“I never believed in things that I couldn’t see
I said if I can’t feel it then how can it be
No, no magic could happen to me
And then I saw you

I couldn’t believe it, you took my heart
I couldn’t retrieve it, said to myself
What’s it all about
Now I know there can be no doubt

You can do magic
You can have anything that you desire
Magic, and you know
You’re the one who can put out the fire”
You can do magic – America

Blog by: Lata Advani Viseu

The start of new year is a chance to wipe the slate clean and begin fresh. This year instead of focusing on what you want to lose or gain, how about focusing on what you already have? 

Magic happens when you appreciate what you already have in your life. The more you see the beauty in every area of your life, the more things you will attract into your life. 

When you operate from the energy of lack, envy, jealousy, judgement or fear, you will be continually chasing and comparing yourself to others. The more negative you feel toward someone, the more of that energy you will attract for yourself. 

Stop waiting for something in the future or for someone to make you happy. When you are happy, you will attract people, things, opportunities that you never dreamed. Every thought you have creates an emotion, so happiness is a choice. 

We complicate life but life is simple. What you give you get. Let go of expectations and outcomes and instead focus on how you want to feel. Do things that bring you joy. 

Let others live the way they want to and stop judging them. Everything you judge, you are judging from your perspective. Live authentically, true to your passions and yourself and let others do the same.  

Happiest are those that choose to see the good in every situation, the ones who expect and accept that life is happening for them not to them. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Even things that seem like negative experiences are lessons that needed to be learnt. 

I have been on this journey of living my best life for quite a few years and have dabbled in many different things.  I have learnt that mindset is very important. How you look at things creates the emotions you feel and, leads to the actions you take in any situation.  

I have learnt that letting go of things that I cannot control and staying in the present moment are the keys to peace of mind. 

This year expect magic in your life and see it unfold even if you are not sure you believe in magic. 

“There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein 

“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl 

“Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 

“All human beings have magic in them. The secret is to know how to use this magic.” – Sybil Leek 

“The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.” – Bertrand Russell