Putting Magic Back In Your Life

When was the last time you saw a baby or a cute puppy that was depressed? 

It might seem like a funny question…

But thinking about it for a few seconds should tell you a lot about life. 

That life itself isn’t a struggle… 

It isn’t sad… 

It isn’t all work and no play. 

In fact, a lot of the time, it’s quite the opposite.

Life can be magical when you let it be. 

Just think about a baby laughing… or a puppy playing.

Both of those things should show you that life itself isn’t hard. It’s all about your perspective and how you see things. 

The catch is, you won’t ever notice that magic when you’ve got your head down, nose to the grind. 

Magic only happens when you pick your head up and look around with childlike eyes. 

The problem: 

As we grow up, our inner child gets shut away… left out… ignored. So much so that eventually, it gives up trying completely. 

Think back to a time when you were younger and you wanted to try something new… 

Or you acted a certain way that was fun to you… 

You may have heard things like: 

“Be realistic…” 

“Don’t be so childish…” 

“Grow up…” 

And little by little…

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We leave our inner-child behind… along with all the magic.

But it doesn’t have to be that way!

You can have ALL the magic you want in your life and still take care of yourself, survive, meet your needs AND be an “adult”. 

The only difference is you’ll be happier, healthier and chances are wealthier (you rarely see unhappy people landing all the promotions and raises). 

It’s just a choice. 

The magic comes from curiosity and play.

If you choose to be curious and play more, you’ll be happier.  

I know, I know…

We’re adults, we’re not supposed to play. 

…right? 

WRONG!

Play is what makes life magical!

It brings the elements of fun and wonder back into your life, it reawakens dreams and possibilities, it breathes life back into your soul

Play is everything you’ve probably been missing (or avoiding) for the last few years. 

But a quick side note: 

I don’t consider it play if you are using it to numb yourself. 

Video games can be play if you’re fully present and truly enjoying it. But it can also be a way to numb yourself and avoid life. 

It’s important to be very honest with yourself and recognize if what you are doing is actually filling your soul up, or if it’s sucking you dry because you’re using it as a coping mechanism. 

The same activity can be both, it depends on the context...so pay attention!

Anyway, back to it. 

Here are 3 tips on how to put the magic back into your life:

1. Get a box or envelope (spend time making it look pretty/fun/something that makes you happy to look at) and fill it with little pieces of paper. On each piece of paper, write an activity you enjoy doing, or something you are curious about trying. If finances are a concern, do a couple of boxes or envelopes. One free, one cheap, and one splurge. Then each week randomly pull one out and commit to doing it. If you’re in a relationship this is GREAT for date night ideas or as a thoughtful gift for your other half!
   

2. Take a little time each day to be silly. As adults in 2020, we take ourselves WAY too seriously! And again, that’s a magic killer. Skip randomly on your walk or run, do a cartwheel, spin in a circle with your arms spread wide until you fall over, have a pillow fight, laugh until your tummy hurts, crank up the music and have your own private dance party. Allow yourself NOT to be perfect, teach yourself that it’s ok, and you’re still TOTALLY LOVABLE, probably even more so!
   

3. Choose anything that truly nourishes your soul… anything that lights up your eyes when you think about it… and make a commitment to yourself to bring that into your life either daily or weekly. Play doesn’t have to be all pillow fights and outward activities, play can also been curling up and reading a great book that you totally love. Or gardening, making your own flower arrangement for yourself to enjoy. Maybe cooking something you’ve always wanted to try. It could be anything, if you enjoy it, do more of it.

Remember:

Don’t get stuck in the mindset that it has to be something a child would do. 

Don’t think you have to go running around screaming at the top of your lungs or getting yourself stuck in the child swings at the park. 

The only requirement is that it’s something you enjoy doing. 

That’s the fastest (and easiest) way to put the magic back into your life. 

If you want more advice like this, REACH OUT and receive my meditation for awakening your inner child as a complimentary gift!