I saw The Secret DVD a few years ago and bought the book, but never finished it. Recently I lost my job and I made a list of things I wanted to do that I had never had time for before. One of the things was reading The Secret book again.

As I started reading I realized that The Secret already happened to me without even knowing or realizing it.

For example:

You know these shows on TV where they give your interior a total surprise make-over? At that time we just moved to Holland and my husband said, “You would never surprise me like that.” I thought at that time, “Why not? I think our story is strong enough to be picked out…” So I wrote a letter to this show without my husband’s knowledge. Eight months later, he was in for a big surprise… we got a total living room and dining area make-over (thank you).

I couldn’t drive, but I wanted a small car so bad and visualized that I would learn to drive in it. We had no money to buy a car though. Somehow I even dreamt about riding in that car. I could drive and I saw the color of the car. A few months later my father in law got some money from his business and gave us the down payment for the car (Thank you).

We wanted to buy a house so badly but didn’t have enough money. I still went house shopping as if I could buy a house. Once me and my husband saw this house, we felt like it was meant to be ours. We didn’t have enough money but somehow a dear friend lent it to us (Thank you).

In the mean time we have three children, and this house is becoming too small, since it only has three small rooms. A few days ago I saw the perfect house for us. Our children will each have their own space without sharing. I will have my walk-in closet to put all my stuff and if we have guests they can sleep downstairs. I can picture us playing in the garden with our children. I can picture us having barbecues and friends coming over. This house is just perfect for my family. I’ve been inside this house twice, I’ve met the owner, and I feel that this house was meant for us (thank you) (I will keep you updated about the good news when we are moving).

Recently I was very unhappy at my job. But I didn’t want to leave if they didn’t give me any appreciation according to the Indonesian law, since I worked there for so long. Everybody said they will never do that because they don’t have that kind of money to do so. But I wanted to quit so badly, I was very unhappy. I couldn’t quit myself since we still needed the money. But I believed that I didn’t belong there anymore, and I also believed that they should give me the money for leaving. Right before the holidays they called me in, saying that they no longer needed my services but that they will pay my early retirement at once. I got what was according to the law and even 10 months salary on top of that (Thank you).

I feel re-born that I don’t work there anymore and I feel that a lot of doors are open for me now. I can see myself going back to school and opening a small business with kids clothing. I’ve always liked designing kid’s clothes. It’s a dream of mine. After the holidays I will go shopping for fabrics and I’ve already been in touch with somebody who can sew. I know my business is going to be successful (Thank you). I will keep you updated.

As I said before, I never realized that the LOA was already working for me… but now I’m more aware of it and I know there will be more thank you’s to come since I’m grateful for every small thing in my life.