Asking the Universe

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   Wilfionposted 12 years ago

   A Spiritualist friend of mine believes strongly in asking the universe for what she wants, and really believes that she will receive what she asks for.  Strangely, it seems like it works.
   
   For instance, she wanted a new fridge.  Her old one was part of a built-in kitchen which is hidden behind a door.  Any fridge  therefore needed to fit exactly.  She therefore asked the universe for a fridge.  Later that day, she was walking past a house, when a stranger came out and walked up to her.  He said, "Do you want a fridge love?"  He explained that he needed to get rid of a new fridge, for which he didn't want any money.  She looked at it and it was exactly the size she needed. 
   
   This sort of thing happens ever time she askes for something.  And I do wonder if it is coincidence or evidence of some force at work.

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      peterxdunnposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Then ask her to ask for peace on Earth. We could do with some.

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         couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         This doesn't work in asking for things for others.  It would work collectively (as in asking for world peact) but we can only ask for and believe for ourselves.

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            peterxdunnposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Oh right. The spirits only answer our beseechings when we are being selfish and asking for something material. Can I have a new computer then please? The one of I've got is a bit knackered.
            
            Thanks in advance.

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               couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Why would you discount this?  One of the oldest commonly know phrases is 'ask and it shall be given...' and so on.  How about 'seek and ye shall find'?.  These phrases didn't become common out of nowhere.  There's nothing selfish about believing we can do better, have a better life.  If we want to be helpful to others, the way to do this is something like "let me find a way that I can be helpful to so and so'  not 'please help so and so'.  It's really all in the wording but we can't literally 'pray' for someone else.

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                  peterxdunnposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Because I know where the word spirit comes from and what it means.

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                     couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     Please elaborate.

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                        peterxdunnposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                        Spirit comes from the latin spiritus. It means 'moving air, breath or wind' (as in the wind that blows). In Latin bibles spirit was used to replace the Hebrew 'ruah or ruach' in the OT: where again the meaning was'moving air, breath or wind' In Greek bibles and the NT the word used was 'pneuma': which again meant  'moving air, breath or wind'.
                        
                        Nowhere in the bible is spirit used to indicate the diembodied essence of a person that survives death.
                        
                        That concept comes from the Greek 'shade' and the Germanic 'geist' which became 'gast, ghast and finally ghost'. Priests incoporated ghosts or spirits into their bible teachings because, in Europe, the Germanic tribes wouldn't let go of their tradition of ancestor worship.
                        
                        So as far as I am concerned spiritualism is a con trick that takes advantage of people at a vulnerable time in their lives: ie when they are newly bereaved. So be advised - do not, under any circumstances, come anywhere near me with your rubbish. I would have you all put in prison.

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                           Don Wposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                           Can you say what you mean next time peter, this comment seems a bit ambiguous.

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                              peterxdunnposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                              LOL

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                           couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                           I can't comment on spiritualism as such.  I do know that whatever we put our minds and our hearts to grows in our lives whether its for positive or negative.  Consider the placebo affect.  One believes it so one gets well. Just a small example but it does work.  If someone just says 'I want a million dollars, it won't likely come but if someone puts their heart and mind into some amount of money they reasonably believe is possible for them to attain, the way will present itself.

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         paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

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      paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Well now... I'll get back to you on this...

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      emrldphxposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      That's very interesting... I don't imagine we can explain it exactly, but I know there are some ideas on the subject...
      
      One idea involves the existence of more dimensions and parallel universes. Each universe is a branch of every possibility of existence, and the idea is we perceive which existence we want to. Not to say we are perfect or even conscious of it, but maybe some people are more aware of it than others.
      
      Law of attraction... God... Self-manifestation... I guess I should try that with my dishwasher, I'm tired of using the sink.
      
      Does she talk to you about *how* she asks for things? Is it just a thought, or does she ask for it in a certain state of mind?

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         Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I'd love a new dishwasher, too-hint, hint. Wilfion.
         
         It is strange though, years ago I worked with a born again christian who always believed that god would provide. He didn't have much money and two small children. Whatever he needed though, someone always helped out. He'd always say, "see god will provide" Nice really.

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         Wilfionposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         She actually asks out loud.  She also needed a new three-piece suite, but could not afford one.  She asked the universe, and the phone then rang.  It was her nephew, who said he was phoning from a pub, where he was talking to a woman he had just met there.  He went on to mention that she had bought a suite two months before for £1,000, but was trying to sell it for £75, because she no longer liked it.  It was exactly the colour and shape she had imagined.

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            Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            I don't doubt it. I'm sure this happens to people. May be the trick is to ask for what you need rather than what you want.

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               lobobrandonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Haha what a lucky person..

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         paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         One should ask from an Intelligent Being instead?

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            A Troubled Manposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Or, at the very least, an honest being.

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      kessposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Ask and you shall receive if one ask in faith remains absolute...works every time all the time.
      
      So it not surprising that these things occur..
      
      What is deceitful is that faith is not always present unto to those whom is works unto sometimes.
      
      So therefore They appears as if theirs is the faith, deceiving thereby others..
      
      Truth belongs to the one who shows a man that Faith belongs to the man of himself and by Himself and needs not another...
      
      And Faith belongs to Him and those.

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      S M Bilal Shahposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I've gotten things by asking Allah for them.......so many other religions and gods out there, and all of them seem to listen and give to those who believe. So what do you make of that?

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         paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Many religions, yes. But probably only one "God". And "He" probably doesn't really care what "He" is called.

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            S M Bilal Shahposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            probably right

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      Brenda Durhamposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Who or what does she ask first, before asking "the universe"?

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         Wilfionposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         My friend is a Spiritualist, so, believes that the universe has a spiritual dimension to it.  Spiritualists ask their deceased relations for help, as well as their spirit guides, most of which seem to be Native Americans.

