Where's the Nearest Cave of Wonders?

            I have to admit, there are days when I really wish a Genie would come and just fix everything the way I want it. Think of the possibilities!! You could wish for money so you never have to worry about having enough again! You could wish for world peace, and all of the wars would end. You wouldn't have to worry about losing a loved one in the fight. You could even wish to change small and simple things, like losing weight (that would be nice, to have it just melt off!), making eggplant taste good, fix a broken item, make the day not so uncomfortably hot, to always be able to find your keys... the possibilities are endless! There are so many things you can wish for to make life just a little bit easier. Not to mention, you'd have endless entertainment with Genie from Aladdin. (If I could pick a genie, it would be him!)

"I can't believe it, I'm losing to a rug!"

            Yes, life would indeed be easier, but then what would we learn from it? If things were just handed to me, how would I ever feel accomplished? When all is said and done, how could I stand before my maker and admit that I did nothing for myself? That it was all handed to me with whipcream and a cherry on top. I don't know about anyone else, but I would personally be drowning in shame.

          I'm grateful for the experiences that I've had in my life. They've made me into who I am today. I wouldn't want to give up what I've learned, or the feeling of satisfaction when I look back and see the trials that I've beaten. A lot of the principles of the Gospel have become more precious to me because of these trials. I'd much rather know for myself that they are true, than live off of someone else's testimony. Even if they are a genie :)

           You know what? Just give me the genie without the wishes, I just want to laugh myself to death! I'm going to sit in my corner and have sing-a-longs with Genie; and we might just play chess! GENIUS!!!