Introduction to The Secret Written by Rhonda Byrne
I was introduced to The Secret about two years ago.
My boss gave me his CD of The Secret. He was aware of the difficulties I was
having at the time and thought I would benefit from its wisdom.
As I was
listening, I realized that I had been practising The Secret in
various parts of my life up to about five years ago. I don't know what happened
but I lost it somehow.
I had to find my way back to inner peace and happiness. The Secret was a great
tool to assist me in this endeavour. Unfortunately I found it
difficult to maintain. I was all over the place with it. I faltered and failed.
Applying The Secret to Accomplish Three Goals
Then about
six months ago I reread The Secret by Rhonda Bryne. There were two things that
I wanted to focus on. Okay three.
Goal
#1
First, I wanted to become a positive person again.
To do this I knew I had to make "count your blessings" a part of my
daily routines.
I also wanted to integrate "Mindfulness" but that is a different
topic all together.
Goal
#2
Second, I wanted to lose weight so I could fit
clothes off the rack. But most importantly, I wanted to be able to play with my
grandchildren easier and to eliminate the health hazards associated with obesity
so I could live long enough to see them grow up and have children of their own.
I had no set amount of weight in mind, I am five foot six inches and
wanted to be able to fit a size 15 or better yet a 13.
Goal
#3
Third was to elevate my family's standard of
living. I am sure you have heard the saying, living pay cheque to pay cheque.
Well we barely made it past the weekend and had to wait two more weeks for more
money. The alternative was pay day advances. It became a vicious cycle that is
hard to escape.
The
Results
How did I
do?
Results
for Goal #1
Counting my
blessings? Yes I do this but it hasn't become a part of my daily rituals. I
fall off the horse and get right back on. As soon as I realize that I fell
off.
I think the best part is now I am able to stop and live in the moment which is
part "mindfulness" and part "gratitude".
For example, I sat out on the deck in the back yard this afternoon. I was
grateful for the warm summer day, the sound of my granddaughters swimming and
laughing in the pool, the fresh air filling my lungs with oxygen and a nice
tall glass of diet soda within hands reach. Ahhhh. Life is wonderful.
I still battle with depression and anxiety. Hey what can I say? I am a work in
progress and still in my learning curve. But overall it is getting better. I
hope The Magic will help me
integrate The Secret into every day of
my life.
Results
for Goal #2
Have I lost
weight? Yes! It has been amazing. I am sure you are wondering how. I didn't
diet. I didn't change what I eat. I didn't exercise more. Now you are probably
wondering where is the catch.
It was simple. Don't ask me how or why it worked. That would destroy The Magic.
I believed. I envisioned myself already thin, happy and vibrant.
Every day, several times a day, when I was in an especially good mood I told
myself, "I am getting skinnier every day." "I am so grateful
that I am getting skinnier every day."
So far I have lost about thirty-five pounds. And counting. I feel great!
Okay, I have to tell you the secret, my interpretation of my magical weight
loss. By saying "I am getting skinnier everyday" I think my brain
somehow took that repeated message and told my body that it was already thin so
I ate like a thin person, and acted like a thin person.
I ate smaller portions but not because I consciously made that decision.
Smaller portions meant eating more often and that prevented my blood sugar from
spiking and dropping which in turn prevented urges for high calorie (carb)
snacks like chocolate, chips or ice-cream.
I always feel satisfied so I don't over eat or eat out of boredom. I never feel
like I'm starving which is great because when that happens I tend to quickly
eat everything in the house.
I hope, I haven't ruined the magic - for myself. "I AM GETTING SKINNIER
EVERYDAY!"
Results
for Goal #3
Our standard
of living? YEEHAW! After a great amount of time and hardship we finally have a
stable second income. Our household income has doubled.
I don't know if how much of that part had to do with The Secret. I do know that
we have had a lot of financial assistance through friends and friends of
friends.
I was complaining to Chelsea, I don't think The Secret is working. I don't see
the money.
She said, sure you have. Your utility bills are all paid. Someone is giving you
groceries.
Holy Cow! She was right! We are supposed to remember, anytime we receive
something for free, we are receiving money. And if we get something on sale, we
are receiving money. Coupons - money. Gifts - money. Freecycle - money (http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/CambridgeONFreecycle/).
I was receiving money and didn't even realize it. Now that I see it, I can be
grateful for it and will receive it even more.
Introduction
to The Magic written by Rhonda Byrne, Lisa
I think my daughter bought this book last week when
we were out shopping. It was on sale. She couldn't pass up the bargain. (She
was receiving money.)
She gave me
a brief description of the book to me and I knew this is want I needed. I
needed structure and guidance to incorporate The Secret / The Magic into every
aspect of my being so I could have inner peace, happiness, and a fulfilling
life.
Conclusion
There is
magic in my life. I have seen it. My daughter Chelsea has seen it. I believe.
The Secret
works. It has been proven to me. I believe. Now I am ready to apply it.
Will you
join us in our journey? Are you ready to make your life everything it can be? I
am!
Tomorrow is Day One.
If you enjoyed reading this, subscribe by email to receive notification of all new posts.
