Find the magic

Life is hard.

Plain and simple.

Yet, we are often told it should be enjoyed. People are meant to be happy.

That comes down to a few things, in my mind: a choice...well, and a choice.

We have the power to choose to be happy in the midst of the hell. Granted, it's not always the easiest choice to make, but don't think for a second that you don't have the power to do so.

You do!

I do!

....(we all scream for ice cream...oh wait, wrong thing, Whoops.)

One choice or endeavor that can lead to happiness, in my opinion, is to actively seek out the magic in everyday life. And I promise it's always there.

For example, have you ever stopped and watch a leaf slowly glide to the ground, or watch the ripples from rain drops spread across a puddle? Well, I recommend it. Both are quite magical.

Magic doesn't have to be big, it can be something small, anything that makes you smile, gives you pause, or leaves you in a awe for even just a brief moment.

Sometimes you have to slow down to see the magic whirling around you, and that's okay, in fact it's often good to slow down from time to time.

Today, I found magic and it's only 7:36 am.

Right now, I'm looking at the most beautiful, old red brick building. There's a staircase going up to the second floor on the outside of the building and a bright green tree springing up next to the stairs, and the rain is dribbling down on it.

---magic!---