She thought I had magic within me, magic that could change lives. She said that there were ways of bringing this magic to life.

Magic is the motivation to see opportunities for a happier potential. The motivation itself creates the potential.

Star was accustomed to looking within souls and helping them shine when darkness threatened to engulf their goodness. But Stone did not know this. He needn’t know. It would be good if he discovered this himself, with all but gentle facilitation from Star. Stone didn’t know it, but his journey was about to change course forever.

Stone knew more about Death than most. He knew of delusions that could plague the soul at such a time. It was a time of transition, consciousness shifted dimensions and delusions were common. He knew of the nature of reality, the impermanence of perception, and he was not perturbed, at least not completely. This delusion was sweet and genuine and urged him to follow his soul’s purpose.

You want to create, Stone and you want to create miracles. The short way is succeeding and creation may cease. Failure, on the other hand will guide you until nothing more perfect is possible. That is the miracle of failure,” said Star, “succeeding in some challenges and failing miserably in others – this is the Next Level.

...there are a series of enlightenments, each taking you closer to your soul, to wholeness,” replied Star.