Last month I read a book called the Wishing Year by Noelle Oxenhandler. In this book, Oxenhandler chornicles her true-life experiement to discover if wishes do indeed have power. The text follows one year of her life and depicts her skepticism that wishes can have power to come true and all of the social baggage associated with the “mystical” world.
I found it to be a book I liked and disliked at the same time. I loved the premise and the analysis of the power of wishes. I just found her style of writing difficult to follow at times and long winded at others. I recommend the book if you are up to the experiement. Read the first chapter in its entirety and then skim or skip passages throughout the rest of the book. I didn’t find the last chapter useful at all.
In the book Oxenhandler wishes for a house, a man and a return of her spiritual life. I won’t tell you how she makes out in case you decide to read the book. (I found it at my local library – I always borrow before considering to purchase – more environmentally friendly and wallet friendly.)
I have decided to try the experiment for myself and see how it goes. I hope some of you decide to try it as well and report on how you are doing. Here are my wishes:
- To make my skin care company successful
- To commit to a healthier lifestyle with regard to diet, fitness and spirituality
I will elaborate on my wishes in future posts. Are you up to the challenge?
