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This was the best luck he or almost anyone else could ever hope for; his mind was abuzz with thoughts. Thinking out loud, Jake remarked, "This chain of events has to be true, after all, if someone as believable as you can materialize from a wisp of smoke out of a bottle, doesn't all of this have to be true? Also, the old slogan is definitely correct, it is better to be lucky than good but what to possibly wish for! I am confused, am I going crazy, am I dreaming, what is going on? This seems all so real, I can't be dreaming! I do believe that all of what is happening is actually happening. For the moment I have to simply, intently think about the big picture!"
Being quite logical and therefore using extremely deep thought and disciplined reasoning, Jake then remarked, "Genie, I am sure that you have had more time to think about this situation than I ever will, could you give me some direction to help me use these wishes wisely?"
In response, Genie commented, "Jake, other than that which we have already discussed, I will say I am not a God. I do have limitations! I also sense through our limited conversation, that you are a good hearted person. The guidelines I can give you are quite simple, you cannot wish for three major items; one, immortality; two, longer life; or three, better health for yourself or anyone else. These are the major limitations of the things which I cannot grant, almost everything else is within the power that I have. In the larger scheme of things, always remember, your life and the direction of your life is of your own choosing. I will do my best to help you by subtly steering you in the proper wish asking direction."
Almost as if by magic, even though slightly numb of thought and filled with turmoil and maybe simply due to the fact that Jake humbly asked for help; in Jake’s own mind the three wishes instantly became crystal clear. Jake then remarked, "Genie, I have been playing the lottery almost religiously since it began in Wisconsin and I have not been very lucky! I just thought about fill in the blank spot lottery type tickets, which I believe most of the states offer. For my first wish, I would like the ability to look at any blank fill in the spot lottery type play slip and with 100% absolute certainty, instantly know what the winning numbers will be for the next immediate draw. I will not necessarily have to act on this knowledge but for all fill in the blank spot lotteries, I do want to know with precision, which of these numbers are going to be selected for the next draw, simply by looking at a blank play slip! I would like to know precisely which numbers will come up, anytime during the 12 hour time frame before the draw occurs but no more than 12 hours before the actual numbers are known by the majority of others, that way I will know that these numbers are for the next immediate lottery drawing. I would use a share of the lottery winnings to help those less fortunate than myself in the world. That is my first wish!"
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