Chapter Five

A week passed with nothing out of the ordinary occurring.  Maggie cleansed the house and the surrounding property with herbs and incantations, insisting balance kept negative forces away.  The old woman’s presence in the house gave Tara a confidence and sense of security.  There was something magical about her that was over and above what she demonstrated.

As they completed their daily meditation, Maggie reached for the bag she brought. She pulled out a small book. Its edges showed signs of usage and the binding was barely intact.

“Today we’re going to talk about the powers of the mind,” Maggie said.

“Do you mean manifesting?” Tara asked.

“Exactly,” Maggie smiled, “making things happen by will. Knowing your abilities and making good use of them.”

“It’s so complicated,” Tara said hesitantly. “I struggle so much with what you’re teaching me, but I