Manifesting Abundance
On Being Crazy and Poor
In my first post – The Day Has Come – I told you a bit about my past and how I lived through some pretty tough times. I hit bottom in 1996: went from being a depressed albeit functioning/working woman to a recluse, agoraphobic nut. Yup.
But that’s all behind me now. For the past year and a half, I’ve been working hard in order to get myself back on the highway to total financial freedom. I’m mentally and physically fit, I’m blissfully happy, my whole family is doing great…so all that’s left for me to do is bring in the cash.
The Power of Thoughts
I’m not one to sit around and think that everything I want will miraculously drop down from heaven – then again, I know of many instances where the magic happened without me having to lift a finger. Still, ever since coming into contact with The Secret and The Law of Attraction, I understand how much the power of thoughts can help us create the life we want, filled with abundance of all sorts.
The thing is, many of us – myself included – buy the DVDs and books about the law of attraction, watch and read and watch them some more, but don’t actually put the teachings into practice. So what I’ll be doing in the months to come is applying the teachings as much as I can…and having fun in the process. Don’t forget: fun is one of the keys to happiness.
NOTE: Once my experiment is set up, I’ll go with it and report back here on a regular basis. This is all part of a Master Plan to create more and more happiness. Don’t worry, we’ll all be loading the van soon and riding back to 1921 to witness Violette’s exciting entrance into the world of the living.
Now, let the fun begin!
Improving the Vibes
In The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent – Living the Art of Allowing, Esther and Jerry Hicks tell us that if things are not changing, or if they are changing very slowly, it’s because we are giving most of our attention to the what-is we are living, and very little of our attention to the what-we-would-like-to-be-living.
So if it’s my desire to have more money, but whenever I think about money I feel worried or frustrated, then this is not good. Emotionally, I need to improve the vibes between my desire to have money and the thoughts I most often link to the whole money issue.
The Wallet Process
This game requires a one hundred dollar bill. How I got my hundred dollar bill is a Law of Attraction story in itself, because I don’t normally have these brown bills hanging around in my purse. Here’s what happened.
Last Thursday, I was reading the chapter on the Wallet Process while taking my morning bubble bath. Of course, I became all excited about doing the experiment and figured I’d scrape up the amount just long enough to see how it goes. Well…that very afternoon, my son came by after work to give me one of his terrific hugs, and…yes…five twenty-dollar bills. I couldn’t believe it. Of course, he gave me this money for me to buy my passport – he’s getting married in Cuba, next April, and is paying for my trip and all related expenses. But still, it was quite a coincidence, don’t you think?
So the following day, I went to the bank and changed my twenties for a nice crisp hundred dollar bill.
First step: done!
Next step: I must carry this bill with me wherever I go, and take note of the many things I could purchase with it. By holding the $100 bill and not spending it right away, I receive the vibrational advantage of it every time I think about it. This is why it’s good to hold on to the bill. If I were to spend it on the first thing I noticed, I would receive the benefit of really feeling my financial well-being only once. But if I mentally spend the hundred dollars 20 or 30 times each day, then I receive the vibrational feeling advantage of spending two or three thousand dollars a day. Which is woopdeedoo fun.
Attraction Shift
Each time I acknowledge that I have the power – right there in my wallet – to purchase this, or to do that, I add to my sense of financial well-being over and over again. This way, my point of attraction begins to shift: I could have this. I could have that. I could do this. I could go there. Because I really do have the means to do whatever I want, there’s no doubt or any other bad vibes disturbing the flow of energy. I’ve shifted my attraction-attention from being poor to being rich.
I feel better already.
All this to say that in days to come, I’ll be going around and mentally buying and doing whatever I want. I’ll bring my camera and take pictures of all the goodies I’ll (mentally) purchase. To compliment this game and make it even more motivating, I’ll start a new Treasure Map. Stay tuned for more details.
How about you?
Have you been practicing lately?
Rock on!
The video is a bit blurry…but trust me, it’s worth watching.
