All That Slithers

Sometimes the wisdom of the writers of fairy tales is before me and I fail to understand it. When I do get the message I feel a big AHA! That happened today when I was thinking about some problems I had had yesterday in managing my moods. I thought of the way the blahs had just slithered up on me and suddenly I knew why the "evil" witches put eye of newt and toe of frog in their cauldrons. Their black magic spells are meant to catch their victims unaware, to just slither up on them. I guess I am a wiser magician than I was before. Every attitude, just like a coin, has a head and tails, or obverse and reverse. So I suggest that if you feel the blahs creeping up on you, or if you are feeling the need for the zing of some good magic do not despair...those creepy feeling are a warning that it is time to reach out and hook into the field of magic that surrounds you. Ask questions about what you want, what you need, and what you can do about it. Often just knowing your wants and needs will give you some energy to pursue them. Then mix in a dose of gratitude for what you already have and you may have your magic spell right in your hand. You have more power than you realize and when you start to use it, life improves. So, if you are suffering from a touch of irritation or hopelessness don't let it envelope you. Look at it as an evil spell from elsewhere that you have the magical power to combat. Be specific and get to the root of things then start to chip away at it. May the spark be with you.

The Magic Turtle

In some stories told long ago it was said that the world rested on the back of a giant turtle. When I wondered what I could gain from the idea of a turtle holding up the world I came up with a couple of ideas. First there is the shell of the turtle. The turtle is protected from barbs and stones. He can have insults or muck thrown at him and he steadfastly goes his way. Humans can too often be distracted from their good path by gibes and noise that other throw at them. Second the turtle stays on track without stopping, wandering away, or creating side trips. Tiny turtle steps will get you where you need to go. Up and over obstacles, solving the problems of the route as you go, copy the turtle to achieve your desired ends. The ways of the turtle can shore up your world. You may wonder where the magic is in a turtles journey. They do have the life they want. They do achieve their goals. Who are we to say they don't experience a bit of joy and sparkle as they go? Since we need and love that joy and sparkle be sure you reach out to the magic that surrounds you to help you take those turtle steps. Enjoy the small violet or fresh grass as you go along. Make it a journey of joy. May the spark be with you.