Finding Your Magic

Who doesn’t want a little extra magic in their life—a dash of whimsy, a

cache of reliable mojo they can call upon whenever needed?

“But how?” is the question I’m asked most frequently when it comes to cultivating one’s own creative magic. Book sites are rife with self-help tomes that offer to-do-task advice as to how to go about getting in touch with the magical non-mundane core of our being: candle-lit bubble baths, wandering walks, aromatherapy, massage, meditation, mindfulness, journaling, yoga, Tao Cheng, chant, and so on. These are useful tools that can help us focus on things of the spirit and move us toward the zone we seek. But what do you do if you don’t have the resources needed (usually time or money) to invest in these tools?

There are a few wands I keep on hand in my inner toolkit. One is a golden ruler. If I’m feeling snarky or put out, measuring the situation with the Golden Rule instantly shifts my perception and enables me to embrace other parties as comrades instead of adversaries. By far my #1 weapon in the battle with life’s trials and tribulations is gratitude. Moving mountains is child’s play for gratitude. Not only can it do anything, it does! When it comes to the search for one’s own magic, to me, the best way to find it is to look for it. The world is full of magical places and people and experiences. Music, the cosmos, and flowers continually remind me of this. And if you’re having a particularly difficult time finding what you seek, look through the lens of love. You’re sure to find magic beyond your wildest dreams.