In a world so often overcast with negativity, a single conversation can be a ray of sunlight, reminding us of the immense power of kindness, self-reflection, and inner magic.

This was a recurring theme in our latest meeting, where Walt, Anne-Marie, and Terry came together to explore the transformative journey behind Terry’s book, “Abracadabra,” and, in doing so, opened a heartfelt dialogue on growth at every stage in life.

The conversation started with Terry sharing the origin of“Abracadabra.” Fourteen years in the making, the story was finally born from her determination to spread joy and resilience in the face of adversity. “My glass isn’t half empty or half full—it’s pretty much full all the time,” Terry declared, explaining why the book wasn’t just about magic; it was about the choice to choose happiness even in the darkest moments.

One of Walt’s powerful questions caught the spirit of the meeting: “What’s this children’s book actually about?” Terry answered with honesty, painting a scene where a child, overwhelmed by her parents’ fighting, discovers a magical branch. This branch becomes a wand, and the girl’s own reflection turns sage, teaching that true happiness and wisdom come from within. Terry’s intention resonated with Anne-Marie, who remarked that such stories can make an enormous difference: “A good story book can make a massive difference. What kind of message do you want to give your kids?”

The group didn’t shy away from hard truths. Walt shared his own journey of learning kindness and the struggle to let go of perfectionism. He spoke about how being kind to himself transformed not just his relationships with others, but his view of the world. “If you are working on your own kindness toward yourself, the kindness that you exhibit toward others isn’t random at all. It just flows out of you on a regular basis,” he said—a message Terry echoed deeply.

Anne-Marie contributed candid wisdom on self-care, rediscovering joy, and setting boundaries. “I used to do everything for everybody. But then I completely lost myself, now I’m a lot happier for that, just having my boundaries.”

Throughout their discussion, powerful questions guided the emotional current: How do we help children (and adults) understand their own magic? What does real self-care look like, and why is it so hard? Is it ever too late to change perspective and find happiness? Their answers, drawn from lived experience, boiled down to one word Terry repeated: “choice.”

“Everything starts here,” Terry said, placing a hand over her heart. From taking responsibility for one’s story, to reaching out and building supportive communities as Terry did, finding the perfect illustrator for her book—the message was woven clear: kindness, perspective, and connection are superpowers.

As the meeting closed, Anne-Marie summed it up beautifully: “If something’s happening to you, look at your perspective just change a little thing, and notice what happens.”

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