Lately, our little daughter has been afraid of dragons. Some witches and the neighbor's black dog have also been causing her concern. We taught her the magic spell: 'Jimalaya...Jim!' and since she's been using it, the dragons, witches and even the big black dog, aren't bothering her anymore. How come? It's magic!

When we cannot comprehend how something works or happens - we call it magic. Our lives are full of magic. As kids we live in a constant state of wonder. As 'mature adults' we're constantly seeking explanations or proof, thus killing magic.

In this article I offer you a few magic tricks for grownups. They work! Just lift your magic wand, postpone your judgments and let mystery prevail:

The magic of INTENTION

Intention is a way to focus, and bring your mind energy and power to work for you in the physical universe. Your intention can be, to be joyful, to gain clarity, to solve a problem, to bring a new relationship into your life, to be financially independent, etc... The procedure or "how to" intent is not important. You can go within and think about your intention. You can visualize it or meditate on it. Any method that brings your focus and attention to your intention is sufficient. To reinforce your intention you can create or use a physical representation of that intention (write it on a paper, select a card for it, use a picture, etc.) or you can sing it aloud repeatedly.

The magic of NOURISHING YOURSELF

When you give to yourself, the universe receives the message that you are worthy and as such, begins to treat you in that way, in fact giving you more. The essential ingredient is persistence. Don't give to yourself only once, because it is your birthday. Nourish yourself on a regular basis and the results will be beyond your wildest expectations. Tip: most of us lack physical and emotional nourishment, silence and contact with nature.

The magic of GRATITUDE

The bottle of life is at all times both half full and half empty. We've become accustomed to focusing on the empty half. One of the fundamental universal laws is that you manifest in your life what you're preoccupied with. Thus, the more you concentrate on the empty half, the more of it you create. Let's conduct an experiment, with the aim to create a different experience. For 24 hours choose to be only grateful. Find reasons to appreciate everything, and experience what miracles occur. It's a beautiful day - THANK YOU WEATHER. Dinner wasn't appetizing - HURRAY! - I can maintain my diet. The kids are healthy - WOW! I'm stuck in traffic - GREAT! - I have time to organize my nourishment plan.

Two little magic tricks for FINANCIAL ABUNDANCE

We all like to receive money. Most of us don't like to give it away. However, money is simply energy. All that is attached to it is our own interpretations and values. One of the universal laws is that energy needs to flow. Energy circulates, as does money. If you want to have money (as well as anything else in your life) you should invite it in and let it go in the same gracefulness. Here are two small rituals that can help familiarize you with this flow.

When you receive money: Hold the cash, check, or bank slip in both hands, go within and say (in your mind or aloud): "Thank you for this money that came to me. May this money come back to the one who gave it to me a thousands times. May this money, when I spend it, come back to me a thousand times. Thank you." And really allow the meaning of the words to permeate you, filling you with a sense of abundance and worthiness.

When you give money away: Give it with a smile, joyfully, easily (even if it is your phone bill or taxes that you are paying), and say to yourself (with a convincing inner voice): "May this money I spend help with creating good in this world, and may this money come back to me a thousand times to create good in my life. Thank you." Life is a wonder cruise. Don't miss the ride. 

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