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thescienceofdeductionn · 5 months

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Mindset Part 7-You are not important

It seems like Mindset entries will never end but I believe if you want to learn deduction and work on it efficiently, you have to consider these topics. If your mind doesn't obey you then you will have a hard time when you need it. So, Why are you not important? I believe most of the people feel like they are the main character in this world and they matter. It is true in some sense because you are watching and living your life, so you are the main character but also everyone else. Everyone is equally matter and equally unimportant. When you go to a public place, if you think everyone is looking at you(Yeah, Social Anxiety is a pain.)then you won't be able to function in the right way. If you talk with someone and you think if this person likes you or not and you focus on it, then you will waste your energy and time. You have to understand that you are not important and if you are thinking about yourself in a way that doesn't help your deduction process, you have to start working on that. (If you feel like everyone is looking at you here is a tactic for you: Everyone feels like it. When you realize that someone looks at you and you look at him/her, before thinking in a way that will increase your anxiety realize that most likely he/she thinks in the same way and wonder why you looked at him/her.)

Before you start to panic and leave the environment, let's talk about what you can do to control your mind. First of all, start philosophically thinking about this topic. I am not saying go and read lots of books about Being and the universe (Although it would be very useful for you.)but just think about whether you matter or not. Obviously, it doesn't mean that you can do bad things because we don't matter. What it means is that it isn't worth living a life where you think about what people think about you while you are having a conversation. It isn't worth living a life where you want to do something but don't do it because you care about people's judgment more than anything else. Here's an example. You are in a class. You have a question about the lesson but you are not asking because you believe that people will think you are asking a stupid question so you don't ask. There is some research about that(and I tested myself too)and the reality is most of the time many people have the same/similar question and they are afraid of asking too because of the same reason. You couldn't find an answer to your question because you were thinking about other people(in a way that doesn't help you and is unrealistic) more than reality. So, start thinking about being. Analyze your experiences and see if your thoughts were useful or not. Start acting in a way that the child in you wants to but you don't because you are afraid. See how it goes and affects your life. (You will have a funnier and more fulfilled life.) Another thing that you can do is visualization. You can create scenarios in your head and act in a way that you would like to and visualize positive reactions to your actions. Do this as much as you can and you will see that you will start to act in this way. If you get negative reactions from many people, then change it but in my experience, most of the time you don't get negative reactions. If you would like to embrace a child's curiosity and approach to the world, analyze Patrick Jane. He acts in a way that will serve him and also he wants. Sometimes he dances, and sometimes he makes jokes that are funny to him but not to other people. Of course, he does these things with a purpose in mind. To see how people react to his actions but that's way different than thinking about people's opinions about you. Patrick knows that we are just a tiny point in a timeline and he doesn't care about insignificant people's opinions as long as he does the right thing.

Additional Tip: Use your breathing. When you start to think about these topics, use your breath to calm down and focus. It was a long post but I believe it will be useful to many people. I didn't talk about all of the things I wanted but I will add other points to other topics. You don't have time to think about yourself unrealistically. You have to think about reality. If you have any suggestions or questions, send me. For now, that's all. See you later.

#deduction #sherlock holmes #bbc sherlock #deductive reasoning #sherlockbbc #sherlock #art #observer #deductionist #awareness #patrick jane #the mentalist #mentalism #observation #body language

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hermionegalathynius · 1 year

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Found Family (2/?)

Hey, so I genuinely expected zero reaction to the first part (because the nysm fandom has cooled down a lot since the second movie came out) but it was great to see people reacting to it! (Even if it was just 2 likes 😅)

Anyway, here’s the next part! To those few of you reading, enjoy 😉.

Fandom: Now You See Me

Pairing: Daniel Atlas x Reader

Warnings: nothing, just you sharing a pizza with Danny.

Part 1 Part 3

The six of you spent the next hour going over the plans and working out the minor details. You and Lula were to make your debut with the Horsemen on the stage at the launch in three weeks’ time. With less than a month to prepare, you were to work with the other three Horsemen on a set for the performance.

