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How I Battle My Fears — Conjuring a Patronus
If you do not know what a Patronus charm is, it is obvious that you haven’t seen a Harry Potter movie or read a Harry Potter book before. If you know what it is, you can skip the next paragraph or revisit the idea below.
The Patronus charm is a highly advanced spell that conjures a protective shield in the form of a silvery, shimmering animal that repels Dementors. The charm works by concentrating on the happiest memory the person can think of.
Recently, I purchased a deck of inspirational cards with a Harry Potter theme. These cards gave me room for contemplation and writing is a way to articulate these reflective thoughts. So here it goes:
What memory would you use to conjure your Patronus? Spend some time reflecting on this, and the next time you are feeling scared or anxious, try meditating on this memory to protect yourself against harmful thoughts and worries.
What is my happiest memory?
For Harry, he uses a memory of his parents talking to him as a baby to protect himself from the Dementors. Then, I thought to myself, what is my happiest memory? Does it involve others or just myself? Did it happen a long time…
