Flying carpets, the real story…

Do magic carpets truly exist? According to Aladdin, of Arabian Nights tales and Disney fame, you betcha! You’ve heard of Aladdin, right? If not, check out an array of Disney movies or the famous Arabian Nights stories.

Now, wait a minute, wait a minute! How does Aladdin have access to a magic carpet ride and, apparently, I don’t (or you, or you, or you?)

Aladdin had a starring role in the timeless Arabian Nights tales. And by virtue of his star turn in those same Arabian Nights (and of course, his Magic Lamp)) he was assured a spot in the 1992 Disney movie of the same name. We, meaning you and I, are without these star advantages. Sigh.

This seems unfair to me. The rest of us appear not to have access to, or possession of, the reputed Magic Lamp which facilitated Aladdin’s levitating magic carpet. Equal opportunity magic carpet rides seem like a no-brainer to me in this day and age. Probably cheaper than Uber and considerably more uplifting as well.

Ah, there is a way around this hindrance of “I didn’t appear in a star vehicle, as did Aladdin” in order to access magic carpet rides.

Yes? I’d love to know!

“Thank you.”

Excuse me? “Thank you?”  “Thank you,” what? You’re pulling my leg, right?

No. Just straightforward, heartfelt, “thank you’s” to everyday folks in our orbit. A quick and simple bridge to saying “I see you,” honoring someone’s humanity in that moment of thanks. But there’s also a bonus. Our offers of thanks, like Aladdin’s Magic Lamp, can lift up the one who is offering thanks, to flying carpet status, with destinations for totally unexpected states.

Whoa, definitely lost now…

You mean, magic carpet rides to unexpected places?

Yep. That bit.

Hey, the beauty of frequent “thank you’s” is that they facilitate an incredible itinerary. And your passport? Throwing out thanks like confetti! Are you ready for the following ports of call per your own magic carpet? Are you? Happiness; depression reduction; immune system enhancement; forgiveness; and resilience. So sayeth the magic carpet research science wizards (and you’d think they’d know a thing or two.) And just for the price of consistently offering “thank you’s” to others. Ready to buy in?

If consistently sharing “thank you’s” is the flat rate for levitating to magic carpet status, I’m in! Anyone planning to join me?