How does it feel to win the lottery? The story of Maria Carreiro and the Law of Attraction

4/10/2013

Maria Carreiro, is a portugese immigrant who has been in Canada for 30 hard long years. I switched on the TV yesterday morning to check the weather forecast so I could decide how to dress my son for school. The newscaster was announcing the winner of the $40 million lottery the previous night. I couldn’t help but watch the happy dance of the winner – Maria Carreiro.

Since then, everywhere I turn I see Maria’s face; the newspaper at the office, the radio, the internet, and even in the seclusion of my own thoughts.

was so happy for Maria. I did not know who she was at the time – I was just happy because she was so happy and I could feel that energy. I could also feel a changed vibration within me – and this is what really caught my attention and made the story of Maria bigger for me, for I am sure that there are lottery winners announced every day.

I noticed that observing Maria made my heart swell with love. I liked that feeling – I felt truly happy for her. I tried to imagine what she would do with the money; what I would do with the money. I spent a very pleasant hour or so imagining what fun it would be to win a lottery even a fifth of what Maria had won. From time to time during the day I kept coming back to the vision of her happy dance. Click here to see Maria's happy dance.

I started thinking of my reaction and Maria’s win from the point of view of the law of attraction. What stood out for me was the recognition that in the past I had been coming to the subject of winning the lottery totally from a lack perspective. When I felt my heart swell, I knew that I had given up that perspective for now I was truly happy for her. I wasn't wishing it was me instead of her. I was thinking how wonderful that this can happen, and wouldn't it be nice if?

Then I started thinking of Maria – I found out more about her from the news report. It seemed to me that Maria and her family lived very simple lives. Her husband worked two jobs while she stayed home to care for her five grandchildren so that her three children could work. What happened vibrationally?

I read about how she had been dreaming of winning. Here is quote "I said to myself, one day I’m going to win. And here I am," Maria Carreiro said at the press conference. "I'm doing this for my babies, for my granddaughters and grandson and my daughters. And for (Mario) especially…so he can quit."

I thought it was wonderful how when she bought the ticket she didn’t say “this time I hope I win”, she said “one day I’m going to win”. There is a big vibrational difference between the two statements. Whereas the first one is taking score – it has to come through this ticket, the second one isn’t time bound, but there is a certainty to it that rings of faith and trust.

Maria had reasons to win. She wanted to win for herself I am sure, but she wanted to win so she could help her children and her grandchildren and her husband. Coming to it from the point of view of the law of attraction, I have a feeling that Maria’s love for her family was invoked every time she thought about what she would be able to do for them all, not if, but when she won the lottery. And I believe that it was that feeling of love that carried her to the manifestation of her desire.

Love is the answer.
Love is the creative force of the universe.
Be a lover of loving.
Make love a habit.

As you read this I send you all my love and for now I am complete. Z

34 Comments

Thomas Matchett

7/19/2013 02:11:19 pm

How could there be no comments to this wonderful article? Is it that quiet on the leading edge? I was happy for her too. Some day I am going to win too. Thanks!

Zehra

7/21/2013 02:42:28 pm

Hi Thomas,
Thank you for your encouraging words. Somebody has to win - it might at well be you!
Much Appreciation.
Zehra

Regina Bailey

11/5/2017 09:06:11 am

I like that. Someone will win, might as well be me.

solomon

1/13/2016 10:52:20 pm

Yes this is a wonderful article. I am happy every time I see those who have not get something that make them happy. I too will win it one day and enjoy helping the needy.

Aurelio Quintero link

11/19/2016 03:24:20 pm

Congrats...maria to a new life change for you and you're..family....my thoughts and wishes is to one day win also..yo se que esta en manos de dios....Helping my family members get out of dedt.....would be a great feeling..and be able to live a good life.......

Maria link

7/25/2018 04:42:46 pm

I dont know how I ended across this story.But I always feel my turn is somewhere out there I dream about it I feel it in my heart that somthing big is coming my way and how many people will help.

CJ link

8/23/2013 05:09:07 am

Zehra! I am so happy to have found you! Found you thru YouTube from one of the Abraham videos you posted (THANK YOU for that, BTW!).

