Everyday Magic

“Get out of the way and let the magic happen.” That’s the thought I had to today as I wondered what is to become of my life.

So what exactly does this mean. What is “magic”? Does it involve a rabbit, a hat, and a magic wand? No. I don’t think so in this case. The magic I’m thinking of here are those wonderful moments in life when the stars align in your favor despite you. It’s those moments you sit back and smile at God’s goodness in your life.

I’m a firm believer in taking action to manifest your dreams, but sometimes stepping aside and letting God do His thing is the best thing to do. I like to call this “everyday magic”. This is tonight's lesson.

Here’s a ‘80s song that resonates with this lesson.

Step Up and Jump In!

I once heard a story that went something like this.

A man lived by a river called Life. Everyday he would go down to the river, dip his cup into it, and take a drink. Day after day and year after year he did this.

Then one day he had an epiphany. Instead of taking a drink from the river called Life, he jumped into it. In that moment he realized Life offers more than a daily drink. If you want to, you can jump into it with all your being.

This story resonates with my life right now. I think I have one foot in the river called Life. But something keeps me from throwing myself in completely. What's holding me back I wonder? I need to run and figure this out.

Tonight’s lesson is to never fear what might become of you if you throw yourself into the river called Life. I think some call this living in the “flow” or the "moment". It's where I dream of being.

Here’s a song and video that inspires me to “step up” and jump into the flow.

What are Dreams?

“You can do anything in your dreams,” said my 6-year-old as he prepared to go to sleep tonight. I pray he never forgets this.

Dreams. What exactly are they? Are they things you hope to acquire? Things you hope to do? Things you want to be? Are they a “thing” at all? Do you just get one big dream? Can you have many dreams?

I think dreams are all of this and more.

To me dreams are something that have no time or place. No beginning and no end. They have existed since the beginning and will be here through the end. Dreams are placed inside of us when we are born to remind us of something greater within ourselves. They are hard to put into words, but easy to spot when they materialize. And even when they come true they keep on growing. Sometimes our dreams become the catalyst for others to realize their dreams.

Dreams are worth chasing. Their worth giving your life for. In the end you might discover that to dream is to be close to God. I think that’s what my son was talking about tonight. It’s a lesson I share with you.

Here is one of the greatest dreamers of our time.

Move On

The day starts bright,
And soon turns to dark.
How did I end up here again?
A place I detest,
But am still drawn to.
Attachment, it’s a curse.
The desire to escape reality.
But why?
Reality is all I have.
It’s where the moment lives.
Is it fear? Is it worry?
Fear and worry about what might be?
Who I might be?
I’ll let go again now.
Empty me of me.
It’s the only way out.
It’s the only way to be me – for real.

The lesson? Be understanding with yourself and move on.

Here's a '90 song to inspire this lesson.