Wading into the waters of the woman you have yet to become

Sisterhood. Spirit. And a little chocolate.™

This phrase and our tag line beautifully describe our community of Magic Party women. We are an organization of women supporting women.

Sisterhood.

Doing our work in community with our girlfriends.

Spirit.

Getting in touch with the unseen parts of our lives that we can feel through intuition, prayer or meditation that allows us to manifest and create and do our work in this lifetime. And sometimes it feels like magic.

And a little chocolate.

To remind us to lighten up, have fun, and enjoy the sweetness of it all.

There is something new unfolding in the universe around the feminine. There is a shift in the universe towards reclaiming the feminine. Igniting the fires of feminine energy. Women who want to use goddess energy to make a difference in the lives of others and change the world. A whole new way, a feminine way, of being on the earth.

We need to help each other so that we can manifest what the universe has in store for us. It's important to have a safe place to come to where we can learn, be witnessed, be connected to and be supported by a community of women on the same path.

A place where we can remember who we really are, a place where we can listen to the deep source of wisdom within ourselves.

A place where we can fly, be empowered, vanquish our fears, and let go into who we really are in the world. And remember the magnificent woman that we really are so that when we experience her in all her beauty, it brings us to tears of joy and possibility. This is our community. Whether you are able to join us in person at a Magic Party or not, just by reading this publication, you are part of us, and us, you.

Imagining ourselves as glorious and magnificent with healing powers that may be unknown territory for many of us. Some of you reading this may not fully understand what we are saying. Or sometimes we know and then forget, because we are human. And some of us have more clarity about our purpose and are living it now. But maybe it is not quite enough for some reason. Maybe you are meant to do work in the world and you have just begun to dip your toe into the waters. I know I have just started to wade into the waters of the woman I have yet to become. And it's a bit scary and at the same time, exhilarating.

♥ Magical Musings ♥

Q. In what area of your life are you glorious and magnificent? Come on, don't be shy, say it loud and proud!

Q. What waters are you starting to think about dipping your toe into that seems like your life purpose work?

Posted by Wendy, The Magic Girl

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I'm so Glad

The Magic Parties are a really remarkable experience. I was musing on this today so thought I would write. I started attending them over a year ago and they remain a highlight in my schedule. “Oh, no. I have to wait all this time for the next one?” is what I will say. And then “Only a few more weeks until...” and finally, “Yeah! The party is tomorrow!” I have a very full and wonderful life, and I would put Magic Parties at the top of my list of fun things to do. Because they aren’t just fun. They are inspirational. They are transformational. They really are magical. Having leisurely time to commune with other women who are choosing to live their lives in extraordinary ways is the best Chocolate I know. We are a grand mix – some are top executives, some are Mom’s, some are part time volunteers, some are entrepreneurs. It doesn’t matter what you do, what counts is how you do it. Magic Party women inspire each other to live our lives with grace and depth, courage and commitment. And of course, to lighten up and indulge in a bit of chocolate when the moment is right! Thanks, Wendy, for inviting me into this wonderful community. I am so glad I came!

Posted by Melanie, Magic Council Member and Magic Faculty

Motherhood and Faith

Hello! This is my first official blog entry….ever. I don’t just mean on “The Magic Party” blog, but my first official leap into the world of blogging. I am moved by my experiences within this community of women and the feelings of “centeredness” when I leave the Magic Parties. Is centeredness a word? Maybe a better way to say it is to just simply say I feel more connected to myself! At any rate, I am so moved that I want to reach out and try to share those feelings and experiences. I am usually an active participant at The Magic Parties, but this time, my body and spirit were so tired, I really went to the party to quiet my inner self and reconnect. I am a single mother who works full-time. My son is going to be 11 in two days. We have a hectic life and my work schedule is crazy. It’s been a little more hectic since about mid-December. I left the party on January 22^nd feeling refreshed and refocused. We talked about faith and fear. It’s interesting that faith is usually what can push us past many of our fears, and yet we still give in to so many of our fears. I have been worried, of late, about what kind of mother I am. Am I supporting my son enough or not enough? Am I teaching him how to be successful for the future or am I pushing too hard at times? What I realized is that I am afraid my son will not be successful and that it will be my fault for not teaching him all of the right things? Why am I focused on the future, especially in terms of college or beyond? He’s turning 11! I need to help him learn to do things on his own (in an age-appropriate manner), accept that he’s his own individual (he won’t like all of the same things I like) and he’ll choose what he wants to do in his life and the level of commitment he’ll apply to that. I am so fearful of not doing the right things for the future; I am missing out on the present. I am living in a fear-based place rather than a faith based place. He’s a great kid – he’s smart, creative and funny. I need to be the best Mom I can be, and yes, I’ll make mistakes along the way. The most important thing is I love him and I’m involved in his life. I just need to make sure I’m not “overly” involved. That is so much easier said than done I have a feeling, but I’m turning this over to faith. I’ve been told I’m really going to need a lot of faith when he hits his teenage years! I’ll work on it now and maybe in a few years I’ll be better equipped to manage through those challenges. I think I’ll end this blog with a quote I recently read. “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968). That really hit home for me and they are words to live by! I don’t need to see where my son will be five years from now; I simply need to focus on taking one step and one day at a time. If I do that, I truly believe everything will work out. I have faith! Until my next blog, may your next step also be one filled with faith!

