Stepping into your magic means fully embracing and harnessing your own unique powers, talents, and abilities. It is about tapping into your full potential and using it to create the life you desire. Every individual possesses their own set of skills and gifts that make them special and contribute to the world in meaningful ways. However, many people are often held back by self-doubt, fear, or societal expectations. When you step into your magic, you let go of these limitations and fully embrace who you are. You recognize that you have the power to create your own reality and shape your own destiny.
As we all step into this new year, I see the Messy Middle for some has become the Magical Middle for others.
I could see it that first day around the fire, yet the full experience taught us everything we needed to take the next big step in our lives and careers. I am in the very center of this Magical Middle on a nomadic journey without a home, growing my crew, launching a new business brand, and clearing out a lot of shadows as I make these big changes.
You recognize that you have the power to create your own reality and shape your own destiny. This requires self-belief, confidence, and a willingness to take risks. One important aspect of stepping into your magic is discovering and nurturing your passions.
Step Into The Magic
As we all step into this new year, I see the Messy Middle for some has become the Magical Middle for others.
- Written By Melanie Spring
Deeper Work In The Magical Middle
They showed up. Every single one of them.
They showed up for themselves. They showed up for one another. They showed the heck up.
They weren’t even sure what they were really in for, but when they showed up that first night, I watched something shift.
I sat there around a bonfire with these incredible, strong, badass women and I watched them relax into who they really are. I watched their faces searching to see if they needed to fight for the right to be in that circle. I watched them sizing each other up. I watched them posture a little to stand out. Or hide. I watched them see if they fit in. I watched them settle. Something magical was happening.
This was my 8th time hosting this event, yet it was nothing like what I started five years ago. It used to be a place for people to craft and deliver their talks with confidence. To stop being scared of the stage. Now it was something deeper – something at a soul-level.
I knew from the beginning that I had to create this event for myself. I created it as if I was the one attending. I created and crafted it as if I was the only one who needed it. It was for humans on a journey to become who they were really meant to be.
I didn’t even market it. Zero sales page. Zero social media.
I called in the humans who needed to be there. And those incredible, world-changing humans showed up.
Some of them came for skills. Others came to test me. Still others showed up because they knew me and had a feeling this was what they needed. They all found out they were right.
As I sat there by that fire the first night asking them to believe in something bigger than themselves, I saw a softening. I saw self-proclaimed Alpha-women surrender to friendships with humans they had just met. I saw them put it all on display. I saw the real, raw human they didn’t let others know was inside them.
Three intimate days of training, deepening, meditating, connecting, working, resting, practicing, and integrating. Three days learning how to deliver the talk that was deep inside of us (yep, even me!) Each one of us came out the other side as more of the humans we were meant to be.
Looking through the photos and videos, I see how our faces changed. How our interactions shifted. How our movements became more fluid. How we all stepped more fully into ourselves. I could see it that first day around the fire, yet the full experience taught us everything we needed to take the next big step in our lives and careers.
After all of the goodbyes, my Crew and I sat down to understand what had happened. None of us could explain it. None of us had words.
We all went back to integrate what we learned – every human in the Collective and in the Crew.
That’s when the Messy Middle showed up.
When they started to share about their Messy Middles, I was in awe of what had shown up for each human.
Some got sick. Some quit what they were working on. Some found better clients or a better direction for their work. Others sat in their misery and went dark. One even found she could hold onto her powers for days after. None of it was “easy.” All of us were right where we were supposed to be – as is always how it works.
Except that most of us weren’t sure how to get that blissful feeling back – the one we had as we sat in that deep, intimate space.
In my last post, I talked about how the Messy Middle was reframed for me as the Magical Middle. I described it as “the space where all sorts of amazing things can happen and we can manifest a new reality where it doesn’t have to be so hard. We can still do all the hard things, yet they can be easy.”
As I kept getting questions and responses to the post, I realized later that I didn’t fully explain this Magical Middle in its fullest middle-ness.
It’s juicy. It can be f*ing hard. Painful. A LOT. It can get gooey and messy and scary. It can show us things we don’t want to see about ourselves.
Calling it the Magical Middle doesn’t change what’s there. It only changes our perspective. Our perspective on the time we take to integrate what we’re learning.
The words we use tend to become our reality. Messy implies that it has to be hectic. Magical tells a different story.
We can see the magic in our mess. We can see what this time of integration is teaching us. And we can hold a different vibration for what’s to come if we look at it as a magical time.
I share about the Magical Middle specifically because 2022 has just begun. My phrase for this year is Boundless Illumination. This is truly the epitome of the Magical Middle. I am in the very center of this Magical Middle – on a nomadic journey without a home, growing my crew, launching a new business brand, and clearing out a lot of shadows as I make these big changes.
