Break the Spell

Day 8: One Month of Magic

Hi! I’m back and slowly recovering. I’ve been reading the posts and love the incredible writing, dialogue, and support happening within this magical community. Thank you. Every post and comment makes me smile. 

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When I was trying to decide what to name this challenge—One Month of Magic or the Joys of July—I got a few DMs from people asking me not to use the word “magic.” Not everyone believes, they said. Magic can be very hard to find, they said. I completely understood, which is why I chose the title I did. 

I wanted to show them the possibility of magic, of themselves. 

The truth is: No one person or life is more magical than the next—only more practiced. The more you believe, the more magic appears. Keep believing and watch your life change. What most don’t realize is that your presence, your power, is all the proof you need. You—and you alone—make your own magic.

Some days are easier than others. Some days, I have to convince myself that the magic is …