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Monday, July 12, 2010

make a wish monday

Go ahead. Close your eyes ... make a wish ... open your eyes .... blow!
Mondays are now magical.
It's the day you make a wish and have the whole rest of the week to watch it come true.
Today I wish for solidified connections. Sounds vague, I know - but it's quite clear to me.
Every wish could use a little help with fulfillment, so here's my first step:
This week I'm memorizing Invictus to help my wish along.
Invictus was written by William Ernest Henley from his hospital bed ... it's the poem that ends "I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul."
Now it's your turn.
Make a wish.
(and just to clarify: you don't jinx it by telling. In fact, a wish shared becomes a dream which becomes a goal which becomes reality ... so do tell!)

42 comments:

  1. RazmatazJuly 12, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Since a wish CAN apparently be told.....I wish for my beautiful daughter to find love and romance and someone to share this incredible time of her life with.

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  2. livin wideJuly 12, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    i wished that our german shepherd puppy is one in the litter that was just born to a local breeder.

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  3. jeanette from everton terraceJuly 12, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    I have just been sitting here trying to think of something to wish for. I have lots of little ones I suppose but today I will for my sister in law to know peace. Off to read Invictus!

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  4. JillianJuly 12, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    I made my wish... lets wait and see.

    You know here is a quick fun fact. I wished upon a shooting star 2 summers ago that I would soon marry my now husband only two months before he proposed. Cute right?

    Love Jill

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  5. Tiffany KadaniJuly 12, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    I wish I could eat whatever I want and never gain weight. Still holding out for that one...

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  6. Stef HJuly 12, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    oh i second dancing branflake's wish for sure!!!!! actually i wish that people realize before it's way too late that this country is heading down the wrong road!!!!

    and i just love your new picture!!!!!

    hugs :)

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  7. Scientific HousewifeJuly 12, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Great poem!

    Thank you for the sweet comment, it made me feel a lot better today! :)

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  8. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJuly 12, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Hahaha I'll go with dancing branflakes too! :)

    Hope you have a fabulous Monday, sweetie! xoxo

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  9. AlexandraJuly 12, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Oh, my gosh...that picture of the dandelion made me gasp. It is you! It is the absolute identical color of your hair...your hair color is called "dandelion wish."

    I can't believe it!

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  10. Menopausal New MomJuly 12, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    What a great post! So inspiring! Thanks for finding my blog, I'm following you now :)

    Oh and I'm still trying to think of what to wish for Lol!

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  11. JJuly 12, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    I've already prayed for it, but, I wish that housing would come through for me so I can return to school in the fall. :)

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  12. ~ShariJuly 12, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    ** Wished for the attitude and strength to do my dance aerobics this week.

    *waves* I am a new follower! Thanks for stopping by my blog!!

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  13. UnknownJuly 12, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    I wish to be more timely in all things!

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  14. Ana DegenaarJuly 12, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    I wish I could see my family sooner. Thanks for sharing from your heart, you are amazing!
    xo

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  15. LyddieGalJuly 12, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    I wish I could decide where I want to be in life, and have the strength and determination to get there.

    thanks for sharing you wish, and happy monday!

    Chic on the Cheap

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  16. sugar sugarJuly 12, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    I hope all your wishes come true. :3

    Have a great week!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 12, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Yes yes yes, I whish wish whish!!

    LAV

    Agneta

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  18. TeresaJuly 12, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    i wish for my husband's pain to stop and for this surgery to be a success; i wish for him to be able to walk again and to celebrate his life.

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  19. SabinePsynopsisJuly 12, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Solidified connections... That sounds very interesting. I normally wish for health for my loved ones and me - everything else fades in comparison. Wishing you a wonderful week! xoxo

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  20. kJuly 12, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    loving your energy :)

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  21. ALFIEJuly 12, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    LOVE that henley quote! this post is so encouraging and uplifting! love it!

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  22. GloriaJuly 12, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    With God's guiding hand we can accomplish great things. IF we trust, he can give us the strength to go the distance...:)

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  23. UnknownJuly 12, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Oh, beautiful post, I'll make a wish! XO!

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  24. It's meJuly 12, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    I wish that my mom feeling much better at the end of the week........love Ria....

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  25. KristenJuly 12, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    aww your blog is absolutely amazing, how sweet of you! And I LOVE this post! Thank you for sharing!!

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  26. Juliette CraneJuly 12, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    LOVE this post! Love that quote. Love your new profile photo (BEAUTIFUL!). And I just love your intent. So wonderful we can visit each others blogs, and I do hope we get the chance to meet up for tea some day :)

    I wish for grounding and feeling in better balance.

    Thank you for the reminding :)
    best wishes to you always!
    juliette

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  27. JoJuly 12, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    I've just stumbled upon your blog ~ love it!

    What a fabulous post ~ lots of wishes.

    Jo

    Your opening clip is lovely. I lost my mother to ovarian cancer many years ago. It’s so wonderful that you are such an active part of her healing.

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  28. georgia ~ gi giJuly 12, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Oh, you are so lovely! Happy Monday! I am still in my bathrobe! YAY!
    Hm, what to wish for!

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  29. À LA MODESTJuly 12, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    Of course when I read "Invictus", I immediately thought of the movie! I might have to check that poem out.

    Have a lovely day, Denalee! :)

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  30. Sheryl ParsonsJuly 12, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Lovely post! I'm wishing to have all my grandchildren close enough that I don't have to fly to see them...:-)

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  31. rebeccaJuly 12, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    i'm having a hard time thinking of anything deep or meaningful to wish for. so i wish for FALL.

    so glad we found each other. :)

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  32. Alyssa GoodnightJuly 12, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    I like the idea of a Monday wish. Now I just need to pick a short-term wish that I can work towards this week!

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  33. CheeseboyJuly 12, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Oh THAT is where the name of that movie came from. (A good movie, btw.)

    According to my first graders, wishing on a dandelion is the 3rd best method of wishing (after a shooting star and a wishing well)

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  34. Clare BJuly 13, 2010 at 2:33 AM

    Such a wonderful poem and quote - I'm taking it with me. Made my wish and now I just have to hope it comes true.

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  35. MY REPUBLIC OF FASHIONJuly 13, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    You always have the best poems and quotes on you blog.:)sarahD

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  36. UnknownJuly 13, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    I think you're right, one day I'll love mondays :)

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  37. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJuly 13, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    I wish that I can safely get to and from Minneapolis on Sunday without getting hopelessly lost, hehe.

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  38. Diana MieczanJuly 13, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    I love that wish post...I wish everyone a lovely day....Sweetie, your new photo looks amazing:) I loveeeee it:)
    Happy Tuesday and see you soon!
    Muah

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  39. ericaJuly 13, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    What a fun post! I absolutely love it!

    Have a fabulous day gorgeous!

    xo

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  40. ShopgirlJuly 13, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    You are so lovely, I really like the short hair. I love your smile! Make a wish? I am not a wish maker, but just for you I will give it a try...
    I wish to be more active...I could be a couch potato when it gets to hot.
    Have a great day, Mary

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  41. deb famularoJuly 14, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Love This! a little late, but hope it still works......here goes...
    I wish that our home will sell, we will move to a beautiful new home in Florida and my kids will have a happy childhood there, unlike what my son has experienced here. {blow}......... xoxo

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  42. MarlaJuly 26, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    I've made my wish. Now, to the waiting....

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