The Magic Thief and Personal Power

A good story involves challenge and conflict. It also investigates the amelioration of the inner resources of the main character. There are many children's books which do this straight through the use of fantasy, especially magic. While at the library I picked up the series called The Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas. I'm in the middle of the first book and am enjoying myself.

Symbols for Inner Power

Book Thief

Although I haven't terminated the book, I was struck by the symbolism of the locus magnicalicus. (Don't worry, I'm not giving anything away by talking about it. You can read about it on the flyleaf of the book.) The locus magnicalicus is a stone a magician uses to focus his or her Power. The main character, a youngster named Conn, has to find his if he is going to continue as the magicians apprentice.

The Magic Thief and Personal Power

Since I'm only on page 162, I don't know what is going to happen. I do see great symbolism in the locus magnicalicus. To be a success in life, every person needs to find his or her own locus magnicalicus. Each person needs to explore the source of his or her inner power. Yes, an personel can use a sticker for their compel and power, but the sticker plainly represents the gifts and talents within. The sticker is not the power.

What Is Within Can't Be Taken Away

Children struggle to find themselves. They live in a world where they have minuscule outward power. person is telling them what to do, how to do and when to do it. Unless they have parents who make time for them to build their creativity and personal power, they have to explore how to do it themselves.

In The Magic Thief Conn is an orphan. He has survived on the streets by his wits. True, what he did was not often legal, but he did keep himself fed and alive. He was very resourceful and had already learned a great deal about himself.

Children need to learn about their gifts, talents and inner strength. They need to be assisted in discovering that which they have within them to live life well. True, it helps tremendously to have a mentor, person who will show you how to navigate the difficulties of life. Hopefully the mentor is mom or dad. Ultimately, however, each person has to explore the power within him or herself.

Someone can steal books, computers and other material good. No one can steal what is within. Once a child learns what he or she can do and how to use it, that child will be able to deal with the difficulties that come with life. The Magic Thief teaches this in a deLightful manner.

The Magic Thief and Personal Power

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