Day 32 - The Secret

I have been trying to follow all the advice of the outplacement and continue with these exercises of writing marketing plans of myself, putting together answers for interview questions and networking. All these activities are well and good... but there is definitely an element of control that is out of my hands. I can have the best elevator speech, great resume but in the end of the day, I can't make people want to offer me a job. Most of all, many of the types of jobs that I want don't quite exist at the right level, or responsibilities etc... There is an element of spirituality that we as job seekers need to relinquish to the higher powers that be... I know this sounds crazy but it is true.

THE SECRET
I felt it was time to dust off my old CD and look at it again. I have to say that although there is a cheese factor in this, I think there is some validity to it. Basically the secret (shh don't tell anyone I told you) is the power of attraction. The basic element is that the vibes that you but in the world is what is returned to you. Therefore by being very clear with the universe of what you want it will turn into reality. It also states that if you obsess about what you don't want - that too comes back to haunt you too.

I have to say that I have experienced this positive phenomenon on occasions. Typically these are small requests but there is something to it. I kind of fell out of this line of thinking for a few weeks. I went back to my vision board to focus my energies once again. I have some great things on it - including my happy family, abundance of health, opportunities, money, joy, vacations, Detroit and Michigan and of course a hot black dress.

I mean if the guy on the CD could survive a plane crash, crush his spinal cord with no hope of getting off a ventilator and then live to tell us that he walked out of the hospital within 7 months because he willed it ... than who can argue. I will let all of you know how this works. I am going to spend time focusing on raising my vibrations in the world. Please send goodness my way.

THE UNEMPLOYMENT POSSE
It has been really helpful having a network of unemployed friends and colleagues that you can express your inner most feelings of inadequacies too. Somehow being on the same team allows us to open up in a safe environment. I find myself talking to really talented and successful colleagues that are actually going through the same thoughts and feelings as me. Maybe this is a business opportunity??? I could facilitate virtual mental health sessions where we could talk about things "like how does it make you feel when the regret letter from a generic job posting said that you did not meet the minimum qualifications?" Or how to deal with the general lack of substance in your daily unemployed life?... hmm I may be onto something. All and all, it is a weird space to have all this time on your hand when your mind wanders into the great beyond.

REALIZATION
I should do everything to position myself into finding all those great opportunities. Yes it involves a project plan, networking and discipline but there is room for some good old fashion praying, begging and meditation to help move the abundance my way. Realization 2 - It is good to lean on friends during these times - keeps one from going crazy. Can I get an AMEN???