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From blowing dandelion seeds into the air to throwing a penny into a
fountain, we have all felt inspired to make a wish, to whisper our secret
desires into the ears of the universe and wait for signs that we have been
heard. Some wishes come true while others remain ethereal visions that either
stay with us or fade like a star in the light of morning. Whether they come
true or not, wishes are important missives, expressing our heart’s desire as
well as our intention to create something new in our lives. When we wish for
something, our consciousness opens to receiving it, like a flower unfolding
its petals to receive a bee.
There is something innocent and magical about making a wish, something that
recalls the energy of childhood. Wishing is not about formulating a plan and
following it step by step to attain a goal, which is the realm of adulthood.
Wishing is more like a playful volley across the universe, an invitation to
play. Waiting for the response is an integral part of the process. Wishing
inspires an innocent opening to the possibility of magic as we wait to see if
the invisible realm will bring our wish to life. This opening is a beautiful
gesture in and of itself, regardless of the outcome. We place ourselves in a
magical mind, and this mind is arguably as wonderful as the fulfillment of
our wish itself.
In our straightforward, action-oriented society, we may tend to dismiss the
power of this seemingly passive process, yet the power of a wish is well
known, hence the cautionary phrase, “Be careful what you wish for.” If you
have given up wishing in favor of more adult pursuits, you might want to
bring its magic back into your life. The next time you see the first star of
the evening, or find yourself in front of a birthday cake covered in flaming candles,
give yourself the gift of the magical realm that you knew so well as a child
-- close your eyes, open your mind, and make your wish.
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