Having been a duo for your whole magic career, Dylan suggested you and Lula split up for this first performance and do your acts with Atlas and Merritt respectively. It made sense, considering you were an escape artist, just like Atlas’s last partner had been. Henley.

When he heard what your specialised area of magic was, Atlas looked at you with an unreadable expression. It was a little unsettling and you got the impression you had let him down in some way.

“Okay, let’s wrap it up for today,” Dylan said, rolling up the blueprints.

With a sigh you realised you and Lula still had to catch the subway home.

“Yeah, we have to go now, Lula, if we’re going to get home before midnight,” you said, pulling your leather jacket on.

“Actually, ladies,” Dylan added, making you pause your search for your keys, “It might be easier if you both lived a little closer so we can all stick together. I have an extra room in this apartment for one of you and Danny has another in his.”

“Oh, I call crashing here!” Lula said, flopping onto the couch and giving you what she probably thought was an inconspicuous wink, “I looked around earlier, this place is nuts.”

“I guess that leaves Y/n with me,” Atlas said, catching your eye.

You gave him a small smile, “Thanks.”

“Jack, you don’t live too far from here, do you?” Lula was asking.

“And that is my cue to leave,” you said quickly, grabbing your phone and making your way to the stairs.

“Yeah, me too,” Atlas said, following after you.

Once outside, you suddenly realised you were going to be spending a lot of time alone with Atlas if you were living with him. It was a jarring thought. You also realised — as he climbed onto his motorbike — that you had taken the subway here.

“Um, any chance Dylan has another one of those lying around here somewhere?” you asked, stuffing your hands in your jacket pockets.

His quirked his brows, an amused smile playing around his mouth, “Nope. You’re riding with me. Here.”

He extended an extra helmet to you and you took it, quickly placing it on your head and hopping on behind Atlas.

“Hold on,” he said.

Settling your resolve, you held onto his waist.

Unfortunately, you had never ridden as a passenger before, so the minute he pulled away, you panicked and wrapped your arms around him for dear life.

“Jesus, I wish I was driving,” you muttered, making him chuckle.

Luckily the drive took only ten minutes, and before you knew it you were stopping in a garage underneath an apartment building.

“I’ll ask Dylan to uh… acquire another bike for you,” Atlas said as you climbed off and began unbuckling the helmet.

“Acquire…?” You asked, frowning slightly at his strange word choice.

“Uh, yeah, because he doesn’t buy them.”

Your eyes widened, staring down at the bike you were just on.

“Don’t worry,” he added, “Only from big multinational companies who’s profits are barely affected.”

“Well, okay then,” you said, feeling a little surreal.

You followed Atlas to the stairs and the two of you climbed them to the third floor.

The apartment was actually quite nice. There was a couch and a television on one side and a good sized kitchen on the other with a corridor branching off in the middle. You guessed that that was where the bathroom and bedrooms were. You suddenly realised you didn’t have your night clothes with you. Or any of your stuff for that matter.

“Um, I don’t have any clothes or toiletries,” you said softly, feeling a little awkward standing there as Atlas moved about the apartment.

“Actually, you do,” he said, opening the fridge, “Dylan moved all your stuff here. It’s in your room. First door on the right, by the way.”

You were shocked. Not because Dylan had somehow managed to move all your stuff here, but because of your lack of shock that he had. Barely twenty-four hours into being a Horseman and you were already getting accustomed to the abnormality.

“Oh, okay. Thanks,” you said, walking down the hall and opening the door he’d instructed.

Sure enough, a suitcase full of clothes sat on the bed, and two boxes full of books lay on the floor. There was a large window with the curtains drawn and an empty bookshelf against the wall.

All in all, it was probably the best room you’d ever had.

Changing into your tracksuit pants and a spaghetti strap top, you walked back into the main space.

“Did I hear the doorbell?” You asked, padding into the kitchen where Atlas was typing away on his laptop, his eyes focused intently on the screen.

