Thinking about the Power, Responsibility, and Imagination that comes with Wishing…

SO… let’s Imagine, just for a moment, that you are granted three wishes—three powerful opportunities to reshape your reality, fulfill your deepest desires, or help those you love. It’s a fantasy that is woven through our stories, movies, and childhood dreams. But what would you do if it actually happened and could be true for you? Would you wish for riches, health, world peace, or something even more personal? What about the old saying, “Be careful what you wish for it might come true…”

There’s something magically captivating about wishing. We partake in the idea of wishing as we grow. Magic is something we dream about, that is part of the imagination of us as a child, we read about it fairy tales and stories. We grow up tossing coins into fountains, blowing out birthday candles, and wishing on shooting stars and speaking wishes to the moon, we all have moments where we hope for a little magic. The idea of having three wishes feels like the ultimate gift… a chance to break free from limitations and bring our imagination to life.

But with such power comes responsibility. If you really had three wishes, the possibilities would be endless. Would you use one for yourself, one for someone else, and one for the greater good? Or would you risk using them all to chase your wildest dreams, however selfish or selfless those might be?

Fairy tales often warn us to be careful what we wish for. Sometimes, what seems like a perfect wish can have unexpected side effects—a reminder that life’s complexity cannot always be unraveled with a single magical command. Wishes challenge us to think ahead and consider the broader impact of our desires. They make us reflect on what truly matters.

If I were given three wishes, I would pause and reflect before making any decisions. My first wish might be for good health—not just for myself, but for my family and friends. My second wish could go toward the world, maybe for greater understanding and empathy among people. My third wish? Perhaps I’d keep it in reserve, a reminder that sometimes, contentment comes from appreciating what I already have.

Ultimately, having three wishes is a fun fantasy that forces us to examine our priorities and values. But while we wait for that genie to appear, we can still work toward our dreams, help others, and strive to make the world a better place—one small action at a time. Sometimes, the real magic is not in the wishing, but in the doing…  Today dreaming of wishing has made me remember something my Daddy and my Pawpaw and Pappy always said to me, “Anything worth having is worth working for… “ So for me, wishing and dreaming come with an innate desire and ability to work toward those things to make them reality, as I continue to search for the magic lamp that holds a Genie at the thrift store…  After all even an Ole’ woman has to have a dream…

So, if you had three wishes, what would you choose?