Annie's affirmation above is a classic example of how to state an affirmation, and how to participate in manifesting one's intentions. The book "The Science of Getting Rich" (on which "The Secret" was based), clearly states that just sitting back and expecting things to happen without participating in manifesting one's intentions may not yield the intended result. More recently, Erin Pavlina's Podcast #17 highlighted a similar process. I'll use Annie's format as a model. Go Annie!