About three years ago I was introduced to the documentary and book The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. Most of you have probably heard of it. Oprah, Ellen, and some other famous people promoted it heavily around that time. Basically, it tells us how to use the Law of Attraction to get what we want in life. It is quite interesting. I watched the documentary.
In the ‘movie,’ many different types of people were interviewed and gave their testimonials to the power of The Secret. They described how they used the Law of Attraction to manifest the winning lottery ticket...create a parking space...get a dream job...and many other things. Some were big and some were small. This theory applies to any aspect of your life. You can learn more about it here: http://www.thesecret.tv/index.html
The idea is that you need to first figure out what you want, then think about it, talk about it, and ‘put it in the universe.’ Similar concept to having goals, working toward them & praying/meditating about them. “Ask and it is given.”
On the flip side, if you worry and think about ‘bad’ things or things you don’t want, those events will also occur. You are attracting what happens to you with your mind. You are manifesting your destiny through your thoughts. Again, it is very interesting.
I think that is when Vision Boards became popular, as well (not sure though). Creating a vision board is a meditative process. It makes us really think about what we want... or at least have a direction. And then makes us see everyday what we want to be/be like/work towards. It keeps our goals top of mind. And leads us to them. I made one last Novemberish... and pretty much everything I pasted on it has ‘come true’ within a year...
But anyway...about the ice cream...
Today I went to lunch with a good friend of mine. We went to Panera Bread and I ate a relatively healthy meal. So, of course, when I got back to the office, I immediately wanted something sweet. I asked my teammates if they wanted to get ice cream or a milkshake for ‘team building’ time (We never eat, or 'go out' for this 'team building' time - and usually if I want something sweet, I reach for the stash of trail mix in my desk drawer.)... I received a positive, but unenthusiastic response: “maybe later.” So, later (about 45 mins), I asked again. A little more enthusiasm, but they weren’t quite ready to make the commitment...
Then...about 45 mins later – right before my next inquisition... a guy that works in the department next to us (the SOC) brought two quarts of Mayfield ice cream over! They RARELY have ice cream. In fact, I am seriously questioning whether they’ve EVER served random ice cream before. He asked so nonchalantly if we wanted any...as if he had no idea I had been dreaming of slightly melted ice cream for the last two hours!!! YES, I WANT SOME!
Anyway... that was my story. And I really enjoyed the ice cream! :)
Never underestimate the power of your mind! :)
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