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Published on: 03-12-2021
I squealed with delight! “Show me, show me again how the coin disappears!” My father could make a coin disappear into thin air, and then it would reappear somewhere else. I was pretty sure I didn’t have a coin in my ear, but there it was! I was mesmerized by the diversion. “Do it again!” I never caught on to the sleight of hand. The shiny coin absorbed my mind.
I have grown since then, and the trick was eventually revealed, but at that moment the magic of the coin was real. I was prepared to see only the magic, not the deceit. Distractions can be fun. A new book to read, a day at the beach, time with family and friends—but seeing only the magic can also open the door to risk. A moment of distraction can lead to an unfortunate traffic accident or a burned dinner. It can also usher in far more danger with lasting consequences. Distraction is a tool the enemy uses to steal away our focus and move our eyes away from our purpose.