from the Magical Game

Now imagine a conscious traveler of the Magical Game.

When a cat crosses his path,

he smiles.

He sees beauty, grace, and the divine artistry of creation.

Perhaps he even bends down to pet her,

blessing her as a messenger of the Magician.

If he later fails the interview,

he does not curse the cat,

nor the stars, nor fate.

He simply understands:

“This door was not mine. Another will open — the right one.”

For him, every event is a sign,

but a sign of guidance — not doom.

He knows that all circumstances are woven

by the invisible intelligence of the Universe,

and each one carries a lesson.

Fear as Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

When you believe in misfortune,

you create it.

Fear is a magnet.

If you walk in dread of a sign,

you attune your energy to loss.

Your vibration invites the very experience you fear.

For instance, you rush to work and forget your car keys.

Superstition whispers: “It’s a bad omen.”

You tense up, and as you finally arrive,

your boss greets you harshly.

Immediately your mind confirms: “See? The sign was true.”

Yet in truth, it was your inner anxiety — not the forgotten keys —

that shaped the outcome.

In the Magical Game, nothing happens “by accident.”

Every event — pleasant or painful —

is part of a divine scenario.

Superstitions, however, distort that truth,

replacing divine trust with human fear.

The Wisdom of Proverbs

If superstitions are born of fear,

then proverbs are born of experience.

They are distilled truth —

the alchemy of generations turned into simple words.

Our ancestors, through trial and contemplation,

forged phrases that contain the essence of spiritual law.

While superstitions manipulate,

proverbs illuminate.

They are not tools of control,

but lamps that light the path of awareness.

Let us consider a few.

(“Never say never — neither from poverty nor from prison are you exempt.”)

This proverb warns against the arrogance of certainty.

When one says “I would never,”

they challenge the Universe itself.

They forget that life is fluid,

and that circumstances may one day demand

what they once condemned.

Only the Magician knows the script ahead.

To say “never” is to resist divine will —

to refuse the lesson before it arrives.

True humility is not in denial,

but in openness to any path the soul must walk.

(“We see the speck in another’s eye but not the log in our own.”)

This is the mirror proverb —

a timeless reminder that judgment is self-reflection in disguise.

In the world of illusion,

people attempt to change others

to fit their inner expectations.

This is pure ego:

the attempt to impose one’s illusion upon another’s truth.

But awareness begins when one dares to look inward.

Every irritation, every complaint about another

reveals an unresolved aspect of oneself.

When you remove the “log” of your own blindness,

you will see that others were never the problem —

only your perception was.

(“Better to see once than hear a hundred times.”)

This is the proverb of direct experience.

In the realm of illusion,

many live by hearsay —

believing stories, judgments, and opinions

about things they have never truly encountered.

But wisdom is born not from talk,

but from seeing.

Only personal experience transforms information into knowledge.

Only through living the lesson

does a person gain understanding.

The Path from Illusion to Awareness

Superstitions are the offspring of fear.

Proverbs are the harvest of insight.

One imprisons consciousness —

the other frees it.

When you choose to trust divine order instead of blind belief,

you step out of illusion.

When you begin to see the wisdom hidden in ancient sayings,

you rediscover the voice of your own soul —

the same voice that once spoke through the sages of the past.

The Inner Transformation

The journey from superstition to wisdom

is the journey from fear to faith.

Superstition says: “The world controls me.”

Wisdom whispers: “I am a co-creator with the world.”

The Magician’s game teaches this truth gently:

nothing outside of you has power over your destiny.

The only force that shapes your life

is the vibration of your own consciousness.

And so —

when the black cat crosses your path,

smile.

It is not an omen.

It is a teacher in disguise,

a messenger of freedom,

inviting you to step beyond fear