“Uh, yes. I ordered pizza. Got a Hawaiian and a ham and mushroom. I’ll eat either, so take your pick,” he replied, jerking his head at the coffee table where there were indeed two pizza boxes. Your stomach growled in response to the idea of food.

With a grateful smile, you gathered your confidence and said, “You know, since we’re gonna be living together, we should take this brief period of respite to get to know each other.”

His hands froze on the keyboard and he slowly retracted them from the laptop, turning in his chair to face you, “Alright, what do you want to know?”

You shook your head and leaned against the armrest furthest from him, gesturing for him to sit down opposite you, “Come on, Atlas. Don’t leave me hanging.”

He sighed, but it seemed less frustrated and more playful. You grinned as he got up only to plop down next to you. Leaning forward, you grabbed a pizza.

“I’ll eat half of this one, and you eat half of the other, then we’ll swap? Deal?”

He nodded, grabbing the other box.

You grabbed a slice of ham and mushroom and hummed happily at the familiar flavour.

“Okay, I’m just going to get this out of the way quickly so we can clear the air,” you said eventually, tucking your legs underneath your body and avoiding his gaze, “I’m sorry my sister broke into your apartment. I know you and the others aren’t exactly overjoyed to have new teammates, but I promise we’re not just run-of-the-mill, amateur-“

“Oh no,” Atlas interjected, a slice of Hawaiian balanced precariously in one hand, “believe me, you I don’t have a problem with. You seem sensible and probably a necessary addition to the group considering the maturity level you already witnessed today. Plus, you’re an escape artist and our old one left a while back.”

Your expression softened, “Yeah, Henley, right? You guys were together?”

He nodded, “Uh, yeah, but that’s irrelevant. My point is, you I don’t mind. Your sister on the other hand…”

You laughed softly, glad to see the tension seep from the room, “Lula… she’s my older sister, but I’m the one who looks after her. She’s always been unpredictable and a little erratic, but once you get to know her you’ll see there isn’t a more loyal friend you could have. She’s the reason I got into magic, actually.”

Atlas quirked his brow, tilting his head in silent query.

“When we were kids, Lula was obsessed with Lionel Shrike,” you began, aware of his eyes fixated on your face, “She would read every book on magic she could find just to see if there was any information about his tricks in there. She idolised him. I was 7 and she was 9, and while she was gushing over his card in the tree trick, I was frightened by his failed safe. I knew one day Lula was likely to out herself in a similar situation, and unless I learnt how to break her out of anything, I would lose her.”

“That’s a lot of responsibility for a seven-year-old to take on,” Atlas murmured.

You shrugged, fiddling with your charm bracelet, “As I said, she’s the oldest, but I protect her. I always have. Anyway, from then on I began teaching myself magic tricks. While Lula taught me card work and illusions, I took it upon myself to learn the art of escaping. Trucker’s hitch, Bowline, Clove Hitch, you name it, I learnt how to escape from it.”

“So you became an escape artist to save your sister if she ever tried something stupid,” Atlas summed up and you nodded, “But you do like magic right?”

“Oh of course! Somewhere down the line I obviously realised I had found a passion in magic, but that didn’t divert my attention from my main goal,” you said.

“Is that why you decided to join the Horsemen?”

You gave him a bemused smile, “This is a lot of questions from someone who seemed content to sit in awkward silence ten minutes ago.”

He huffed a laugh, “Yeah, well I’ve been known to be uh, standoffish. At least, that’s what others tell me.”

“I get it,” you mused, “I’m the kind of person who enjoys her own company more than other people’s.”

“It’s just easier, right?” He agreed, “You can’t control social situations. It’s like jumping straight in the deep end every time you enter a conversation.”

“Merritt was wrong, you definitely don’t have control issues,” you stated, sarcasm dripping off your tone.

He nodded, “Yep, I stepped right into that one.”

You laughed softly, chewing and swallowing another bite of pizza, “Jokes aside though, I do get it. We might have more in common than we thought, Atlas.”

