What the Bleep Do We Know? - My Thoughts

Movie - What the Bleep Do We Know?

Rating - NR

Release Date: -2004

Ever since I heard about the Law of Attraction I have been interested in the science behind it but most of it has been overhead until recently. I just started listening to “Harmonic Wealth” Audiobook by Jame Arthur Ray and he discusses the science aspect very briefly but in an easy to understand way. Then I discovered this movie “What the Bleep Do We Know?”! It’s an introduction-like look into Quantum Physics and how our thoughts affect our life.

I learned a lot from this movie and it’s just one of those things that gives you a little extra boost to say “Hey this stuff is real and actually works”. The part of the movie I found most interesting was “The Messages from the Water” experiment by Dr. Masaru Emoto. His experiment showed that water could be transformed by both positive and negative thoughts. Follow the above link to see some of the amazing photographs.

The movie is half documentary, half fictional story starring Marlee Matlin. I really could have lived without the fictional half. I supposed it’s there to help reinforce what all the experts are saying, but I found it a little irritating. There was one part of the fictional story that I did like and that was the computer animated molecules, especially the Robert Palmer molecule. That part was not only informative but very entertaining.

I think this movie is a great introduction to Quantum Physics and for those interested in the Law of Attraction. You can also learn more about this movie, the science behind it or find out about other “Bleep” products by visiting their web site.

Gratitude

Gratitude is key to creating the life you want and enjoying the life you have. I can’t say I’ve been a very grateful person for the first 35 years of my life, but I am very grateful today. Even on my worst days I can always find something to be grateful for, and just having something, just 1 thing to be grateful for, can turn that “worst day” itself into something to be grateful for.

I started my gratitude quest with a gratitude journal, but now I just run through my “gratefuls” while getting ready in the morning and just before I’m about to fall asleep at night and whenever else the urge hits me to be grateful. I stopped doing the journal because it began to feel like a chore and since I didn’t need one more thing to feel like it’s dragging me down I found a different way to embed this practice in my life. At first I was afraid that making it apart of my routine would create monotony, but I’ve learned to be creative with my “gratefuls” and everyday I find something new to be grateful for!

When I first started out I had a hard time coming up with things to be thankful for until I realized how much I took for granted, now just about everything in my world deserves my gratitude.

Today I am Grateful For (in no particular order):

• Clean running water that I only have to walk a few feet to get.
• Electricity in every place I expected it.
• My loving family
• Teddy, my Puppy
• A refrigerator and pantry full of food
• Gas in the car
• My beautiful, comfy bed
• My iPod
• Shelves full of books
• Being healthy today
• My job
• My Friends

I could go on and on, but I don’t want to bore you any longer!

Try putting a little bit of gratitude into your life and you’ll see the difference. You’ll become more aware of your surroundings and you’ll truly see how lucky you are to be you!!!

Today’s Affirmation

After having a rough week, I decided it was time for some simple affirmations!

Here’s my affirmation for today.

My Life is Amazing!!!!

Feel free to share your affirmations!

The Secret - My Thoughts

Book:  The Secret

Author:  Rhonda Byrne

Publisher:  Beyond Words

I first heard about The Secret on a news report over a year ago.  The report talked about this new phenomenon and the Law of Attraction.  The next day I went and got the book and read it that night.  It’s not the greatest book ever written (from a literary aspect) but this book changed my life!  It explains the Law of Attraction in a very simple way and teaches you ways to incorporate this concept into your life.  That night I began setting intentions for the next day, focusing on the positive and being grateful for the things I already have in my life.  I didn’t realize until I started this process what a negative person I was.  It was such an eye opener.  I had to totally retrain myself how to look at the world.

A few concepts in the book I didn’t embrace right away.  I liked the thought that I could attract anything into my life, but that also meant I had to take responsibility for the unpleasant things in my life right now.   I’ve had a chronic illness for the last 12 years and I couldn’t wrap my brain around the thought that I “attracted” it into my life.  But after awhile I realized that if I attracted it to me, I can get rid of it too.  I’m in no way cured of the illness (yet) but the past year I have had very few symptoms, I have more energy and I’m not constantly thinking about it.

I was so inspired by the book, rather than loan this book out to everyone, I bought everyone who I thought would benefit from it their own copy.  I now have a great “positive thinking” support group and can’t imagine not living so consciously ever again.

The greatest part of using the Law of Attraction is the people that I’ve “attracted” into my life!  A lot of them already were in my life but in a much different capacity than they are now.  Others have come into my life under some of the most unusual circumstances.  It is absolutely amazing to watch this law at work!

I should warn you that once you start learning about the Law of Attraction, you’ll want to know everything.  I have read more books in the past year, than I probably have in my entire life.  What’s really cool is when you’re really paying attention, the Law of Attraction will put the exact book in your lap that you need.

A huge thanks to Rhonda Byrne for inspiring my new life!!!!!

5 things you can do to get out of a bad mood!

1)  Spend time with your pet.  It really works. There is nothing like a game of fetch or a cuddle to help you forget about your worries for a short time!  If you don’t have a pet, borrow the neighbors or just sit on your porch and watch a bird or a squirrel do what they do.

2)  Color!  That’s right get some crayons and some paper and color like your 6 years old again.  If you have kids around you can include them, but you don’t have to.  I actually learned this trick from my Aunt who was dying.  She only had a few months to live and something in her made her go buy crayons and  a coloring book. A half hour a day, she no longer was dying, she was coloring and that’s all that mattered!!!

3)  Listen to Music.  For me, one song can change my mood around.  Anything that makes me want to dance does the trick.

