Why We Need More Magic: (Because Being a "Grown-Up" is a Trap)
Let’s be honest for a second: Adulthood is a bit of a scam.
We were promised flying cars and adventure; instead, we got property taxes, choosing between "eggshell" and "off-white" paint, and the soul-crushing realization that we have to decide what’s for dinner every single night for the rest of our lives.
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a spreadsheet and wishing a dragon would fly through the window just to spice things up, this post is for you.
The Myth of "Acting Your Age"
There’s this weird unwritten rule that once you hit a certain age, you have to trade your sense of wonder for a sensible pair of pants and a "Live, Laugh, Love" sign. We’re told that fantasy is for kids—that once we grow up, our self-expression should be "muted" and "professional."
I’m here to call a formal Foul on that play.
Why can’t your professional desk be guarded by a palm-sized Dragon? Why shouldn’t your grocery store outfit include a Witches Hat that makes you feel like you’re gathering herbs for a potion rather than just buying kale?
Fantasy as the Ultimate Self-Expression
Fantasy isn’t just about escaping reality; it’s about enhancing it. When we choose to wear a pair of Dragon Wings or carry a familiar on our shoulder, we aren’t just playing dress-up. We are telling the world:
"I am more than my 9-to-5."
"I refuse to let the mundane dim my spark."
"Yes, I am a High-Level Sorceress. Please bag my groceries accordingly."
Self-expression is the magic we use to signal our tribe. When you wear a SoftSprout piece, you’re wearing a beacon for other dreamers. You’re saying that you value joy, peace, and a healthy dose of "what if?"
Reclaiming Your Magic
We need fantasy in adult life because it gives us the armor we need to face the boring stuff. A bookkeeping session is just a math problem—unless you’re doing it with a dragon apprentice on your hand. Then, it’s managing the royal treasury.
The world will always try to make you smaller, quieter, and more "eggshell." Don’t let it. Wear the hat. Carry the dragon. Express the magic that lives in the corners of your mind.
Tell me in the comments: What’s one "childish" thing you refuse to give up as an adult? (Bonus points if it involves dragons or glitter).
With mischief and magic,
Erin
