Magical Approach
A New Approach to Life and Creation
In the Seth Material, we’ve explored profound truths: you create your own reality, consciousness forms experience, and you are multidimensional. But too often, these ideas stay conceptual, while daily life feels stuck in effort, worry, and overthinking.
What if the most powerful, effective way to live and create isn’t about being more realistic but … less?
The Magical Approach is Seth’s joyful, practical invitation to shift from the rational approach (the overworked intellect’s habit of focusing on problems, anticipating disasters, and trying to control everything) to the magical approach, your natural, instinctive way of being.
It’s not about rejecting the intellect (it has its place), but freeing it from doing everything alone. The magical approach reconnects you with your larger self, your inner self, trusting that a supportive, larger structure is always helping you. What seems “magical” is actually natural: as instinct is to animals, this is your birthright as a human.
This 4-week course is your doorway to living with greater spontaneity, freedom, joy, and creative power, right in the midst of everyday life.
What This Course Is Really About
The Magical Approach shows you how to:
- Shift your focus from problems and “what could go wrong” to desires, fulfillment, and the present moment
- Trust intuition as your inner guidance system and where magic flows through
- Relax into trust, play with energy, and reclaim freedom with time (stretching it, flowing with it, rather than fighting it)
- Unlearn limiting habits of thought and behavior that keep you caught
- Apply point of power exercises, energy play, writing, envisioning, and other experiential tools to embody this orientation daily
By the end, you’ll walk away confident and eager to live the magical approach all day, every day, not as something you “try,” but as your natural system. It’s friendly, loving, and far more effective than constant rational effort.
As your teacher, Irene O’Garden shares:
“It’s about what we unlearn as much as what we learn, opening to a direct appreciation of your own magic and the supportive universe around you.”
Course Structure:
Embodying The Magical Approach
- Week 1 — Introducing the Magical Approach vs. the Rational Approach
Explore the key differences Seth describes. See how the rational mind gets isolated, paranoid, and overworked in our culture, and begin shifting to a fun, trusting orientation. Establish your “point of power” in the present and start noticing where magic already works in your life.
- Week 3 — Intuition, Dreams, and Timeless Guidance
Dive into intuition as the direct line to timeless wisdom. Practice listening and following it without needing to know every step. Explore how dreams reveal your natural magical state, and bring that freedom and creativity into waking life.
- Week 2 — Focus, Desire, and the Larger Self
Learn to change what you consider significant: focus on what you want to create, not on lacks or fears. Connect with your inner/larger self as a supportive ally. Guided exercises to feel this connection and redirect energy.
- Week 4 — Time, Energy, Relaxation, and Living with Abandon
Examine time’s relativity and how the magical approach brings flow and spontaneity (examples: stretching time, arriving “just in time”). Energy play, relaxation tools, trust-building, and personal reminders to return to this orientation. Culminate with confidence-building integration so you leave ready to apply it daily with joy and ease.
Who This Course Is For
This class is perfect for you if you:
- Are curious about what “the magical approach” really means and ready to explore it
- Feel caught in habits of thought, worry, or behaviors that no longer serve you
- Want a more fun, natural, and effective way to create your reality—beyond constant intellectual effort
- Are drawn to Seth’s teachings and ready to move from theory to joyful daily living
- Seek greater trust in intuition, freedom with time, spontaneity, and connection to your larger self
- Are ready to unlearn limiting patterns and live with more abandon, relaxation, and magic
Whether you’re new to Seth or a longtime student, this offers a fresh, practical shift that makes the material come alive.
Testimonials
“I learned how to go deep inside myself and to find the core cause of my fears, insecurities and anxieties- and the impact they have had on my body, my emotions and my relationship with myself and with others. I learned to use my dreams as a source of insight and healing. In 6 weeks I have healed a variety of mental and physical ailments.” – anonymous
“I found the course breakdown of the Seth material very helpful. Organizing the pertinent Seth material between book and chapters brought the course material together for a better understanding then I could have done on my on.” – anonymous
“I was amazed at the “moment” I recognized an impulse to act in an old habitual way. It happened suddenly and I knew in that moment, that this is what the instructor meant about noticing our impulses, where they come from and asking ourselves the why question – why did I have this reaction? Did I pick it up somewhere along the way? Does it still serve me? Thank you for drawing this aspect of the Self out for me. I now hold an awareness I only glimpsed at before about myself. ” – Carolyn
“A wonderful course with a fantastic facilitator. Worth every penny, and every minute!” – anonymous
“I learned how to go deep inside myself and to find the core cause of my fears, insecurities and anxieties- and the impact they have had on my body, my emotions and my relationship with myself and with others. I learned to use my dreams as a source of insight and healing. In 6 weeks I have healed a variety of mental and physical ailments. ” – anonymous
“I am so happy I followed my intuition and joined this class. The Seth material was presented in a fresh and beautifully simple way, making the teachings easy to follow and apply. This course has been extremely beneficial in several ways. I have found a deeper connection with my Self, a greater trust in my own abilities and unique leanings, as well recognizing once again myself a part of nature rather than separate from it. This course has helped me to reestablish an awareness of the fundamental truths of my Being, and will undoubtedly serve to guide me through an experience of not only excellent health, but many expansive and beneficial events for years to come.” – anonymous
“An intense and refreshing course for Seth enthusiasts. Very informative and interactive. An excellent teacher.” – Doreen
About Your Guide
Irene O’Garden has been studying, applying, and creatively presenting the Seth material for over forty years. In addition to successfully using Seth’s principles for a lasting weight loss of 60 pounds and maintaining her healthy, fit body, she has also created a successful multidimensional artistic life.
