Dreams Do Come True!

The author, Sarah Breathnach, who wrote Simple Abundance, was the author who got me hooked on self-discovery.

Her Illustrated Self-Discovery Journal has provided literally hundreds of hours of pure joy. Making collages with items clipped from magazine, it propels one to look deeply inside one's self to see what's appealing, likes and dislikes, and to even plan for the future.

A section titled "Someday" is one of my favorites. It helps me to dream of what could be or might be!

A couple of years ago, a very dear friend gifted me with a gold-plated set of forks, knives, and spoons. They were very beautiful and matched perfectly with my set of Old Country Roses china. The only problem was that some pieces of the "silverware" were missing. There was an uneven number of forks versus knives. My hope was that someday I'd be able to find, or afford, additional pieces to complete the set.

Okay. The purpose of this story is to point out that visualization of one's wishes, or even goals, can bring them to reality. Many, many items I have pasted in the "Someday" section of the Self-Discovery journal have, indeed, come to fruition. It's very amazing to me.



Most recently, while perusing the aisles at Saver's, one of my favorite thrift stores, I passed by the glass case where more valuable items are kept locked. There, on the bottom shelf, right before my eyes, was a case of gold-plated serving pieces! I couldn't believe it! It was exactly like the one I had pasted in the journal! Only a couple of knives were missing.

Less than $35 for the incomplete set, I was able to purchase it on the spot because a friend had given me some money for driving her two and a half hours away to a medical appointment. The pieces were in perfect condition. My set's now complete. I uttered "thank yous" all the way to the car!

Unbelievable.

Also at the thrift store, I found a little sculpture that totally appealed to me.



It's reminiscent of sculptures found in Greece.













In addition, picked up a very pretty, new battenburg lace valence that, once washed, ironed, and starched, looks stunning in the upstairs bathroom!




Had lots to write at night in my Gratitude Journal after my daytime thrift shop excursion.

HAVE YOU USED VISUALIZATION FOR SOMETHING IN YOUR OWN LIFE?