Shortly after I began working at The Art of Excellence, I was asked to order a book and DVD for our office library...The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. When it arrived Sylvie was very anxious to see it and suggested we both take a break and watch the movie. I had never heard of the law of attraction and have to admit I had never even picked up a 'self help' book in my life. We began to watch the movie and it was the biggest aha moment of my life. I was mesmerized by what they were telling me and it all seemed so right and it all just made so much sense. I think I read the book and watched the movie at least five times in the next couple of months and I began taking notice of my thoughts more.
One of my favourite things in the movie was when they said that with the law of attraction they never had to hunt for a parking spot because there was always a perfect spot waiting for them whenever they needed it. I began thinking in that manner and from that time on I can honestly say that when I go to the mall, no matter how busy it is I know that I will not have a problem finding a parking spot close to the entrance. I tell myself that there will be a handy spot for me and there always is! I love it!
The Law of Attraction or 'The Secret' is simply that like attracts like. If you have a negative attitude and find fault with everything then absolutely you will attract exactly that. Its like getting up in the morning and stubbing your toe and then burning your toast and spilling coffee on your blouse. If you make the choice to let it continue then you are in for one miserable day. So, taking that same scenario getting up and stubbing your toe however not letting that set your pace by telling yourself that it is a wonderful day and stubbing your toe was just a little reminder of how fortunate you are to be alive, and that you are going to have an amazing day - guess what - you will have an amazing day!
Well, that day watching "The Secret" with Sylvie was I believe the first day of my journey. I am so thankful everyday for the opportunities that have opened up for me. First of all just by getting 'my job of a lifetime with Sylvie' but even more from learning about the law of attraction and how it is changing my world.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The Beginning of a New Me
It was just a little over three years ago that everything began to change. I was working at a job that for me held no meaning. It was simply a job, a means of earning a paycheck and it was a struggle for me everyday. I knew that I needed to work, not only for the money I was bringing in to the household but also for a sense of worth. I have always believed that working, is good for you, it keeps you young, it keeps you active and it gives you a sense of worth. However, I realize now that, that particular job for me was demeaning. Granted I was treated very well at my job and I believe that I was respected for the work that I did, but because of the nature of the business and the rules they had, that particular job for me was taking away any sense of worth that I had had. I was unhappy at work and I believe it showed everywhere I went. Talk about negativity, they could have put my picture beside the word in the dictionary!
I was desperately looking for something, anything that was more in my line of work and expertise but I was so negative and down on myself giving every possible excuse I could think of why I wouldn't get a good job. Thank heaven for friends, because I had one that even though I was giving up on me, she kept encouraging me. When she saw the ad in the newspaper she brought it to me and said I simply had to apply because it was the perfect job. I had all the excuses why I shouldn't. I was going on holiday, I was too old etc. however after some persuasion I applied. I received an email shortly after sending in my resume and it turned out that interviews would not be taking place until after I returned from my holiday. I began to think of that as a positive omen and I wanted that job so badly I thought of nothing else for the next few weeks. I kept telling myself that I had nothing to worry about and the job was mine. I pictured myself in a nice office with sun shining in and friendly faces all about me. I didn't realize it at the time but the fact that I was picturing and envisioning what I wanted was in fact exactly what I later learned to be "The Secret". I did get that job, and work in a nice office with friendly people. I have a beautiful picture window in my office where the sun streams in, and that job was the beginning of my journey to a brand new, exciting me!
I was desperately looking for something, anything that was more in my line of work and expertise but I was so negative and down on myself giving every possible excuse I could think of why I wouldn't get a good job. Thank heaven for friends, because I had one that even though I was giving up on me, she kept encouraging me. When she saw the ad in the newspaper she brought it to me and said I simply had to apply because it was the perfect job. I had all the excuses why I shouldn't. I was going on holiday, I was too old etc. however after some persuasion I applied. I received an email shortly after sending in my resume and it turned out that interviews would not be taking place until after I returned from my holiday. I began to think of that as a positive omen and I wanted that job so badly I thought of nothing else for the next few weeks. I kept telling myself that I had nothing to worry about and the job was mine. I pictured myself in a nice office with sun shining in and friendly faces all about me. I didn't realize it at the time but the fact that I was picturing and envisioning what I wanted was in fact exactly what I later learned to be "The Secret". I did get that job, and work in a nice office with friendly people. I have a beautiful picture window in my office where the sun streams in, and that job was the beginning of my journey to a brand new, exciting me!
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