We are presented with a paradox.

On the one hand, we live in a universe of abundance. We are loved, and we are cared for, and we have everything that we need to thrive. 

At the same time, our communities are struggling. Here in the United States, we have a housing shortage and food shortage and not enough medical care. The streets are full of sick and starving people, and the prices of everyday things are rising at a staggering rate. 

Somehow, both the abundance and lack are true, and we are being challenged to reconcile that fact. The solution is not to just announce, “We have abundance,” and call it a day. We need magic that can make abundance out of lack.

Like stone soup. Have you heard that old folktale?