Boundless: To remove the boundaries and limits on my business and personal life so I can become fully the woman I am meant to be.
Illumination: To light the world by lighting up all of the shadows in myself and others so we can see together what needs to be shifted.
Part of me feels like this is asking God for patience and waiting to see what shitstorm He throws my way to test my patience. And yet, I know I am strong enough for whatever is coming. I know it will be like that first night next to the fire – a wondering where I fit only to find that I am among like-minded growing humans who need me just as much as I need them.
I am calling in an even higher level of magic this year.
The humans I desire to work with are at a new level of awareness.
The work we’ll be doing is deeper and more true than anything we’ve done before.
The light and the shadows are waiting for us in this work.
And the vibration is at an all-time high – pushing away those who aren’t ready and calling in those who are.
As we all step into this new year, I see the Messy Middle for some has become the Magical Middle for others. I see the reframe. The new perspective. I see the Knowingness showing up for each of us – the ones who are ready to step deeper into our own magic.
Are you ready to step into your own magic?
Are you feeling as if it’s your time?
Or are you still sitting in the Messy Middle waiting for your sign?
If you feel like I’ve been talking to YOU this whole time, send me a love note – or DM me on social media. I am working on something really big and you might be the person I’ve been looking for.
Or if you got triggered by this post at all (triggered meaning mad, angry, frustrated, or sad), send me a note and tell me. I’d love to hear what comes up for you.
I’m walking alongside you. I’m here for you. With boundless illumination following me everywhere I go in my Magical Middle that feels hard, lovely, scary, and beautiful.
You don’t have to do this alone.
xoxo
Melanie
PSST. Retreat photos captured by the magical Mary Gardella
What ignites a fire within you? What brings you joy and fulfillment? By exploring these areas and pursuing what truly excites you, you are able to tap into a wellspring of creativity and inspiration. This is where your true magic resides. Stepping into your magic also involves developing a strong sense of self-awareness. This means understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values, and aspirations. By knowing yourself deeply, you can play to your strengths and work on improving areas that may need development. Self-awareness allows you to align your actions with your true purpose and values. Another crucial element of stepping into your magic is overcoming fear and embracing vulnerability. Fear often holds us back from fully expressing ourselves and taking risks. However, true magic happens when we step outside of our comfort zones and allow ourselves to be seen, heard, and vulnerable. This is when we can connect with others on a deeper level and create real impact. Finally, stepping into your magic requires a mindset shift. It means letting go of limiting beliefs and adopting a growth mindset. It's important to understand that failure and setbacks are a natural part of the journey. Embracing them as learning opportunities and remaining persistent in the face of challenges will allow you to continue growing and evolving. In conclusion, stepping into your magic is about recognizing and embracing your unique gifts and talents. It's about pursuing your passions, developing self-awareness, facing fears, and adopting a growth mindset. When you truly step into your magic, you become the architect of your own life, capable of creating extraordinary things..
Reviews for "Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: The Magic of Growth"
1. Samantha - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with "Step into Your Magic". The storyline felt predictable and cliché, lacking any originality or depth. The characters were one-dimensional and hard to connect with, making it difficult to become invested in their journey. Additionally, the writing style was incredibly amateurish, with poor grammar and awkward sentence structure. Overall, I found this book to be a dull and uninspiring read.
2. Mike - 1 star
I cannot understand how anyone could enjoy "Step into Your Magic". The plot was convoluted and confusing, with poorly developed fantasy elements that felt forced and out of place. The pacing was also off, with long stretches of tedious exposition and little action. Furthermore, the dialogue was stilted and unnatural, making it hard to engage with the characters. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a gripping and well-crafted fantasy novel.
3. Emily - 2 stars
"Step into Your Magic" was a major letdown for me. The world-building was lacking, and I struggled to envision the setting or understand the rules of magic within the story. The author introduced too many concepts without properly explaining them, which left me feeling confused and disconnected from the narrative. Additionally, the characters felt flat and uninteresting, with very little growth or development throughout the book. Overall, I found this novel to be a frustrating and unfulfilling read.
4. Jason - 1 star
I had high hopes for "Step into Your Magic," but unfortunately, it fell flat on multiple levels. The writing style was overly simplistic, making the book feel more suited to a middle-grade audience than young adults. The plot was predictable and lacked any real surprises or moments of excitement. The main character was also quite unlikeable, making it difficult to root for her success. All in all, I was thoroughly disappointed with this novel and would not recommend it to others.