Children’s Day Reflection for Us All: The Magic of Bubbles
Children’s Day Reflection for Us All: The Magic of Bubbles The Magic of Bubbles: A Children’s Day Reflection for Us All By Dr. Yinka Dixon | May 27, 2025 This Children’s Day, I watched a magician do something unexpectedly profound. He took nothing but soap, rope, and pure intention and he created the kind of joy that stopped time. The children screamed in delight as enormous bubbles floated through the air, bursting with colour and wonder. They ran. They laughed. They danced. And I stood quietly, thinking… When did we stop being amazed by simple things? As adults, especially those of us over 50, it is easy to get caught in routine. We chase outcomes, solve problems, and hold everything together. But in doing so, have we forgotten how to feel wonder ? This soap-and-rope magic show held a few powerful lessons for us all: 1. Simplicity Still Works The magician had no gadgets, no tricks, just basic ingredients and intentional creativity. It re...
