221: Giving Back Insights #74 — Lessons: asking with Rob Lowe

Ask and You Shall Receive.

Welcome to the 74th episode of Giving Back Insights, my Thursday solo show where I talk about how our guests and their charities serve others, to explore actions each of can take to make a difference in people’s lives and to share. Today I’m discussing Lessons: asking. Listen to today’s episode and don’t forget to give your feedback and valuable comment. Enjoy!

Key Takeaways:

In the bible, Jesus said, “Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete” in John 16:24. Similar statements are found in Matthew 7:7; 21:22; Mark 11:24; Luke 11:9; and John 15:7.

 

Life gives you what you ask, a poem by Rittenhouse:

I bargained with Life for a penny,

And Life would pay no more,

However I begged at evening

When I counted my scanty store;

 

For Life is just an employer,

He gives you what you ask,

But once you have set the wages,

Why, you must bear the task.

 

I worked for a menial’s hire,

Only to learn, dismayed,

That any wage I had asked of Life,

Life would have paid.

― Jessie B. Rittenhouse

Teresa deGrosbois is a person who I really respect and an expert in mass influence.  A few months ago she shared an insight with me. She told me that my blind spot is not asking and in order for me to reach my potential, I’d have to learn how to ask.  That got me thinking.

Ricky Goodall, Elevated Academy

Give – Ask – Receive

The Aladdin Factor by Jack Canfield & Mark Victor Hansen

Five barriers to asking:

1. Ignorance
2. Limiting & Inaccurate beliefs
3. Fear
4. Low self-esteem
5. Pride

What barriers are in your way from asking for what you want?

What would your life look and feel like if you asked for what you want?  

Remember: Always err on the side of love & kindness.

Love & Gratitude,

Rob

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