If I Had a Magic Wand for One Day … Because Why Not Dream?

Spreading SARS-CoV-2 would mean spreading rainbow sprinkles

Every human would be sent an infographic on equity vs. equality

All public servants would be given a heart of gold, and those that already have one would be given a gold star sticker and a lollipop

Neighborhoods would be redesigned into a place of free play (and look like Candy Land)

Getting anywhere would mean riding eco-friendly magic carpets, complete with top-of-the-line stereo systems (subwoofers not allowed)

The sky would be tie-dyed with the boldest sunset/sunrise colors

All animals would live through the day, be matched with a cuddle buddy, and given a stash of their favorite (vegan) snacks (examples include tempeh burgers, chips and guac, roasted chickpeas, and peanut butter filled pretzel nuggets)

Public safety would be guaranteed, and everyone would be armed with a pouch of pixie dust

The air would smell like freshly baked banana bread in the morning, popcorn in the afternoon, and yellow curry in the evening

Sharing anything on social media would be limited to paper, crayons, and chalk

Everyone would be gifted a perfectly ripe avocado, if not to eat then to squeeze (think spooning for the hand)

Every radio, stereo, and playlist would be hijacked to blast John Lennon singing “Imagine”

The night sky would look you were like looking through a kaleidoscope

My magic wand would make baby wands, and all (including mine) would be transported across the world via big red balloons, noting the one condition: pay good forward

What would you do?

Emily Brown
Freelance writer + editor at EVR Creative. Creates change with words because EVRy word matters. Passionate about social entrepreneurship, public health, and connecting people through words to spark social good. Instagram: @evr_creative, @evr_healthy