Three Wishes

... my three WISHES be CAREFUL what you wish for ... it just might come TRUE.........

I used to think I wanted to be wildly rich.
I wished to be wildly rich.
But then I stopped and asked myself…

Do I always want to question the authenticity of people and wonder what their real motives are behind their wanting to be friends with me?

Do I want the constant influx of requests for favours that can only be granted through the signing of a cheque here or the purchase of an item there?

Do I want the worry of wondering what will happen to my fortune when I die?

Do I want to deal with the hangers on, the sycophants, the bum kissers?

I stopped and I asked myself these questions and my answer was always NO.


I used to think I wanted to be wildly famous.
I wished to be wildly famous.
But then I stopped and asked myself…

Do I really want to be recognized wherever I go? To be pawed at and screamed at and hounded?

To have the paparazzi hiding behind every bush or dune or tree just waiting to take a picture of me as I sunbathe topless, or pick my nose or make a fashion faux pas?

Do I want flashbulbs going off in my face the minute I open my front door, or have my ‘private’ lunch interrupted by a fan who wants an autograph?

Do I want to live in fear of stalkers and kidnappers and worse?

I stopped and I asked myself these questions and my answer was always NO.


I used to think I wanted to be wildly powerful.
I wished to be wildly powerful.
But then I stopped and asked myself…

Do I really want people to tremble with fear as I walk into a room?

To be respected but not liked?

Do I want to hold a persons future in my hands knowing I can make or break with the stroke of my pen?

Do I really want to be that uneasy head that wears the crown?

I stopped and I asked myself these questions and my answer was always NO.

However, after much thought and many questions later, I realize that my wishes haven’t changed much. I still wish to be …

Rich.
But not wildly so.

Just rich in wisdom, kindness and compassion.
Rich in forgiveness, happiness and love.
Rich that I can give as I have been given.

Famous.
But not wildly so.

Just famous for my loyalty and honesty and warmth.
Famous for my big heart and open home and laugh.
Famous for giving as I have been given to.

Powerful.
But not wildly so.

Just powerful enough to effect positive change.
Powerful in character, integrity and foresight.
Powerful enough to give as I am being given to.


So my three wishes are to be…

Rich. Famous. Powerful.