My Magical Genie in a Bottle Three Wishes Are Disappointing
Posted: Friday, August 05, 2011
by Steve Kovacs
The Kovacs Perspective
If I stumbled on a genie in a bottle and out popped a beautiful sexy woman or a big burly man with magical wish granting abilities, I’d first think I was nuts, but after realizing it was all real, I’d get down to some serious wishful thinking. I’d first try telling my personal wish granting Genie that I’d want my first wish to be able to have, get this, 100 wishes! After probably being told that I was a wise ass and to straighten up and get to my serious wishing quickly, I’d start some serious thinking.
I guess I’d consider asking for health but I remember that when I had the worst health issues in my life were the times I had the greatest leaps of positive personal growth. So, I’d forget the health one.
I would then think about asking for money, lots of money, but then I’d remember that I had money and while it is great, it is not the answer to life’s most important things—at least not lots of it.
Then, I would seriously consider asking to be sure that I would be loved all throughout my life. Then I’d realize that the times of family and other points of love appearing in my life all seemed to be brought on by something greater than me wishing, pushing, or orchestrating the events.
I’d sigh and realize that many of the important things in my life and my personal ability to find those holy grails in life fell short. My planning in many areas had not brought me the things that are truly important.
So, I’d look the Genie in the eye and tell him or her that I appreciate the chance for getting those three freebie wishes fulfilled but to give my wishes to someone else. I’d say that many of the times that I have had great things happen to me were times that someone else pulled the strings that I needed in my life. Alone, pushing and planning I never did a great job. Some call it God, the Universe, or “whatever”, but for me, I know that someone knew much better than I did in what I needed, and how to get it. I have mostly realized on how to let that happen in my life now—mostly, not always, but I’ll stick with that way of getting what I need. I never said I was a genius!
I would then think about asking for money, lots of money, but then I’d remember that I had money and while it is great, it is not the answer to life’s most important things—at least not lots of it.
Then, I would seriously consider asking to be sure that I would be loved all throughout my life. Then I’d realize that the times of family and other points of love appearing in my life all seemed to be brought on by something greater than me wishing, pushing, or orchestrating the events.
I’d sigh and realize that many of the important things in my life and my personal ability to find those holy grails in life fell short. My planning in many areas had not brought me the things that are truly important.
So, I’d look the Genie in the eye and tell him or her that I appreciate the chance for getting those three freebie wishes fulfilled but to give my wishes to someone else. I’d say that many of the times that I have had great things happen to me were times that someone else pulled the strings that I needed in my life. Alone, pushing and planning I never did a great job. Some call it God, the Universe, or “whatever”, but for me, I know that someone knew much better than I did in what I needed, and how to get it. I have mostly realized on how to let that happen in my life now—mostly, not always, but I’ll stick with that way of getting what I need. I never said I was a genius!
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)My God, this is so poetic and beautiful, Steve, you've given me goosebumps. I love what you say about the greatest things coming to you when you didn't push or wish or try to orchestrate events. Thanks, this was really a wonderful article to read.Nothing I have written has ever been called poetic so thank you for saying that my friend from South Africa. Goosebumps...maybe a chill in the room! Just kidding--yeah, it's pretty much a fact for me regarding big/important things--my orchestration was not what did it.
I am very happy that it was a wonderful article for you to read...that means a lot .
Thanks,
Steve
Very nice work !!! You have a great way with words and your wishes are great, it's more about the important things in life than just stuff...If I were younger I'd be wishing for Money, Cars etc, but I think, when we get older our prioritys change.Thanks for saying that I have a great way with words, what a great compliment! Yeah, stuff is just stuff and while stuff can be good and even great (hows that with a way with words?) those meaningful things stick deep inside you and quite often no one can ever take them away from you.
And yes, as a kid and a genie in the room...I'd have all kinds of stuff..........
Thanks for writing
Steve
Nice job, Steve! I'm not sure if your original plan for this piece was for it to be so deep, but it's too late now!!Ha ha---Hey Ken...nice to hear from you always--original thought was humor and a little deep but I just let stuff flow nowadays...
Thanks buddy.....
Steve
Very nice. Can I have your three wishes? I'm kidding. You reminded me of my husband who likes to 'let things fall into place' when he can, rather than makie a decision. Sometimes things work out as they should. It's wonderful that you recognize that Steve.You know, after I published it I thought about it and realized I should have at least kept one of em. And you know how them Genies are--they'd never let me change my mind now. As for letting things fall in place--yes, I believe that but I also believe in working towards your goals, wants, and wishes. It's a long story and maybe another article for another day for me. Thanks for your comment my almost at Lake Simco friend.
Steve
Hey Steve Sir! How's life treating you?
Hmmm...now about the article...acknowledging God or the someone (who is GOD...lol) makes you wise (the fool says there's no God).
It's such an thoughtful article that really provoked my thought processes and perspective.
Thanks for sharing that humble article...
Regards, ChiradeepLife is kicking my butt sometimes but I try to understand and be content--I hope you are well! If I can write something that can provoke or stir YOUR perspective I must have written something of good interest--I am glad. You are welcome Chiradeep and thank you for your comment.
Steve
Thanks for the article. Valid and thoughtfulThank you Jack--appreciate it.
Steve
I really Loved this Article! Steve it was such a Pleasure reading this because your right stuff is just stuff .And letting the cards fall where they fall usually proves to be very interesting at that.
I beleive things happen for a reason.And Damn Steve i wouldn,t want the genies wishes either because that would be the road to trouble.
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