Open the Window Shutter To Magic

There is only one way to change the things we don't want in our life or space.  We have to open our minds, our thoughts, our ideas to something new.  I love this reclaimed wooden shudder which has been chalk painted and had string applied to say...OPEN!  If you don't open the shudder, no light can come in!  Then on the other side it says...Enjoy Everyday Life.  It doesn't have to be special to be relished.  Relishing is our job - life just presents the opportunities! 

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I read a post on Facebook today about the holiday season.  While most people are celebrating with family and loved ones, there are many who have lost loved ones this year and they are suffering.  I sat with one of the most beautiful women at an event the other day and she shared with me that she lost her son this year in September.  She said she wished she could go to sleep for two weeks - my heart broke for her.  Such pain while everyone is insisting we should be joyful.
Then I was reminded of this magical picture I took.  There was nothing special about the surroundings, but this gorgeous flower was peeking through the fence.  Always reminds me of the hope that lies just beyond my present understanding. I did doctor the photo slightly, but the magic is always there, waiting for us.

One thing I know about magic is that you can't keep looking with bored, prejudiced and closed minds.  There is a spontaneous awareness.  It starts like sparkle.  You can miss it quite easily. Start noticing the sparkles you see (feel) within.  Before you know it, creativity and magic bloom.