Law of Attraction Challenge

 by the author of Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You

A few days ago I got a message on Twitter from my friend Chauncey, asking me what was happening with my blog....you see, it's been awhile since I updated.  I explained to him that, as I am prone to laziness, I needed a new challenge to kick me in the butt.

Being the coach that he is, I knew he would respond with one.  A few days later I got an email from him describing his challenge for me.

In a nutshell, I have to pick an item that I would like to attract (can't be money).  Also, the item has to be a 10 on a 1 to 10 scale in terms of achievability.....Chauncey informed me that it wouldn't be wise to try and attract a castle, as it's a large target...."One day", I informed him.  The item had to be something that wasn't too big, or too small.

So, after some thought, with item finally chosen, the next step was to write down the following:

"I am so happy now that the universe has given the right _______________ for me."  I have to stay general with this statement. As he explained :

Notice I do no want it to be specific. For example if you want a new digital camera say digital camera not Nikon D40. This opens up the universe to give you the perfect digital camera for you.

After writing down the statement, I was to feel the item as already received.  I allowed the happiness and gratitude to wash over me, as if the item were already mine. 

I wrote down the statement, keeping it general, and as instructed, placed it in a sealed envelope and wrote the date on the seal.

The next step is, twice a day, at bedtime, and when I awaken in the morning, to spend five minutes visualizing this item.  Feeling it, noticing the colour of it, imaging it in my hands...you get the idea.

Now I have to wait and see how long it takes to attract the item.

I accepted the challenge, because Chauncey's so full of enthusiasm, he's a hard guy to say no to.

My first thought though, upon reading this challenge was that it would be difficult to imagine this item as soon as I wake up.  You see, I like need coffee first thing in the morning.  I thought "how am I gonna do this, when I really need to get up and have my java first thing?" 

Well, the universe is a magical place.  I started this challenge yesterday, when the phone rang at 6:15am, which is about 45 minutes before I get up.  It was my Dad.  He never calls at this time ( he lives in Canada where they are five hours behind us in the UK)  Ergo, it was 1:15am for him.  He called to wish me an early happy birthday, as he was going away for a long weekend (apparently somewhere where they don't have telephones....insert sarcasm) and wouldn't get to call me on the actual day. 

After groggily thanking him, (what?!?!) for waking me, I realized he did me a favour.  I couldn't go back to sleep.....so what did I do?  Yep, I spent the time visualizing my item.  Check.

Then, this morning, my actual birthday, regards, well-wishes, etc are welcome:-), my lovely hubby said something extremely rare.  "I'll get you a coffee this morning" as he bounded out of bed.  (I'm usually the coffee maker/getter) He left me alone for....you guessed it....about five minutes.  Time I used to visualize my item again! 

Twice already the Universe has shown me that it's on my side!  It is a magical place, and will work wonders for you, if you let it. I can't wait to receive my item!

How To Silence That Negative Voice Inside with Powerful Daily Affirmations

by the author of Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You

Daily affirmations are a powerful way to manifest the health, wealth and relationships you desire.  Several people use ones like:

I am worthy
I am confident
I am successful
I am abundant
I am beautiful

and while these are all very good to use, many people get stuck with the "I am-ness" of these statements.  Telling yourself "I Am Worthy" often times releases that little voice in your head that says "no you're not".
You know the one I'm talking about.  We all have that little voice.  It's a bugger, isn't it?  It completely undoes all the good work that affirmations can do for you.

That's why I want to share with you a little trick I use in my daily affirmations.  Instead of leading them with "I am"  I start all my affirmations with "I like to feel...."

So, here's how I do it:

"I like to feel worthy"  => little voice can't argue with that
"I like to feel confident => little voice can't argue with that
"I like to feel successful => little voice can't argue with that
"I like to feel abundant => little voice can't argue with that
"I like to feel beautiful => little voice can't argue with that

And while I'm repeating these affirmations to myself, before I know it, memories pop up of a time when I did feel worthy, confident, successful, abundant, beautiful, and I bask it in.  I soak in all the memories and let the good vibrations take over.  The more I do this, the more I begin to move into the "I am-ness" feeling. 

I am worthy.  Yes!  Now I feel it!

Try and let me know if it works for you.

Why You Should Be Yourself and Fly Your Freak Flag

by Anne Bellamy, author of Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You.

Recently I read a blogpost by Steven E. Rice entitled To Thine Own Self Be True and it really struck a chord with me. In this post Steven says "I have lived afraid to speak my truth. How about you?"  Good question, and I think one that most of us can answer "Yes" to. I know that's my answer.

After all, how many people are expecting us to be certain things?  Parents, siblings, spouses, children, friends?
They all have an idea on how we are supposed to be, think and act.  To change that can really upset the applecart.

Thing is, you can't get what you want, unless you be who you are.  Just won't happen.  You'll get other people's results, not your own. 

So, who am I?  I'm someone who is into the law of attraction and spirituality.  I've written a book, or rather I co-wrote it with Efram who is my spiritual guide.....five years ago I would have laughed my head off at the thought, but there you have it.

In the spirit of having a little fun, I've compiled a list of other things about me:

1. I am messy.  The worst housekeeper ever.

2. I have terrible penmanship and I can't draw.  I HATE Pictionary.

3. I am extremely punctual. (my boyfriend prefers to use the word annoyingly....)

4. I am utterly, totally, and completely addicted to Survivor (please, producers, let Canadians play!)

5. My sense of humour is fairly immature.  I like the silly, inappropriate and sometimes rude. I giggle like a little girl.

