“December will be magic again…”

words and music by Kate Bush

 

 

Well it’s here. December. The month of magic and miracles. That is, of course, unless you’re not into those sorts of things, in which case it’s just the last month of the year. And I don’t care who you are – as long as you participate in the calendar-driven world, that one matters.

 

Personally, I’m a big fan of magic. Always have been. Maybe that’s why I’ve been dorking out over the TV show “The Librarians.” Or maybe that’s why holiday music is so enticing, with its promises of snow and holly-jolly. Or maybe I’m just a gal who happens to like a snappy tune. Your guess is as good as mine.

 

Recently I’ve been reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s latest book, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear. And it has brought me tremendous joy. Have you ever read a thought or idea that led you to think, “Oh! Of course! How could I have forgotten that?” Well a lot of Gilbert’s ideas are hitting me that way. They seem familiar, as if I once knew their truth, but have somehow misplaced that honesty with age. And then there are the refreshingly new ideas put forth by Gilbert, and I love those as much as the oddly familiar thoughts. All the way around, this book has me sensing pixie dust and come-true wishes in the air. And I like it. It feels good and hopeful. And friends – the earth needs all the hope it can get right now.

 

So as the world is decking halls and preparing for fasts, feasts and miracles, I am holding tight to visions of Big Magic. And I am full of hope and love. For myself, for my nearest and dearest, for the world. Here’s to a lovely last month of the year.

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