Pay me my money down!
Tina - The WDN Sage says:
What an awesome idea Oza! I’m going to plan on doing that too, though I’ll start with a smaller amount than you and work up to that amount
As for taking pictures… that will have to come after I get another camera LOL
January 20, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Di Chapman says:
I am retired and we WORKED and lived for 12 years to recoup the money we lost in a pensions disaster (caused by the current UK Prime Minister). Well we moved to France but carried on with very frugal.
I wanted/needed/had to do one BIG course just for the hell of it and it was 3 days after my birthday – the cheap IM courses are really not much. I needed $2000.
Two days later just a bit more came in a cheque in the post from an Insurance policy I had forgotten.
WOW. LOA has been working hard for me since we moved to France – but we worked hard for it the 12 years before. My aunt says you have to give a bit to get a bit – her take on LOA.
January 21, 2008 at 3:56 am
MuddLavoie says:
Hi Tina!
Glad you like it. But if you don’t do it with a hundred dollar bill, don’t go lower than fifty. Because you’re certainly used to having twenties. Even if you carry around two or three twenties, it doesn’t have the same feeling of “being rich” as carrying a fifty…or better yet, a hundred. If I were you — just to be pushy — I’d wait and get the hundred dollar bill. Whenever I open my wallet and I see that brown thing with the shiny gold stripe, I smile.
Then I get scared and always check if I have my wallet and worry about being mugged. So I’m working on that too. LOL
Now you start saving and come back to tell me about your personal experience. I’ll be checking in regularly, so we’ll get a chance to compare notes.
Have fun!
P.S.: If you can’t afford a camera, then just make a collage of what you’d like to have…and pretend you’re shopping around for real as you thumb through magazines. Some people call it a vision board, I like to call it a Treasure Map.
January 22, 2008 at 2:39 am
MuddLavoie says:
Hi Di!
Your aunt is right. And sometimes, you give a lot and you get a little, and other times you give a little and you get a lot.
I’m really happy for you…that you’re reaping the good vibes. Doesn’t that feel good? Hooooweeee!
To all the people in the van: We’ll be stopping by Di’s amazing house, nestled in nature. I hear she’s a terrific cook.
January 22, 2008 at 2:49 am
Chuck says:
Oza, I love this idea!!! I watched the “Secret” last summer and always wondered how to change my negative thoughts about not having enough money or needing more money. Sometimes you just need to think outside of the box. I’m going to give it a try too. Brilliant just brilliant!
January 22, 2008 at 10:44 pm
C says:
So here i am awake and refreshed! Sleeping in the back of the bus was not a total loss, thanks to my neighbour filling me in on what i missed.
I have been practicing the power of positive thought most of my life. And when things get really bad somehow i get pulled out and saved! It works and I love your articles I promise to stay awake for the rest of the ride. Drive on and forward bus driver…heeHa!
January 23, 2008 at 8:29 am
christina says:
I love it! Positive thinking and the laws of attraction are keys to surpassing obstacles as an entrepreneur.
Keep up the good work your writing is addictive leaving us wanting more.
Fabulous journey, love the road plans. Can’t wait to see what lies ahead.
Montreal Entrepreneur Scene (facebook group)
January 23, 2008 at 8:35 am
Charlotte says:
Hi Oza~~Love this, and it does feel great knowing that 100 dollar bill is there, and that there will be MANY More.
After watching “The Secret” I took a dollar bill, and added 6 zero’s to it to, and have it in the kitchen, very visable~~and YOU know my story~~ anyway, I plan to take Action to Materialize Abundance, setting up my goals.and literally writing out my Plan.
Plus will do a Treasure Map.
Working on clearing, and turning into cash, the “Stuff” that could be classified as clutter~if I could get myself to accept Your term…
With Love, Charlotte ^i^
January 23, 2008 at 10:50 am
MuddLavoie says:
Hey…you guys are making my heart sing. Just got home after spending a very long day getting “checked up,” and I come back to find there’s been a party!
