The Book of Possibilities

I found the book that would change my life on a cold winter day. My life was looking pretty dismal following a series of unfortunately timed events which knocked my perfectly planned young-adult life out of whack. I had just been let go from a career path I had set my sights on for the better part of my 28 years on Earth. Granted, the reasons for it where completely out of my personal control, having been unable to attend said job due to a worldwide pandemic that the likes of, had not been seen in over 100 years. So at least I knew I hadn’t done anything “wrong” to make the gig go sideways. However, it hurt and I was confused.

I now had a choice to make… give up on my life long dream of being an ecological architect combining my love for and education in green and sustainable living spaces or wait it out till something better, similar or even the same job opened up again. The second thing that had happened is that my best friend and I had drifted apart, it had been happening for a while now as I had been so focused on getting where I wanted to go at work and they were busy with a new house. Being an adult was tricky. Someone really should have written a handbook on it… I thought as I battled through an icy wind on the way to the bus stop.

My mind was spiralling… what was all of this for? I’ve sacrificed my relationships, sleep, a social life and don’t even get me started on my lack of anything romantic… although I know I have time for that. I may even have to give up my flat if this job and also my side gig at the local café is no longer on the table. I sat at the bus stop waiting for the number 19 to take me back to what was likely to be a cold and gloomy affair at home. My roommate didn’t want to turn the heating on and she also didn’t enjoy using too much electricity especially now with all that is going on. I would usually light a candle and wrap myself in my big woollen blanket with a cup of hot chocolate and a hot water bottle. My hand knitted slippers from my grandma would keep my feet just warm enough to snuggle in and enjoy some hygge time, a term I had picked up from a Danish friend while travelling a few years ago. It basically means making your winter more cosy with lovely lights, candles, smells and stuff that feels warm and I really dig it.

“I really should look at getting the fireplace started in the living room”… My thoughts were drifting into the not so distant future of cosiness and comfort that would await me when I finally got home and out of the harsh February cold.

Then, sitting in the flimsy shelter of a bust stop I felt my hand rest upon a book. I touched it with my gloved hand and felt it slim, shiny pure jet black note book, that was slightly soft to the touch. I looked around me to see if the owner of the misplaced book was close. Nobody else was there. I thought a kid might have left a school notebook behind so I picked it up and took a look inside the front cover to see if there was a name and address. Nothing in the inside cover… I flipped to the front page and noticed that the handwriting was very elaborate like calligraphy from another time almost and was written in perfect English.

It said… “This is the Book of Possibilities

Read on for the answers you have been seeking”

I felt an inexplicable rush of excitement in my body and was a little unsure why but somehow I felt that this book had come to me today for a reason. I didn’t want to take someone else’s property but the wind was so harsh I also wouldn’t wont it to get damaged or blown onto the road. As the number 19 bus rolled up I made a split second decision to take this intriguing notebook with me under my arm. I sat in my seat and turned to the next page…There only seemed to be a small number of pages but I didn’t skip to the end…

I read on… “There is no mistake that this book has come to you. Your life has taken twists and turns that have led you to it.

Now if you’ll trust it, we will go on a journey.”

An arrow pointed to the next page. I continued reading..

“I want you to go on a quest. An inner quest to relieve you from the pain of your circumstances. To remind you of who you are.. and like any great quest there will be a prize at the end.”

I wondered what this meant, but I couldn’t put it down so I continued…

“Your life is full of meaning, that not only your eyes can see.

You have to lead with your heart for it to work…”

Lead with my heart?

“Doubt will stop you, fear will hold you back.

Everything you are seeking you already have within…”

Ok now this sounded a bit weird but I was open to anything at this point.

“Go to the place you first felt happiness and joy, in your mind, go there..

Go on close your eyes…”

Oh no! I nearly missed my stop, I slammed the book shut and ran home to get to my flat and warm up my room.

As soon as I lit my candles I was back to the book.

I decided to do what it said, I really could use something happy and joyful right now. So I did what the book said. I closed my eyes and allowed my first memory of happiness to surface.

I was surprised to see arising from my minds eye a memory of the time my dad and I were at my favourite park in summer time, I was little and he was swinging me around. I was so in the moment and felt so much fun and laughter through every cell of my being. A tear ran down my cheek as I could hear the sounds and remember touching my dads hands again from that earlier time. I felt a sense of joy radiate from my heart that I hadn’t tapped into in such a long time. Woah this stuff was powerful. I wiped my eyes and blew my nose and I continued reading… it felt like I was reaching the end of the book…

It said “Well done. This is just the beginning. You have remembered how to connect to your heart.

The Universe is always rewarding those who seek their hearts path...”

What happened next was unbelievable and yet I felt this magical book had come to me exactly when I needed it.

The last page read…

“Don’t forget the feeling you had today… remember it often.

Trust and know that the Universe loves you

For your prize call 888 999 222”

For some reason I had no fear or doubt and I called the number.

It was an automated answer that said I had won… wait for it $20,000

It told me to email my bank details to and email address and wait.

It all happened so fast from then… I wrote down the email and although I felt a little silly I just followed the directions. After all nothing bad could come from giving my bank details, people can only deposit money when you do that not take it out. And after all the book had not let me down thus far. I pressed send to the address and continued on with my day.

Within 48 hours, My bank had been credited with $20,000! The note with the deposit just said “Follow your heart <3”

I know I couldn’t believe it either, but I got so much more than just the cash I needed to help me through this time to finding more meaningful work. Through reading this little book I had reconnected with a part of me I had long forgotten. The book was meant to be left to the next person, so I used my intuition to leave it in a quiet place where the next person to go on the quest would find it. It also felt nice that it was anonymous, like something bigger was at work. I told my friends and family I had won the money on a scratch card and I continued to use the happiness and joy practice most days after that. Things got easier.

What unbelievable luck to find a connection back to my heart in just a few short words AND to have the money I needed was such a blessing. The Universe certainly does have my back and I know it now every day I remember. I shared my experience with my best friend and reconnected to her and I know when the time is right I will find the perfect job… or the perfect job will find me just like the Book of Possibilities did. I hope you remember that whatever you are looking for, you can find within you and that this story can be an inspiration to your own possibilities coming to light.

See ya!