I read The Secret when it was first released, played at it for a bit, and then put it on the bookshelf and life took over. I have been in a rudderless boat and living in survival mode for the past decade plus. I have been caring for both of my elderly parents by myself. Dad passed away two years ago and mom’s health continues to decline. That led to being in full-on survival mode, full of anger, frustration, and deep depression.

I’ve been asking for something to help me shift my attitude, to feel like I am living instead of surviving, and two weeks ago my copy of The Secret flew off my bookshelf and into my hands. Well, it did not actually happen quite that dramatically but you get the idea. I started reading slowly and also found an exercise recommending making a list of 101 things, no less, no more, that I want out of life. Thank you to Jack Canfield.

I started my list and I am still working on it. But because of my daily reading and a much deeper understanding of The Secret this time around, the suggestion in The Secret to visualize your day as you want it to unfold, has caused a major shift to take place inside me and for me!

I had a presentation for a group yesterday and I visualized it going well and selling out of the products I make and brought to sell at the event. Yes, that is exactly what happened! And wait, there’s more! I came home to an email from a large company that I have designed a small pattern for, and they ordered 900 copies! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Over the past week or so I have been using statements like “I can have this”, “I can do that”, and “I can afford this.” The speed at which the Universe is responding is mind-boggling to me. The light bulb went on yesterday when I realized that I also sometimes send out mixed signals to the Universe. Like, I want to have enough business, but I do not want too much because I might not want to stay in this area for the rest of my life. What kind of message is that? No wonder things were not moving.

All this to say is I have finally got a much clearer understanding of what has to happen to manifest what I want through the law of attraction. I am focusing on clearing out my fears and my negative feelings and finding ways to be open and excited about what can be created in my life every day .

I am looking forward to opening myself to the possibilities and better understanding what part I play when something does not manifest. Digging deeper to see what message I am really sending out there. I am also practicing gratitude for everything that manifests, before and after.

I just wanted to share this with people who would understand. Thank you!