Making a wish

Have you ever made a wish and had it come true? Did it come true because of some magical spell or because you had the right combination of ruby slippers and the astrological star alignment? Or could it perhaps have come true because you took action? Are we all truly the masters of our own destinies?

Now,  there are numerous cliches in regards to wishes, or the act of wishing,  but what do you subscribe to? Personally, I think I'm of the belief that you should "be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it."  Speaking very pragmatically,  I think that if you stay focused on your goal (the wish) and you keep it in sight while moving forward, the likelihood of connecting with your goal in the end, is very good. "Keep your eye on the prize," as they say.

Think of what they teach you in sports. Take golf for example. If you focus on the water hazard, and fear the water hazard, you are going to land in the water hazard. But if you keep your eye on the green, and focus on the green, the odds are much better that you'll reach the green.  In hockey, shoot at the goalie and you will hit the goalie. See past the goalie to the opening in the net and you may just hit the opening!

In my dreams, I could see my restaurant as a happening place. People lined up to dine with us... friendly greetings and compliments to the kitchen. I could see the vibe, hear the music and feel the energy. But when I bought the place, it appeared small, dark, overlooked and stuck in the past. We took steps regularly and carefully with the goal in mind and made it happen! It's now and has been for several years already, THE best & most well known diner around. Kids, families and first dates pack the place every night.   Great food and a fun atmosphere. I love it. It really has the vibe I was wishing for!  Yet some days it still overwhelms me. What have I done? We're too busy! How can I keep up? And then I remember, this was my wish. My dream has come true! But I think I know, it was hard work, and maybe just a pinch of luck that got us here. I believe it's the very same formula that will keep us going!