The Color Turquoise

by James Masters

Magic/Imagination

Turquoise, a color that was part of the original Pride Flag, symbolized magic. The word "magic" has faced mixed reactions within spiritual and religious communities. While some religions consider magic as a fundamental aspect of their spirituality, others have associated it with evil forces. Even within the early Unity movement, the word "magic" was often linked to "black magic" and defined as the use of personal power driven by the ego.

In recent times, the word "magic" is experiencing a revival in modern language. The root of "magic" was connected to the priestly classes in society—those who possessed knowledge of spiritual conditions. Magic could also be described as the awareness of our power and the expression of that power through ritual or creative action.

Imagination and Magic

Using this definition of the word magic, imagination then plays a crucial role in harnessing magic. In the teachings of the 12-Powers, turquoise symbolizes imagination, which is defined as "the ability to conceptualize and envision a different future." The concepts of imagination and magic naturally intertwine. Imagination allows us to see our circumstances or life from a different perspective, ultimately impacting our world. It is akin to the power of magic.

The Unity circles often use the phrase "To set it right, see it right!" as a reminder of the significance of imagination. When we activate our power of imagination, we also activate the potential that exists within our world. Imagination heightens our creative power, enabling us to find innovative ways to bring about positive change. As Albert Einstein famously stated:

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."

Our imagination can be employed in various ways, as we have complete freedom within our minds. Some individuals may use their imagination to envision negative scenarios, but through intention, we can also envision a world that is loving and supportive.

Imagination Hijacked

I experienced the hijacking of my imagination by a religious cult during my childhood. The indoctrination filled my inner vision with terrors, and it required intentional practice to liberate myself from those visions.

Many people's imaginations are influenced by news or politics, which can lead to polluted inner visions filled with traumatic imagery. However, our goal should not be to ignore the world around us or bury our heads in the sand.

Ignorance only breeds more ignorance. Instead, by using intention to cultivate a positive inner vision, we can harness our imagination to seek answers to the numerous challenges we face today.

Creative Power

Solutions cannot emerge if we solely focus on problems. When we use our imagination to envision a better world for all, it empowers us with ideas that can create the very world we imagine. Through the power of imagination and intentional action, we can bring forth positive transformation on both personal and global levels.