Making Your Own Magic

These days

I think there is so much to be said for

Making Your Own Magic

In a world that can seem more uncertain

daily

It becomes so easy for me to 

list all the things wrong in my life.

All of my fears

begin to come together like a strong 

magnetic pull.

And then I am right back in the

proverbial rabbit hole.

A hole of depression and anxiety

I have struggled with

my entire life

on and off.

If worrying is akin to

'praying for what you don't want'

It's up to me 

and

 me alone

to make my own 

Magic.

Find my own

Joy.

Savor in the simple pleasures

I can find every day.

To practice

every single day

Intentional gratitude.

Practice 

Kindness

Grace 

and 

LOVE.

To hold onto all of these 

as if my life depends on it.

Because 

it does.

Because I am of an age

where I realize

I literally have a finite time

left on the planet

(I know we all do, but I can feel the realness now)

I don't want to squander

my remaining time

swirling in fear 

sadness

and 

worry.

I don't want to drown 

in disappointment and dread.

I want to 

Thrive

I want to be a light for others

where I can be.

Sometimes we can be a light for others ...

Sometimes we need another's light 

to see our own way out.

I have been on both sides.

So I know how important 

it is 

to put good

out into the world.

To focus on the good.

To be a mirror back to others

so they can see

their own worth and importance.

To be a magnetic force for good.

To spread the magic of 

Positivity

Light 

and

 Love.

To celebrate the gifts 

that come with aging.

To no longer 

feel the need to conform.

To savor and enjoy

the simple pleasure of wearing

an outfit that brings me much

 joy

that makes my heart tingle with

 happiness

Like this fabulous tulle skirt from

Social Butterfly

one of my favorite sites for 

affordable and dramatic pieces

that are a joy to wear.

Underneath I added my favorite tulle skirt

that I bought in Paris

at the Opera.
I added an off the shoulder top
from Zara.

I took this outfit

with my favorite backpack and hat

to one of my very favorite spots in

here inSouthern California 

for a walk in the tide

with a glass of wine

and 

my love.

And 

it was all 

Magical.

Every minute.

We created 

wonderful images

and 

wonderful memories.

Memories to push deep into my heart

to remind myself

the importance of 

taking the time to 

Make Your Own Magic.

To focus on the good

in each and every day

in order to drown out the 

noise of fear.

To remember

the words of Coco Chanel

"Beauty begins the moment

you decide to be yourself."

Sometimes

it's right there

that the 

Magic Begins

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life