As much as I love the Harry Potter books and movies, it is little wonder that the first thing that popped into my head when faced with this weeks blog hop challenge was the mystical mirror of Erised. Harry discovers it in an abandoned classroom in the first installment of the Harry Potter series “The Sorcerer’s Stone”.
All of the inscriptions on the mirror’s frame are inscribed backwards so when reversed it actually reads “I show not your face but your hearts desire”. Even the name of the mirror is actually desire spelled backwards. According to Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster at Hogwarts, the mirror shows only your deepest and most desperate desires of your heart.
As I contemplated the topic more, I wondered to myself exactly what I would see if I happened to peer into the depths of the mirror. What mystery would I uncover?? Would it be obvious, or something I subconsciously desire more than anything else. Deep within my heart, I believe I would be much likeHarry Potter. Although I had the pleasure of knowing and growing up with my family, they have since died. My guess of my deepest heart’s desire would be to be reunited with my family again. Not only reunited, but where they were all happy and whole with no worries and no sickness to plague them. It would show us all together celebrating holidays and life.
It would also be possible for me to see myself being successful doing what I have discovered I love doing best…creating, designing, and writing . In that sense I would see much the same vision that Ron Weasley saw. I would be successful, popular, sought after for my skills, and well loved.
If I really want to delve into my deepest desire…it would be to once again have someone who takes care of me and worries after my welfare much as I always take care and worry about everyone else. Before my parents died, they fulfilled that role in my life. I could always rely on them to be there for me and take care of me. If I was sick, they were there to bring me cold medicine when I couldn’t afford it, make sure I went to the doctor, or when something went haywire with my vehicle they were there to help sort it out. Since their deaths, I have no one to rely on but myself. I desperately miss that care and devotion. I miss the companionship they gave me. I miss them period. If I want a birthday or Christmas present, I have to buy it myself. If I want decorations, I have to put them up. If I want a birthday cake, I must bake it myself. You get the picture. It isn’t quite the same as having someone surprise you.
What do you most desire? Wealth? Love? Fame? Time alone? Family? Albus Dumbledore also stated that the happiest person in the world would see themselves exactly as they are. In my mind, that would be a rare sight indeed. Until next time when I give you another glimpse into the life of a trucker’s wife.
This is just lovely and very sad. I am so sorry that your parents are gone. I am equally happy that you were so loved and loved them so much. Giant hugs to you right now and mirror, mirror on the wall tells me you are the most adorable of them all!
Wonderful post! I remember saying when my dad died that having no living parents kind of felt like having no safety net. At that time, I was already a responsible adult and was happily married, yet there's this odd feeling of knowing that it all falls on you.
Very heartfelt post. It is sad to know that you are alone in that way now. Although my parents do not provide any safety net where most of these sorts of things are concerned--I do know that they are at least there to call and talk to and I at least have a sounding board...and an ear that is willing to listen.
My husband has been a huge source of strength for me--he has provided that safety net. If I were to lose him I would be lost--so we just have to make sure that doesn't happen!
Jo, thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments. It is just as well that I don't have access to that magic mirror because I probably would waste away much like Dumbledore spoke of others doing. I would sit in front of that mirror so I could be near them....and forego living.
Word Nerd, that seems even more the case with my husband on the road. Murphy's law makes sure that everything and anything that can and will go wrong will do it while he isn't home so I have to deal with it...the hot water heater flooding the house...the water pump going to hell, a catastrophe with the vehicles, last years happy blizzard when I had to figure out the stupid snow blower. You get the picture...even my son's recent surgery...it was up to me to deal with by myself because my husband was on the road. At times like that I wish so badly that at least one of them was here because I know they would have been right there for me to lend moral support, tell me what to do. As it is, I get to skate by in life haphazardly handling it the best I can. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment.
Jenn, you are very lucky to have a sounding board and to have your husband at your side. I feel very much alone, and with my husband on the road more than he is not...his usual mantra is "you are there, and I am out here working...handle it!" I honestly feel that he isn't there for me at all, even for a sounding board. He likes it that way...in his own little universe in that truck cruising around the countryside. Makes his life a lot easier to leave all the burdens on my shoulders. I may be married...but he is to often unavailable...so I am on my own regardless. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment!!
