I am not sure we have the same definition for magic. I consider it the working with spirits or energy to produce a result.
Our definitions are more or less the same, where we differ is my emphasis on the mind. When you say "energy" you are referring to metaphysical forces and spirits are also metaphysical in nature. Combine our two ways of wording it and you have a fairly complete definition.
you seem to have been a practitioner of high magic which is why you insist on using the "k" spelling.
When I was into magick I considered myself a "grey wizard". I dabbled in pretty much everything and towards the end of my belief in magick I was leaning more towards sorcery (as in dark magick/low magick). I learned to spell magick with a K from Grey School as a way of distinguishing between real magick and showmanship magic.
Like yoga or Thai Chi I believe energy can be moved and directed through the body and out into the world.
Yoga and Tai Chi have very real benefits and chi/prana is a very real thing. The thing is though, it is something which can be understood scientifically. What these things really are is bio-electricity. The ancient people who developed these techniques did not understand it scientifically, but they knew it was there and developed exercises to promote a healthy flow of electrical energy in the body as well as strengthen it. The Chakras actually correspond to organs in the body, for example the third eye Chakra which is actually the pineal gland. The ancient indians knew about the pineal gland and understood is surprisingly well but could only deal with it in a spiritual context because that is how humans think by default without education in scientific thought.
Positive thoughts and action produce the like.
This kind of thing is almost in the realm of pure superstition. Positive thoughts can have a tremendous effect on your own mind and body, and cause you to act in ways that yield positive results, but they cannot directly alter the outside world in the way you are thinking. The closest approximation to this is the brainwaves you give off being picked up on by plants and animals. This is why you can sometimes get a "vibe" from people or sense someone is watching you. If your thoughts could actually alter reality, then there wouldn't be so many "positive" people getting negative results and "negative" people getting positive results on a regular basis. To put it simply, positive thinking doesn't bring the malnourished African child food. Only physically bringing the food can bring the food.
Spells to me are like prayers. Putting the intent out may or may not yield a result. Obviously I have found these things work for me or I would quit doing it.
Has it ever worked in a spontaneous and independent manner without you actually taking action to see your intention come to fruition other than by casting a spell?
I don't believe bearded men make lightning, sorry to disappoint you, or that gods have anything to do with magic.
What type of polytheism do you believe in?
I have no problem with my practice being viewed as superstition, fake or stupid
But aren't you worried that people's negative thoughts will make it less real? (just kidding)
The notion I don't understand or respect science and nature principles is a falsehood. One has nothing to do with the other.
I don't assume that you don't respect science or natural law, just that you do not apply it to your understanding of metaphysical concepts/spirituality. You are mistaken if you think they are not related, spirituality is the originator of philosophy and metaphysics, which is the originator of science. Science itself evolved from philosophy, metaphysics, and various occult practices such as alchemy and it all started with humans questioning the nature of reality and finding ways of contextualizing their existence, which culminated into spirituality and religion. Science is our most up to date and accurate way of questioning reality and coming to conclusions about it.