I think there are several reasons one should keep these things private, the most important one you have already experienced- negative feedback from friends and family which can erode your confidence and "bring you down" .
Also, if you are broadcasting your desires to people who would be nonsupporting or downright envious I believe they can introduce intentions that are counter to yours and thus stifle your progress. Some believe we can't influence other peoples worlds like this, but I disagree. It could happen on a mundane level just by them telling you this doesn't work or on a metaphysical level by their jealousy and envy introducing intentions for your failure. I believe that once you 'have the ball rolling' and are making clear progress it is less likely they could influence you because of inertia, their resistance to your obvious success may even help you at this point. |