Free Experiment
Two weeks ago, I decided to do an experiment. I would see how many things could I find for free. The point of my experiment being, that if you focus your attention on something (free stuff), you will find it! So, I began by just going about my daily routines, no going out of my way to find free things, just seeing if free stuff would appear before me in my every day errands. The first day, I (or rather my daughter) was presented with a huge yellow smiley face balloon, free…in fact the very pregnant woman working in the store ran outside to give it to her! Next I drove by a free washer and dryer, then 2 free couches!
In the next few days, I was offered free tea twice, free pizza, free art demonstrations, free cereal, free downloads, I came across free wood, free carrots, free tomatoes, two bags of free children’s clothes, a free dress, free whistle, and 3 free meals. The best of all has to be two free kittens, who are giving our family free love, cuddles, and companionship!
A successful experiment, I think! I once heard of an experiment done on luck where a group of people who described themselves as lucky and a second group who described themselves as unlucky, both were asked to walk on a sidewalk for one block. A one hundred dollar bill was placed on the sidewalk. The results were overwhelming, the people who felt they were unlucky, did not find the money, even though they literally walked right over it, whereas the group who felt they were lucky found the $100!
So, consider yourself lucky and start looking for all that free stuff that is out there!
For free stuff in your area, check out www.freecycle.org
-Amy Roemer October 13, 2009
Thanks for sharing this inspirational story, Amy! I am working on my tax return today (for the first time without and accountant) and plan to set the intention of doing it easily, quickly, and with a fat refund. First, I’m going to make time to go take a walk to ground myself and destress.
I had a friend who’s lover died. He always associated this man with the Jack of Hearts playing card. My friend used to find the Jack of Hearts cards in the most unexpected places in cities all over the world after his lover died. We create this life we are living.
BTW, I will add a link to your website to my blogroll. Keep up the good work.
Feng Shui By Fishgirl
Your welcome, Katy! I love your plan for your tax returns and the story of your friend with the Jack of Hearts, that is so cool!
Thank you, I’ll get links going soon and add you!