We all have experienced an event, which we could describe as “A magic moment” — a time when we experience something special, when things come together in unison, be it a conversation, a relationship, or a result. They do not happen often, but when they do, we know something special had happened, like magic.
The Macmillan Dictionary defines the word magic threefold:
- The mysterious power that some people believe can make impossible things happen if you do special actions or say special words called spells
- Mysterious tricks that an entertainer called a magician performs, for example making things disappear.
- A special attractive and mysterious quality that someone or something has.
The latter meaning may be called frequently, “The magic of the moment,” something we know occurred when we experienced it, but we cannot describe what actually happened.
A famous German author defined the word magic as:
— “Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen.” Johann Von Goethe (1749—1832)
A British author, Roald Dahl (1916—1990) extended the magical moment further:
— “A little magic can take you a long way.”
— “Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”
Burt Bacharat and Hal David wrote a song, “Magic Moments,” recorded by Perry Como, which captures the magical moment:
— “Time can’t erase the memory of these magic moments filled with love.”
When visiting the Walt Disney parks, one will hear frequently “Have a magical day,” even in places outside the Magic Kingdom. Disney’s magic comes in two-forms: one good, like the wonderful feeling of happiness, observing the glee of young children; the other bad, like witnessing the spell of an evil witch, or observing too realistic monsters of ancient times. A stroll up or down Main Street during a parade evokes a special magic not experienced elsewhere.
In conclusion: May you experience a magic moment today.