Hi! Here is a dose of insight and inspiration from A Matter of Magic. Light and love to you, Trisha Jacobson Beyond Success: Three Questions That Lead You Back to Yourself Feel free to forward this to anyone you think might be interested. P.S. If there’s something you’d love me to write about or if you have any questions for me, reply to your email or comment at the end of the blog post. I’m always here. If you ever want to hit pause or just read when you're ready, you can always manage your...

Hi, I do not celebrate the death of Charlie Kirk. Nor do I celebrate what he chose to do with his one precious life. What I do feel is immense sadness — for the hate, division, and bullying that permeate our politics and our daily lives. But today, I am most concerned with the impact this is having on our kids. Today, I can't help but find myself back in the classroom with a group of 8th graders shortly after Trump got elected to his first term. A student, who barely ever said a word in...

Good morning! Here is your weekly dose of insight and inspiration from A Matter of Magic. Light and love to you, Trisha Jacobson A Decade of Caregiving: Memories, Milestones, and Meaning Published on September 9, 2025 Facebook has a way of sneaking up on me. Sometimes those “memories” are lighthearted — a funny post, a vacation snapshot, a sweet reminder of a moment with friends. Other times, they open a floodgate.This week, sitting in Indianapolis with my friend Starr, I was transported back...