Majikal Monday

Happy Monday! Are you ready for another great week? I hope so.

Spring is making a valiant attempt to arrive here in northwest Montana – even if it does seem like it is a loosing battle. From the birds we are seeing and the green that is peeking out here and there – oh and the pussy willows too – we know that spring really is on its way!

Here on Majikal Mondays we’ll be talking about the the magic of life. We won’t be casting spells or writing them, we’ll be exploring the magic of life and the world around us.

One of my favorite quotes is from Pasteur “Chance favors the prepared mind.” it always reminds me that we need to remain open and prepared to see the wonder of life and the universe. We tend to get wound up in our day to day lives, taking care of kids, running errands, doing chores, caring for our loved ones. We are taking care of business and what is important.

We have to remind ourselves (prepare) that there is more to life than just the taking care of business. It doesn’t take a lot to prepare yourself to be open to the magic of life. It’s not the same for all of us.

For one it might be a slew of powder blue in the drainage ditch on the side of the road that is a patch of forget-me-nots. For someone else the magic may be in seeing a child chasing a butterfly.

For another it may be the sight of a mature big horn sheep standing on a rock. For some it might be a symphony by Mozart or a work from Haydn. The Mona Lisa, the Walking Man statue, or The Who’s rock opera – Tommy; much of what is made by man can strike the spark of magic in our hearts – for it is from that spark of magic that our greatest achievements, thoughts, and feelings come.

The appreciation of these magical moments of life is easy when one is setting out to specifically do that thing. Want an uplift on the way to work? Count how many flowers/trucks/art deco buildings or whatever on your way. By the mere fact of seeking them out, the average person will see more flowers/trucks/etc. because they are consciously prepared to do so. They are actively looking for that moment. The really great thing is that it is a positive feedback system. You are “rewarded” by looking for what brings you joy in life by seeing something that brings you joy in life – when you have *prepared* for it.

Here on Majikal Mondays we’ll be posting hints and tips on how to connect to that majik that is within all of us. We’d also love to hear what is a “majikal moment” for you!

My majikal moment today? Seeing an eagle on wing taking a short cruise and then returning to it’s nest. Or was it the tiny white flower peeking out from under the bull pine needles in the flowerbed? Or the feeling of relief walking *out* of the endodontist office knowing the work is done!

Honestly, before you know it, you are seeing majikal moments everywhere…because you have remembered to look for them…that’s all it takes.

We’d love to hear what some of your majikal moments are! We’ll be posting on Mondays with lots of things about living life “majikally” by connecting to that which brings you true joy.