I spent a lot of time with the abilities pages before.  But now that I look at them I feel like I have left so much out.  So I'd like to maybe repeat myself a bit here and try and explain things a little differently. The first step for me always when teaching others is magic.  I want them to learn what magic is and what it is not.  I don't want them to think that tomorrow they can start moving things with their minds and I don't want them to think that its okay to change the weather.  I want them to see that it is in the simple moments in life that tend to be filled with the most energy.  If the energy is good and filled with love the magic used can be that much more powerful.  Sure, some people use magic that is filled with negative energy.  But I don't.  I become energy.  I am energy.  Each of us is energy at our most basic level.  I believe it is good to realize that we are all different and all unique.  I think it is great to notice the major thing that sets you apart from everyone else.  But I also think that it is great to really recognize how alike each of us are.  I know I put on these pages things that are alike.  But thats what I've learned.  I think its worthwhile for each of you to see what is alike between you and others.  Then I move on to empathy.  Which is being able to feel what others are feeling.  That to me is always really important.  Its a big part of who I am.  And I think its a big part of being a human being.  I don't think everyone needs to be able to feel people all the time.  But I do think its important to have the ability to understand.  Instead of finding yourself lost every time a friend needs you. I follow both the Wiccan Rede "An it harm none do as ye will" and the Wiccan Three Fold "Anything you do good or bane shall come back to you three fold."  There is so much to say and so much to teach.  But it all really has to come from within you.  And it comes from being brave enough to face even the worst parts of yourself and your past.  And I don't claim this to be easy.  But I do claim it to be worthwhile. I don't have the keys for perfect happiness or a perfect life-- but this I believe is a good start. Good luck on your journey, ~Snowden~