We hear it all the time in the Spiritual community, “Think good thoughts and good things will come to you.” But is that really all there is to it? Of course not. And let me know tell that I'll be the first to admit that it really grinds my gears that there is so much emphasis on our thoughts when it comes to manifesting when the spark to the flame is actually our feelings.
Of course our thoughts are a vital part, however, we really need to start giving our emotions (energy IN motion) the proper credit they deserve when it comes to what comes. Meaning, it's about time we recognize that it's not just what we're thinking that brings our experiences to us, but how we FEEL about the things we're thinking about that do.
Furthermore, the Universe doesn't work in “no's” or “don't's”. It only works with what you give it. So this does come to stress the importance of focusing on what you WANT rather than what you don't because what you feed energy to is actually what you will give life to as well; so it's no surprise when it shows up on your doorstep.
“The Universe Doesn't Hear What You Are Saying. It Only Feels The Vibration of What You Are Offering.” – Abraham Hicks
An example of this is we might have a favorite little black dress that we guard like Fort Knox because we just love it so much and want it to last for as long as it can. We are uber careful not to spill things on it, and we always dry clean after the rare times it actually comes out of the protective plastic. We feel amazing in this dress because it fits like a glove and our ass looks incredible, but at the same time we're always anxious and cannot relax because we're always so pre-occupied with never getting it dirty or tattered.
Can anyone think of any other areas that we treat like this poor little black dress??? And at the same time can you also stop and imagine yourself for a moment in that dress, sitting there telling yourself over and over again, “I really don't want to ruin this dress, I hope no one spills anything on me”. Only to by the end of the night have a clumsy drunk bump into you and manages to spill his fruity peach vodka drink all over you.
Now, you can go on complaining that it's “just your luck”, or you can realize that your thoughts have a magnetic pull to them and because you were literally focused so much on what you did not want, it's exactly what you got. Again, the Universe doesn't know “I don't want…”, it only knows strong emotions tied to your focused and repeated and prolonged thoughts. So, if you're going to sit and ponder about your amazing dress all night, remember to at least feel good about it, not fearful and anxious someone's going to destroy it at any minute.
There are many simple ways we can begin to witness large shifts in our lives if we take the time to re-frame the way we are saying things; out loud and also to ourselves during inner dialogue. An example might be instead of always talking about things you dislike, talk about things that make you happy. Instead of gossiping, talk about good things in your own life you have to be grateful for. And instead of saying things like, “I don't want to lose him.” or ”I can't afford to get sick.”, re-frame it to a positive like, “I want to love him for as long as I live.” and “I'm so grateful for my health so I have the time and energy to do all the things I need to do.”
With small shifts like that, you can turn your own little world around in a big, big way. And the Universe will start to appear friendlier as you realize it doesn't have a vendetta against you and does not favor certain people over others. It's merely responding to the way you FEEL about what you're thinking in that brain of yours. So make it good and if you really, really want it, then be willing to really, really feel as if you already do, and express gratitude that it's on its way. It takes an enormous amount of practice and trust at first, but once you get it, there's no losing it. It's just like riding a proverbial bike, only this one is a tandem and the Universe is doing to pedaling. You just need to tell it where you wanna go, and trust it will get you there. The rest is in the FEELS. 🙂
Tamara Rant is a Co-Editor/Writer for CLN as well as a Licensed Reiki Master, heart-centered Graphic Designer and a progressive voice in social media activism & awareness. She is an avid lover of all things Quantum Physics and Spirituality. Connect with Tamara by visiting Prana Paws/Healing Hearts Reiki or go to RantDesignMedia.com
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