Day 16 - Magic and Miracles In Health

Gratitude Creates Miracles

"Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease."

 Hippocrates (Circa 130 - Circa 370 BC),

Father of Modern Medicine

Rhonda says, "Gratitude is one of the fastest ways  I know to magically begin experiencing the full state of health you are meant to have in your body and mind. All the miracles of healing we see happen are simply the result of full health being restored instantly in the human body, where before there was less than full and perfect health. If you don't think gratitude creates miracles in your health and body, then read some of the thousands of miracle stories on The Secret website: www.thesecret.tv/stories." Page 149, The Magic.

Thank You for My Good Health

Today's assignment is to remember three times in my life when I felt on top of the world and say thank you three times.

1. After I had Christina, I lost my baby fat, went to the gym regularly, quit smoking and was physically fit. It was the first time in my life that I felt so good.
• Gary and I took the girls on a day trip bicycling on the trails. Beth and Nicole were about nine and seven. Christina was two. I had a kids seat which Christina was strapped into. We had such a wonderful time. I felt so healthy, fit and strong. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
• Gary and I took the girls to Elora Gorge to climb around and have a picnic. It was another wonderful day. I felt so alive and energized. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
• Gary and I took the girls camping. The weather was perfect. We all had such a fantastic time. I was biking, swimming, walking, running . . . I was active and full of life. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I am also suppose to think of five body functions that are working good and give thanks to each one. 

1. I am grateful for my brain. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
2. I am grateful for my eyes.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.
3. I am grateful for my ears - hearing.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.
4. I am grateful for my lungs.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.
5. I am grateful for my heart.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Lastly, I am to choose one thing about my body or health that I want to improve and spend a minute visualizing myself with the "ideal state" then gave thanks for it.

I am picturing myself running - easily - my heart and lungs are strong.  My feet are hitting the pavement in a steady rhythm  Beads of sweat role down my temples. My face muscles are relaxed as I simply catch my stride and I get my second wind.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Gratitude Stone

I was most grateful for all the sleep I had today. I was sitting in a chair in the living room and just dozed off. I don't know if anyone tried to wake me. I was just thinking, thanks for letting me sleep everyone. Sometimes you just have to give in to it and rest. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 

Gratitude Journal

I Am Grateful: (Day 16)

1. I am grateful for the time I had with Christina because those times are rare and far between these days. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
2. I am grateful to the judge for revoking the warrant. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
3. I am grateful to the duty counsel for her understanding and advise. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
4. I am grateful to my Mom for watching Faith while Christina and I took care of business. And got some shopping in. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
5. I am grateful to Gary for giving me some money to spend because shopping always puts Christina and I in a good mood. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
6. I am grateful to Nicole for the use of her car because mine is still sick. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
7. I am grateful to Faith and Sidney for their smiles, hugs and kisses because they are the rainbow in my day. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
8. I am grateful for my home because I love being here in my sanctuary. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
9. I am grateful for another day at home with my family. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
10.  I am grateful for another day here on this planet. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

At first I found it difficult thinking of three times in my life when I felt so good because I was grouping that whole time period together as one but then I realized there were separate occasions during that time period that I felt alive.

I enjoyed closing my eyes and visualizing my ideal state. I can see it perfectly. Too bad I can't take that picture I created and plop it down in this blog.

I hope you enjoy this practice as much as I did. As always, I am waiting to see some comments. What did you see when you envisioned your ideal state?

Tomorrow looks like a promising day. It is number 17 on this magical journey. This chapter is called, THE MAGIC CHEQUE.  This is probably the most recognized item in The Magic and The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. I am definitely looking forward to this one.

The Road to Inner Peace and Happiness

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.


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