Be the Expectant Child!

"The world is full of magic things,

patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper."

W.B. Yeats

The world is full of magic, but we must be like the expectant child.  With an open mind, we may catch a glimpse of a face in a dark window of a vacated home.  We might discover a quaint shop off the beaten path or truly see the elderly woman who sits on her porch daily,  unnoticed.  

Instead of being singularly focused on a chore, become aware of our surroundings with all senses.  Notice objects and people normally taken for granted.  See the depth in colors and hear beyond the busyness of life.  Take a different route or use a new resource to gently pull oneself out of repetitive behaviors. 

We awaken fully to the warmth of the sun as we see visions floating through the cloud filled sky.  The world displays sparkle and wisdom when we open our hearts to the magic.  When did you last walk through a puddle or swing from a tree?  Do you own any bubbles to blow magically  through the air or color with crayons creating release in the mind? Allow the self to play, to once again embrace the simple magic in our world.