{"id":512,"date":"2014-09-08T01:05:23","date_gmt":"2014-09-08T08:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annroth.net\/blog\/?p=512"},"modified":"2014-11-04T17:36:03","modified_gmt":"2014-11-05T01:36:03","slug":"pocket-full-of-magic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/annroth.net\/blog\/motivational-mondays\/pocket-full-of-magic\/","title":{"rendered":"Pocket Full of … Magic"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I believe in magic. It is everywhere–provided we open our eyes and see it. For example, not long ago, I was watering the back garden, as I often do on an early summer morning. Suddenly a hummingbird appeared and landed right on top of the spray!<\/p>\n

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He (his iridescent green color told me he was a male) wasn’t more than 3 feet from my face and looked straight at me, his amazing wings blurring with their rapid and incessant fluttering, while his feet moved as he balanced on the spray. I wanted to call out for someone to see this amazing sight. I wanted to take a photo and capture the moment. Of course, I didn’t do anything at all, just stood transfixed until he flew off. Now, that’s what I call magic! I will never forget it.<\/p>\n

But more mundane things are also magic. The sight of the sun, glistening on water. I can almost imagine a sparkly creature floating on the surface, providing me with what-if moments of fun.<\/p>\n

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The same can be said of the sun on autumn leaves.<\/p>\n

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Or the magical smells that come from a soft rain. I could go on and on. Instead, I’ll leave you to find your own magical moments.<\/p>\n

Until Wednesday, and wishing you magic everywhere you look,<\/p>\n

Ann<\/strong>
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