The Magic That is Life

By Jessica Higgins

A seamless mixture of poetic writings and constructive self-help, this beautiful compilation of poems, prose, and inspiration is strung together to be a guide and a helpful reminder of the magic that life offers. The author uses imagery and lessons learned through travels, expansion, heartache, her spiritual walk, and all of the joys in-between, to reach out a hand to the reader — with the constant message, “Look back dreamer, you are more than a conqueror. Victories abound.” 

Taken from a deep desire for a more full life and the author's unique personal perspective, this collection is constructed to be a tool to help reframe the eyes — to see the magic in the every day moments, to inspire the want for growth, to connect with those around us, and to celebrate the journey along the way.

Perfect for fans of Jen Sincero, Cleo Wade, and Cheryl Strayed!

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Happy Kind
• Release date: Jul 16, 2019
• ISBN: 9780578538792

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the magic that is life

poetry, prose + inspiration

JESSICA  HIGGINS

The Happy Kind  .  Los Angeles  .  2019

the magic that is life

Copyright © 2019 Jessica Higgins

All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews.

Library of Congress Control Number: 2019909526

Published by The Happy Kind in Los Angeles, CA.

Cover photography and design by Daniel Chapman and Jessica Higgins.

www.thehappykind.com

To my family,

I love you.

For you, dear reader. Thank you.

The Reason

(a journey of expansion and discovery)

At times, I find myself feeling stuck, and throughout the process of expansion, I’ve learned that it’s okay to start again.

To put a new lens on the eye, to reacquaint myself with life’s offerings — to be present and see the beauty and magic of life, through all of its inevitable ups and downs.

I’ve learned that an updated lens is sometimes essential, to keep going, to keep growing, to keep learning, and to keep that joy alive — sparkling in all of its glory.

Taken from a deep desire for a more full life and a continuous journey of discovery, this book is a compilation of poetic writings, prose and inspiration strung together to be a tool and to help expand the joy. It was created to be a reminder of life’s gifts — influenced by my love for nature, travels, personal growth, and my day-to-day journey.

I wrote this for you and for me. This joy of life, pain of life, love of life, magic of life.

The magic that is life.

A celebration. A whisper, an anthem, a knowing that life is a journey worth living.

To be a small reminder of the magic that life holds. And that we, too, hold the power.

We, too, hold the magic.

CONTENTS

DAWN

IN-BETWEEN

DUSK

ARRIVAL

EPILOGUE

Look back,

dreamer.

You are more than

a conqueror.

Victories,

victories,

victories abound.

DAWN

(a beginning is here)

A Beginning

The outset felt so effortless

Like sharing time with the ones

You love.

To repeat the dawn over and over

And delight in its incessant

Arrival,

Oh the magic

That lives in the start.

The Day is Ready

Why do we give others so much power over our day?

The man cut me off at the light, now I’m angry. The woman shut the door in front of my face, now I'm annoyed. Bumper to bumper traffic has made me late to work, now I’m — well, late.

Disruptions can swing our day into a frenzy. These quick, momentary bumps can blow up our day, if we let them. We can choose to allow the weight of it all to manifest and grow, like a fire sweeping through a forest. Or we can choose