“You can call me Danny,” he said, “Atlas sounds far too much like Dylan or Merritt. If we’re going to he living together we might as well be on a first name basis.”

“Good point… Danny. In that case just call me Y/n.”

“It’s nice to officially meet you, Y/n,” he said, a small, genuine smile spreading across his face.

“Likewise, Danny,” you replied, grinning. Then, reaching for the deck of playing cards lying on the far side of the coffee table, you shuffled around with them before spreading them out upside down and instructing, “Alright, pick a card, any card.”

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faithfulandflourish · 1 year

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✨You must truly lose self and observe when you open your ears to truly hear the wise words spoken….

✨To be worthy and to be chosen allows you to create so much space within yourself to grow….

✨“The ALL is MIND; The universe is mental”

#mentalism #philosophy #occult #occultism #kybalion #8th house

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relatable-system-things · 2 years

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Feel free to use with or without credit 😤

#positive mental health #meme #ableism #sanism #mentalism

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mstudi0s · 2 months

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🌟 Sometimes, we feel like the world is out to get us, but if we go within and check our minds, we begin to see that the only person out to get us is ourselves. 🌟

#manifesting #affirm and persist #affirmyourlife #affirmdaily #loa #manifesation #loassumption #law of assumption #sp #manifestsp #mindset #attitude #positive mental attitude #positive #positivity #mentalism #mind

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danskjavlarna · 2 years

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#mentalism #mind power #esoteric #brainstorm #vintage illustration

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askreistar · 4 months

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when making your way through life, its best to sing. you'll always be surrounded by negative influence and strife, make music out of it <3

ps never let your emotions or thoughts run you. your light and will is your best and brightest weapon against the dark and its goonies.

we are love

#my art #artists on tumblr #spirtualgrowth #loveisaweapon #wearelight #nofear #mental health #hermeticism #mentalism #vent art #modref

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henri-sck · 5 months

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can we steal #schizoposting from the silly pilled lana del rey edgy ppl pls because I just scrolled and..

#schizoposting #schizo is a slur #actually mentally ill #actually psychotic #actually schizophrenic #ableism #sanism #mentalism

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oiurinnerpowers · 7 months

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FACE OBSTACLES IN LIFE AS PHASES OF YOUR MENTAL TRAINING

The material obstacles that life imposes on us are just temporary barriers with the aim of making us see who we are in essence. Therefore, this life for the Adept of the Mental Sciences is nothing more than a great school. Find out more at:

DEVELOP YOUR MENTAL CONCENTRATION TO THE HIGHEST DEGREE

E-BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V5LXSM2

PRINTED BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYB6G3GB

#mentalism #mentalconcentration #mindpowerss #concentrationexercises #innerdevelopment

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wild-magick-child · 1 year

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Glamourye (Illusion Magick)

(pic & (most of) post by The Silver Elves)

The Path of the Illusionist is the way of Glamor and Glamoury. Illusionists deal primarily with the appearance of things. We are Masters of the Magick of Sensory Manipulation, and experts at creating just the right atmosphere for any occasion. In the play of life, it is we who create the props, the sets, the costumes, and the music. We are Masters of Mood. The purveyors of the vital elements of setting.

There are surely some who would be of the opinion that the work the Illusionist does is unimportant or even evil. But the Elfin are aware of how much these things add to the success of any venture. It is rather like a play... it is true that a good play with good actors requires neither costumes nor props nor scenery nor any outer accessory, and yet how much is added to the play, how much is its effect heightened, when we have those very things done well?

The Illusionist also has the knowledge and power of camouflage and protective coloring. Often we find these magick workers among those who must frequently go among mankind and other races (raises hand) for they are adept at fitting in and appearing to be just like everyone else. This, at times, can be an important function for nearly all Faerie Folk; however, Illusionists are experts in our field.

