Today is Friday, and we are looking at the weekend ahead. Is there magic in your day today? What magic are you looking for in your weekend? Do we need a magic wand to create this magic? We do indeed need a magic wand – the magic wand of our creative core, combined with intent and purpose.

Think, for a moment, about what makes you happy. Is it time spent alone? Time spent with family? Time spent with a significant other? Is it pursuing your dreams –whatever they may be? Is it taking a class? Is it taking a walk? Is it listening to music? Is it writing the music? Is it dancing to the music?

We need to add magic moments to our day – every day – and we need to give ourselves permission to enjoy them. These moments can be savoring the first cup of coffee in the morning, taking a few moments to watch our children/grandchildren at play, watching a movie instead of doing the dishes (the dishes, believe me, will be there when the movie is over!), or planning a day trip (or a weekend/extended weekend) either alone or with your partner or family (or a friend).

Magic moments refresh us, recharge us, and allow us to get a better perspective on life. When I was working a 9-5 job, we had what we jokingly referred to as “mental health” days. (Some companies now actually offer days off entitled mental health days!) These were days when we called in sick because the stress had become too much. It came off of our sick leave, but it was worth it. We all knew what was going on, and no one abused it.

Where is your “magic”? How are you placing it in your life?