The Meta Model Lost Performatives technique offers practitioners a way to uncover hidden assumptions in communication and thought. By asking targeted questions, you can retrieve omitted information that influences beliefs and judgments, enhancing your magical effectiveness.
Understanding the Meta Model Lost Performatives
In practical magic, clarity of thought and communication are essential. The Meta Model Lost Performatives is a technique derived from NLP principles, adapted for magical work to identify unsupported judgments and evaluations. These lost performatives are statements where the source or authority behind a belief is omitted, often leading to unexamined assumptions. #
How It Works
The core of this involves questioning statements that seem to lack a clear source or authority. When you encounter a performative statement—such as "This works because I believe it does"—and it lacks attribution, you ask questions like, "According to who?" or "Who says that?" These inquiries force the speaker or yourself to confront the origin of the belief or judgment. For example, if someone states, "This ritual is effective," you can inquire, "According to who?" or "Who says that?" Doing so reveals the underlying assumptions and unsupported judgments. In my 'The Book of Good Practices,' this method is emphasized as a way to bring unconscious beliefs to conscious awareness, thus enabling more intentional magical action. #
Role in my Framework
Within my framework of practical magic, the Meta Model Lost Performatives is a tool for refining intent and belief systems. It helps practitioners identify and challenge unexamined assumptions that may undermine their work. Recognizing these performatives aligns with my emphasis on conscious creation and intentional practice. #
Cross-Tradition Applications
Though rooted in NLP, questioning assumptions is universal across magical traditions. Whether in ceremonial magic, shamanic practices, or energy work, uncovering the source of judgments enhances clarity and efficacy. This fosters a mindset of continual questioning and awareness, vital for advanced magical work. #
Practical Notes for Practitioners
Start by observing your own statements and beliefs. When you notice unsupported judgments, pause and ask clarifying questions. Over time, this cultivates a habit of critical awareness, leading to more precise intentions and effective magical results. Incorporate this into your daily practice or ritual routines as a means of refining your magical language and thought. The Meta Model Lost Performatives is a powerful addition to any practitioner’s toolkit, enabling deeper insights into the unconscious beliefs shaping your magical outcomes.
When you encounter a lost performative, you can retrieve the omitted information by asking “According to who?” or “Who says…?”
— Taylor Ellwood, The Book of Good Practices
This connects to broader magical frameworks that emphasize the importance of conscious language and belief systems. Recognizing and questioning assumptions aligns with practices like affirmation work, energy clearing, and belief transformation, making it a versatile tool across various magical disciplines.
Source books: The Book of Good Practices