“The Secret“ somehow is no secret anymore, since the so-named book shares it openly around the globe. For everybody who does not know it: it is about the law of attraction, which basically means that anything we imagine will happen. Many people know this from a negative ankle, for instance when they say: “Every time I wear a white shirt, there is tomato sauce for lunch, and for sure I will get a stain!“ And most of the time, it happens exactly like this. Well, if it works negatively, why not positively? Without agreeing to the book completely, I am using this knowledge regularly - and successfully.
For example when looking for a place to live in Valencia. In the beginning I was undecided and unmotivated, especially since my actions to find accommodation and/or a job in Spain out of Dubai were fruitless. Today, I know why: I did not have a clear picture, nor had I communicated it somehow. After arriving here in Valencia, it was clear very quickly that I am going to stay here as I just love the city. This meant: looking for a place. At any price I wanted to avoid looking at countless flats, but wanted to see a maximum of 3 to compare them. Fortunately, there are many rooms available right now, since people are looking for ways to increase their income in order to pay the mortgage.
Due to my jobless state and the plans I have, there were some conditions for the flat. Hence, I wrote a list and I am sharing this list with everybody today, including the result.
What am I looking for in Spain?
1. I want to live in such a way that I do not have to commit to a long-term contract nor to have long-term costs.
Well, I have rented a room in a shared flat and have paid a deposit. The only thing I signed is an agreement with the main tenant, and he did not even want a copy of the 1-pager with my signature. He copied my passport, though. My minimum stay is 3 months, and I can cancel the contract by giving 1 month notice. The agreement runs until end of June this year only.
2. I do not want to bear too much responsibility.
Since I do not appear in the official tenancy contract and I can pay the rent in cash each month, I am very flexible and only can be blamed for other things that do not work. For instance when I use all the hot water when showering (it is being heated with electricity and there is only a limited amount „in one go“), or when I use the wrong programme of the washing machine. The responsibility I carry apart from this is for the compliance with the cleaning routine. That‘s it.
3. I need time and space for me and my business plan.
The flat measures 140 sqm with 4 bed rooms, 2 bath rooms, 1 kitchen, 1 dining/living room, balcony, gallery to the court yard (for the laundry etc.) and a long corridor. One can avoid seeing others, if necessary. And since my responsibility is limited, I can plan my day the way I like in order to fulfil my business and private objectives.
4. Tranquility and Internet access are a must!
Even though the building is rather big and is situated in a vivid, traditional Spanish quarter, it is relatively quiet here, at least during the day. Our street is short and there is hardly any traffic, yet the main road is only a few steps away. This is how I like it, since I can use the mornings to concentrate on my work, while my flat-mates are out working or studying. There is wireless internet for all which is rather fast, except maybe on Sunday evenings when everybody is online. The fees are being shared, just as the cable TV.
5. My Spanish needs to get better.
How should it not get better by living with 2 Spanish girls and 1 Spanish guy? They all once learned English, yet do not want to speak it. Which is great for me, even though I am struggling quite often to be able to use the vocabulary of every day‘s life. I am helping myself with post-its that I stick on the items in my room, in order to memorise the words. We will see if I can do the same with the things in the common rooms....
6. I would like to be able to travel and to decide if I stay somewhere.
If I like, I can travel for a while. The only thing that needs to be adjusted is the cleaning plan. The question is, if I want to travel.
7. The budget needs to stay on a low level.
Since I do not have any income, I cannot use unlimited funds. After checking the market a bit, my limit was EUR 250 per month including utilities. This is more or less what I pay, except electricity is charged separately which is why I try to limit my usage.
8. I need inspiration, culture, nature.
My quarter is called Benimaclet (a word that is derived from Arabic, by the way) and can be described as traditionally Spanish. The people spend a lot of time on the streets and in cafés and bars, so that there is inspiration all the time. Within a few minutes walking, I am in the „Jardines Real“ (the Royal gardens), a perfect place to relax. And culture is everywhere in Valencia. I am in the city centre within 10 minutes walking and can alternatively use the underground or the tram. Maybe I buy a bike since they have bike lanes all over the city.
After some days in the flat, I do realise that I should have added more points to my list, such as a door to my room without a window out of frosted glass or walls that are insulated better in order to keep out the cold. All in all, the room and the flat deliver absolutely what I need, and I am moving on greatly with my tasks. Neither do I feel stressed, nor does construction noise keep me from sleeping. You see, it works, the law of attraction! Just try it next time you are looking for a parking slot.
How the Universe works together with Destiny: The main tenant is hotelier! Right now he is teaching hotel management at the Polytechnic University, and at the weekends he works as banquet manager in various hotels. He used to work for several hotel chains, even in London. And before that he was: a banker!*
And this is what we can learn from it:
The more concretely we formulate our wishes, the better the universe can understand them.
One can wish for anything yet needs to expect that the wishes come true.
Donald Duck in the "Royal Gardens"
*In case you do not know: I am also originally a banker and joined the hotel industry only later.
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