Today is World Wish Day! Truthfully, it's probably a good thing that we don't get countless wishes. Imagine if everyone in the world got a wish today. It would be utter chaos and some might even wish for unpleasant things. However, it is fun to imagine, so today Rabia and I thought it would be fun to think about ten wishes we would make if we were gifted with a magical genie in a lamp.
Ten is a lot of wishes! So, first off, I would start with some wishes that would improve the whole world.
1. I would wish for world peace. Cliche, maybe, but I would love to turn on the news and hear happy stories instead of constant stories about violence, arguments, and war.
2. Then, I would end hunger. It really boggles my mind how anyone in this world can go hungry when, at least here, we have such an abundance of food. Then, every week when I buy groceries for my family of five, I am reminded why many people can't afford to eat - or at least eat well. I would use one of my wishes to fix that.
3. I would end child suffering. If had a ten wishes, I would use one to make sure no child is ever abused or exploited again. In my career as a preschool teacher, I saw firsthand how abuse can affect children. I have always had a soft spot in my heart, a deep compassion for children. It breaks my heart to seem then hurt in any way.
4. I worry this one might upset the balance in the world. I mean, there has to be a cycle of life so the Earth doesn’t become grossly overpopulated and deplete all of our resources. (Perhaps, I’m over thinking just a bit.) That said, I would wish for an end to disease. No more cancer or AIDS or Alzheimer’s. Everyone is touched by these in one way or another it seems. Eradicating them would end so much pain, suffering, and grief.
Now that I have used a few wishes to save the world, I would start getting a little selfish.
5 and 6. For my fifth and sixth wishes, I would probably ask for a couple of the super powers I fantasized about in a previous Tuesday Ten. It would be hard to choose, but I think I would ask for invisibility and super speed (or maybe teleportation).
7. Next, I would wish for some instant home renovations. With a snap of the genie’s fingers, our master bath would be re-done and the kitchen would become the kitchen of my dreams. It would also include some new furniture and designer touches.
8. My seventh wish would be for a cleaning fairy. This lovely little fairy would happily fly around behind my children cleaning up all their messes. She would do the laundry and the dishes. She would mop, vacuum, and dust every day. My house would be constantly shiny and lemon-scented without me lifting a finger.
9. For the eighth wish, I would do a reverse Little Mermaid. She gave her voice away to get what she wanted, but I would do the opposite. I would wish to have a beautiful voice and the ability to play any instrument effortlessly. I love music, but have no musical talent. (Except for my ability to re-write song lyrics for Stephanie to perform.) With ten wishes, I could fix that.
10. Finally, for my last wish, I would ask for money. Not an overly exorbitant amount. After all, by this time I would have gotten most everything I could ever want. I would want to be financially secure for the future. I would want enough to pay for my daughters’ college educations wherever they want to go. I would want to give them the weddings of their dreams. I would want to travel (via my super speed I wished for already) all around the world with them. I would want to do it all without having to stress about where the money is coming from. How much would that take?? I honestly have no idea.
There you have it - my ten wishes. This was actually much harder than I thought it would be. Ten is a lot and I didn’t want all of them to be completely selfish. But, as I mentioned in #4, sometimes, if this was real, we would have to consider the ultimate consequences of the wishes we made - even if they seemed like something good.
**I have to share this little side story. Recently, a young cousin of mine who has some significant special needs and one of those diseases I would like to see gone forever, had to have some very major, potentially dangerous surgery. My girls have actually never met this cousin of theirs, but as I was telling them about the situation, my youngest got teary. She asked me why God made him sick and I had no answer. She did, though. She said, “Well, if I ever get a wish, a real wish, I wouldn’t use it on myself. I would wish for him to be better.” She has such a big heart. If any of us ever did get wishes - real wishes that would definitely come true - I hope we would make our wishes with the kindness and compassion of my sweet six year old.
How about you?? If you found a genie in a bottle who gave you ten wishes, what would your wishes be??
37 comments:
I had the same problem... I didn't want to be totally selfish with my wishes, but every single one of yours is something that crossed my mind!
I had the same problem, I didn't want to be selfish, but all those personal wishes seemed a little overwhelming. Every one of yours is something that crossed my mind!
I love your wishes! You are right, though, it was hard to come up with 10 that didn't sound completely selfish!
Oh, your side story was the best! Wishing for all to have kindness and compassion - I think that would go a long way towards seeing other wishes realized. And can I borrow your cleaning fairy?
Yes! If I ever get that cleaning fairy, I will certainly share. :-)
It was much harder than I thought it would be.
Thanks!
I'll be linking up late tonight and I think we have some in common! I won't spoil all of mine but definitely talking about hunger and disease.
It's hard to think about upsetting the world's balance, but I think it could use it!
That story you shared about your youngest is SO sweet. I feel the same way.
