The Secret

I read a great book in June. To really understand the contents, I'm reading it a second time. The book is titled The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne. In short, it is about positive thinking. Though I am still struggling with the concepts and how to apply them to my life, it has affected me enough to want to share this with you.

One of the key principles is: Negative thinking begets negative things. Bad feelings result from bad thoughts. We must train ourselves to think positively.

The book lays out a simple process: Ask, Believe, Receive. We are meant to be happy. Don't waste time being sad or bitter. If you want something (new job, more pay, etc.), Ask for it. Put it in writing so that you are clear on what you are asking for. Put it on a note card that you can use as a constant reminder. Next, Believe that you will receive it. We are spiritual beings that are supposed to live lives of joy. Ask for what you want and Believe in your heart that you will get it. You deserve it. It is yours. Believe it! Finally, Receive it. This, to me, is the fun part that I am working on in my life. Once you Ask for it and Believe that it is yours, you must start acting as if it is already yours. This is faith. But, faith without works is dead. You may Receive it tomorrow or not until next year but you can't quite Believing. The negative thoughts will come and they will tell you to quit Believing but you can't. When the negative thoughts come, immediately replace them with positive thoughts. Think of what you wrote on the card. Think of things that make you happy. Think of how happy you will be once you receive what you asked for.