Harnessing the Power Within: Unleashing the Magic Principle of Animation in Your Life

Have you ever watched a magician tie a knot into a handkerchief, only to have it seemingly come alive and untie itself? In magic, we call that animation, and it is one of the ten types of magic we magicians perform. Animation is more than just magic, though. It's more than what you see in cartoons or in the movies. We each can apply the principle of animation to improve our own lives and unlock our full potential, ignite our creativity, and bring about our own positive transformation.

Breathe Life into Your Dreams and Goals.

A magician waves his hand, and an otherwise inanimate object seemingly comes to life, giving it purpose. So too can we infuse our dreams and goals with passion and purpose. The major difference, however, is that the handkerchief cannot come to life without the magician giving it power. When it comes to bringing life to our dreams and goals, we are our own magician. Just as that animated handkerchief unties itself, we can transform our dreams into reality when we actively work towards them. Some people wait for their ship to come in, others see the ship on the horizon, dive into the water and swim out to meet it.

Embrace Change and Adapt.

A magician makes a rope uncoil. He shows a card with spots that change color and in number as he shows each side multiple times. These effects represent the power of change and adaptation, and how we can achieve personal growth and resilience when we seek change and embrace it. Adapting to new circumstances, seeking new perspectives, and meeting challenges head on enable us to overcome obstacles and to view setbacks, not as problems, but rather as opportunities.

Become More Creative.

When I first saw a magician make a handkerchief untie itself, I didn’t think it was possible. That’s what the magic principle of animation does. It encourages us to think beyond what seems possible. It motivates us to look into our own imagination and use our problem-solving skills. Unleashing our creativity can lead to some very positive change. When we explore various perspectives and potential solutions, we can achieve personal breakthroughs.

Inspire Others.

Watching a magician bring an inanimate object to life can be an amazing experience for the audience watching it. And it has the potential to leave a lasting impression. As we apply this principle of animation to our own lives and begin to make changes, we may just inspire and motivate those around us to do the same. Have you ever watched someone achieve something and told yourself, “If they can do it, so can I!”

Just as a magician uses the principle of animation to bring objects to life, we can animate our dreams and help them become reality. We can adapt to change. We can become more creative. And we can be an example to others. But just like a magician must practice his routine, so to must we practice implementing animation into our lives. We also must be willing to explore and embrace the extraordinary. The main difference is that, for the magician, animation is merely an illusion. For us, animation can change our reality. 

Challenge your inner magician! Begin your magical journey of personal growth and fulfillment and breathe wonder and excitement to every aspect of your life.

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Chuck Jones is an award-winning speaker, trainer, and e-learning developer as well as a professional magician. He has more than 30 years in the corporate training and development arena and has spoken at numerous conferences including the E-Learning Guild, the Association for Talent Development, and Training Magazine. As a magician, he has performed in numerous close-up, parlor and stage venues throughout the US, including Washington Magic, Elkton Magic, and he can be found most weekends performing at Poe's Magic Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland. Visit him online (as his stage persona, Chuck Thomas) at www.chuckthomasmagic.com.