Love Letter #15 ~ The Big Conspiracy

Dear Self,
The universe conspires to give me what I want, and I’m loving it.

For instance, one day I was driving to my favorite coffee shop to buy a pastry and a drink. Most of the mixologists there know that I order hot coffee like clockwork.

But before I arrived, I considered having a glass of iced tea instead. I debated between the hot and cold drinks and eventually decided on iced tea with a pastry.

I gave the cashier my order, and she relayed my beverage choice to the mixologist before stepping away to warm my pastry.

The mixologist finished crafting my drink and called my name to pick up the iced tea. The cashier who had taken my order returned and handed me my pastry. Then she said, “Oh no! I made a cup of hot coffee for you too!” We laughed. Then she added, “Well, you may as well take it with you.”

I told her how I had been trying to decide which drink to order on my way there and ended up with both anyway.

As I strolled away juggling my goodies, I thought how coincidental it was. I couldn’t decide what I wanted and ended up with both.

This wasn’t the first time I unexpectedly got what I wanted.

On another occasion, I had been thinking about buying another car. I wanted something small, easy to park, and fuel-efficient. During a casual conversation with a family member, out of the blue she offered me her SUV. At first, I thought, “No, I don’t want another SUV.” Then I thought, “Why not?” Her car was smaller than my current vehicle and better on gas. So, I said, “Yes, I’ll take it!”

Even though another SUV wasn’t exactly what I had in mind, it met my needs perfectly.

I’ve noticed that the moment I express a desire, life responds in quiet ways. It’s as if my soul has sent out a signal that moves through time and space, like ripples spreading from a stone dropped in water. I receive quiet nudges that I follow even when they don’t make sense because things may unfold differently than I expect.

When I feel like nothing is happening, I trust that beneath the surface, things are shifting. Seeds are taking root. Paths are forming. Timing is aligning.
I believe that what’s meant for me will appear at the perfect time.

Then, when I receive what I want, I give thanks.

What a conspiracy!

Gratefully,
Self