I believe that you are an answer from Source that I have been asking for! I want to chat with someone who understands vibrational energy, LOA and Abraham (also Wayne Dyer, if you are into his teachings, too - but not a requirement! LOL!).

This story of Maria's vibrational energy is AWESOME! And I felt the same as you did when I watched her Happy Dance at winning! I am so happy for her!

What I need to talk about, however, is how I am probably blocking my chance at winning the lottery. I know it is coming. In fact, since I have been asking, I know that it is already here. I just need to allow it to arrive. I believe I am blocking it because I have an ingrained fear that I will ruin my family's lives with all that money.

Don't get me wrong. When we win, I intend to take care of my family and then set up a non-profit foundation to help others (after all, their "donations" to the lottery are what made it possible for me to win, therefore, I feel it only right to pay back!). But...

I think I am playing the "what if" game. What if it goes wrong and my family suffers from such prosperity? I raised my kids to be compassionate and caring, loving people and they agree the foundation is a good idea... but they are still wrapped up in the "reality" of this physical world, and I see this as possibly going all wrong.

So, it is those thoughts that I think are blocking the abundance I have been asking for. Of course, as soon as I start dwelling on these thoughts, I "change' my thought pattern immediately. (hopefully before 17 seconds have passed, lol).

Talk to me about this, if you will. I really need input from someone who understands this subject!

MUCH appreciation for you and what you are putting out there!
~cj

8/23/2013 05:12:02 am

P.S.... you need more exposure! As Thomas noted, this article needs more eyes on it!

Maty I suggest a plugin for this blog that will add Social Media buttons. I would have gladly shared this on Facebook AND pinned it to my Pinterest boards!

If you need help with that, I can prolly help you!
~cj

8/24/2013 02:39:41 am

Hi CJ,
You are thinking (trying) too hard - ease up about this. Your lottery win can only come to you when you are ready for it. All the questions that you are asking and thinking about are splitting your focus - sending mixed signals to the universe. One minute you want to win and in the next you start thinking what can go wrong if I do - which is a way of telling the universe, "I am not ready for this win". When you are ready, there is no question in your mind that that is the next logical step and it happens with ease. You can focus wheel this and just monitor your thoughts - refuse to think when it is not necessary.

And yes, I could probably use some help with putting social media sharing buttons on the posts. I've tried to find out how Weebly does it, I think for now they only have the FB and Twitter links.

Much love and appreciation.
Zehra

CJ John

8/24/2013 03:45:20 am

Well, I knew it in my heart. Guess I just needed someone else to say it out loud! Your advice is spot on! I purchased your "If Thoughts Create..." pdf because I wanted my own copy and find that you really have a bead on the why and how of LOA.

Thank you again for sharing your wisdom and understanding!
~cj

Queensgirl99

8/28/2019 11:39:29 pm

Yes for sure the universe has your back and the win won't come until YOU are ready, not your family. You will be ready to deal with whatever your family may go through. It is not to worry you.

7/18/2015 11:05:23 am

I've stumbled upon this page recently, and I'm curious. It looks like 2 years ago you said you'd win. So, CJ, did you win the lottery as expected?

5/26/2020 06:23:55 pm

I would love to converse with you on loa and vibrational energy and what it truly takes create your on environment

eddie

10/9/2013 07:24:42 am

I won the lottery using the law of attraction and wrote a book titled "Manifest Your Millions." I definitely believe that its possible to attract a lot of money through the LOA.

sofi

10/31/2013 10:58:24 am

Beautiful article, beautifully expressed on a wonderful subject. For this lotto winner every element of love and abundance coalesced into this amazing outcome for this generous spirited mother & grandma. In her we see our best, most generous selves. God bless all.

10/31/2013 02:50:04 pm

Hi Sofi,
Thank you for leaving a very beautifully worded comment.
Much appreciation,
Zehra

Sabine from Germany

12/7/2013 12:08:12 am

Maria's dance is a traditional dance called "o vira" in Portugal! But remembering one of many Abraham teachings there was one were he makes something very clear about having money! He said: "wealth is a state of being! If you do not keep yourself INTO the state of wealth the money you won will run away from you"! Therefore I believe that “having” money and “keeping” money are the so called "two sides of a coin"! On internet you can find a lot of in the past lottery winners and today these same winners have not enough to maintain their own living. That’s why I think that dealing with a lot of money is a huge challenge and not each one of us is prepared to do so or prepared to deal with such a huge amount of money!

