magic wand

"The purpose of the wand that has been handed to you is to cast a magic spell of hope on the world"
How often I wish for a magic wand, to make things better for others - and sometimes myself. I know there are no quick fixes or simple solutions. I might not have a magic wand, but I do have skills - listening, being alongside, and offering hope. I think the hope comes when we have had our fears heard so they no longer drag our eyes downwards, but we can be freed to see things again in a different light when we had been cloaked in fear so hadn't been able to notice all that is good. Sometimes we need people to help us refocus, not just to listen, but to stay there, pointing out the joys that we have lost sight of. It's not magic. But when we get given that help, it can feel like magic. I think we all have wands and choose to use them often, or leave them locked in a forgotten drawer. I have mine at the ready today - tho have so much to do I could do with a broomstick too (my car is back at the garage. how much hassle can one pothole cause??!!). Hope you get to use your magic wand lots today.