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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...

Today, I just don’t feel like doing anything Have you ever had any days like this.? These would be days when you wake up feeling like doing absolutely nothing. It won’t be because you had nothing to do. You probably have a diary overflowing with things you need to do in one day that would take a month to complete. However, today, you simply chose to be without an agenda. I guess you are not alone. Many people may not say so, but they surely do feel the same way. I was once listening to popular “Lazy Song” performed by Bruno Mars. Listen to Bruno Mars by clicking the link below. I took the liberty of copying the lyrics to the first few words: Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song (Official Video) – Youtube Today I don’t feel like doing anything; I just wanna lay in my bed. Don’t feel like picking up my phone, so leave a message at the tone. ‘Cause today, I swear, I’m not doing anything. I’m gonna kick my feet up; then stare at the fan. Then he goes on to talk about “T...