Margie & Barbara
"O" is for Optimism
In every resource we have read, from every teacher we have heard, even from every fairy tale about wishing, we have always received the...
Margie & Barbara
- Aug 5
Dandelion Wishes
Barbara: Margie, you said something the other day about “dandelion wishes” when you were a child. Will you tell us more about that?...
Margie & Barbara
- Jul 29
"N" is for Nature
Margie went on her dream trip to Scotland recently and the weather was glorious! Wait, what? Did we just say that the weather in Scotland...
Margie & Barbara
- Jul 22
How Do I Know the Truth of My Desire?
A reader wrote to us asking, “How do I know if something I think I want will really fulfill my heart’s desire? Will it be the best thing...
Margie & Barbara
- Jul 15
"M" is for Mindfulness
Margie: Barbara, why did you think of “attention” when we started to talk about “M” being for mindfulness? Barbara: Well, Margie, much of...
Margie & Barbara
- Jul 8
Adopted the Perfect Dog
We are frequently asked, “Why hasn’t my wish come true? I think I’ve done everything you’ve said.” It’s not unusual to get frustrated...
Barbara Dickinson
- Jul 1
"L" is for Love
When we think about love, the first thing that comes to mind is “self-care” - meaning “loving yourself” - because, without this, you...
Barbara Dickinson
- Jun 24
Happy Anniversary to Our Blog!
On June 18, 2021, we published this blog and our very first blog post. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! We couldn’t have done it without Lisa...
Margie & Barbara
- Jun 17
"K" is for Known
Margie puts it this way: “I’ve always known there were forces at work that brought things to me in ways that I could not have foreseen.”...
Margie & Barbara
- Jun 10
Carrying Your Gratitude Practice Forward
What is gratitude? What does it feel like? What are its benefits? And why is it important in a wish practice? These are the questions we...
Margie & Barbara
- Jun 3
"J" is for Joy
Barbara: Margie, what was it that made you think about “joy” for the letter J? Margie: It came automatically! We’re always talking about...
Barbara Dickinson
- May 27
Clarification of "I" is for Intention
Fellow Wish Makers: We have recently received a comment from one of our dear readers asking for more about the connection between...
Margaret Herrick
- May 27
Why Does Spring Make Me Want to Revisit My Wish List?
Spring - beautiful, marvelous spring! The air is sweet; birdsongs abound; little green shoots emerge from hard-packed soil; trees burst...
Barbara Dickinson
- May 20
Barbara's "Almost Visit" to the Scenic Overlook
My brother and I traveled to Hilton Head Island for a family vacation last year. As we set out from Pennsylvania, he told me about a...
Margie & Barbara
- May 13
"I" is for Intentions
In this post, we will talk about how to transform your to-do list from “what I have” into “what I want” by setting each item as an...
Margie & Barbara
- May 6
Of Calendars and Wishes
Throughout this blog, we offer many suggestions on how to build your wish list. For example, it isn’t necessary to write a year’s worth...
Margie & Barbara
- Apr 29
How Focusing Taught Us "Blocks to Action"
Before we go any further, we have to tell you that we are “jumping for joy” because our journal HAS BEEN PUBLISHED! You can learn all...
Barbara Dickinson
- Apr 22
What is Flying Wish Paper?
This is a precious little story about a wish that came true that I had barely even spoken – at least in the standard language of wishes....
Margaret Herrick
- Apr 15
My Wish to Publish My Photos
I’ve always enjoyed photography, whether it’s going to photo exhibitions - ranging from classics like Ansel Adams to contemporary...
Margie & Barbara
- Apr 8
"H" is for Hope
Barbara: Margie, what made you think of “hope” for the letter “H”? Margie: I think of hope because I’ve experienced the flow of good...