Last night I went to see a broadway musical with a friend. He had been given a couple of complimentary tickets from the production, so our seats were going to be a surprise. Once in the theatre we were directed to the stairs, and finally all the way up to the 3rd to last back row in the balcony of the theatre! Haha…

I was content, as the invitation came to me last minute, so I was just happy to be there. My friend was happy too, and he wanted to move. ” I think I’ll call my connection and request better seats ” he said. He hopped up with his cell phone in hand and returned about 5 minutes later with two new tickets for the main floor, center, 10 rows from stage. Basically, the best seats in the house! Haha… As we were hurrying down to our new spots he looked over his shoulder and said, ” Hey, guess it doesn’t hurt to ask! “

This morning as I reflected on the evening I was reminded how important it is to ASK. Asking for what you want is the act of considering yourself first, above all else, in a ecological way. My guy friend did not hesitate, he quickly considered his needs and his desires above all else. With no hesitation he asked, and he got what he wanted. Harmless!

I wondered… if I had been with a girlfriend, how the evening would have been different.

I have a feeling that a girlfriend would have considered the person who gave her the tickets above herself, not wanting to seem ungrateful or bother them by asking for more. We’ve all reached frustration through sacrificing what we need or want in hopes that the partner|job|friend|family in our lives will give us what we need and want AFTER we’ve taken care of them.

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