I came across The Secret around seven years ago. A coworker of mine back then was talking about it. She had set a goal for herself to test the theory of the law of attraction or LOA. Out of curiosity, I watched The Secret video. I don’t remember really getting into it a lot, but I do remember putting together an LOA file with pictures of the things I desired.

At the time, I wasn’t very happy with my employer. I knew the moment I joined that company that I would not stay there for a long time, but I had to accept the job because I really needed it. The job itself was great. I learned a lot. But the pay was very low, there was too much backstabbing going on, my direct coworker was not a match for me, and my bosses never truly appreciated my contributions.

After four years, I finally landed a new job with much better pay, fewer working hours, wonderful bosses, and a fantastic team. I was extremely happy and received two promotions. The first was after six months, and then again after a year. I couldn’t believe my luck!

But then, the last promotion was the start of things going south at work. My boss was not as great. Then she left the company, and I got her boss, who really tested my limits and didn’t trust or appreciate me at all. I had wanted to quit quite a few times and started looking for a new job but to no avail.

Then, a year later, a huge change in the company took place, and I got another boss. Things went from bad to worse. She was, in simple terms, Cruella Deville. I hated going to work every single day, and my team was separated from each other. Nobody was paying attention to the atrocities that my new boss was creating. I worked extra hard to find a new job but couldn’t catch a break.

I suddenly remembered The Secret. I looked up old files and started to practice the LOA to the best of my abilities. I focused on the good things in my life, even the good things about my job, and started with my grateful journal. Then, digging up old files, I found a letter that I apparently wrote six years ago. I do not remember writing this letter at all, and this is what I wrote in part:

<start of letter>

What do I really, really, really want?

What I really, really, really want right now is to get out of <this company> before the company Christmas part on to a new job that fits me perfectly, with a better salary, fewer working days, and perfect colleagues.

I want to work where all my skills are valued and appreciated, where I would be an asset and considered part of the family, and where the working environment is cheerful, friendly, and positive.

I would like to work where I can be me, where my personality and character fit, with people I click with, with people who do not want to steal the spotlight all the time, with people who are not territorial, with people who are genuine, pure of heart, and kind-natured, with people who cooperate, and with people who are nice and positive all the time.

I want to work four days a week so I can have more time for my personal life, my family, and my studies, to have more time to enjoy life more.

<end of letter>

I was shocked to read this because it all came true. It didn’t happen at the end of that year, but three years later.

At this point, wanting to have a new job again and struggling to stay positive at work, I was really focused on practicing the LOA. I cleared my office with my personal things and brought them home, and I sent off office provided equipment back to our headquarters. I drafted a resignation and farewell email and looked at it once in a while. But alas, I couldn’t find a job. I was really unhappy and wanted to quit, but my husband kept telling me not to.

I really did not want to deal with the dysfunctional team and evil boss because they were affecting my thinking. I needed to feel good, be positive, and enjoy life again. I thought to myself, “I don’t want to deal with this anymore.” The things that only made me hold on were the salary I was earning, the good position I had, and other little perks.

My husband and I planned a four-week vacation, using plenty of vacation days from the previous year. It was great to detox, de-stress, and decompress from the stresses at work. However, the day I got back to work, they told me that they were letting me go. It was a shock. But in reality, it was probably necessary. The Universe knew that I needed to get out of that situation, out of that place, and it made it happen for me.

I still don’t have a job right now, but I have a little severance pay that could get me through for a few months. I know that this is all meant to be. The Universe is shifting things around so I can get to the life that I always wanted. I am positive that this is going to lead me to a path of happiness, health, and abundance. So, stay tuned.

The only thing I could say further is that I believe!