I recently wrote about the adventures around getting my new Blackberry. The short version is, I asked the Universe for a free BlackBerry Curve and through my impatience I paid $75 for one.
Today, I opened the mail to discover a $0 BlackBerry upgrade offer from my wireless service provider. I was a bit upset. I had wheedled them for months to give me a phone for free to no avail. Right after I pay for the phone they offer me what I had asked for all along! I called them and explained my frustration. The representative I spoke to understood my frustration. She promptly removed the charge off my bill.
I was amazed. That was so easy.
I got exactly what I originally asked for. I got a BlackBerry Curve for free. Since I now had the BlackBerry in my possession, I had released my attachment (and desperation) to the phone allowing the Universe to bring me the balance of my request.
So, the lessons I was reminded of today were:
1) trust what you ask for will be given.
2) be patient. The Universe has perfect timing. It just may not be your timing.
3) it may not all come at once.
4) release your attachment to your request.
5) allow, your request to manifest in your life.
What life lessons do you need to periodically review?
What fun we had last night! We arrived at Chapters at 6:00pm to a crowd of about 200 kids and 100 adults. The Events Manager for Indigo Books and Music met us. When I introduced myself he smiled and said, “Of course you won!” (He was the one that arranged for my two book signings at Chapters/Indigo and remembered me.)
We were lead to a seating area about a foot from the stage and waited until the band arrived. Ten minutes before the show we were ushered into a backroom, got to meet the Barenaked Ladies and had a professional photographer take our picture with the band.
We then retook our seats on the floor and they played a 30 minute concert singing several songs of their new kid’s CD Snack Time including; 789 (free MP3 download on site) and an old favourite, One Week.
Afterwards we were first in line to get an autographed book and CD set. I think Nicole already wore it out playing it over and over today.
There is an interesting new contest site in Canada called WinFreeTickets.com. As the name suggests, you can win tickets to all types of plays, concerts and sporting events. (Full rules here.) Since offers are made by region, you only enter for events near you and for what interests you.
When I won a year’s supply of pizza my husband asked my daughter, “What’s better than pizza?” The answer?“Free pizza!”
Free is good. That is why many people enter contests and sweepstakes as a hobby. Sometimes you don’t even have to enter to get something for free. If you are looking to do something a little different without spending a lot of money, get tickets to the taping of a local television show.
Living near Toronto I have been to many of the shows taped in the city. There is something for everyone’s taste and schedule. Check out your local TV station’s webpage to see what is taped near you to get your free tickets.
If you are planning a trip to L.A., New York or Chicago go to your favourite TV show’s website and see how to get free tickets. You may get a chance to be in the audience for Oprah, Ellen, Leno or Letterman.
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