"Magic is the science and practice of influences. If an object or being exerts a beneficial influence on the surrounding environment, we say it is white magic, and if the effect is disturbing, disruptive or destructive we say it is black magic. In this sense, everything can be considered magic: gestures, words, looks, sounds, colours, geometric shapes… By the same token, animals, plants and minerals also possess a magic power, in so far as they exert an influence over people and either attract or repulse them and heal them or make them ill. When we look at the sun, the stars, mountains and lakes we sense the effect and influence they have over us, and in our own way we also influence them.

Everything in the universe is magic, because all things are constantly influenced by one another. Once you have understood this, and you try hard to think, feel and act in a constructive and harmonious manner, you will become a white magician."

Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov