Just Ask l S1E024

Linda Orsini: 00:00:08

Hello and welcome to a call for love. I believe the most powerful gift you can offer yourself is to give and receive love more freely. I'm your host Linda Orsini meditation guidance spiritual coach. Everyone has the desire to be seen, heard, respected and loved. The journey to becoming more connected to your greater purpose lies within the ability to live from the deep source of love within you. Let's begin.

Linda Orsini: 00:00:39

Greeting dear friends and a warm welcome. Last week I shared with you the topic of silence for personal growth. recounting my experience at a five day silent retreat on loon lake in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. While I provided you with profound insights gained during the retreat, today, I have another story to share a personal journey that taught me a priceless lesson, to trust your instincts and embrace the power of asking for what your heart truly desires. If this piques your interest, then pay close attention. As this story is not only inspiring, but also quite comical. It begins like this. As my trip with my brother was nearing its end, we found ourselves running errands together. And as they say, Parting is such sweet sorrow. So he actually asked me, if for the last time, I would like to enjoy a final cup of coffee before we bid farewell. Realizing that I would already miss my brother Arthur, I had made up my mind to begin the last leg of my journey. So I decided to head to the airport, even though it was way too early. But I thought it would afford me a chance to relax. So I thought that was the best choice. Little did I know that this seemingly simple invitation would open the gates to actually revealing a profound lesson to me. And that was an opportunity to learn to express my needs with more confidence and to trust in the universe. Dear friends listen closely. I hope this story resonates with you. I know well.

Linda Orsini: 00:02:32

So I went to the airport, I checked in I was the only person in line. I just went straight through. And I thought you know, I think I can get something to eat. So I got something to eat. And then I went to my gate, which was C 51. And as I was going to C 51. There was this huge crowd at C 50. And I heard on the speaker it says he put boarding for Toronto. We're checking in now. And that's my flight that my flight for 2pm. And I thought wow, I have three and a half hours to wait. I wish I could go on this flight. It would be so much easier. Now I gotta hang around three and a half hours. But it looks so so crowded. So I walked by Anyways, on my way back. I couldn't find c 51. So on my way back, there was no people left because I had lingered and just poked around looking around the airport. And I asked the lady I said where's C 51? She says well is down that way, but it's too early. So we've closed off the gate, yada yada yada. I sort of kept mine. And I kept in my mind. I was like, I wonder if I could get on this plane when it'd be just great to get on this plane. I wish I could get on this plane. Did I say anything to her? No, I did not. They were boarding they were actually all boarded. And I thought well, I better get a drink and settled down. Maybe I can work on my computer. So go find a nice fuzzy drink. And I thought I feel like a little treat. So I got a little bag of potato chips was which was $3.50 Canadian. Can you believe it? I was like, I don't care. I'm just gonna have this nice little bag of chips and my drink. And I walked back and I hear again. Last call. The flight is going to leave for Toronto, Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. And so I think I walked past it. Still see 51 is not open and I turned around I thought Linda just ask them just ask if you can go on the flight. What would it hurt? So I approached the lady and I said, Is there by any chance availability for me to get on this flight? She says well, what are you talking about? I said, Well, my flight to the same location Toronto is at 2pm and it was now 11 am? She says, Well, I'm not sure, you'd have to ask the next desk, because we've already bought it. So as I'm eating my chips, I approached the the other stewards. And I said, Is there by any chance room for me to get onto this flight? My flights at 2pm. And, and the lady looks at me she says, Well, did you check in your luggage? I said, No, I have carry on. She says, Oh, well, maybe she says well, and then the other steward came in and he says, Yes, we can get you on. Let's get you on this flight. I said, you're kidding. I almost dropped my drink. And my my chips, he says note we've already boarded. They're ready for takeoff. But your next flight is delayed. And we don't even know what's gonna happen because it's overfall. So let's get you on this flight. I said, you're kidding. This is crazy. And he says, today's your lucky day. I said, I'm gonna go buy a lottery ticket. And so we had this little exchange, they had to redo my ticket. And the lady says to me, Well, would you like a window seat? Because I had booked the window seat on the next slide. I said, Well, Kevin, she says, Yeah, I said, Wow, this is fantastic. Because the next flight was full, full full. So I get on, and they had actually waited for me. And I got on. And I walk in, I find my seat. And lo and behold, there's the plane is half full. And so I see two seats behind me. The whole three seat row is empty. So I go get my window seat. I have the two free seats beside me. I get all my stuff out. And I am elated. I am. Wow. Look at what happened. I waited for at least an hour humming and hawing wishing and wanting to create a new intention for myself. And I was too shy to withdrawn I was too nervous. I felt like I could be rejected. I didn't want to ask, I didn't want to ask if I could fit on the flight. And not only did I fit on the flight, I saved at least three hours waiting. All the frustration because apparently the plane was going to be delayed. I got home early, I had ample of foot room. Plenty of place to put all my luggage. And I was a static I it was like winning the lottery, honestly. Why is that? So because I felt as though it was so easy. It was so easy to ask for what I needed to be willing to be rejected. And then to have it delivered to me so beautifully, so seamlessly. The flight was an absolute dream. I was so elated the whole entire time. I got home, my son picked me up. It was smooth sailing, got home, even had time to go grocery shopping. And we had a wonderful evening together. And I thought, isn't this interesting? I'm really have to notice and pay attention to what happened today. To me, I have to be willing to take the chance to speak up for myself a little bit more because I walked past that first desk for that first flight at least three or four times wishing and wanting for something, but not actively pursuing it. Not asking now, you can ask for something you have to accept that it may not follow through. But I was even too hesitant to shy, too unsure to ask for my needs. And what happened when I did I almost feel like that flight was waiting for me because the flight left at about 11am. But it was set for takeoff at 8:45am. And those people who probably got to the airport around 6am had waited till 11am. So they were not so happy but I was extremely happy. And I did not take it for granted. I was so so appreciative. I mentioned to the stewards that I was grateful that I was able to get on. Thank you for allowing me and for my seat. It was just so so beautiful. And my message here is today. Just ask if something comes into your mindset. And you feel this tug this tug at your heart And then there's a resistance like, oh, no, I can't, who am I? Who am I to ask for needs? What? Why would I be better or more worthy to have something really great happen than the other person, that kind of mindset is not serving us, that kind of mindset of thinking that we're going to be a drain or burden to somebody else, by asking or fearing change. This actually hurts us when we trust. And we open ourselves to asking to stating our needs, with the acknowledgement that we may not get what we not ask for, but we're open to just inviting the opportunity, then miracles can happen. And you know, you say, well, miracles, my goodness, you know, so and so sick, they need a miracle. This is not a miracle. But a miracle is a shift in perspective. A miracle is a revelation. And I received the revelation of being more confident and asking for what I need. So my message today here is just ask, what can you ask for? What can you ask for? Yes, first from yourself, but from the world. What can you ask for? Can you ask for to help you be the best person that you can be to be a steward of this earth with care, love and kindness? Please let me know what you ask for and what you receive because you were willing to step out of your comfort zone and just ask. Always wishing you peace, joy, and good health. From my heart to yours. Namaste.