It is Illusionists, in fact, that protect Faerie from intrusion or even being found by those who are not ready for the splendor and wonder of that radiant plane of being. Paradoxically, it is also Illusionists who help reveal to those who are ready the illusionary nature of seeming Reality. For we know better than anyone how illusionary that world is. Thus curiously the Illusionist not only performs great feats of illusion, but by doing so makes layfolk aware that they are illusions and that things are never what they seem.

To most folk, Faerie its'elf is illusion because it seems to be a realm born of and composed of fantasy and this has truth to it. But it is a fantasy that has life in the realm of Spirit and Soul and these worlds, while invisible to ordinary sight, are the true energetic reality, and the realm of materiality which seems so solid and real is, in truth, the real world of illusion.

Now for my two sense! As an Illusionist, my power is rooted in Mind Control. Because let's be honest: to manipulate perception you must manipulate the mind. I often get accused of lying or Goddess forbid "not taking things seriously enough." This is because Illusion Magick has consequences. These consequences are us ending up embodying the essence of Glamour, or worse, getting trapped in the Glamours we create. Glamour, while real magick, is still an illusion and therefore subject to trickery. We are often like the Jesters of Old, and many of us enjoy playing pranks (raises hand). And can you blame us? Illusion was made to entertain others! Just because I'm an Enchanter, doesn't mean I can't be serious. My question is this: if it helps & does what we claim it does, does it make a difference if it is trickery or 'real?' No, no it doesn't.

Sources:

• Having a specialty in Glamourye, and constantly accused of things I did not do, being called a fake/fraud, etc.

#glamour spells #glamour magick #mirror magick #witchblr #witchcraft #illusion magick #prestidigitation #legerdemain #performance magic #bizarrist #close up magic #hallucikinesis #illusion manipulation #bizarre magician #freakshow #freakshow magic #mentalism

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footprints-and-tea-stains · 2 years

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A New Deductionist Paradigm

Sherlock Holmes and his successors are contentious points of discussion among fans seeking more than fiction. Mysteries provide thought provoking entertainment and a feeling of reassurance for nearly all who consume the genre; however, for a few it is not enough to simply consume the media presented. This uncontent viewer needs to become the superhero (or fabled detective). Unlike other kinds of fiction — as if to put gasoline on the proverbial fire — these superpowers seem tangible. Holmes may be fictional but surely his prowess can be learned. Whether it’s due to the “follow along format” of mystery or a personality trait of the viewer, there exists a cult following restlessly honing their craft of logic and deduction.

Many of these fans — which we will call “Deductionists’” — have taught themselves formal logic from a pastiche of well documented media analysis, criminology and forensic information available online, mentalist television performers, and an ever growing pool of arbitrary facts called a knowledge base. The unfortunate side effect of this inevitable approach is the deductionist gathers and processes new information through the lens of a writer, therefore producing something adjacent to fiction. On top of this complexity — which is an equally long and chaotic experience for most new deductionists — disagreements within the community creates divisions along the axis of “stage performances” versus “real deduction” separating further into Mentalists and Holmesians; which in all honesty is not always a helpful distinction. This can be uniquely difficult to sort through as a new member of the community.

However, the purpose of this blog is not to document the complexities of self driven education; it is to demystify and simplify the entire process. Deductionists' of the internet age memorize situations and series of circumstances as if drilling events in a martial art. Unfortunately they do not understand the core principles of the art they drill for, therefore learning entire swaths of information that may have been avoided altogether. The deductionist asks themselves "What does the discoloration of the fingernail mean?" but do not ask the more important and topical question "What is deduction?".

I present a new deductionist paradigm. A full knowledge base on deduction organized into one map without the situational complexities. This blog is a re-packaging of all the information I have taught myself over the past years. I will post everything I know about Holmesian deduction in the form of written lectures as if you were attending a university. After each lecture I will answer topical in a singular post. There are a few more overview posts I need to get out of the way (which I highly suggest you do not skip) and then we will go directly into the meat of deduction, beginning with formal logic.

-CM

#Sherlock #sherlock holmes #deduction #deductionist #deductive reasoning #mentalism

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