Andrew G. Pierce - Master's Level Therapist
LMHC, MCAP, IC-ADC Licensed in Utah and Florida
Magic Wand Thought Experiment
Write a detailed essay outlining a reality (yours) which would comprise, essentially, heaven on earth. One in which from the time you awaken to the time you go to sleep, you're constantly reminding yourself, "Wow, I can't believe they pay me to do this.", or "Wow, this is f-ing unbelievable." Every day. Gratitude being a predominant emotion experienced on a daily, hourly basis in this reality.
Remember, this is a MAGIC WAND! There is no room for practicality here. Do not hold back on anything. For example, you may want homes in Malibu, the mountains, Lake Como, Hawaii - and a Gulfstream G650 to shuttle you between them. Do not limit yourself, whatsoever.
This exercise serves a number of purposes which will be revealed later, but utmost is completeness in all dimensions - material, physical, relational, emotional, financial, technical, etc.
Following are a few prompts for fleshing out this perfect world in which your Idealized Self resides:
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What do you look like? Why?
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How does that feel? Why?
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How do you move? Why?
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How do you walk? Why?
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What is it like to BE you? Why?
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What is the first thing you see when you wake up in the morning? Why?
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What is the first thing you think when you wake up in the morning? Why?
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What is the first thing you feel when you wake up in the morning? Why?
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Who is is in your life? Why?
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Who is not in your life? Why? Describe them in detail.
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Where do you live? Why? Describe it in detail.
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How many homes do you have?
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How do you spend your days/nights? Why?
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How much money do you have?
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How many cars/planes/boats do you have?
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How do you bring your own unique genius to the world?
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How do you spend your resources?
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What experiences bring you the greatest joy?
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How do you connect with others?
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What is it like to love and be loved by those around you?
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What kind of person will my current self have to become in order to live in that new reality?
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What traits will I need to possess that I don't now?
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What traits DO I possess that I'll need to shed?
Please be as descriptively rich in sensory and emotional content as possible to bring this ideal/perfect future self/reality to life.