I guess I am not alone in fantasising about being granted three wishes and I can imagine most would be quite similar. Money, good looks and life longevity.

But there are so many things to choose from that the list is endless. Being rich doesn’t necessarily bring friends, companionship or pleasant personality traits. Good looks are only in the eye of the beholder. Living forever is a mighty long time and one would become hardened to death and frailty of friends who lived a normal life span.

I would love to be able to speak, read, write and understand every language, whether it be human or animal, modern or ancient and be understood by all in return.

Being able to read faster, understand what I have read and retain all the information could be another wish.

I think having the ability to be accomplished in all art forms including music, drawing, writing, singing, magic and acting would bring great joy so maybe would choose that as my third wish.

However, wishes are a fantasy for most but one can still have them. Sometimes hard work, determination and being in the right place at the right  time will realise some of those aspirations so all is not lost.

For many though the wish to be pain-free or be able to get up in the morning and lead a normal life is a dream come true. Seeing loved ones happy and well is more rewarding than money or power.

So what would you wish for?

Nothing? As life is okay as it is?

Dreaming of what could be is fine as a carrot and stick approach but try staying in the here and now and be satisfied with your lot is far more beneficial. You know the old saying about the grass and it being greener; or the frying pan and fire situation.

Since self helping through depression these thoughts that clogged my mind have now been given another aspect in which to look at them and it is surprising to know there is a different angle to every situation in life however good or bad.

Dream but keep real.