You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for i... — Richard Bach

You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it, however.

Author: Richard Bach

Insight: There's something quietly radical about this idea: that wanting something isn't a cosmic accident or a cruel tease. If you genuinely desire it, you've already been handed the raw materials to get there. The catch—and it's an important one—is that the power usually shows up in the form of work, not luck or sudden advantage. This reframes what we normally call "motivation." We tell ourselves we're waiting for inspiration or the right circumstances, but what if the wish itself is the signal that we're capable? That nagging desire to write, build something, change careers, get healthier—that's not just a dream floating around in your head. It's information. It's telling you that you have what it takes to pursue it, though "what it takes" usually means showing up repeatedly, learning hard things, and pushing through the boring parts. The real insight isn't that life is fair or that work always pays off—it isn't and doesn't. It's that desire itself is worth taking seriously, not as fantasy but as evidence of possibility. The hard part isn't discovering your power. It's accepting that using it requires discipline, time, and the willingness to look foolish while learning. That's less mystical than we'd like, but it's also more honest—and oddly more hopeful.