Be Careful What You Wish For: Reconnecting with Your True Self
Do you remember who you are? Not the version of you shaped by the pressures of work, relationships, family dramas, or social obligations, but the person deep inside, yearning for freedom. That person who just wants to escape for a few days, to sleep and wake up naturally without the intrusion of alarms or meetings.
Rediscovering Your Inner Longings
Think about the person who longs to run until you can’t run any longer, not constrained by time or distance, but fueled by the sheer joy of movement. Imagine the thrill of jumping off a cliff into refreshing waters, shouting “jeronimooooh!” as you plunge, feeling the rush of water and the warmth of the sun as you resurface.
Or perhaps you dream of a day spent lying on the beach, or camping in the woods, far from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Imagine waking up to the sound of birdsong instead of the wail of sirens.
Maybe your wish is for your children to finally fly the nest, to reclaim your independence and start a new chapter of your life. They’ve graduated, they have jobs—now it’s time for them to spread their wings so you can start nesting in a whole new way.
The Conflict Within
These dreams are powerful, yet often, they are met with resistance from within. Thoughts of responsibility, bills, age, and societal expectations can make you feel like these desires are wrong or selfish. But what if you gave yourself permission to fully acknowledge these wishes?
Imagine writing down all your dreams and getting present to their power. Feel the smile spreading across your face as you imagine living out these long-held desires. How good does that feel?
Now, picture yourself writing down every negative thought that comes with these dreams. Imagine burning that list, sending all the negativity up in flames, transforming it into warmth and light.
The Power of Fire and Release
Fire has an incredible ability to cleanse and renew. There’s something deeply cathartic about a fire release ritual, especially on a beach at night. The ocean breeze fuels the flames, the fire warms you, and as it dies down, the tide comes in to wash away the ashes, taking the negativity with it, to be purified by the sea.
Using the elements of nature to bring your wishes to life is a powerful way to manifest your deepest desires. By aligning with the natural world, you are calling upon the forces of Gaia, of Mother Earth, to help you step into the natural order of things.
Lessons from the Past: The Power of Fire
I remember growing up in The Fens of the UK, where harvest time meant crop burning season. Farmers would thank the earth for a good harvest, pray for an even better one, and then light the fields ablaze. The fire would sweep across the land, nourishing the soil for the next year’s crops, which always returned stronger and more abundant.
This practice was banned, replaced by chemicals, and as a result, both the crops and our health have weakened. But the memory of those fires and the power they held remains a reminder of the strength and renewal that comes from embracing nature.
Be Careful What You Wish For
When we’re angry or hurt, we often say things we don’t mean. This is the fire within us, flaring up in moments of frustration. When we feel trapped in the monotony of life, it’s because we’re not honoring our true selves. We’re confined by the 9-to-5, by the boxes we put ourselves in, all while telling ourselves to think outside the box.
But what if there is no box? What if the only prison is the one we create in our minds? Our thoughts are like wishes, and worrying is just praying for bad things to happen. So, be careful what you wish for, because where your mind goes, your reality follows.
Manifest Your Desires with Joy
So, what new wishes are you going to focus on? When will you turn these desires into reality? Share your thoughts with us—we’d love to hear from you!
And remember, when you’re calling in these wishes, do it with joy and a giggle. When you live to laugh and laugh to live, life takes on a whole new level of abundance.
With love, as always,
