What if a genie offered me three wishes? Hmm… It’s something I dreamed about constantly as a kid. Back then, I believed with all my heart that my three wishes could really come true. Every night, I’d pray to God for them, thinking these simple wishes could somehow shape my life and the world.
Growing up, these were my daily wishes:
- I should be Happy
- My Family should be Happy
- World Peace
But as I got older, I began to understand why these wishes were so elusive. Here are the three big lessons I learned that made me see why life doesn’t work like magic.
1. The only thing constant is change!
- When I was young, I thought happiness was something that, once found, would stay forever. But now I realise that nothing in life is permanent. And perhaps that’s for the best. If we were happy all the time, we would start taking it for granted. We would get restless and start seeking out more! Part of the beauty of happiness lies in its moments of absence — those gaps make its return feel even sweeter.
2. Happiness and Peace Are Subjective
- What happiness means to one person can be entirely different for another. For some, a simple meal is happiness — something we may take for granted while wishing for the latest iPhone or a new house. It’s only when we’re restricted in some way, like by illness or a strict diet, that we realize how precious that first taste of a good meal can be. Happiness, I’ve learned, isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s shaped by what we need most in a given moment.
3. With Great Power Comes Even Greater Responsibility
Three wishes sound like the ultimate power, but power carries a weight of responsibility. Every wish has consequences, both intended and unintended. Let’s say I wished for a world without conflict. Would that truly make people happier, or would it rob us of the resilience we build from learning to overcome our challenges? Without any conflicts, would we know how to react in the face of unexpected challenges? Maybe it’s better to learn how to resolve conflicts than to erase them entirely.
Despite these realisations, if I still had one wish, I think I’d choose the power to heal others.
So maybe the answer isn’t waiting for a genie. Maybe it’s about using the GIFTS we have NOW — the courage to take small steps toward healing, growth, and connection. The bottom line is don’t keep anything bottled up… Neither a Genie nor your wishes.
If I want to bring healing, maybe that means becoming a therapist, or just helping those around me in small ways. I have to keep reminding myself that every small action I take, is a step towards a better future for all. So get out of the bed and get working!! Stop just Wishing and start Acting!!
What about you? If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?
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What a lovely rendition of how our perception on wishes change over time. In the end I agree that healing is the true super power to wish for.
An excellent word for all to heed! 🌟‼️