The Magic Moments

 Is suffering necessary to truly discover the magic of the moment... like eternity in an hour? Have you ever noticed that often immediately following brutal sorrow and pain the soul is so open and receptive to magic, goodness and joy? It seems to offer a gentle healing of the wounds to suddenly see, really see, the beauty of mist, clouds, the subtle colors of the sky; the scent of trees and flowers take on such an incredible intensity.

When this happens, even the sight of a misty fog enveloping us becomes magical. We become lost in that state of pure beauty and grace, so independent of any outcomes or attachments... just deeply taking in what is right in front of us. It is all we have in the moment. We also appreciate so much more all the things that are about to end.

This begins early in our lives when as children we see the ending of being a baby, the end of time alone at home with Mom, the end of elementary, junior high, high school and college. Life becomes a series of ceremonies to help us let go of the old and embrace new beginnings.

For many years we have embraced the idea that the traits we despise the most in others is a reflection of what we despise in ourselves, or a reflection of our own weakest link. Was it this Carl Jung was referencing when he said we meet ourselves again in a thousand disguises on the path of life? Do we attract others into our life to help us see ourselves, to help us make a change that will alter the approaching curve in our life journey?

We may think it odd the way these kinds of things continue to pop up in our lives. We are being forced to see it, a fire has risen, to be put out. Look closely at why you despise any trait or part of another person. If you need to make an adjustment in your own life, do it and go forward. It is one more doubt and fear put to rest.

It is easy to claim the best parts of ourselves, to proclaim our rarity; but far more difficult to stand up and embrace the weakest parts that we so wish we could change. And yet, like the worst bully we face, if we don't call it out how do we confront those parts of ourselves to dispel the darkness in our own path? What magic awaits us when we gather the courage to call it out from within ourselves and then reshape the mold of our life journey we have crafted?

What has been your most magical moment in your life? Why was it magical? We learn a great deal about ourselves when we ask the why's of ourselves. There is a reason that events stirred this kind of emotion in you. It will lead you to a greater opportunity of beginning the new path if you can discover the why in the magic you feel. That is likely to provide a hint of the memory imprint from our planned life journey. Get excited again; and then do not share the excitement until the hope or dream has been manifested on the physical plane.

How many times has something appeared to be so promising, so exciting and so right for your life that you could barely contain your excitement? The natural response is to share it with others. Almost immediately you receive negative feedback or the fear expressed by those around you that it is too good to be true and likely will not come to pass. Each one of these statements, certainly the force of the energy of the person delivering the feedback, intercepts the force of energy that has been working to deliver your good. Slowly, slowly, it dissipates, leaving your magical event dissolving into the pile of disappointments in your life you remember as 'If only... '

Don't share the magic until it has completely jelled. This protects the energy behind it and allows it to be manifested in your life. Share when it is visible on the horizon for all to see. This is the time to 'Proclaim your rarity!'

Alexa Keating is a healing and transformative writer with 32 published books and 500 + articles available on Ezine articles. Visit alexakeating.com to preview books, links to articles and updated and fun facts.

The most important writing goal for me is that my words be healing, transformative, informative and humorous whenever possible; laughter lifts the soul!