Here I come…gonna give each one of you a hug…
January 23, 2008 at 5:49 pm
MuddLavoie says:
Hi Chuck!
Actually, you came by last night…while I was taking a break. I find I need to “step away from the computer” a little more often these days. Don’t want to get TOO crazy.
That’s so cool that you’ll be playing the game. I’ll be going over all my Law of Attraction books, and even my personal development books, and see what other games we could play. The more we have fun with this, the better we’ll integrate it in our everyday life…the more FUN we’ll have.
Please keep us posted on how it goes — I’m curious about how it will all work out.
Big hugs and lots of LOVE,
Mudd a.k.a. Oza
xoxo
January 23, 2008 at 5:57 pm
MuddLavoie says:
Hello C!
Hey, you probably needed the rest. Sometimes, dull bus rides can be just what Nature ordered.
Glad to know you’ve always known you have magic powers…and that you’ve been putting them to work. Keep experiencing and come back to tell us if there are any exciting developments.
Big hugs and lots of LOVE,
Mudd a.k.a. Oza
xoxo
January 23, 2008 at 6:11 pm
MuddLavoie says:
Bonjour Christina!
Now here’s an energetic gal — woo hoo! Thanks for the kind words, merci beaucoup.
I can imagine how a great attitude such as yours must make you one terrific entrepreneur…how you are sure to attract customers who return not just because of the excellence of your products, but also for your personality…your aura.
Good for you, mon amie.
Big hugs and lots of LOVE,
Mudd a.k.a. Oza
xoxo
January 23, 2008 at 6:21 pm
MuddLavoie says:
Hey Sweet Charlotte!
I forgot about the dollar bill with the added zeros…cool! Of course, here in Canada, we don’t have dollar bills anymore, we don’t even have a two dollar bill — coins have replaced them. But a fiver with the extra zeros would be a nice visualization piece, don’t you think?
I’m so glad you’re picking up momentum, my friend. You’ve come a long way…and you’re rocking!
Big hugs and lots of LOVE,
Mudd a.k.a. Oza
xoxo
January 23, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Buzzing with Ange says:
Great party going on here Oza!
I have been carrying a $100 in my wallet for some months now and you know what… I haven’t been mentally spending it. It’s high time I did do that. Thanks for the tips. You can never know enough about the LOA and the different ways to attract the things you want to.
Hugs
Ange
xox
January 27, 2008 at 5:43 am
MuddLavoie says:
Hi Ange!
I see it’s time for a Mental Spending Spree.
On your mark, get set…
GO CRAZY!
P.S.: I’m a size 2
January 27, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Allen Sentance says:
Hello OZA,
Like you I am a student of the secret. Since implementing the secret 6 months ago my life has taken some amazing & wonderful twists & turns. I have met beautiful people like yourself .
regards
your friend
ALLEN xxxxxx
January 28, 2008 at 8:22 am
MuddLavoie says:
Hi Allen!
Wow…cool…I love to hear this. Twist and Turns for the better are what we’re all shooting for. YES!
And I’m very happy to know you also, mon ami. This Networking/Secret combo is quite the party — the possibilities are endless.
Hugs and love xoxo
January 28, 2008 at 9:12 am
Teeg says:
Hi Oza,
Like Ange, I’ve carried a hundred dollar bill in my wallet for a while, something my dad taught me to do when I first left home. But I hadn’t thought to imagine spending it. I like Charlotte’s idea of adding 0s to the $1 bill also. Now if it will just work to get us back to the south and out of the ice and snow, you’ll have a bouncy tigger on the bus with you.
Teeg
February 1, 2008 at 9:34 pm
MuddLavoie says:
Hey Teeg!
What a cool dad, that’s so great to have such a positive influence regarding abundance.
As for getting back to the south, maybe you should start wearing Hawaiian shirts under your wool sweaters. Doesn’t hurt to try.
Thanks for stopping by…always a pleasure, my friend.
Hugs and love xoxo
February 8, 2008 at 9:50 pm