Irene’s critically acclaimed play, Women On Fire, played to sold-out houses Off-Broadway. Her play, Little Heart, about artist Corita Kent, premiered at Jewel Theatre in Santa Cruz in 2023. That production led to the new play commission she recently completed, Alice in Widowland. Irene has published several books, including two memoirs Fat Girl (Harper San Francisco) and Risking the Rapids (Mango), a book of essays Glad To Be Human (Mango), and Fulcrum (Nirala Press), her first poetry collection. Her poetry is found in many literary journals and anthologies, and Harper also published her best-selling and award-winning children’s books.
She has garnered awards, fellowships and artist residencies, and founded a performing literary magazine which ran for 25 years. She enjoys teaching workshops and traveling the world with her husband of 40 years. You can see her rendition of The Codicils at ireneogarden.com, under Books/Calligraphy. She guides with warmth, insight, and a playful focus on making the magical approach your confident, everyday way of being.
Course Details & Registration
- Dates: July 16 - August 6, 2026
- Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM ET
- Location: Live Online via Zoom (replay access included)
- Tuition: $240
- Recommended Book: The Magical Approach
Ready to step into your natural magic? Join us and discover how practical, joyful, and powerful the magical approach truly is.
Course FAQs
Who is Seth?
Seth is the internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher who spoke through the author Jane Roberts while she was in trance, and coined the phrase “You Create Your Own Reality”. Seth’s empowering message literally launched the New Age movement. The books written by Seth have sold over seven million copies and have been translated into over eleven languages.
Seth’s clear presentation of the furthest reaches of human potential, the eternal validity of the soul, and the concept that we create our own reality according to our beliefs, has rippled out to affect the lives of people in every corner of the globe. Seth’s voice clearly stands out as one of the major forces which led to the current New Age philosophical movement.
His work has withstood the test of time and is still the most dynamic, comprehensive, brilliant and undistorted map of inner reality and human potential available today. If you want answers to life’s most important questions, if you want to improve your life conditions, Seth will show you how, not by relying on him, but by accessing and using the tremendous source of power and wisdom that lies within you.
I’ve already tried several methodologies. What makes this one different?
The methods presented here go beyond any one-size-fits-all, positive affirmation or mindset approach. We share a practical understanding of the core Seth principle “you create your own reality” with proven processes that can transform your physical experience. You’ll gain a mind-expanding understanding of your multidimensional nature and time-tested methods to solve your problems and create your desired reality from the inside out, at the source.
What if I don’t believe in this sort of thing?
You don’t need to hold any specific beliefs to benefit from this workshop, and it’s understandable if the idea of channeled information feels unfamiliar, especially if you are new to The Seth Material. Seth often encouraged individuals to question their beliefs, avoid rigid dogmas, and explore the nature of reality through their own direct experiences. While many people in our community, including our teachers, find deep meaning and spiritual connection in these ideas, the material is designed to be practical and experiential. The true value lies in experimenting with the concepts and practices yourself and discovering what resonates with you personally. Seth’s teachings are about empowering you to explore and understand your reality on your own terms.
How do online courses work?
All you need is a good internet connection and a phone, tablet, or computer. Live classes are held on Zoom, a free online video conference platform. Before the course starts you will receive a Zoom link to use each time the class meets. You’ll also receive access to our user-friendly online course platform where you’ll find all the class replays, supplemental materials, reading assignments and exercises, as well as our private, secure community. Be sure to update your Zoom desktop app regularly.
I purchased a course, but haven’t received any email confirmation.
Please check your Spam, Promotional, and Update folders, as our emails may sometimes be placed there unintentionally. Adding our email address to your whitelist can also help ensure that our communications reach you properly. If you’re still unable to find the email, please contact customerservice@sethcenter.com.
How long do I have access to the course materials?
You will have access to the course materials for 6 months from the start date of the course.
If I need to cancel or change my mind, can I get a refund?
Yes, you can receive a refund if you cancel at least 48 hours before the third class. Please notify us, and we will process your refund. No refunds are available after this timeframe. Reach out to customerservice@sethcenter.com for assistance with the refund.
Is there a community forum?
Yes. We have a private, secure healing community for sharing experiences, posting assignments, and receiving support (NOT a Facebook group)
I have more questions!
We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at customerservice@sethcenter.com, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!