Hi, I hope you are in great health and good spirits when you read this story. I’m writing to tell you a little about myself and to tell you how The Secret played a big role in transforming my life.
I’m from a tough neighborhood in the south side of Chicago, and this area consists of a lot of violence, murders, and sex. For the past 26 years, that’s all I have known. I was born, raised, and unfortunately influenced by gang life. At the age of 15, I had already joined a gang and experienced many circumstances that your average 15 year old would not usually have. Despite all of this, I went to high school and graduated on time in 2005 from John F. Kennedy HS.
Before graduating, I was incarcerated for possession of a controlled substance and given 30 months probation. Undeterred by this event, I believed in myself, so I attended a private college called West Wood in downtown Chicago; I majored in criminal justice. After a year and a half, I realized it would be hard to get a job with my recent arrest. The debt I was accumulating was also high, so I decided to quit. I went back to the street life and kept digging myself a bigger hole.
Fast forwarding a couple of years later to July. I had a little money saved up, and I met a guy who was looking for a partner to open up an oil change business. Our job consisted of oil changes, engine and transmission flushes, and pretty much maintenance for vehicles. It went well for the first eight months, but in the last three months, the business declined dramatically. We officially shut down in July, a year later. Once this happened, I had a little money, so I decided not to work for a while and just enjoy life.
I began going out clubbing and to sports bars and lounges, and in doing so, I met a girl named Micaela. Eventually, she became my girlfriend; well, one thing led to another, and she became pregnant. I was extremely excited. This would be my first child. I’d finally be a father. During her pregnancy, we decided we were not made for each other, so we separated. I remained involved during her pregnancy, and seven months later, Micaela gave birth to my beautiful daughter Alinah on Easter Day. At the same time, I met Emmanuel, who eventually became one of my closest friends. He’s a UIC graduate with great potential.
One day, he spoke to me about his business. He worked with an insurance company called Primerica. As we talked, I decided to purchase some life insurance, so we set an appointment with his coworker, Brian. We met days later, and after closing my policy, Brian asked me these magical words, “How would you like to work with us?” I was shocked but immediately responded, “Great!”. Despite my background, Brian got me into the company. I felt like I was on top of the world. I was going to have a professional job running my own business, and I had just become a father.
I instantly got to work recruiting family and friends, and within three months I had received two promotions. Everything was going great. In the back of my mind, I always had a feeling that my past life would catch up with me.
Then it happened; my dream life was crumbling down. My home was raided by police in June of last year, and I was incarcerated for cannabis, which I didn’t have. Released on house arrest, I paid the $1,000 bond to be free from it. I thought everything was going to be ok, but a month later, I got raided again by the F.B.I. I turned myself in with a lawyer. My case was transferred to the state, so I was taken to the Cook County Department of Corrections. My bond was $5000 for the charge of unlawful sale of weapons. I bonded out a week later and got back to work.
Then it happened again! I got arrested for an intimidation charge, in which I was wrongfully accused. My past life was catching up to me. Hanging out with the wrong crowd all those years made me a target for the police! At this point, I thought I wasn’t meant to live this wonderful life. Now I was sitting in Cook County Jail, hopeless! I was taken from my daughter, I lost my freedom, I was about to lose the greatest job I’ve ever had, and on top of everything, I was facing prison time.
So, as many people do while in jail, I began reading the bible. In a month or so, a great friend came to see me. Her name is Elizabeth, and she told me about the book The Secret. I asked her to send it to me, and she did. I received it about a week later, and may I say it’s an amazing book! I had discovered the secret to life, the law of attraction. As I read, I realized that everything that was happening to me was manifested by my own mind! I always thought of the police pinning me to the cross, and they were doing their best.
Since I started to apply the law of attraction to my life, I’ve changed my circumstances. Attracting good things and people to me. Even though I’m in jail, I’m living comfortably, and my time is going fast. Elizabeth then mentioned The Magic. I immediately asked her to send it to me, and she did. I completed the 28 practices in a month. I have learned to show gratitude for every single day I wake up, the free food I eat, electricity, heat, and a roof over my head. Also, for all the little things I always took for granted. Thanks to The Magic of gratitude, I’ve had more unexpected things come my way.
One time, I was stressing about the money I had to buy food here, but then I started thinking good thoughts because I learned if I wanted abundance, I must think good thoughts about money, so I did. The next day I checked my balance and bang, there was $500 on my account. All I could do was smile and be grateful, since then I seen the magic happen. I started being grateful for the health, wealth, and happiness of my family and friends. Now, every time they visit me, they have good news. Either about their personal life or my case. Everything is going well. My daughter is growing fast and healthy; her mother has gotten a good job. My little brother and cousin have joined Primerica and have been getting promotions. My older brothers are doing well, and my mother got to retire last month.
Just a few weeks ago, Elizabeth sent me The Power. I read it the same day I got it. We must stay on the frequency of good thoughts to receive good things in our lives.
The reason I’m writing is to say thank you! The Secret came into my life at the right time. Thank you so much for showing me the secret to life. Now, when I get out, I can keep fulfilling my dreams and become who I always wanted to be: a wealthy business owner, a motivational speaker, and an author. Thanks to you, I want to write my own book. Thank you a million times for bringing love and joy to millions. Thank you, thank you, thank you! We love you, Rhonda, and God bless you.