When I was a little boy, my Da always told me, "Don't wish your life away". I guess the meaning behind it (be happy with what you have) is a good one, but I took that proverb literally and haven't wished for anything in over fifteen years. I think we've all seen movies or heard childhood stories that highlight the tragedies that can come along with wishes being granted. So I ignored my opportunities; birthday parties, shooting stars, the 'wish-bone' from a roast chicken, etc.
But recently my philosophy changed and I decided it's ok to make wishes and to hope they come true. This change happened on Sunday when I was visiting Seoul's famous Cheonggechon for the first time. This stream is a popular place and has small bridges from where people toss coins whilst making a wish. So, shaking off my old sensibilities I prepared myself mentally and with a coin (borrowed from my good friend Hyangmi). The anticipation was actually kind of exciting in a childish way, as it I expected the outcome to happen immediately. I tossed the coin and made my wish "to fall in love". After making the wish, I actually felt kind of enlightened and light-hearted. This is surprising since usually any form of wasting money fills me with a heavy remorse :o(
This being Korea, there isn't the rule 'keep it secret or it won't come true', so I shared my wish with Hyangmi. Being the great friend she is, she also took a coin and wished for ME to fall in love. She also said she'd pray for me (though that just made me feel like a desperate case, haha) So let's see what happens...
But recently my philosophy changed and I decided it's ok to make wishes and to hope they come true. This change happened on Sunday when I was visiting Seoul's famous Cheonggechon for the first time. This stream is a popular place and has small bridges from where people toss coins whilst making a wish. So, shaking off my old sensibilities I prepared myself mentally and with a coin (borrowed from my good friend Hyangmi). The anticipation was actually kind of exciting in a childish way, as it I expected the outcome to happen immediately. I tossed the coin and made my wish "to fall in love". After making the wish, I actually felt kind of enlightened and light-hearted. This is surprising since usually any form of wasting money fills me with a heavy remorse :o(
This being Korea, there isn't the rule 'keep it secret or it won't come true', so I shared my wish with Hyangmi. Being the great friend she is, she also took a coin and wished for ME to fall in love. She also said she'd pray for me (though that just made me feel like a desperate case, haha) So let's see what happens...
2 comments:
I make the same wish every year, but it doesnt work for me so far ://
You're probably just not throwing in enough money ;)
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