I believe that to be wholly alive is to be grateful—for every breath we take, every song we sing, every person we love, every day we discover.
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Merlin’s Seven Magical Words: Generosity
Generosity is not giving others what they want. Rather, it’s giving away what you yourself want.
Merlin’s Seven Magical Words: Courage
Merlin has been a part of my life for more than 20 years. Though he may be but a mythical being to some, and a great character in an epic story for many more, after 12 books devoted to his life and the telling of his story, he is truly much more than that for me. He has grown into a friend, an intimate, and a significant and meaningful part of my life that I have come to relate to on a near-daily basis.
Merlin’s Seven Magical Words: Belief
Belief, one of Merlin’s seven most magical words in the universe, can give us comfort in times of chaos, strength in moments of weakness, And direction when we feel lost. Our beliefs — whether they’re a belief in our own abilities, a belief in the nature of the world and the universe, or a belief in a higher power — guide us on our journey through life and allow us to find meaning and purpose in uncertain situations, and discover clarity among the muddled waters of our daily lives.
Merlin’s Seven Magical Words: Hope
Darkness, despair, anger, destruction—the images of these things feature daily in our media. No matter where we look, we’re met with images that leave us questioning. We’re left feeling hopeless, without options or solutions to the things that plague us.
Merlin’s Seven Magical Words: Knowledge
Knowledge, one of Merlin’s magical words, is so much more than just the things you learn by sitting in a classroom…
Merlin’s Seven Magical Words: Wonder
There is intentionality in Wonder, though it is not something you seek. It calls you to question, to explore, to investigate. To wonder is to open the doorway to imagination.
Gratitude: The Path to a Meaningful – and Magical – Life
All of us have hidden struggles – and hidden potential. And all of us, like the great wizard Merlin, have something special within us. No matter how many obstacles we face, we still have the ability to reach for the stars. We can strive, create, love, hope, sing, be kind, and work to build a better world.
Kids Find the Magic at Merlin Camp!
Eleven young wizards joined the camp counselors from Boulder Bookstore and Boulder Public Library for a week-long day camp full of activities and learning based on the legends of Merlin.
The Real Magic of Merlin
In the sheer ability to surprise, one wizard outshines all the rest. He is the greatest of enchanters, the mentor of King Arthur, the inspiration of thousands of tales in dozens of languages