Dose of 'Philosophy'- The Reality of...Magic?

It has come to my attention that the affection term, 'Dosers' [which I give to my most diligent readers, however few and far apart] may come across as a reference to those who use drugs...we'll rethink that, or maybe not...Anyways, this might sound entirely nuts for a normally level headed, logical individual such as myself [*snorts* ] but to provide a short back story: a dear friend of mine an I somehow ended up in a rather witty conversation about the old fairytale 'Cinderella', and she tried valiantly to argue that there was a logical, realistic explanation for all the 'supposedly magical' events in the story, while I played the opponent, [some would say absurdly] defending my belief in fantasy and magical phenomena. Of course, I maintain that I was right, and schizophrenia-induced visions had nothing to do with it...but that is besides the point! This whole debate got me thinking: why did the fairy godmother choose to share her magic with little Cindy? Why not use it for herself? Why are there so many conditions to magic [IE: ends at midnight, etc.]? It's highly illogical to even consider such a fantasy as a real entity worth contemplating, but I always like a challenge.

Magic. You can interpret is as a dark resource used by Anti-religious peoples to bring about corruption and evil, or you can remember what it felt like to be a child at the Magic Kingdom or at a Magic Show, or even reading a fairytale like 'Cinderella'. Regardless, it is natural that magic should fill the empty gaps that logical explanations cannot for the time being. It provides a sense of safety in knowledge, and often gives hope to those who could not believe in reason. But back to the first question I posed: The Fairy Godmother- all the power and magic in the world, and she used it for a selfless cause? Would magic really make people so altruistic? Evil sorcerers in fiction say no... I guess that answers the question of 'why so many rules' but who determines those limitations? If magic is limitless, there really should be some way to get around certain guidelines. Genies probably explain that best: Their power is limitless, but they are bound by dark magic to restrict its use to the master of the lamp for 'three wishes only' so I guess like life, magic keeps itself in check? Odd. Well that's pretty much all I care to discuss about the logistics of magic, it seems more and more absurd as I type on, but I would like to keep borin- I mean, enlightening you all for a moment as I look for the answer to one last question: Why do we still believe in Magic?

As I mentioned beforehand, history has often used Magic in stories as a means to explain unexplainable phenomenons...done, solved, I should probably stop typing now? Of course not! [Silly readers ] Even after all these years, people still believe in magic's power over things that can be explained. A child- well even someone as old as myself for that matter, sees nothing but happiness and pure magic as they enter Disney World and meet Mickey Mouse and watch the fireworks over the park at night. I know you have been waiting for it- Harry Potter, of course, since I was five, has kept me mesmerized by the simple ability to turn you invisible or make a pimple vanish in ten seconds [guaranteed or your money back! I so wish...] let alone all the awesome tricks and spells from transfiguration to the killing curse. There I go again, completely forgot what I was writing again, just started rambling. Some find the purr of an engine coming to life, something so scientific and mechanical, completely and utterly magical. I would almost liken the common term "magical" to "wildly happy", but then again, I wouldn't. I don't know if magic is completely-happy, but instead exciting, and pure wonder and creativity with no limit and all the good and bad that comes with that power. Maybe that's why it's been sought after for so long- It's uninhibited power that no regular person, no matter how altruistic, could master or comprehend. I personally hope we never stop believing in magic- it is hope in its purest form.

So I finally leave you with that last philosophical tid bit, my friends. Stay magical.

~a witch who won't stop believing [how cliche ]