I am a single, mature aged woman who leads a reasonably introverted and peaceful life. Joy is something I actively cultivate, and my days are centered around practices that keep me balanced and positive, such as meditation and regular exercise.

That said, throughout my life, I have noticed a consistent pattern: despite experiencing periods of significant financial success, including making seven-figure incomes, there have also been recurring times when I’ve found myself on bare bones financially.

I have been a devoted follower of The Secret since the documentary first graced our screens. Over the years, I thought I understood its teachings, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized I hadn’t fully grasped the process. Determined to change that, I embarked on a 4-week challenge: watching the documentary once a week, every week. I also surrounded myself with Rhonda Byrne’s books and began following many of the inspiring contributors featured in The Greatest Secret. You could say that I am an ardent believer!

At the start of this journey, I set a clear and believable goal: to manifest $100,000 into my bank account. But there was one glaring challenge at the time, I had only $40 to my name. My reality was far from abundant. Living in a remote area, I found myself counting meals left in the pantry and nervously eyeing the dwindling petrol gauge in my car.

Then, a small moment of inspiration changed everything. I decided to list an appliance I no longer used on Facebook Marketplace for $99. I didn’t expect much interest, but just three days later, a single enthusiastic buyer contacted me. That same day, they picked it up and handed me a crisp $100 bill.

Holding that $100 note was an unexpectedly powerful experience. I had not held one in a long time, and it filled me with an odd but undeniable sense of abundance. Inspired, I carefully folded it, ensuring the $100 numerals were visible, and placed it inside my clear mobile phone case. This was something I knew I would carry with me everywhere, a constant, tangible reminder of the $100,000 I was visualizing.

From that moment on, I focused not just on the goal but on the feeling of abundance. Every glance at my phone gave me a spark of joy and gratitude.

And then, the extraordinary happened. Just one week later, I received a phone call that left me stunned: I had won $100,000.

I cannot adequately describe the mix of emotions I was feeling in that moment: disbelief, gratitude, and pure joy. What I know for certain is this: by aligning my thoughts, feelings, and actions with abundance, I turned a seemingly impossible situation into a miraculous reality.

To anyone reading this, I hope my story serves as a reminder of the incredible power we all hold within. Believe, feel, and trust the process. The Universe is always listening.

With immense gratitude,