Posted by Kelly, Magic Party Council Member

Sense of Community

The feedback from the last Magic Party is pouring in from our attendees. This is what one magic woman had to say after coming to the Party on Saturday. " I think I came to understand this week, on a whole new level, what a real COMMUNITY, of souls and of energy, Wendy (and Magic Parties) is creating in bringing her vision to life through us."

All women are on a journey. Unique to each individual woman. Having a community of women to support each other, no matter where we are on our journey is awesome. Magic Parties is open to all women of all ages. We are an open community of women. Please come. We welcome you in. See our website and Our Events to find the schedule of what's happening.

The After January Party

25 women had a fun and inspirational time together last Saturday at the Magic Party . We all felt supported by each other as we talked about faith, our topic for the afternoon. We came to the conclusion that mostly we are afraid to do the things we dream about. And that fear stops us. And wondered what does it mean to trust our journey completely even when it turns your life upside down and spins it out of control. We wondered about embracing the fear which would mean knowing we were scared to death and moving forward anyway. And wondered about refusing to allow the fear to grab us. And how our lives might change if we could deal better day to day in the face of fear. And if we had faith, what would we do? If you had faith, what would you do? And imagined our lives just a little bolder and ourselves just a bit braver. One guest called me today and said she was inspired to now start her work day by sitting down at her desk first thing in the morning, closing her eyes, and asking herself, "If I were brave, what would i do today?

This Weekend's Magic Party

The Magic Party this weekend is going to be great. The theme of the Party is faith. Faith as it refers to a deep knowing about something without being able to touch it, hear it or see it. Why are we talking about faith this Saturday? Well, because many of us are used to thinking with our minds and moving through our lives based on seeing, hearing and touching facts, evidents and data. For many of us if we don't have visible proof of something we might not feel comfortable in making important decisions. I think facts and visible proof lives in our heads and minds and faith lives in our hearts and souls. Faith lives in the place somewhere deep inside us that just believes that it will all turn out, without knowing how, when or why. If we are going to do the work we are meant to do in the world, impact the people we are meant to impact, and have the kind of contributions we are meant to make we might have to listen to our hearts and souls a bit more. And give the guy in our head, that seems to speak with such authority as to why we shouldn't do something our heart is yearning to do, the day off....a time out...a vacation.

Our Worth

A friend sent this to me and I loved it. It reminded me to remember that I am special, you are special, we are perfect even with all our flaws. Happy Friday.

One Flaw in Women

By the time the Lord made woman,
He was into his sixth day of working overtime.
An angel appeared and said,
"Why are you spending so much time on this one?"
And the Lord answered, "Have you seen my spec sheet on her?
She has to be completely washable, but not plastic,
Have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable
And able to run on diet coke and leftovers,
Have a lap that can hold four children at one time,
Have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart
-and she will do everything
With only two hands."

The angel was astounded at the requirements.
"Only two hands!? No way!
And that's just on the standard model ?
That's too much work for one day.
Wait until tomorrow to finish."

"But I won't," the Lord protested.
"I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart.
She already heals herself when she is sick
AND can work 18 hour days."

The angel moved closer and touched the woman.
"But you have made her so soft, Lord."

"She is soft," the Lord agreed,
"but I have also made her tough.
You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish."

"Will she be able to think?", asked the angel.

The Lord replied,
"Not only will she be able to think,
She will be able to reason and negotiate."

The angel then noticed something,
And reaching out, touched the woman's cheek.
"Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model.
I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one."

"That's not a leak,"
The Lord corrected, "that's a tear!"
"What's the tear for?" the angel asked.

The Lord said, "The tear is her way of express ing her joy,
Her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her love,
Her loneliness, her grief and her pride."
The angel was impressed.
"You are a genius, Lord.
You thought of everything!
Woman is truly amazing."

And she is!
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
But they hold happiness,
Love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
And laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take "no" for an answer
When they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
And cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about
A birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a fami ly member,
Yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss
Can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
To show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideals.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give .

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.