The Official Website of The Secret The Official Website of The Secret
  • Explore
    • The Greatest Secret
    • Masterclass
    • Blog
    • Stories
    • Tell Us Your Story
    • Our Videos
  • Rhonda TV
    • Rhonda Talks
    • Rhonda Live
    • Ask Rhonda
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Rhonda Byrne’s Biography
    • Creative Team
    • History of The Secret
  • Products
    • All Products
    • Apps
    • Audiobooks
    • Books
    • E-Books
    • Films
    • Masterclass
    • World Languages
  • Films
    • The Secret Documentary
    • The Secret: Dare to Dream
  • Gifts for You
    • The Secret Super App
    • The Secret Scrolls
    • Memory Game
    • The Magic Check
    • The Secret Check
    • The Science of Getting Rich E-Book
  • Translate
    • English
    • Español
    • Français
    • Dutch
    • Italiano
    • Russian
    • German
    • Portuguese
    • Swedish
    • More Languages
Close
  • Explore
    • The Greatest Secret
    • Masterclass
    • Blog
    • Stories
    • Tell Us Your Story
    • Our Videos
  • Rhonda TV
    • Rhonda Talks
    • Rhonda Live
    • Ask Rhonda
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Rhonda Byrne’s Biography
    • Creative Team
    • History of The Secret
  • Products
    • All Products
    • Apps
    • Audiobooks
    • Books
    • E-Books
    • Films
    • Masterclass
    • World Languages
  • Films
    • The Secret Documentary
    • The Secret: Dare to Dream
  • Gifts for You
    • The Secret Super App
    • The Secret Scrolls
    • Memory Game
    • The Magic Check
    • The Secret Check
    • The Science of Getting Rich E-Book
  • Translate
    • English
    • Español
    • Français
    • Dutch
    • Italiano
    • Russian
    • German
    • Portuguese
    • Swedish
    • More Languages

Search Topics

Receiving Gratitude

Submitted by: Allie Frederick

Camanche, Ia

Stay at home mom of 2, working hard to change our lives!

I read The Secret a few years ago and could not ever get it to “work” for me, so I let it go.

About a month ago I started thinking about it again. I thought I might re-read the book. I looked for it for a few minutes and I couldn’t find it, then I got distracted by my kids. A little over a week ago I found the book, I think by using The Secret unknowingly. I re-read it and got on here several times a day a read everyone’s success stories.

I said to myself that I wanted to win the lottery. Actually mega millions. I thought it, I believed it, I dreamed of everything I would buy and do with the money. I thought I had it all worked out. So I went on Thursday before the Friday night drawing and purchased a ticket. Everyday I dreamed of the money, and felt happy for winning and having that money. Well, I was busy on Friday and I didn’t see the actual drawing, but around 11:45 pm I checked my ticket against the website and you know what happened?

I did NOT win the lottery. I was crushed. I felt utterly devastated, I had fully thought I would win. Well, Saturday I was getting to together with my family to celebrate Easter, and I was just in a funk the whole time. I realized at one point in the day that I needed to change my attitude if I every wanted to see The Secret “work”.

Anyways, later that night at home, I told my husband that we could just let the kids sleep in bed with us because it was storming and I figured our daughter would wake up and come in with us any ways. So I was laying in bed holding my 3 month old son, who was asleep. My 18 month old daughter fell asleep next to my husband, who was also asleep. I looked down at my son, who just happened to smile at that moment in his sleep, then within a minute or two my daughter stirs and reaches out and grabs my sons hand. They sleep holding hands for a few minutes.

I suddenly realized that I was completely grateful for my family. For my husband and my children. In that moment I was filled with so much joy, love and happiness that I actually started crying. I went to sleep with a huge smile on my face and woke up the same way this morning.

Today I have felt like a new person because, while I didn’t receive the millions of dollars I had asked for from the universe, I received something a million times better. I received gratitude, and the ability to cherish everything in my life. I have no doubt that everything I ask for will come true now, because the universe helped me find the key.

Tweet
Share
Share
Pin
FamilyGratitude
← More Stories

Search Topics

Have a Story to Share?

Submit your story →

What Do You Want?

  • To Be Happy1
  • Better Relationships2
  • Success in Life3
  • More Money4
  • Better Health5
  • The Secret for Teens6
  • The Secret for Kids7
To Be Happy1
Better Relationships2
Success in Life3
More Money4
Better Health5
The Secret for Teens6
The Secret for Kids7

The Magic

The easiest way to lasting happiness is to practice gratitude.

Find the 28 most powerful gratitude practices in The Magic!

Find The Magic in these formats:

BooksE-BooksWorld Languages

Love everything around you, and the love MUST come back to you!

The Power reveals the greatest force in the universe, and exactly how to use it - for better relationships and for everything you could ever want.

Find The Power in these formats:

BooksE-BooksAudioBooksCDWorld Languages

Whatever dream you dream, KNOW that the Universe wants you to succeed.

Hero lights the way for your dream - step-by-step through every challenge, hurdle, or set back - until it is realized.
Find Hero in these formats:

BooksE-BooksAudioBooksCDWorld Languages

The Secret Money App

The simple secret to having more money is believing you are already wealthy!

Every single time you use The Secret to Money App you are thinking and acting like you are wealthy NOW.

Explore The Secret to Money App, available on:

Google PlayThe App StoreWorld Languages

Great health comes from having great thoughts.

The Secret Daily Teachings provides a simple, inspiring way to keep your thoughts and feelings positive every single day of the year.
The Secret Daily Teachings is available as an app and book in these formats:

BooksAPPE-BooksTear Sheet
World Languages

Live an extraordinary life and awaken your dreams!

The Secret to Teen Power explores the Law of Attraction from a teenager’s point of view.

Find The Secret to Teen Power in these formats:

BooksE-BooksAudioBooksCDWorld Languages

Imagination is the creative force of the Universe!

The Power of Henry’s Imagination is a picture story book exploring one of The Secret principles: visualization.

Find The Power of Henry’s Imagination in these formats:

BooksE-BooksWorld Languages

Look Up Stories by theme

  • Art
  • Awareness
  • Business
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Faith
  • Family
  • Feel Good
  • Finances
  • Friends
  • Future
  • Giving
  • Goals
  • Gratitude
  • Health
  • Inner
  • Inspiration
  • Job
  • Letting Go
  • Life
  • Love
  • Music
  • Other
  • Pets
  • Relationships
Be Here Now and you will be happy The Secret
  • Prev
  • Next

Our Products

  • Books
  • Audiobooks
  • E-Books
  • Films
  • Apps

Help Resources

  • The Secret Store
  • The Secret Stories
  • The Secret Blog
  • FAQ
  • World Languages
  • Customer Privacy Policy

Our Company

  • Contact Us
  • Our Mission
  • Rhonda Byrne’s Biography
  • History of The Secret
  • The Creative Team
  • Media

Search

Connect With Us

The Secret at Weibo

© Copyright 2021 The Secret. All rights reserved.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | No Spam Policy | Site Credit