4)  Prepare yourself for your bad mood.  Undoubtedly you will be in a bad mood from time to time.  So when you are in a good mood make a mental note of that moment and say to yourself “the next time I’m down I will recall this memory“.  Soak up every detail and store it in your mind.  Then when you’re feeling awful access that memory and relive that fantastic time of your life.  It’s a great way to shift your mood and a reminder that things will get better.

5)  Laugh!!!  Visit a joke web site, or check out what’s new on YouTube.  You’re bound to find something funny on the Internet.  A little bit of laughter everyday goes a long way!

The Success Principals - My Thoughts

Book:  The Success Principals How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

Author:  Jack Canfield with Janet Switzer

Publisher:  Collins

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book!!!!

Jack Canfield is a great inspirational author and this book is no exception!!!

There are 64 “Success Principals” that Mr. Canfield explains with great enthusiasm.  I had several “A-ha” moments while reading this book and I felt empowered before I was even done.  This is the kind of book you tell your friends about but you’d never lend out in fear you’d never get it back.

I enjoyed the book so much that I also got the auidobook for my iPod.  I listen to a chapter whenever I need a little extra encouragement in my day.  The only downside to the audiobook is, it’s abridged, so not all of the principals are on the audiobook.

A lot of what is talked about in the Success Principals is all stuff you already know, but for some reason just don’t practice it in your life.  There is a lot of great information in the book and you might be tempted to read several chapters in one sitting.  That’s what I did and then half-way through the book I felt overwhelmed.  Once I started to do a chapter (or Principal) a day and take time to absorb what I read that overwhelming feeling went away and I was ready to tackle the issues in my life, fully armed with all the right tools.

After reading the Success Principals, I actually felt like I had a plan for my future and that anything is possible.

I recommend this book to anyone and everyone.  It’s a true winner!!!!

The Very Simple Law of Attraction - My Thoughts

Book: The Very Simple Law of Attraction

Author: Marie Diamond

Publisher: Burman Books, 2007

I’m only giving this book 2.5 checks because I felt deceived by the title. It’s not about Very Simple Law of Attraction, it’s about how Feng Shui and the Law of Attraction work together (Heavy on the Feng Shui). I found the information in the book to be very interesting and admittedly I would not have bought the book if I knew it was more about Feng Shui than the Law of Attraction (I didn’t realize how interesting Feng Shui could be and how it ties into the Law of Attraction (but I still feel like I was hoodwinked)).

The book is a very simple read and I read it in an afternoon (It’s only 157 pages and the type is rather large). It’s a great introduction to Feng Shui and each chapter you’re given some very practical ways to incorporate Feng Shui into your life to help attract things like Love, Health and Power. I even made some changes in my home that day and the next day at the office. I haven’t seen any major changes in my life, but it’s only been a few weeks. Although I do feel deceived by the title, I am glad I picked up the book and plan on looking further into Feng Shui. Hopefully the next book I pick up on Feng Shui will actually have “Feng Shui” in the title.

Finding Your Own North Star - My Thoughts

• Book - Finding Your Own North Star claiming the life you were meant to live
• Author - Martha Beck
• Three Rivers Press - 2001

This is the first book I’ve read from Martha Beck. I first heard of her on Oprah and the next day I went out and bought this book.

I really enjoyed the book. At first it was hard to get into due to the Authors use of $10.00 words (She’s highly educated and you’re really aware of it) and a few really long chapters. But once you get over that it’s a very enjoyable read. Your “North Star” isn’t going to leap off the last page (as I’d hope ) but you will recognize that at least you have a “North Star” and feel like you are more prepared to go after it.

Ms. Beck throws in a lot of little quips to keep the tone of the book light, but at times it seemed pointless.

Finding Your North Star contains a lot of information on the Human Psyche and you’ll probably find yourself saying “That’s why I did that” or you’ll be diagnosing all of your friends and family odd little quirks. The Author also includes a lot of little exercises to do through out the book. That was my favorite part and the most eye-opening. Most of it is just answering some really straight-forward simple questions, but for me the answers were very surprising and helped me realize I was not on the right path to my North Star (I’m not sure who’s North Star I was heading for, but it sure wasn’t mine). I’m now looking at switching career’s (not switching jobs but careers) and moving to another state, so this book was life changing for me to say the least.

I enjoyed North Star so much that as soon as I was done I ran out and got another one of Martha Beck’s books (The Joy Diet). I haven’t finished that book yet but so far it looks like another winner.

This book is perfect for the person who is unfulfilled in any aspect of their life. It won’t help define their purpose but it will give some of the tools needed to find out what that purpose is.

Intro

My first blog entry!!!!

It’s been a year since I first read The Secret by Rhonda Byrne and started studying the Law of Attraction and the power of positive thinking. My life has changed immensely since then and is continually evolving. In one year I can see all I’ve attracted into my life. I got offered a job when I wasn’t even looking for one. I took a 15 day vacation in the Mediterranean (Which wasn’t even on my radar a year ago). I’ve attracted other positive thinkers into my life. The list could go on.

I’m now at a point in my life where I’m ready to move forward in a big way. It is so scary but I’ve come to the conclusion I’m not living the life that agrees with my Soul (How cheesey, right?). I’m not sure where I’m headed but I decided I’d share my unplanned journey with the world. Who knows, maybe someone out there is in the same exact spot and could be inspired or maybe there are others who’ve been there and can offer positive support.

This blog won’t be entirely about my journey but about the tools I’m using on this adventure. I’ve read so many books, seen so many movies and visited so many web sites in the past year, it’s enough to make your head spin. I’m hoping this blog will help others find the right tools for their own journey.