the pensieve - pop culture magic ☆
i’m gonna share a little trick i do when i feel overwhelmed, down or scared! it’s somewhat similar to what dumbledore does when his mind if full: take his thoughts and memories and cast ‘em away at something called “pensieve”!
→ you’ll need:
☆ a bowl (preferably glass, for it retains properties better)
☆ salted water
☆a notebook (preferably your book of shadows)
☆ a pen!
→ you might want to meditate for a short bit beforehand. as you feel yourself calmer, you may start writing whats on your mind. writing it brings it to the centre, casts some light on whats really going on! you can write about multiple things, no prob. write your mind out!
→ once you feel youre done, put your pen against your forehead/temple and slowly pull it away, feeling the thought leave your mind, making it lighter and more focused. then put your pen on the water and make a mixting movement, like youre stirring. do it with your thought very clear on your mind, and do it multiple times if you have many troubling thoughts!
ps: this wont make you completely stop thinking about it. it will distance you from the subject, help you see things clearer, make it affect you less! i recommend doing it a couple times, maybe every other day, if youre having a harsh week or something.
i hope this helps someone out! it has definitely helped ME out.