KERR

3/3/2014 04:54:19 pm

My name is Kerr and i am from the USA. I recently use the help of Dr. Soula in win $200,000 in the lottery, my biggest before was 500 bucks and it have spend a lot buying ticket, All thanks to a friend who i saw his testimony online who say that Dr. Soula has also help him win the lottery so i took his advice and i give it a try, I believe that voodoo works and it real i will never stop thanking Dr. Soula cause after many years of playing lottery he finally make my dreams come to through. i thing you also have to give it a try with the email drsoula_b@live.com

Melanie

8/4/2014 08:12:34 pm

What did you have to do?

Letta

1/21/2015 02:55:12 am

I'm happy for Maria. I pray that she makes her money last by getting a great financial planner and a great cpa. She seems like she has a great heart. God bless!

John

2/10/2015 08:08:12 am

I love it and will walk the walk.

Trina

3/31/2015 04:16:57 pm

The last 20 comments are all spam. Can these be removed? They have nothing to do with the law of attraction and this article.

Sarah Correia link

7/25/2015 06:48:15 am

I have witnessed many miracles happen. I've read so many stories of others succeeding by simply believing that they will, and each time I do, I'm speechless. I'm always happy for them because they're a role model for many of us. This was a lovely article, and I'm so happy for Maria! She believed she would win, and she did!

JUSTIN aka Lambo link

12/5/2015 01:16:54 pm

Ive always had a feeling my entire life like I just knew in my lifetime I will win the lottery. I truly believe this and always have.
I started seeing repeating numbers the other day of 45. When in store buying some things, my total came out to $45.45.
I asked for a powerball ticket. The cashier forgot to ring it up and I drove home. Once I noticed I didnt have the ticket, I drove back and bought one at, you guessed it, 9:45. I also clocked in to work that day at 6:45am
So 6:45 work
Total $45.45
Then my ticket printed at 9:45
Thats 4 different 45's from that day! I know I will win one day, I just know. But I believe tonight is my night. As soon as I bought the ticket I was immediately engulfed in happiness and joy, feeling like I knew I just bought the $127 million dollar ticket! I began shouting while driving "I JUST BOUGHT THE WINNING POWERBALL TICKET!!!"
I believe in tonights drawing that I WILL win. The universe has been giving me signs, the energy is all positive, and ive always known I would win one day. That day is today when they draw my numbers tonight!

Sarah

1/20/2017 01:21:20 pm

Did you win?

solo link

1/13/2016 10:56:36 pm

I am always happy when I see this kind of story. I will in myself and enjoy helping others.

Kenny link

8/3/2016 12:00:19 am

This was awesome. A great read

Leo

12/8/2019 02:36:35 am

Great article - thank you!

Sava

7/31/2020 03:33:43 pm

Today I woke up and knew I too will win the lottery some day. Which my body feels something big is coming. So I decided to look up if anyone ever has a feeling before they won. Then I come across your article and the video of her dance is no available. But that didn’t stop me so I found it on YouTube and began to smile and joy over filled my heart. Seeing her thank you the higher power it was something my fiancé and I would do ourselves. We even have it planned on how we will announce it to our family and children. So while after reading this I know and believe this is my confirmation from the Universe!

Jason Gabriel

2/16/2022 02:31:18 pm

Thank you so much for sharing. It’s a beautiful story and a beautiful reminder to have love at the centre of our days and lives. I felt my vibration raise just reading it. Gratitude and grace, JG

Rosa Ricketts link

8/9/2022 06:33:30 am

She's very Lucky. Happy to read this story.

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10/17/2022 12:09:11 am

I very much appreciate it. Thank you for this excellent article. Keep posting!

Tyron link

10/26/2022 04:23:12 am

Thanks for sharing this useful information! Hope that you will continue with the kind of stuff you are doing.

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