Magical moments by complete accident.

Have you ever done something incredibly awesome, but had no idea whatsoever how you managed it? Kind of like a "hey, watch this" moment, but it worked. These are the times which cause us so much trouble in the future, because we believe we can somehow do it again. And, then we fail ... usually spectacularly. It's the second attempt which goes up as a viral video, and you then get to experience the facepalm moment over and again. Glorious.

But, if you manage to restrain yourself from trying again, then you live with the marvelous knowledge of achieving true magic. It's brilliant. Sure, it's nothing mystical, but since when did magic need to be anything beyond a wonder to behold? That's why we scratch our heads when we watch little kids ... because they experience magical wonders on a daily basis. Adults stop looking, and thereby miss way too much.

Imagination is a good way to recover some of the old magic. Practice watching clouds, and calling out what you see in them. Look at the stars. Watch an anthill -- but not red ants, ouch! Allow yourself to gasp with amazement again. It's okay. Adults can grin too. Lighten up!

- M