Nobody takes care of you the way your parents/family do. I'm sorry that you have experienced this the hard way. I live away from my family, and traveling has become nearly impossible with our older son. I see them all age each time I get the chance to visit my home state, and, I've often thought that I'm going to regret not being able to see them more one day--when they are gone.
I'm a girl in a house of guys. My birthday was my own event. Thank goodness for my family (even at a distance) and thank goodness for my girlfriends. I would feel such a void without them.
Amy, we are all challenged in different ways in life and somehow rise to the challenges at hand. You have many blessings. Thank you for stopping in to read and comment. I am so pleased you enjoyed my post!
To answer the question,would I sound greedy if I said, I WANT IT ALL? OK, I guess I would, but... it's nice to dream. Such a warm and tender post. When I lost my Dad I felt like the world was upside down and that I wouldn't know how to balance it, but I did. I don't want to think about losing my mom. Hugs, lovely post.
Brenda, greedy? Nah! I would say you sound normal and just about right!! I know exactly what you mean. When my folks died I expected for the sun to quit shining and the world to stop turning. I couldn't imagine life to go on. It did, and the sun continued to shine, and life did go on. Thank you for stopping in to read and comment. Hugs right back at you. Unfortunately death is part of life.
Joyce, it is something to contemplate isn't it? If there was such a mirror, I couldn't resist taking a peek. I would have to know what I would see!! Thank you for stopping by to read and comment!
Well, if I could look in a mirror and see my heart's desire, I'd shoot for the moon... I'd want to be about 25 again with nice, rosy and youthful skin. I'd want my tiny waist back and my thick dark hair. LOL... Am I dreaming? LOL Awesome blog!
Darlene, I have always wondered if that would be how we appeared when we reached heaven. Youthful, full of life, and well. I don't believe I would mind looking into a mirror if I seen myself looking good! Hard to tell...in the mirror of Erised you see your deepest desire. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment. I am so pleased you enjoyed it!
Oh my, Kathy, you're such an expressive writer!!! This was a warm but sad post. It's good to read once again how you appreciated your parents and had such a wonderful relationship with them!!!
I truly look forward to reading your posts and ---- all the comments. It really shows that you have a good heart and ---- many other people in this world are tuned in, too. Even at its worst, life is good when you know that other people care about you. Again, you've expressed it well in this post. Trusting that you keep looking at the good parts of life and the achievements you've made. Keep writing about it!!!
Betty, thank you for your kind comments and for stopping in to read my post. I am thrilled you enjoyed it and tickled pink with your praise. Life isn't perfect, but we have a choice on what to focus on. I choose to focus on the good and make the most of it. :D
What do you most desire? Wealth? Love? Fame? Time alone? Family? Albus Dumbledore also stated that the happiest person in the world would see themselves exactly as they are. In my mind, that would be a rare sight indeed. Until next time when I give you another glimpse into the life of a trucker’s wife.
This is just lovely and very sad. I am so sorry that your parents are gone. I am equally happy that you were so loved and loved them so much. Giant hugs to you right now and mirror, mirror on the wall tells me you are the most adorable of them all!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post! I remember saying when my dad died that having no living parents kind of felt like having no safety net. At that time, I was already a responsible adult and was happily married, yet there's this odd feeling of knowing that it all falls on you.
ReplyDeleteVery heartfelt post. It is sad to know that you are alone in that way now. Although my parents do not provide any safety net where most of these sorts of things are concerned--I do know that they are at least there to call and talk to and I at least have a sounding board...and an ear that is willing to listen.
ReplyDeleteMy husband has been a huge source of strength for me--he has provided that safety net. If I were to lose him I would be lost--so we just have to make sure that doesn't happen!
Cheers, Jenn.
Jo, thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments. It is just as well that I don't have access to that magic mirror because I probably would waste away much like Dumbledore spoke of others doing. I would sit in front of that mirror so I could be near them....and forego living.
