Rhonda Byrne is a great example of someone who lives out her spirituality at work. You might not recognize her name, but you probably recognize something incredible that she and her team produced and created called The Secret. About 5 years ago The Secret hit a tipping point and before you know it millions of people were either watching the DVD or reading her book. I was one of them.
Her latest book which she released last summer is called The Power. In this book she takes the principles from the law of attraction to talk about the power of love, the single greatest force in the universe. Rhonda states how “love is the positive force of life. Love is the cause of everything positive and good. Everything that you want to be, do or have comes from love. It’s the positive force of love that inspires you to move and give you the desire to be, do or have anything.”
Two different times I’ve heard her speak; one during an interview on TV when she was on Oprah along with other stars of The Secret and another time when she was interviewed for a Healthy Wealthy and Wise program. Both of these examples showed me her genuine desire to share these powerful secrets with the world. As she researched and discovered these principles were changing her life, she then wanted to find a way to share them with others.
Have unwavering faith
Faith is an area that she stresses is so critical to living a life with purpose. She knew in order to accomplish her vision to bring joy to billions, she needed to have unwavering faith. It is something that she never doubted not even once, it was just a matter of how and when it would all happened. This kind of faith is something that also needs to be integrated into our mind, body and soul.
According to Rhonda, “I had to have absolute faith and knowing in the outcome. I knew it with every fiber of my being. We just trusted that it would all unfold perfectly. It does take faith to keep moving in a direction when you can’t see everything; to keep moving in faith when it’s unknown to you. I have to tell you, it’s that aspect that is the greatest joy of life, it truly is.”
Practice gratitude
Gratitude is another key element to both The Secret and The Power. Rhonda and her team awake each morning and before arising write down 10 things they are grateful for. The gratitude she has for her work and life just flows from within her. During one of these audio interviews, you could tell that she had tears of gratitude for all that’s happened in her life. Before she even made any money with The Secret, she gave away millions of copies of the DVD in thanksgiving of all it’s taught her.
“You should love everything and everyone you can. Focus only on things you love, feel love and you will experience that love and joy coming back to you – multiplied!”
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Janae Bower is an inspirational speaker, award-winning author and training consultant. She founded Finding IT, a company that specializes in personal and professional development getting to the heart of what matters most. She started Project GratOtude, a movement to increase gratitude in people’s lives.
Janae Bower of FindingIt is an inspirational speaker, award-winning author and training consultant who helps others get to the heart of what matters most.
Linda Ferguson wrote the book "Path for Greatness: Spirituality at Work" and has presented workshops around the country on aligning our gifts, passion and purpose.