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When we wish for something, our
consciousness opens to receiving it like a flower unfolding its petals to
receive a bee. 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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