Wishing Tree

Good Morning,
There is a parable about a poor man walking through the woods
reflecting upon his many troubles. He stopped to rest against a tree,
a magical tree that would instantly grant the wishes of anyone who
came in contact with it. He realized he was thirsty and wished for a
drink. Instantly a cup of cool water was in his hand. Shocked, he
looked at the water, he decided it was safe and drank it. He then
realized he was hungry and wished he had something to eat. A meal
appeared before him.

"My wishes are being granted," he thought in disbelief. "Well, then I
wish for a beautiful home of my own," he said out loud. The home
appeared in the meadow before him. A huge smile crossed his face as
he wished for servants to take care of the house. When they appeared
he realized he had somehow been blessed with an incredible power and
he wished for a beautiful, loving, intelligent woman to share his
good fortune.

"Wait a minute, this is ridiculous," said the man to the woman. "I'm
not this lucky. This can't happen to me." As he spoke...everything
disappeared. He shook his head and said,"I knew it," then walked away
thinking about his many troubles.

LIfe hands us so many wonderful things, but many times we are simply
not allowing ourselves to be available to them or worse we think we
do not deserve them. If we learn to accept ourselves, our lives and
our situations for what they are, we have granted ourselves one of
the greatest wishes we could hope for. . . . possibility.

Have a beautiful day and accept yourself for the beautiful and
inspiring person you are.

Peace and Love, Jim