Making Magic, Moving Mountains!
By Allen Merritt (2016)
I recently watched a video clip of a set change for a
popular weekly live television production. The crew had two minutes to
completely change from the opening set to a brand new set while the opening
announcements and pre-recorded footage played. A separate set of cameras captured
this moment which is not usually intended for the public to see (except for the
live studio audience).
What was fascinating is that I found myself getting excited
and thinking, ‘Are they going to make it in time? Are they going to be ready
when it’s time to “go live” again?”
Of course, they did make it in time; right down to the last
second; and, the “at home” viewing audience never witnessed it or knew the
difference. They did not see what was really going on. It was truly an inside look on how to make the
magic happen. The same thing occurs on all the recent “live” musical events
that networks have been airing. No one sees what really goes on behind the
scenes with creating the actual event that most people witness. That’s the wonder
of working in my industry. Everything comes together in the end.
This should remind us how often situations and circumstances
are not how they first appear to be. In fact, it is a direct correlation we
must consider every time we feel negativity encroaching in on us. Maybe we can’t
find a way out or it doesn’t seem we can navigate through it. But in fact, if
we look closer and get a good look behind the scenes, the reality of a situation may
prove itself as different or provide a new option to see us not only through,
but beyond our situation. Look behind the veil, so to speak.
Thinking on this gives new meaning to the idea that faith
can move mountains. It’s just a matter
of figuring out how that can happen. Magicians do the same. They work hard to maneuver
through an illusion to make it look like an illusion when in fact it most
likely is a strategic plan that appears one way, but is actually something else
entirely.
In further exploring how to make life more enjoyable and
positive, I felt this was a testament toward objective thinking and real
pragmatic problem solving. If we are to make the magic happen and move
mountains in our own lives we must look beyond what is thrown at us. We must
lift up our heads more often, smile regularly, be thankful habitually and set
out to find our truths or “the truth” in every moment and every aspect of the
day.
It is just too easy to fall into the traps thanks to
sensationalism and authoritative manipulations.
Therefore, the challenge is to make the magic happen despite
all odds. Move those mountains out of the way so we feel better and promote positive
and healthy well being. I am not saying to be the world’s greatest faker, but
to think through a process and strategically open up those doors and windows of
opportunity toward sustaining a positive environment.
“Make the magic” happen is a phrase I have heard many times.
I think it refers to allowing yourself or giving yourself permission to find
flexibility in your life. Without flexibility you might remain in a rut and
feel stagnated or trapped in a situation. Don't become too rigid. Knowing there are more options and
solutions available demonstrates how magic can happen, if we allow it.
The idea of moving mountains encourages us to think on and
consider more possibilities and the “how” to move those mountains in our lives.
One thought is avoiding the idea of making a mountain out of a mole hill. Don’t
let the hill build up into a mountain and become an obstacle. Just because the
mountain is huge and ominous doesn’t mean we cannot cross over it, around it,
through it, break it down and carry it out one piece at a time or watch it
erode into something else.
These are just a couple of thoughts to ponder this week in
working toward living life On a Positive Note. Just remember - Everything comes together in the end.
Now watch me a pull a rabbit out of my hat! Abracadabra...Ta Da!
Have a happy and positive go lucky week!
Cheers!
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