Like Attracts Like

        Lately I have been a living testimonial for “like attracts like.” I’ve been feeling good about everything. Even the cold weather doesn't bother me all that much, mostly because I know it is temporary. I enjoy putting up posters for the sale of my mother’s house. Today I took them to all the banks around here and was pleasantly received by smiling, helpful people. I enjoy answering all the email I am getting these days. All kinds of people are offering me places to stay and helpful suggestions. And today I got an email from a High School English teacher whose words made my day.

        He said, “ I am especially impressed with your extraordinary writing voice, and I am certain that is why people react so positively to your writing. You are willing to address issues and life events that many authors avoid. This intellectual and emotional honesty in your writing is a tremendous gift to your readers who have empathetic hearts and reach out to other people. I have been touched by your writing in a special way and at a special time in my life, and I am extremely grateful to you. You have provided both affirmation of many of most important feelings and values and encouragement to take the somewhat scary steps to reform my life.”
       Can you imagine how that makes me feel? I read it to my mother and said, “See Mom, I can really write!”  He is the fourth professional that has complemented my work. There have been two other English professors and a public speaker who wrote to me, cheering me on.
       Frankly, I did not expect this venture to go so smoothly. I thought I would have fits of disbelief to rant about and great, sad obstacles to overcome. But no - everywhere I look there seems to be more to appreciate, even including the television commercials, which usually annoy me. The other day I caught myself thinking about all the talent and creative skill that goes into the making of a commercial. If you watch them with that in mind it gives a whole new perspective. Ok, I may be going over the edge here. Heaven forbid I become a Pollyanna.
       Positive thinking seems to be contagious. My mom is picking up this optimistical disease. We have been watching The Secret in the mornings while I do my yoga and I think she is beginning to believe it. When you want something bad enough you’ll try anything and she really wants to sell this house. This is a big leap for someone of her generation and I am proud of her for having an open mind. I also think that since we share the  goal of the sale of her house, the power of our thoughts are multiplied.  I expect to see results right away. Our target date for the sale of the house is the 15th of this month.  We already have two families interested.
       When I am not hanging with Louis Armstrong and noticing the Wonderful World around me, I am in a Costa Rica dream. I am feeling it. I am thinking it. I am visualizing myself back in Costa Rica - warm, warm, warm....... the weather here in Montana, is getting colder by the minute. I see myself on the airplane, headed south. I love flying. I especially enjoy the take off. Often, there is someone with an interesting story in the seat next to me and conversation makes time fly by. I’ve been to all the long layover spots, Atlanta, Salt lake, Houston and I’ve got that figured out. I wander around finding things to do. I see myself landing, going through customs, taking a taxi to my friend’s house in San Jose and being warm, warm, warm all the time. By now the bus at Los Caribbeaños is routine but I know I’ll be riding with a smile, back to Puerto Viejo. I can feel it now, tearfully hugging my daughter, Chelsea and beaming as I walk down the street, people calling out hello, glad to see me back. And there’s more, so much more. I see myself and my daughter, in the bright sunshine, driving my little red sidekick with with the top down, exploring mountain towns, visiting the locals, practicing my Spanish. And maybe we’ll come upon a place where Chelsea can work with animals and learn new cooking techniques and somehow find meaning and a fresh outlook on life. I can see it all now and it feels so good.
       Yes, like attracts like. The positive feelings I am sending out are coming right back at me. All it took was one little bit of success to get things going - the achievement of my first goal, getting the perfect tenant in my rental. That gave me the confidence to dream on and it’s become a lovely ride. Like attracts like and I like it!
Running total: I sold another book today. I am $977.44 closer to my goal of $5000.00