ReplyDeleteWord Nerd, that seems even more the case with my husband on the road. Murphy's law makes sure that everything and anything that can and will go wrong will do it while he isn't home so I have to deal with it...the hot water heater flooding the house...the water pump going to hell, a catastrophe with the vehicles, last years happy blizzard when I had to figure out the stupid snow blower. You get the picture...even my son's recent surgery...it was up to me to deal with by myself because my husband was on the road. At times like that I wish so badly that at least one of them was here because I know they would have been right there for me to lend moral support, tell me what to do. As it is, I get to skate by in life haphazardly handling it the best I can. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment.
ReplyDeleteJenn, you are very lucky to have a sounding board and to have your husband at your side. I feel very much alone, and with my husband on the road more than he is not...his usual mantra is "you are there, and I am out here working...handle it!" I honestly feel that he isn't there for me at all, even for a sounding board. He likes it that way...in his own little universe in that truck cruising around the countryside. Makes his life a lot easier to leave all the burdens on my shoulders. I may be married...but he is to often unavailable...so I am on my own regardless. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment!!
ReplyDeleteNobody takes care of you the way your parents/family do. I'm sorry that you have experienced this the hard way. I live away from my family, and traveling has become nearly impossible with our older son. I see them all age each time I get the chance to visit my home state, and, I've often thought that I'm going to regret not being able to see them more one day--when they are gone.
ReplyDeleteI'm a girl in a house of guys. My birthday was my own event. Thank goodness for my family (even at a distance) and thank goodness for my girlfriends. I would feel such a void without them.
This was a very heartfelt post!
Amy, we are all challenged in different ways in life and somehow rise to the challenges at hand. You have many blessings. Thank you for stopping in to read and comment. I am so pleased you enjoyed my post!
ReplyDeleteTo answer the question,would I sound greedy if I said, I WANT IT ALL? OK, I guess I would, but... it's nice to dream. Such a warm and tender post. When I lost my Dad I felt like the world was upside down and that I wouldn't know how to balance it, but I did. I don't want to think about losing my mom. Hugs, lovely post.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post. I'm not sure what I'd see if I looked into the Mirror of Erised. That's a great question. It could be surprising.
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Brenda, greedy? Nah! I would say you sound normal and just about right!! I know exactly what you mean. When my folks died I expected for the sun to quit shining and the world to stop turning. I couldn't imagine life to go on. It did, and the sun continued to shine, and life did go on. Thank you for stopping in to read and comment. Hugs right back at you. Unfortunately death is part of life.
ReplyDeleteJoyce, it is something to contemplate isn't it? If there was such a mirror, I couldn't resist taking a peek. I would have to know what I would see!! Thank you for stopping by to read and comment!
ReplyDeleteWell, if I could look in a mirror and see my heart's desire, I'd shoot for the moon... I'd want to be about 25 again with nice, rosy and youthful skin. I'd want my tiny waist back and my thick dark hair. LOL... Am I dreaming? LOL Awesome blog!
ReplyDeleteDarlene, I have always wondered if that would be how we appeared when we reached heaven. Youthful, full of life, and well. I don't believe I would mind looking into a mirror if I seen myself looking good! Hard to tell...in the mirror of Erised you see your deepest desire. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment. I am so pleased you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Kathy, you're such an expressive writer!!! This was a warm but sad post. It's good to read once again how you appreciated your parents and had such a wonderful relationship with them!!!
ReplyDeleteI truly look forward to reading your posts and ---- all the comments. It really shows that you have a good heart and ---- many other people in this world are tuned in, too. Even at its worst, life is good when you know that other people care about you. Again, you've expressed it well in this post. Trusting that you keep looking at the good parts of life and the achievements you've made. Keep writing about it!!!
Betty, thank you for your kind comments and for stopping in to read my post. I am thrilled you enjoyed it and tickled pink with your praise. Life isn't perfect, but we have a choice on what to focus on. I choose to focus on the good and make the most of it. :D
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