Motivational Article

A few days ago, I returned home after a busy day.
Meanwhile, outside, beautiful weather was persuading me back
outdoors instead of going in and busying myself with the
endless 'To Do' list.

As I can resist anything BUT temptation, I put on my walking
shoes and hurried to the small nature reserve bordering my
neighborhood.

I walked the narrow path, between the trees, breathing the
fresh crispy air of autumn when suddenly I froze. On the
path ahead, a giant bird shook her long gray wings and took
off, a few cows were contentedly chewing their food and
swans and ducks were swimming in the small canal next to me.

Any other day I would have probably continued walking,
mumbling to myself "Oh that's nice". But this time something
was different. This peaceful picture enchanted me and forced
me to stop.

This mundane sight made me realize. THIS IS LIFE!

We all are part of this amazing scene.
There is no difference between the swan, the cows, the grass,
the trees or me.
We are all part of this universe.
We are all part of this magic phenomenon called life.

It wasn't a new concept to me.
What was new was the experience of being one with nature and
all that there is.

Being raised in a western metropolis, believing that mankind
is above and beyond nature - the experience of being part of
it, made me simultaneously both humble and grateful.

Most of us grew up believing in the necessity of both
struggle and fighting in order to conquer life's challenges.

However, when you simply observe nature it becomes clearly
apparent that life is much more simple than we at first
suspect; it is about living and enjoying fully every moment
we are here on earth.

That is the magic of living.

When I got back home I was energized and excited.

Later I realized that this magic of returning to a state of
relaxed 'human being' from the anxious state of 'human
doing' is taking place now all over our planet.

We are living in times of change.

Our old view of the world and its ways are no longer valid.
Our old systems are rapidly collapsing.
Our environmental crisis is growing daily.

Yet, there are countless signs of positive change.

We are collectively waking up to a new paradigm, a new
consciousness, which empowers us to do the magic of
manifesting and become the co-creators of our own reality.

Many are shifting from a mindset based upon fear, control,
struggle, manipulation, addiction and co-dependency to a new
way-of-being based on love, partnership, balance, harmony
and cooperation.

The earth itself is now confronting us with a harsh choice:
conscious evolution or extinction.
The choice is ours!

We are entering a stage in life that living is not simply
taken for granted anymore but is actually being honored and
respected. I like to call it - living magically.

Living magically is realizing that you can grow through joy
rather than struggle.

It is about listening to the whispers (trusting your
intuition - and acting upon the hidden 'messages' in your
everyday life).

It is about taking 100% responsibility for your life (no
more blame, shame or guilt).

It is learning to love and accept yourself (your 'light' as
well as your 'dark' sides) - since a loving relationship
with yourself is the basis of good relationships with
others.

It is recognizing that ultimately there is no separation -
we are all one (so all of our actions - even our thoughts,
fears and desires - have impact).

It is becoming an active partner (with humans, spirit, and
nature) in co-creating a better world whilst simultaneously
keeping your feet firmly planted on the ground.

And most of all it is about slowing down, balancing your
life and learning to live in the moment.

Take a moment to look...

Magic is all around...