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Introduction to The Secret
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I haven't seen the DVD yet, but I did see the Oprah show regarding the topic. It sounds great, but I'm not sure how to shut up the negative thoughts and fears that come in and out of my mind. I guess I'll have to watch it.
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Cindy (37) Mike (36)
Married 9/7/03
TTC #1 for 3+ years
male factor
LAP 2/06 - normal
IUI #1 w/ injections 9/10/06 - BFN
IUI #2 w/ injections 12/28/06 - BFN
IUI #3 w/ clomid 1/21&22/07 - BFN
1 year break
IVF #1 w/ ICSI 3/08 16 retrieved, 13 mature, 11 fertilized
5 day transfer 3 blasts - BFN
1 frozen embryo
IVF #2 converted to IUI due to poor response
IUI 6/28 & 29
I'm so glad someone posted on this topic! I saw the Secret on DVD and it has been life transforming. I wonder if anyone has any stories to share about how The Law of Attraction has worked for them?
I haven't seen the DVD yet, but I did see the Oprah show regarding the topic. It sounds great, but I'm not sure how to shut up the negative thoughts and fears that come in and out of my mind. I guess I'll have to watch it.
Hi Cindy. It's not an overnight process. I am practicing everyday -- becoming more aware of my thought patterns and replacing those negative thoughts with something more positive. One thing that helps -- starting the day with gratitude. I wake up and start thinking of all the things I'm grateful for -- my children, my home, the fact that we have plenty to eat and fuel to heat the house. This puts me in a better frame of mind to start the day. I still battle with negative thoughts -- but it gets easier over time.
I'm borrowing my friend's copy this weekend. Her and her hubby watched it last night and said it was so inspiring. I have been depressed lately after 4 failed attempts at artificial insemination. My 36 birthday is quickly approaching and I feel so disappointed that we haven't been able to get pregnant yet. It's been a tough journey. I really don't know how to turn my thoughts from a negative to a positive. I'm open to any suggestions.............
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Cindy (37) Mike (36)
Married 9/7/03
TTC #1 for 3+ years
male factor
LAP 2/06 - normal
IUI #1 w/ injections 9/10/06 - BFN
IUI #2 w/ injections 12/28/06 - BFN
IUI #3 w/ clomid 1/21&22/07 - BFN
1 year break
IVF #1 w/ ICSI 3/08 16 retrieved, 13 mature, 11 fertilized
5 day transfer 3 blasts - BFN
1 frozen embryo
IVF #2 converted to IUI due to poor response
IUI 6/28 & 29
I'm borrowing my friend's copy this weekend. Her and her hubby watched it last night and said it was so inspiring. I have been depressed lately after 4 failed attempts at artificial insemination. My 36 birthday is quickly approaching and I feel so disappointed that we haven't been able to get pregnant yet. It's been a tough journey. I really don't know how to turn my thoughts from a negative to a positive. I'm open to any suggestions.............
Hi, Cindy. I know this is a challenging time for you. Right now (based on the language of your post) you are focused on being depressed... being disappointed.. and that you haven't been able to get pregnant. You are putting your attention on what you don't want. By the law of attraction, you'll get more of what you are focused on, whether it's good or bad. Where attention goes, energy flows.
(Where attention goes, energy flows.... I'll remember that!!)
I'm so glad this board has been started!!!!!!!!
I read the book a few months ago and love, love, LOVED it.
Like Marla said, it's definitely a process but it has changed my life, too.
Cindy, my best advice (which is the same as Marla's ) is to try your best to focus on everything you DO have in your life...whatever it is.... Whenever I find myself getting down (I've been through some fertility crap as well) I think about (and thank God for) my wonderful son, my amazing hubby, my loving family/friends, Tim Horton's French Vanilla cappucinos, walks in the woods, songs I love, road trips, etc, etc. It's hard to be grateful and sad at the same time.
If I were you, I'd start with that. Whenever you feel blah, just start thinking about what you DO have as opposed to what you don't. Hope this helps a little.... and let us know how you're doing!!
I just joined the board after reading the messages. I have to say that I believe The Secret is one of the best movies to own. My husband and I have stared our own home based business. It has been a journey and after watching the movie we realized we had been speaking about the business in the future tense. We immediatley changed and within three months, our web based usiness is live on the interenet and we have started marketing it. I am so excited!!
A quick note to Cindy, if I may offer my opinion. I suggest that you write the affirmations you believe in on your bathroom mirror, but writet them in the present tense. We wrote our's in dry erase marker. You say them every time you look in the mirror. The other thing you need to look at is the "fear". If you have fear related to being a mother, you will hold back the blessing. So I suggest, wake up with gratitude and thank God for the glorious day, every morning, then go look yourself in the mirror and place your affirmations out to God, then meditate for a few minutes as you begin your day.
