Positive Thinking

My mother is of the belief that if you want something to happen you must will it into being. In addition to choosing your goal and lining out the ways in which you will accomplish it, you must also believe that this thing is going to happen. So essentially, it's not enough to just want something. And hard work, though integral, is not quite enough either. You must actually see yourself in the end zone, attaining whatever awesome thing got you all riled up in the first place. You must envision yourself making those big bucks, looking out over the Grand Canyon on your dream vacation, or standing at the alter next to Mr. Right. In theory, this positive thinking will send good vibes out into the universe, causing the cosmos to line up in your favor. Example:

Me: Hey universe, wouldn't it be super cool if I had a pony? (thinks positively, reads numerous equine magazines, builds barn and stands inside envisioning self on future pony... looking awesome)
Universe: Wow, that vision is entirely convincing! You are totally killing it on that future pony. (promptly sends pony to me via express mail) Done and done.

(Sidenote: I do not actually know this pony. He is from the InterWeb).

It just makes good sense that Goal + Hard work + Seeing yourself on the pony = Reward.

Since 2010 I have thought about joining the Peace Corps, but it took a lot of hard work and confidence-building to finally apply. And as the application process has progressed I've taken steps to put myself in the mindset that although I have not yet received a formal invitation to serve, it will happen. In recent months I've consolidated my belongings, moved into a month-to-month apartment rental, worked a part time job to pay down personal debt, and even sold my car over to my mom with the intention of giving it to her when I leave for the Peace Corps. Then finally I created this blog because, dag nabbit, I will get this job! That is if we all think positively, of course. :)