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Did you know you’re a magician? Well, you are.
The magician can pull a rabbit out of a hat, know exactly what cards are in your hands after countless shuffles and nab a lucky penny right out of your ear lobe.
If you’re unaware of your identity of being a magician, you will be missing out on some of the most precious gifts right at your disposal. And that would be a real tragedy.
Lucky for you, I’m here to remind you of the magic that’s deep within. This magic you can access at any time. It is true, some tricks take a little more time than others to master – but if you don’t know you’re a magician, you don’t do any magic.
Here, at P.I. – we’re all about doing the magic…
Here’s a list of some great magic tricks we can all learn. It may require that we remind ourselves from time to time of our identity, but with a little effort, and knowing who we are, these and others are more than in our grasp.
Some recommended magic tricks:
- Becoming an early riser. That’s right, if you want to do this – there’ s nothing to stop you. You’re a magician, remember?
- Exercising three times a week. It feels good, don’t it?
- Increased fruits and veggies in ones diet. This is a good move on all counts.
- Learn a new skill. Such as, martial arts, painting, even poetry.
Not every magic trick will appeal to everyone. But take a good tea or coffee break and think of those magic tricks you’ve wanted to accomplish for some time now. They are well within your grasp. They are more than doable.
I find that we human beings are the truest kind of magicians. If we really want to do something bad enough, we can do it. We can do it because it is well within our capability of doing so. In the span of our life we come nowhere near reaching our full potential.
A big part of the secret of tapping into that latent potential is knowing it’s there. You’ll never really strive for something that you believe is beyond your grasp. But, when you know you’re capable of it, your energies are catalyzed and move in the required directions. When your energies are properly directed, the outcome can be breath taking. You must constantly remind yourself of your capability.
The only thing ever stopping you, is yourself. When you know you’re a magician, you begin to do the magic.
What a spellbinding post, Bamboo
Magicians make the impossible appear possible, and astound folk when they conjure up something special out of nothing.
To be able to do the same with our achievements in life would be fantastic.
A touch of a harmless, tongue-in-cheek magical attitude towards life goes a long way…
“When you know you’re a magician, you begin to do the magic.” I’ve been feeling this lately. I pull one cool thing off and go, “Huh. That was neat. Let’s try it again!” And guess what? It works.
I love that your “magic tricks” are so down to earth. Though getting me to exercise more would be magic!
I completely agree that we’re all magicians, and I think that the trick lies in practice. The more you practice the better you get, and the better you get the more it appears to others like like you’re pulling results and ideas out of hat.
Hi Bamboo – I think you are quite right – the magician is inside us, we just have to let him/her out!
I like your starry backdrop – Robin
@Sara at On Simplicity: Your comment made me laugh because I could picture your excitement…
““When you know you’re a magician, you begin to do the magic.” I’ve been feeling this lately. I pull one cool thing off and go, “Huh. That was neat. Let’s try it again!” And guess what? It works.”
You’re right. It’s all true! The more you accomplish things, the better it feels, the more confident you become in your abilities and the more you are motivated to want to do more.
I’ve been making small positive changes in my life lately. I’ve become much more organized as a result. I’ve conditioned myself to wake up a little earlier each and every day (and to be honest I didn’t think I’d see myself waking up at 5:00am anytime soon). But I’m doing it! And the great thing is, I don’t wake up upset that I’m starting my day so early. Do you know how great that is? To wake up without being upset that you’re getting up so early?
Anyway, I think the key to all of this for me has been short actionable steps. Everyday, something positive, little by little.
@ Scott: A magical attitude towards life… That’s a nice thought.
@ Sara: Well, you can exercise more – since you are a magician.
@ Marelisa: Very excellent point about practice. I agree.
@ Robin: Thank you. Be sure to come back in the day
@ Ricardo: That all sounds fantastic Ricardo. And kudos to you for waking at 5 a.m. Incremental changes can often be the best of strategies.
I love your list. I managed to do 3 out of the four during the past couple of years (exercise, healthy diet, learned how to ski), and it feels great, but getting up early… that’s tough!
Oooo….early riser. I have to be during the week…6 am…but it’s totally against my will. 8 am is a much more natural time for me. Ya, not so good on the fruit and veggies, but getting much better.
However, I do believe in personal magic. When I focus my energies on something, and really feel it, it seems like I can move mountains.
Awesome entry- It makes us all feel that we are in charge of our own magic!!
That is so true. There is a powerful magic that resides just behind the surface of everyday life. Touch into it just once and your life will never be the same again. The best part of it all, is that it begins with simple steps such as you suggest; each one making us receptive for more, and on it goes.
Let’s hear it for magic!
Cheers,
John
Early riser… that’s something I found that helped me to be very productive. However, my peak creativity, my best “magic,” is at night. Go figure.
@ Vered: Getting up early isn’t for everyone
If it is helpful for a person, it’s a good idea. If not, it’s a bad idea.
@ Urban Panther: “move mountains” nice analogy.
@ Patti: Thank you.
@ John: Good insight.
@ Al: I’ve heard that from more than just you, that some peoples creativity seems to be at its height in the night.
We do small magic tricks a day. And at the end of a year … it looks like an incredibly amazing show.
I like it – we are all magicians! I remember a time in my life when I never exercised. Magically, now I do it regularly – and I feel way better!
Now I need to discover some new “magic tricks”…
Yay for magic! Bamboo, you truly know how to excite someone to achieve their fullest potential,
@ Avani-Mehta: That’s a good way of looking at it. Hopefully with each passing year, we get better and better.
@ Lance: There’s always magic tricks to discover. Or, we can make our current magic tricks even more dazzling.
@ Kevin: Thanks for the very kind compliment.
Hi Bamboo,
I agree, we can do anything we put our mind to. Then, like magic, it happens.
It’s all about choices, isn’t it?
@ Barbara: Excellent point. It is all about the choices. However… Making right choices consistently requires self mastery. And that can take some time and effort!
“A big part of the secret of tapping into that latent potential is knowing it’s there. ” This is one of the most true things I’ve read in a long time. Thanks for visiting my blog — now I’ve found yours and after I submit this comment, I’m subscribing! You’ve got a great spot here!
@ Willow: Thank you for the kind words. And thank you for subscribing!
Bamboo -
Very interesting perspective on the life of a magician. A magician teaches us how to live life with faith. We can achieve abundance if we keep faith in ourselves and in our passion.
Shilpan
Hi Bamboo – I’ve visited here quite a few times, and it has always been starry! (I write children’s astronomy books, you see, so I notice such things.)
Hi there Robin. It does become day here, in the P.I. Universe. I’m afraid you just keep on missing it!
Keep at it – and you will see what I’m talking about. Cheers!
I think the key ingredient to the “magical solution” you’re talking about is just doing whatever it is. We hold the key to unlock whatever “magic” we choose. We can exercise, eat right, and do wonderful things in our lives. The question after reading this, is will we?
Great post, Bamboo!
*smiles*
Michele, aka: Juice Girl
Bravo! An excellent essay for thought. Thank you for the brain food
–Christina
P.S. Is it okay to list my blog spot on my comments?