Magic Quote by David Levithan
““We always underestimated our own participation in magic. That is, we thought of magic as something that existed with or without us. But that’s not true. Things are not magical because they’ve been conjured for us by some outside force. They are magical because we create them, and then deem them so. Ryan and Avery will say the first moment they spoke, the first moment they danced, was magical. But they were the ones—no one else, nothing else—who gave it the magic. We know. We were there. Ryan opened himself to it. Avery opened himself to it. And the act of opening was all they needed. That is the magic.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Every Day by David Levithan, 2012
Magic arises from personal involvement and intentional openness, not external forces.
In simple terms: We create magic by being present and open.
Key Takeaway
Be present, open yourself to experience.
Themes
presence
creation
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative projects
- personal growth
- teamwork
Key Concepts
subjective reality
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you actively open yourself to moments?
- What habits foster personal presence?
A Different Perspective
Magic may feel fleeting if not nurtured.
