Just Like Magic

As a kid, the mental equivalent of something wonderful was that it was ‘just like magic’.

Of course, as a kid, I met with wonder pretty often. There were so many ‘new’ things that kept popping up in life, so many things I did not understand or know much about and very often, this meant experiencing or witnessing something completely unexpected.

As I have grown older, my encounters with wonder have reduced significantly. While I could conclude that this is thanks to my vast knowledge and deep understanding of the universe, I know enough to know otherwise. I just pay less attention. I am somehow wrapped in my own world of thoughts, ideas, issues and, I should add, push notifications. Too wrapped.

So, these days, I am beginning to actively take time out in the day to stare into nothingness, ignore all technology and see what the world throws at me. I’m much happier for it. (I don’t schedule it. Wouldn’t it be the ultimate irony if I did?) And I think I notice and experience life a little more.

And, yesterday evening, while I was speaking with a colleague at the train station, we suddenly spotted a rainbow. This time, I didn’t just ignore it and continue the conversation. Aside from it being terribly rude, I would have just missed my ‘moment of the day’.

I turned and saw a gorgeous array of colours in the sky (yes, also known as a rainbow…). All conversation stopped for a moment as I looked. I even pulled out my phone to take a picture so I could share it with you. This is a big deal as I don’t like taking photos or videos of things I see (yes, not an instagram user). I prefer just to experience things.

But, you simply had to see this picture..

..because the moment I turned to look at this wonderful sight that popped out of nowhere when my mind said ‘Wow. Just like Magic.’