Pueblo Magico

What makes something feel magical? I suspect a big portion of magic-making resides within. I believe in our ability to create magic. To become magicians. The term “magician” can carry a bit of skepticism, as if the magician is a con artist. Not true. Magicians are skilled artisans. Proficient in helping us see the magic. What fun it is to have those in our life who can use imagination, childlike wonder, beauty, honesty or even a candlelight dinner to conure up the unexpected. In other words, the ability to set the stage and invite magic to happen.

Ajijic is designated a “Pueblo Magico”. Jalisco (the state where Ajijic is located) has 9 magical towns. Not easy to be known as magical. Even Puff the Magic Dragon understood this to be true.

There are 6 specific attributes required for the designation of Pueblo Magico:

• Natural beauty.
• Cultural richness
• Traditions
• Folklore
• Historical relevance
• Outstanding hospitality

I have limited experience outside Jalisco. But I can say with certainty that Ajijic is magical in so many ways. It checks every box. Tops lots of lists And casts a spell. Here are a few pictures. Never could I capture the whole story.

This morning I took a short walk to sit in a nearby garden. There I knew I could find a quiet place to ponder what’s been magical in my life. There’s quite a lot! True to my expectations I found an unoccupied corner of paradise with a chair near a fountain. I could hear gentle laughter from a nearby cafe. The call and response of birds that seem to love the early morning breeze as much as I do. This, I think is exquisite. And before I could even sit down, from out of nowhere a friend emerges with a welcoming smile and a cushion for the otherwise less than comfy chair. He asks, “Can I join you for a moment?” We talk of life and mostly of music. He’s a new friend. An entrepreneur, musician, pickleball player and true believer in the daily mysteries that come our way. A kindred soul.

We talked for less than 10 minutes and as I returned to my pondering and scribbling of words it occurred to me; life is just magical. It is! And the world is full of surprises and unanticipated magicians.

I can’t do card tricks or fool anyone with a slight of hand. But I am able to see magic. Appreciate it. And practice setting the stage for others to find the magic in their world. What is your magic? Claim it and enjoy!