“ I wished upon a star once and it came true... I've spent the rest of my life being careful never to wish again. - Saturday Story Prompts, 2016.06.25, Martha Bechtel

I wished to be a doran. A coming-of-age healer created by Monica Furlong author of Juniper (Laurel Leaf Library, September 8, 1992). I have made many decisions, since the tender age of nine, to shape my life to be like Juniper. Courageous, rebellious, humble, and accountable to my actions. In an effort to be better than myself and to help others. In an effort to believe in magic. Magic made manifest in intuition, nutrition, companionship, and learning. Decisions made, failures wrought, and the low wake of perseverance. Coming to terms with my expectations in the face of reality hurts the most. Dreams turned goals turned accomplishments equals contentment. All the same, I don't wish to be anything different than what I am.

How about you?