What’s on your wishlist? When kids send a list to Santa Claus, their excitement might be very different from the moment they actually receive their gifts.

Sometimes, we work so hard for something without seeing results that we forget our original wish. Often, we create many false reasons to not pursue our goals, and as a result, the wish remains just a wish.

Conversely, life often surprises us with joyful moments we didn’t ask for. Imagine a child who dreams of becoming a firefighter. Now, picture their reaction if firefighters visit their school fair. Even better, they get to wear a firefighter’s helmet and participate in games involving fire trucks. Suddenly, their dream comes true: they’re a firefighter, even if just for a moment.

It’s wonderful to have a wishlist, but sometimes the best moments are the unexpected ones.