Glitter Puck is a character in the Half Magic book series, written by Edward Eager. The Glitter Puck is a magical creature with sparkling, shimmering skin and the ability to grant wishes. He is described as mischievous and playful, often using his powers to play tricks on the characters. In the Half Magic series, the Glitter Puck is known for his love of adventure and his desire to make the characters' wishes come true. However, his magic is only half magic, which means that his wishes often come with unintended consequences. The Glitter Puck first appears in the series in the book "Half Magic," where he grants the characters' wish for a magic coin that grants them half of their wishes.
This time he sat in a chair. ‘Smart thinking,’ I thought. He proceeded to share so many things that resonated with me so deeply. He shared about the breakdown of his marriage, the challenges of raising his eight children, his childhood growing up in an orphanage, and the abusive men, both alcoholics, his mother had married.
He shared about the breakdown of his marriage, the challenges of raising his eight children, his childhood growing up in an orphanage, and the abusive men, both alcoholics, his mother had married. His first book, Your Erroneous Zones Step-by-Step Advice for Escaping the Trap of Negative Thinking and Taking Control of Your Life, was published in 1976.
The Glitter Puck first appears in the series in the book "Half Magic," where he grants the characters' wish for a magic coin that grants them half of their wishes. However, the wishes don't always turn out as expected, leading to humorous and sometimes chaotic situations. Throughout the series, the Glitter Puck continues to appear in various forms to help the characters on their adventures.
My morning with Wayne Dyer: Our way of being speaks more loudly than our words.
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of taking a day to myself to attend a conference with a man who inspired me onto the path I am now travelling. His name is Dr Wayne Dyer. I first read one of his books You will see it when you believe it back in the mid 1990’s while living in Papua New Guinea and trying to shed myself of numerous loads of emotional baggage. It affected me profoundly forever shifting how I saw myself, my life and the world.
The other main speaker on Saturday was Dr Deepak Chopra, a man perhaps even more widely known than Wayne Dyer. Together their words provided me with just the injection of inspiration I was hoping for. But truth be told, their words weren’t what affected me the most.
It was who they were being.
You see three days earlier Wayne Dyer was in a hospital in San Diego crippled with pain in his neck. He was given cortisone injections and told there was no way he could get on a plane and fly to Australia to speak. But Wayne is a man who doesn’t live in excuses (one of his bestselling books is titled Excuses Be Gone!) From the outset it was clear he was in pain, but it didn’t deter him. About fifty minutes into his two hour program the pain gripped him intensely. I could feel it. My eyes filled with compassion as I imagined myself in his shoes. He said he would leave the stage for 5 minutes. Soon after an organizer came out to say we’d have a half hour break and then another speaker came on for an hour before Dyer returned to the platform.
This time he sat in a chair. ‘Smart thinking,’ I thought. He proceeded to share so many things that resonated with me so deeply. He shared about the breakdown of his marriage, the challenges of raising his eight children, his childhood growing up in an orphanage, and the abusive men, both alcoholics, his mother had married.
At the end of another 50-60 minutes, after playing the most beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace (you can listen to it hear) I have ever heard (which made me cry), he carefully rose from his chair and slowly walked off the stage to a standing ovation.
I cried again. (Haven’t had a good cry for a while, always so cathartic!)
Yes, his words were powerful, but it was his courage — to fly so far, to press on through his pain but not to pretend he didn’t feel it, to share so openly, to reveal such vulnerability — that moved me most profoundly and inspired me most deeply to greater courage in my own life. I know I was not alone.
I could write a long essay on all the wisdom he shared (below are some book recommendations). But the deeper lesson transcended his words: That our way of being speaks more loudly than our words ever can.
I invite you to take a moment to reflect on how you ‘show up’ for those around you. Your ‘way of being’ is the melting pot of every aspects of who you are, how you communicate, from the emotions you are feeling to the expression on your face as you interact with those around you to the way you respond to the challenges in your day and throughout your life.
So I invite you to reflect on this question:
How does your way of being affects those around you?
- Does it put people at ease or intimidate?
- Does it make them feel valued and appreciated, or leave them wondering how much you care?
- Does it lift people up or pull them down?
- Does it make people feel good about themselves or does it leave them feeling ‘less than’ in some way?
- Does it deepen your connection to them or does it heighten barriers?
- Does it inspire them to be more courageous, or does it feed their insecurities, fears and self-doubt?
I have met many “self-help gurus” over the years. Only a few have lived up to their marketing spin or my expectations. By the time he hobbled off the stage I was left with no doubt that Wayne Dyer is truly a man of God, who is driven by a deep desire to give, and not by a need to be glorified.
I encourage you to check out any of his forty odd bestselling books. Here are few of my all time favorites:
I encourage you to check out any of his forty odd bestselling books. Here are few of my all time favorites:
He is described as a small, playful creature with a mischievous smile and a twinkle in his eye. The character of the Glitter Puck adds an element of magic and whimsy to the Half Magic series. His unpredictable nature and his half-magic powers make him a memorable and beloved character among readers. In conclusion, the Glitter Puck is a magical character in the Half Magic series who grants wishes with his half-magic powers. He is mischievous, playful, and often brings unexpected consequences with his wish-granting abilities. His presence adds a fun and whimsical element to the world of the Half Magic series..
Reviews for "Exploring Different Glitter Puck Half Magic Techniques for Unique Results"
1. Jane - 1/5 stars
I found "Glitter Puck Half Magic" to be extremely disappointing. The plot was disjointed and hard to follow, with too many unnecessary subplots that added nothing to the overall story. The characters lacked depth and development, making it difficult to connect with them or care about their fates. The writing style was also subpar, with clunky dialogue and repetitive descriptions. Overall, I was expecting much more from this book and ended up feeling frustrated and let down.
2. Mark - 2/5 stars
"Glitter Puck Half Magic" didn't live up to the hype for me. While it had some interesting concepts and moments, the execution fell short. The pacing was uneven, with slow sections that made it a struggle to stay engaged. The world-building was underdeveloped, leaving many unanswered questions about the magical elements central to the plot. Additionally, the ending felt rushed and unsatisfying, leaving me with a sense of incompleteness. Overall, it had potential but failed to deliver a fully satisfying reading experience.
3. Laura - 2/5 stars
I had high hopes for "Glitter Puck Half Magic," but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The writing style was overwrought and convoluted, often sacrificing clarity for excessive metaphors and flowery language. The characters, while having potential, lacked depth and felt one-dimensional. The romantic subplot felt forced and unnecessary, detracting from the main story. The pacing was also problematic, with several slow sections that made it a struggle to push through. Overall, I found the book to be disappointing and didn't connect with it as much as I had hoped.