Magic

It's in the room as I wake this morning. Dawn is moments away and there is an energy in the air. Is it the release of shine from the harvest moon? Is it the memory of the sound of the waterfall and how it made me feel after a hike? Magic is in the air today for inspiration.

And so those of us that believe in hocus pocus, intuition, radar, or hunches don't necessarily fly around at night on broom sticks or worry about something that happened in Salem long ago. Instead we quietly embrace our practice, sometimes consciously and other times through other means.

A few months ago, I quietly grew basil in my office, invoking the power of the herb. Yes, I was calling for a little magic to increase the wealth of the organization. Magic can be given as well. I once gave a stone orb to a friend, offering lifelong peace and friendship. While we do not talk everyday, I can call on her and she is always there for me.

Of course the magic I believe in can be very powerful at times. But it is not unique to just me. Does everyone practice his or her magic? Is it any different from a baseball player that is on a hitting streak who refuses to wash his socks? Do you know when someone is looking at you as you're stopped at a red light in your car? How many times have you called or dropped a line to someone, after thinking about them, when they respond - "Weird, I was just thinking about you?!" Is that...could it be...magic?!?!

Magic comes in so many forms, shapes and sizes. It surrounds us. Some forms of it include the sunrise over the rolling ocean surf, the smile or friendly note when you feel as though you need it most, or the way a flower opens up and blooms.

Of course we can scientifically explain these things for the most part. But what about the essence of our feelings underneath? Haven't you experienced a simply magical day as it seems as though all the stars aligned for your benefit?
I most certainly am not disregarding the importance of how science improves our health in its own right. But what about magic? Do you let it in your life?

It is said that shaman, medicine women or witch doctors were summoned in the past to clear bad energy from a home or a village. Now we call on a feng shui specialist. But all of us have gifts in clearing negative energy in our homes and our lives. Do you recognize your own magical talents?

When you were little, do you remember marveling about a rock? Maybe it was a flint rock - and you were just excited about the thought of making fire with it. Was it magical to you that a rock could start a fire? Is it any different from the energy that emits from an emerald? It is well known that if an emerald is given as a gift it inspires and cultivates love. Are we so removed from the energy of stones that we forget about its therapeutic effects and magical qualities?

Magic is in all of us and if practiced with kindness and a mindful spirit - it will transform and enrich your life. Most likely, magic has been in you and your family for many generations. How you choose to use it is your decision as its essence is a reflection of your soul.

So, as the incense and candles burn and the cat curls up in your lap, bask in the energy surrounding you. You just might remember how much you missed it and (sh!) how much you really want to experience it more often.