She's a sweetie! Cn't wait to read your list. Linkup is open until Friday, so no rush. :-)
Aww, Lisa your little one sounds like she has the wisdom and thoughts of a much older person. I love her wish and I wish it could come true. That said, I tried to comment yesterday, but for some reason was having issues (not sure if it was my browser), but had to come back and try today to leave you some comment love. Have a wonderful Wednesday now :)
I would end hunger. It really boggles my mind how anyone in this world can go hungry when, at least here, we have such an abundance of food. Then, every week when I buy groceries for my family of five, I am reminded why many people can't afford to eat - or at least eat well. I would use one of my wishes to fix that. - http://sn.im/28v77x3
Thanks Janine! She is a sweetie and you are awesome to come back by and comment!
Believe it or not, I have never been to Las Vegas, but I have to admit I like sleep, as much as I don't get it. So, even though when I was younger 4 am was a time to party and hang out with friends, nowadays I like to be sound asleep in my bed. And re-entry is truly awful, especially when you have kids, so my heart goes out to you on that for sure.
Thanks Janine! It was my first time there. Glad I saw it, but not in any hurry to go back!
I have never been to Las Vegas. I don't gamble, so I guess that was the primary reason - but so many people I love insist it's the bomb. One of these days....
Love the song by the way, oh yes, I'm sure I'll be singing it all day tomorrow.
Thanks Aliie! I don't gamble either and didn't while I was there. I'm sure some people love it. I'm just not a party girl, so it's not my scene.
I actually LOVE Vegas. For about three days. Then, it's time for the painful reentry (great and true by the way!) to real life. And yeah, there's no place like home (and sheesh, I didn't even have to listen to 25 seconds and that song is stuck in my head - thanks a LOT Lisa ;-)
I totally get the idea of re-entry; I just never had such a concise name for it! And Vegas is definitely an experience from which I could expect re-entry!
haha! That song is absolutely in my head now.
My brother lived in Vegas and I remember visiting him when I was only about a week into being 21. So it was fun but I got carded like crazy. The heat was insane - way too much for me.
I did better back then. I have more social anxiety and need for solitude these days!
You are so welcome!! :-) I think that's part of what I didn't like - after a couple days I felt like I had done everything there was to do and it just seemed kind of pointless.
It is quite an experience for sure!
I bet at barely 21 it was fun. At 37, not so much! I like a little quiet and solitude as well and there certainly isn't much of that when you are in Vegas. :-)
Oh that song - gonna be singing it all day. I went to Vegas with a pal a few years back. Totally with you on the overload front. I enjoyed it but I've done it. Once is enough for me thank you very much. So many other places to visit! Although a sangria by the pool is something I would welcome right about now ...
The sangria was fabulous, but I can do without anymore Vegas! :-)
I HATE re-entry! I haven't been to Vegas in years. When I went, I was 23 and had a blast. I'm not sure I could handle too much of it with my current lifestyle and tendency to go to bed early! :) It does sound like fun, though! Especially the Sangria by the pool- THAT I could get on board with!
I haven't thought about that song in FOREVER. Hilarious. And even though I've never been to Las Vegas, I feel like right now, at this three-little-kids-under-my-feet-all-the-time point in my life, my dream vacation would be something super low-key. But also with sangria by the pool :)
Vegas is sensory overload, but I love it! And re-entry sucks even worse when your kids aren't on vacation with you, isn't it? Hope the weekend helps you get back on track. Oh, and I didn't even play the video and the song is in my head. Thanks :)
Lisa, reentry is ALWAYS hard! It always takes me a good day (or two) to recall how to acclimate back to normal life. And about that song.... I'm about to go to bed and now know that I'll be humming it into my pillow....
The sangria by the pool was the best part! :-)
Agreed! I could have handled a relaxing beach vacation or something, but the in your face nature of Vegas was not my favorite.
You're welcome! Reentry is the worst. Since the kids were never on vacation, they didn't skip a beat from the usual "Mommy, Mommy, Mommy!" routine! So far the weekend is going well and we are getting back on track.
:-) Reentry stinks! The time changes and the nature of the trip (late nights, no routine) did not help. I think we are finally reacclimatizing to reality.
I do hate the re-entry phase! I'm not sure I could handle Vegas either, I don't like sensory overload, especially at 4am :)
It was extra rough at that early hour!
Yeah, that re-entry sucks big time! I've been to Vegas once, with my toddler, so I'd really like to go back without kids.
I have not been to Vegas, it is on the To Do list, but I think I will learn from your story and make it a stop on the way to somewhere else. A day or two may be all I can take! And one of those days will be a sleep in to recover from the day before! I also hate "re-entry"! You need a vacation from your vacation prior to "re-entry"!
My husband and I did Vegas about 10 years ago. It's something to do at least once, for sure. But, we were happy to spend a day at other nearby places, too (the Hoover Dam and Red Rock Canyon National Park). I think there's major "re-entry" issues any time we go on vacation. More so on a nice/well-enjoyed vacation though. (Visiting from FTSF!)
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