Magic, in The ABC's of Consciousness, is the idea that magic was never rare, it was just quiet, and most of us got loud.
There's a specific kind of magic that has nothing to do with rabbits or hats. It's the kind a kid finds by accident: a firefly caught in cupped hands, a shadow that looks like a dragon on the wall, the moment right before you fall asleep when the room feels bigger than it did an hour ago.
What does Magic mean in The ABC's of Consciousness?
It's presented as the small, easily-missed wonder in ordinary things, a firefly, a shadow, a quiet moment, rather than anything supernatural.
Most of us lose the knack for finding it. Not because the magic left. Because we stopped looking down at the ground for it, and started looking for something bigger, further away, harder to catch.
The kids in these illustrations haven't lost it yet. They're still finding it in forests and fireflies and the ten minutes before bedtime. Which might be the whole trick: magic was never rare. It was just quiet, and most of us got loud.
This one lives in our ABC's of Consciousness collection now, a print-ready piece for a nursery wall or a reading nook, in case you want a reminder hanging somewhere you'll actually see it.
This one lives in our ABC's of Consciousness collection, a printable piece for a nursery wall or reading nook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Magic mean in The ABC's of Consciousness?
It's presented as the small, easily-missed wonder in ordinary things, a firefly, a shadow, a quiet moment, rather than anything supernatural.
What is a good print for a reading nook?
A quiet, glowing scene like the ABC's of Consciousness Magic print (a child finding fireflies in a forest) suits a calm reading corner well.
