Merlin's Magic

I rarely, if ever, get sucked into TV shows. The last one I can recall was 24. So complete in its action-packed, thrill seeking non-reality, that it took me away for awhile to a place of intense excitement and adventure.

Recently however, I have become once again enchanted. The show is "Merlin."

"Merlin" is a new drama series that brings to life the mystical and infamous sorcerer of Camelot legend. In this series, Merlin is a young man that is just coming to terms with how to harness his magical powers. Our current King is Uther (King Arthur's Father). So the story weaves its own magic by playing on the events prior to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round table. It's a set-up, if you will, to how the story most know best began. The show is an exciting fantasy series set in the mythic city of Camelot. Before Merlin and Arthur became legends, they were young men looking for adventure and finding their own destiny, making mistakes along the way.

I found the series while channel surfing one evening and there on my screen was an actor that I long admired. Anthony Head of former "Buffy the Vampire" fame. My interest peaked, I stayed with it long enough to do more than press the up channel button.

Apparently, the show is filmed at a 12th century castle in France. The cinematography is

inspiring and you truly feel pulled into the days when true legends existed. Even if only by make believe.

The rest of the cast seem to fit very comfortably into their somewhat Gothic roles. Particularly the actor cast as Prince Arthur: handsome, smart, brooding. Just my type.

So, I became hooked. Excitedly looking forward to a Sunday night for the first time since "The Ed Sullivan Show." As I watch each episode, I ponder the all important questions such as "how the hell did people live like that? Where's my flat-iron and down comforter?" And since the story takes place in England, it rains alot. So that means mud everywhere. And that means really dirty looking peasants in every scene. Yikes. And you can forget about having clean underwear every day. Maybe once a week, if you're lucky. And that's only if you are of nobility.

As the series unfolds, Merlin continues to be challenged and struggles to find the best uses of his magical power. It's like owning a Ferrari and not knowing how to drive. He makes many mistakes. He doesn't listen to those he seeks advice from. He wants to use his power for good,

but sometimes that good requires enormous sacrifices to be made. Because the Universal law in Arthur's time says that there must be a balance. One person lives, so another must die. One saves a soul sending another to perish for eternity. Make your choice.

However, the Universal Law of Attraction that I study says there is no balance that must be had. We are all magicians of our own lives. Everyone has the ability to create and nurture their journey here. All it takes is a gentle guiding of our thoughts to what we want. And then allowing (or being open) to receiving our intentions.

I am but a humble student of this philosophy and I imagine that I will continue to be until I take my last breath.

So unlike the mythical days of Camelot, where sorcerers were hunted down and put to death, we are all embodied with "magical powers" to create our own life outcomes. I must confess that my own journey to this magical well has been filled with ups and downs as I strive to train my mind to allow. Thinking about what you want is the easy part. The Art of Allowing is truly a practiced gift to yourself. And when you know you are thinking thoughts that will keep you from your chosen destiny, it is easy to be frustrated.

Like Merlin, I continue to make mistakes along the way but know in time that I will indeed harness my natural gifts. I just have to keep trying.

And in the meantime, I will continue to watch "Merlin" to see if I can pick up on any of his magic

secrets.

I'm just passing by...