There are several traditional definitions of magic, but this is the one I most resonate with: “An extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source.” Often times we use the word magic to describe something that is, well, indescribable. An experience that is ineffable: “Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.”
There is something about the word magic that brings a smile to my face. Perhaps it is the nostalgia of remembering when I experienced things for the first time as a child, or maybe it’s the nature of magic that it will always defy attempts to limit it to our concepts. Like capturing lightning in a bottle.
Nourishing the soul:
I believe the experience of magic is perceived differently person-to-person. It is subjective and cannot be objectively measured. In my experience, when I feel the magic, it is when I am in complete alignment with what my heart and soul wants. When I come alive. It is the feeling I get when I nail a new dance move, the feeling I get when my face is in the sunshine on the beach, moments with my niece and nephews, slipping into a bath with essential oils, witnessing someone in their power and hearing a piece of music that moves me to tears.
All of these experiences have something in common: they nourish my soul and bring me great joy. Our soul craves moments where we feel the magic. These moments are a result of listening to the subtle whispers of our heart and living in connection with the deepest parts of ourselves. When we can connect deeply, it ignites a passion from within that radiates outward.
How do we feel more magic?
A big lesson that I have learned over the years is that all the answers we need, and all the magic, is actually within us. It is just a matter of knowing how to access it and not being afraid to ask for help to get to that place. We often think that finding the inner magic, or happiness, is an outward search for things to make us feel more fulfilled.
For example, throughout my 20’s, I got a lot of my self-worth and fulfillment from the outside world. Stacking on achievement after achievement, degree after degree. All of which I am thankful for, however, once I finally realized that true fulfillment was not going to come from external accomplishments, I started to go really deep inward. Through the process of reconnection, I have come to understand that we truly do have all the answers within us. However, our culture is designed to take the wind out of our sails, it fills us with fears about all the ways we are inadequate and often promotes disconnection. In turn, we need to apply an enormous amount of internal commitment to ourselves, which allows for deeper connections on many levels. The more we nourish ourselves, the more we have to give in other areas of our lives.
Some ways to call in more alignment and more magic is to ask yourself these questions and incorporate more of these into your weekly routine:
What experiences nourish me?
What brings me joy?
What feeds my soul?
What lights me up?
All of which is not to say that we will experience magic all the time. In my life, that has not proven true. We will still have ups and downs, joy and pain. We are, in fact, still human. However, the more in tune you are with your inner self and inner voice, the easier it gets to manage those unfavorable emotions and ride the waves of life. It just takes time, commitment, tools and guidance to release what is in the way of us experiencing ourselves fully and to hear the whispers of our heart and soul.
Make a list of these nourishing practices and incorporate them in to your weekly routine. If you are feeling blocked, please do not be afraid to ask for guidance.
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