Two days ago I had a meeting with Banana Yoshimoto, a very well-known author (remember I mentioned that I  read her books, Kitchen, and Hard Luck and Hardboiled).  Her books are very popular in many countries.  I wish I spoke Japanese!  I had such a warm feeling about her, and I would love to be able to talk freely about life with her!  She's smart, witty, and down-to-earth. Well, in my next lifetime I want to speak at least five languages and have the opportunity to meet the most interesting people in the world.

Don't you think it's a good idea to put in requests (or make affirmations) for the next lifetime?  Why not?