6. I don't carry tissues or painkillers, ever. (I've been told I'm not a "normal" woman because of this)

7. I simply cannot share any dairy product with anyone.  No you may not have some of my ice cream.

8. If they weren't so fatty, I could easily consume a jarful of olives in one sitting.

9. I know all the words to "Copacabana" and if you get me drunk enough I will belt them out for you. (but be warned, and I cannot sing)

10. I love to travel, not only to see lots of amazing places, but because I like feeling slightly out of place.  I like being the odd one out.

There's many more, but I'll stop at 10. How about you?  Fly your freak flag!

How The Universe Can Nudge You Back on Track

By Anne Bellamy, Author of
 Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You

Last week was a tough week for me.  Every day I encountered someone who was either angry, or rude, or stubborn, or difficult.  Every Day!!! It wasn't until after 3 or 4 days of this that I thought "wait, a minute, what's going on here?  Why am I crossing paths with all these difficult people?"

I realized the answer was pretty simple.  I've been busy lately.  Very busy.  In fact, so busy that I've let a few things drop.  Exercise.  Meditation.  Visualization.  These are all things that I whole-heartedly believe and participate in.  Except when I get busy.  I tend to "leave them for another day".  Oops, my bad.  I've been so busy that I didn't even notice what I was doing. 

But that's okay, and here's why:

One of the things that I ask of the Universe is to nudge me when I get off track.  Well, last week, the Universe wasn't just nudging me, but downright shoving me and shouting in my face....literally! (the shouting part, not the shoving)

Time to get the schedule out.  I've now made time for Exercise, Meditation and Visualization.  (And yes, that means getting up earlier) 

This week has been much better.  More harmonious.  More pleasant.  Same work is getting done, it's just been easier.

When people are difficult with you, remember two things:

1) Their anger, rudeness, resentment, etc is their issue, not yours.  Don't be a sponge. Be Teflon.

2) Maybe it's time for you to take a break.  Relax. Sit back, and meditate.  Have some fun.  Get positive.

The Universe can help you, if you let it.

Why You Should Talk To Happiness

By Anne Bellamy, Author of Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You

Most people, when they want to attract something positive in their lives, focus on what makes them happy.  They think about big houses, fast cars, exotic vacations, etc.  There's absolutely nothing wrong with that, in fact, keep it up!

What I'd like to suggest is that you take it one step further.  Instead of thinking about what makes you happy, why not try talking to Happiness?

That's right.  Talk to Happiness.  Treat it like it's real.  Treat it like it's positive energy that responds to you.  Because that's what it is.  Talk to it. 

"Hello, Happiness, my old friend.  I've come to talk to you again."

Treat Happiness with respect.  Tell it some jokes.  Invite it over for dinner. 

Instead of thinking about Happiness, go straight to the source.

It will talk back to you.

Just try it for a few days.  I'd love to know how it goes.

Positive Thinking on Steroids: Laughter In The Park

By Anne Bellamy, Author of Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You



This past weekend, I attended my first Laughter Yoga class.  It's something that I'd heard about ages ago, and have always been curious about.

I was slightly worried as it was held outside, in a public park, for all to see.  I wondered if I would feel foolish, or embarassed.  But, being a firm believer in being silly, I dismissed my concerns and headed out to the park. 

It was a beautiful day, possibly the last one London will see in a while.  I could see a group of people gathered in one corner of the park, under at tree, talking.  I  immediately knew which one was the instructor.  She had the biggest smile.  She had the most positive energy.  She simply glowed. I thought to myself "I want to look like that!" and eagerly headed over.

After a brief introduction, we got stuck in!  Lots of funny noises, role plays, and other laughter techniques ensued. 

Did you know that the body can't distinguish between real and fake laughter? 

Pretty soon, what started out as "fake" laughter, became genuine laughter.  It's contagious and I found myself giving in completely to the desire to laugh my friggin' head off.

Here I was, standing in a park in central London with 15 strangers, having a ball.  This doesn't happen very often, does it? (When I find myself in unusual circumstances like this, I like to take a moment and contemplate it.) 

The session ended with all of us lying down on a giant tarpaulin, on our back, staring out at the giant tree above, laughing, laughing, laughing.  Just laughing.  For a good 10 minutes. 

At the end, we just sat there in a circle and smiled.  Warmth, positivity, happiness and relief.  It felt so damn good!

Have you ever been to laughter yoga? Would you consider taking a class? 

ps. for a brief history of the origin of laughter yoga click here.  It's spread....just like laughter should.

The Money Attracting Challenge Results

By Anne Bellamy, Author of Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You



Yesterday was August 31, the deadline for the Money Attracting Challenge I participated in.  The results were....interesting.

My goal was to attract an extra £1000 by August 31.  Here's what I attracted:

Lots of free stuff, including:
Food and wine.(including 4 BBQ invites from friends....4 Saturdays in a row!)
Two free tickets to Wimbledon.
Free movie tickets.
My new book has started selling! (Yay me!)
I booked an extra job in September (this one was a surprise because it came from sources I didn't even know I had, working for me and recommending me.....The Universe works in mysterious ways!)

But here's the really strange part.  While I didn't exactly receive £1000 in cash or cheque form by the deadline.....my boyfriend did.

Recently his elderly great-aunt (aged 98) passed away.  Yesterday he found out that she left him £1500 in her will.  This came as a complete surprise to him. 

At first, I was glad for him, and then I realized the date!  August 31!!  He got the money!  WTH???  Who did that?  Was it me (wish) or him (probably)? How did he manage to attract this money, without even trying, when I was trying to attract it, and didn't?

Technically the money is going into our household, so do I get to claim this as a win? 

Here's what I will claim as a win:

Feeling more peace
Meditating more
Tending to my thoughts
Listening to my Guidance System (emotions)
Becoming much better at pivoting.
A general feeling of happiness and well-being
Blogging has now become a habit

Like they say, it's the journey and not the destination.  And look what I found along the way!

So, what do you think?  Did I pass my challenge?