No, I had `The Secret. `
Were you bored being in Lockdown? Not me, I have used my time well preparing for my return to blogging, writing The Tales of Padistan Bear, and reading my favorite books, which of course, include `The Secret`.
`The Secret` by Rhonda Byrne has, for over six years, been my constant companion, and during this Pandemic, with its lockdowns, it has given me relaxation and inspiration.
I am a believer in the Universe and the Law of Attraction; however, I do not let it overtake my life. Reading `The Secret, `serves me well in the way that I use it, in the beginning, it taught me a lot about myself and how Gratitude and being blessed works.
Not until I read and re-read `The Secret` did I understand the true meaning of Gratitude, and when I did six years ago, it changed my life completely. I have also learned about Blessing, you know that word we all use when somebody sneezes, and we say Bless you, we say it, but for almost all of us, it means very little, except good manners to say it.
Apart from realizing about Gratitude, The Secret also taught me how to enrich my life by using blessings. At first, I struggled with this, not remembering to say it or think it, but I persevered, and now I use the phrase, Bless you, every time I interact with people. When shopping and I leave the store I smile and say thank you Bless you enjoy your day, everywhere and anywhere, whenever I leave I say the phrase without even thinking, that’s how easy it is, and do you know what, after I have said it, I feel fantastic. Invariably the Shop assistant, petrol attendant, office worker, bank teller, whoever, all smile back and say thank you, isn’t that great?
I don’t perform all the suggested mantras; write lists, etc, but what I have done, which works from me, is this; I rise early, at 5 am; I make my favorite brew, sit down, relax and clear my mind, and have only positive thoughts for the day.
For just ten minutes each morning, I imagine a flow of energy through my body, a surge of Lavender energy through the cells in my body, every molecule soaking up this refreshing, calming energy, clearing out all the negativity which hangs in the corners of our minds.
Practice this daily, you can use anything which relaxes you, I use Lavender as it reminds me of my younger days when my Mother used Lavender soap, Fresheners, and oils, and Lavender pouches were always in the clothing cupboards.
And so during this Lockdown period here on our beautiful Island of Cyprus, I decided to resurrect my Author page on Face book, yes I have done it before, however, this downtime has I think brought home to us all that life is precious and that` Now` is all there ever is and it’s the most important part of that life.
I have produced some new quotes which relate to my beliefs, and will also resurrect some blogs from a few years ago to start with, as many who follow me now will not have read them. I hope you enjoy what I have to offer, Blogs, Quotes, plus informative blogs about our beautiful island as my wife Ntina and myself begin our journey across the island once again.
I wish you all what I have …..People around you who care.
Thank you for reading this blog. Bless you, all and Stay Safe.
John Warner Author 