The blessings will come to you and you don't even know they are already in route. God only says "yes", you just have to ask him for the right yes. Thank God for this Glorious day!!!
Yeah!!! I'm so glad my dear friend Sheri (lovineachday) raved about this book and then let me know that this board had been started! My DH and I watched the dvd for the first time last night (and he's already watched it a couple more times since then!)...we're trying very hard right now to focus on all the positive things right now--all the GRATITUDE, but like you've all mentioned, forcing out the negative thoughts is a process--I'm a worry wart by nature...I keep repeating to myself that I WILL MEET MY HEALTHY BABY IN OCTOBER!!! I'm still looking for the balance between The Secret and my faith...I would love any insight you could provide on how you balance prayer and trusting that God is in control and taking ownership of what happens in your life by following the principles in The Secret...looking forward to getting to know you all!
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Marion
Wife to Mike since 10/16/99
Mommy to Whitley (6/22/03) and 3 angels (Aug '05, Feb '06, and March '07)
I thought I'd have 2 children--or 3--or 4...in any case, I thought I'd have more. But the plans that I had didn't match His plans for me. It's all for the best, as I'm starting to see. My one precious child that I hold in my arms, keeps me smiling and laughing with all of her charms. She's smart, and she's sweet, she's my loving "nuggie bug," and whenever I need her, she's there with a hug. So here I am, raising one perfect little girl. To me and her daddy, she means all of the world. I guess I actually did get my way, because I've got 3 other children I'll meet in Heaven one day. So until then, I'll cherish the one here on earth, and know that I'm being watched over by those to whom I never gave birth.
Hey Sheri,
You and your books. Of course, that being said, I read all the ones you suggest and love them. I haven't read this one yet only because our local bookstore has a back order of 2 months on it. That darn Oprah.
I do have a question about sending out postitive energy and what you get back. I would have a problem with the suggestion that my thoughts (negative ones or lack of positive engergy) caused all of my pregnancy losses. Is that an issue with you too Sheri? I honestly can't take anymore feelings of failure and if this book suggests that somehow my energy is responsible vs. the science of it I would like to not read it to save my remaining sanity.
Just interested. Like I said I haven't read the book...just looking for some insight before I do.
I do not believe you are responsible for the losses. That is a terrible burden to place on yourself, so please release that guilt. If you have seen the Oprah show regarding the movie, they do seem to put the "power" in your hands. Actually, the most powerful message came in the "after the Show" portion. (My husband TIVo all of them for me.) It says that you are being prepared for the perfect person as that perfect person is being prepared for you. This may be regarding a future partner in the show, but I believe it can translate to your situation.
You have to be open to being "whole, perfect and complete" in order to move forward. Don't hold the fear, frustration or anger.
The ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE is one of the most powerful things you can focus on. Please know you are in our thoughts and affirmations. God is good and so are YOU!!!
Yeah, I will definitely admit to pushing books. Since I read this one, I've been talking about it to practically every second person I talk to!! (Anyone else find you can't stop blabbing about it to people?)
For me, at this point in my life, I am trying to use the law of attraction and am practicing gratitude in an effort to improve my state of mind and relationships. Not neccessarily to attract a baby or money or what have you... I think part of it is that I don't really know what I want right now beyond happiness and peace. (It's hard to put those on a vision board! )
It's been a long ride on the miscarriage train, and I think I'd gotten very used to being stressed and scared and sad. Reading the book and practicing gratitude is really transforming so many of my days. I smile so much more these days, I don't sweat the small stuff as much, I try to understand/forgive people and just focus on their good qualities (ie, We're all human and no one's perfect!), etc, etc. I've always believed that .."life is 10% what happens and 90% our attitude towards it" but needed the kick in the butt that The Secret has given me.
Nic, as far as having caused our own losses, it hurts my heart to even think about that. (And, ladies, don't they say in the book that if it doesn't make you happy than you're not on the right path? Or something like that??) I'm just trying to look forward. Into our shiny, happy bright future. Deal?
Thank you so much for pointing this out. I must have missed the episode of Oprah where she talked about it. I'm going to go to the bookstore today to see if they have a copy.
Introduction to The Secret
) is to try your best to focus on everything you DO have in your life...whatever it is.... Whenever I find myself getting down (I've been through some fertility crap as well) I think about (and thank God for) my wonderful son, my amazing hubby, my loving family/friends, Tim Horton's French Vanilla cappucinos, walks in the woods, songs I love, road trips, etc, etc. It's hard to be grateful and sad at the same time. 
Marion 
Since I read this one, I've been talking about it to practically every second person I talk to!! (Anyone else find you can't stop blabbing about it to people?)
(And, ladies, don't they say in the book that if it doesn't make you happy than you're not on the right path? Or something like that??) I'm just trying to look forward. 
Into our shiny, happy bright future. 
