Keren Clark Posey and her sons, Dyson and Ethan

So now each night, faithfully, we gather in the twin’s bedroom and take turns choosing a wish for the world. Sometimes the wish springs immediately to mind. Other times it takes a bit of pondering. They cover such areas of concern as the environment, the earth’s creatures, war, disease, famine and genocide. The wishes are simple, direct and powerful. After we wish we all try to focus intently on the wish while I rub Dyson and Ethan’s backs and hum the Brahms Lullaby. Sadie and I then go off to her room and repeat the ritual.

I began to imagine the power that we could generate if our small circle could be united with others. What if people all over the world could wish the same wish for the world every day? What kind of energy, spiritual and personal, could we all raise together? I believe the potential is enormous and endless. To that end we wanted to create a family spirituality book. We wanted to create a world healing book. Thus has this book come into being.

I have described how we wish for the world. I invite you to use our method if it works for you. If not, feel free to adapt it. If the wording bothers you, change it. Should it suit you to begin with a salutation to God, the Buddha or Muhammad, please do. If you choose, you could simply meditate on the wish in silence. You may already have a daily prayer or meditation practice. If you do, just add the wish for the world at any appropriate moment. All we ask is that you join us. Pick a time each day and “Wish for the World”.