The Magic of the Moment
I was journaling earlier today, as well as talking out loud to myself – which I think is such a great alternative to journaling! – when I glanced at my phone.
11:13am.
“Whoa!” I thought. “What was I doing two minutes ago at 11:11am? Must have been pretty magical…”
Has this ever happened to you?
(No this is not a “As Seen On TV product commercial 😂)
You catch the clock at 11:11, 4:44 – one of those “angel numbers” – and suddenly you’re taking a deep breath, feeling like something special is happening. Like the Universe just winked at you.
It’s funny how we do this.
(We do this, right?! It’s not just me??)
Is It Really About the Time?
Here’s the thing – my car clock? It’s wrong all the time. It randomly changes overnight, for no reason. So… when it says 11:11, is that even the ACTUAL 11:11?
Technically, time is a construct. There isn’t an actual universal time anyway.
So why do we make those moments mean more than the others?
Is 11:11 more magical than 11:12? Or are we just deciding that it is?
That’s the fascinating part: we can create meaning. Triggers like angel numbers put us in a certain state—a mindset where it feels like everything is working out. The Universe is on our side. It just gave us a wink.
But guess what? We don’t need 5:55 to get into that state.
We can create it whenever we want.
Living with Intentional Magic
Sure, not every moment feels magical—life has its hills and valleys—but that doesn’t mean we throw it all away.
We don’t live the life we get—we live the life we choose.
What if we chose to have more magical moments, instead of waiting for them to appear on a clock?
Those glimpses of angel numbers? They’re fun. A little nod from the Universe. But they’re not the whole sundae—they’re the cherry on top.
“But Shay, what does that even mean? I’m not a magician… how do I create MAGIC??”
1. Focus on what you enjoy.
Enjoy is literally in-joy. When you are in joy, you’re aligned with the Universe. So what activities bring you joy?
For me, it’s as simple as getting up from my computer to play with our two puppies.
Going outside and soaking in the fresh air.
Grabbing a coffee and chatting with a stranger at an event.
Even laying in bed at night, watching a favorite show on TV (which, for me right now is Million Dollar Listing New York!)
Joy isn’t fancy—it’s felt.
2. Choose the magic.
Sure, you could say that grabbing a coffee isn’t magical. But think about it…
You get your cup of coffee – where did it come from?
Coffee beans, grown on another continent (depending on where you are).
Water, pulled from underground and filtered into your cup.
Machines designed by engineers, maybe even in Italy.
A barista who showed up for their shift to make it all happen.
A building someone had to plan, fund, and build.
Two people you held the door open for on your way in – small moments of connection.
God is one hell of a project manager, right?!
Magic is available.
We just have to be intentional with it.
So now I’m curious – how do you create magic throughout your day?
Drop it in the comments. I’d love to hear! I read them all. 🧡
Shay
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