THE ART OF MAGIC - By Autumn Boyet-Stinton (Original Article Written 4/10/2010)

This is an entry into my personal journal dated 4/10/2010:

I woke op this morning thinking about MAGIC...What is it??  It is true what they say?  "Seeing is believing?" OR would it be better, more magical to adjust the way that we think and realize that MAGIC, or believing in magic is knowing that "believing is seeing."  I simple adjustment in the way that we think may take our lives from ordinary to MAGICAL!    

Maybe a look at the definition of MAGIC is vital to believing.  So what is the definition of MAGIC?

MAGIC  N. The art of producing a desired effect or result through power or influence of various techniques that presumably assure human control of supernatural agencies or the forces of nature.  Any extraordinary or mystical influence, charm, power, etc. that is mysteriously enchanting. 

Hum....the art of finding something "mysteriously enchanting?"  What is mysteriously enchanting to you??

If you want a honest answer to that question, you must acknowledge that MAGIC will be different to everyone.  MAGIC and the belief that there is such a thing as MAGIC will be as individual as a fingerprint based on who we are.  What someone may view as daily life, may in fact be MAGIC to someone else.  Some people may need a season to induce their belief in MAGIC, others may find MAGIC in each moment of the year.  Therefore, what we all need to realize is that the difference between someone who believes in MAGIC and someone who doesn't...well, its actually pretty simple....AN OPEN HEART and the ability to see the ART of what is around us.   

An open heart allows us to recognize and experience MAGIC.  MAGIC can be simple; the warm comfort of a cherished memory; the beauty of a proud, naked tree in the crisp fall air; the complex beauty of a star-gazer lily in the heat of the summer; the sparkle in a lovers smile; the feel of a cherished pet's fur under your fingers; the smell of fresh pie cooking or the clean smell of pine trees in the fresh mountain air; the feel of satin on your skin; the peace of a sleeping baby; the crackle in the air after a hearty laugh; the joy of hearing a loved ones voice; or maybe just simply waking to one more day of life is MAGIC in it's purest form. 

MAGIC exists - Do you see it?????

Here's wishing you ART AND MAGIC!