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            Brenda Durhamposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            I meant....to whom or through what method does she hint to somebody (or advertise for or request from) that she wants a particular item?
            Because....I don't really believe she always gets what she asks for without having given someone a clue that she needs that particular item or whatever.

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               Wilfionposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Well, she swears that it is spirit and the universe she asks, and that things just fall into place.  She was offered the fridge by a total stranger, as she was walking past his house.

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                  Brenda Durhamposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Okay.  I have no way of disputing that, then, no matter if I do still find it unbelievable.

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      A Troubled Manposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Why does she deal in petty things like fridges when she has the power to change the world?
      
      Or, does she actually have any power at all?

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         peterxdunnposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Without power the fridge would be no good to her.
         
         Unless - that is - her spirit guide pays the electricity bill as well.

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         Maria van Olphenposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         It is not her responsibility to ask for someone else.. maybe that is why she has mastered the art of getting what she asks for because it is what she wants to ask..
         
         If you want the world to change, it is not a one man task..

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   Maria van Olphenposted 12 years ago

   Nothing happens by accident, and nothing is coincidental. You friend is well intuned with her vibrations. She knows how to allow things to be given to her.
   
   Here is how it works: When you ASK, it is GIVEN. There is even a book titled ASK AND IT IS GIVEN, by Abraham-Hicks, Esther and Jerry Hicks. If you get this book, it will explain how it things happen, by Law of Attraction.
   
   When you ask, it is always given. Sometimes what you ask is held in a vibrational escrow, waiting for you to allow it into your life. You have to be in alignment of that vibration in order to receive it.
   
   The quickest way to allow things to happen to you is this - Relax and allow it to happen. Learn to not think. It is when you are busy thinking that you stress yourself and worry. If you can't meditate, sleep. When you are asleep, you are not thinking..
   
   Be happy. I am willing to bet, your friend is a happy person. She is positive and confident, always expecting.. because she knows it is hers to ask.
   
   Get the book and you will know what I am talking about..

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      couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, there are many more books on the subject and many "masters" and advocates of this type of thought process.  You attract what you think about most.  The key word here is most.  Passing thoughts don't usually manifest unless they pass by quite often.  If it is hard and a struggle, it's not the right path for you.  It should be easy, it should flow, the thought process that is.

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   optimus grimlockposted 12 years ago

   Universe can I have a few million dollars?

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      paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I'd settle for a 100K.

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         Wilfionposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I've tried that one myself, but it hasn't worked.  I usually get the opposite of what I ask for.  I think my fairy godmother must be a trainee.

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            CMHypnoposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            That's probably because you are concentrating on the lack of what you are asking for. So if you want a new car, only think about what type of car you want, how much fun it would be to drive it etc.  Don't think about how it is going to come into your life, how bad you feel because you haven't got the car you want or anything about lack.  Think like you already have it.

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            couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Also, you don't really believe you'll get it or deserve it.  If you really believed it, doors would open up leading you in the direction to receive.  A million dollars falling into your lap is unlikely but not impossible.  More likely would be an idea or path which would lead you to getting that million.

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               peterxdunnposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Children are starving all over the world. They are all fervently wishing to be fed. Why is this? They don't want much. Should they wish for a fridge full of food?

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                  couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  The only way I can answer this in keeping with the OP is that they are mired in the belief of their current existence.  They don't know any way out therefore do not know how to ask for a way out.  They believe they cannot find food therefore do not find any.  I'm just playing the other side of the debate, not being unsympathetic to the plight of the world.

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            peterxdunnposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Really! You asked for a million dollars and then got mugged?

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               couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               ????

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   Disappearingheadposted 12 years ago

   Dear Universe,
   Can you please arrange it that whenever I need to pay for something, all I have to do is put my hand in my pocket and find exactly the right amount of money required.
   
   Your dearest little star
   DH
   XXX
   
   P.S. You look great this evening.

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   paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

   Dear Universe,
   
   Please stop fkg with me. I believe that I have more than paid for every egregious thing I have ever done. Especially so, since most of them were due to stupidity and were not intentional.
   
   And, yes. I have noticed that you haven't done anything really mean to me in the last month. I very much appreciate that. I hope it is the new trend and not just an interlude.
   
   Have a nice day.
   
   Sincerely yours,
   
   -JustAnotherLabRat

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      emrldphxposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      It's been a better month for you too?
      
      The last 3 years have been such a struggle, I'm hoping this is the new tone of things to come.

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         paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         If nothing bad happens for a second month in a row, I'm going to laminate and frame that other post.

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            emrldphxposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Haha. Let's hope it works out for both of us. Mine involves my wife's worker's comp issue. She was fired over it, and sent to 3 doctors who all confirmed her injury. The insurance company kept saying for months 'the check is in the mail, we just mailed it, we'll mail it on Friday'. Finally we hired a lawyer, and our first 2 checks showed up!
            
            They are still 2 months behind, but if we get all that in this next month I'll be giddy.

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               paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Imagine how much people could accomplish if they didn't have to spend over half their time fighting off the fools, incompetents, and wolves.

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                  emrldphxposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Working together? Yeah... maybe we should try that for once...
                  
                  I think it's interesting... most religious teachings are messages of acceptance and love, yet so much fighting over them.

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   Wilfionposted 12 years ago

   I know of someone, who had had a bad time of it, and after seeing the film 'The Secret' asked the universe for a break.  Not long after, he was in an accident, in which he broke his neck.  So, it is important to be careful what we ask for.

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      paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Well, I reread my other post. I guess now I'm never going to get laid again...

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         autumn18posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         

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   Nell Roseposted 12 years ago

   I think this is what you are talking about:
   
   http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cosmic-Ordering … amp;sr=1-1

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