The weight of life was so heavy that it literally felt as though someone was pushing me into the ground. There was a constant pain in my neck and shoulders. After many trips to specialists, they could find “nothing” wrong with me. But I needed help in every way. I was suffering grief from the loss of my Father, working very long hours, feeling disconnected from my husband, needing to pay off debts and dreading each day.

I had heard of The Secret and was desperate to try anything. The message lept into my heart. I listened to the audiobook every day at every opportunity. In the shower, in the car, on my headset. What a moment to realize that everything I needed was right there. All I had to do was use my imagination for good. To allow myself to imagine just one thing changing in my life. I began to realize my potential for good. That I deserved goodness in my life.

Instead of worrying all of the time, I took some time for gratitude. Things started to change immediately. I found a spiritual counselor that deeply helped me with my grief. The pain in my shoulders started to recede and then disappeared. My dream of traveling and spending joyful time with my family became a reality. A way to refinance our home literally dropped into our lap, and I now have so much help with my company that I’m semi-retired.

I realized that what I really wanted was to have lots and lots of time to ponder the good things in the world. To spend most of my day thinking about and spreading joy. I jump out of bed in anticipation of all of the ways I’ll be able to make someone’s day, each day. Each day is creative, peaceful and free.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Rhonda. I send you love each day.