I promised you that my last two blog posts were going somewhere. And they are.
In the newsletter of November second (here), I talked about how we stalk negativity. We forget we have the power to create something effortless and beautiful. I asked you to keep track of how often you have negative thoughts.
In the newsletter of the ninth (here), I discussed the concept of turning triggers into trailheads. I suggested you note when you felt triggered, as well as how you were feeling and what your mind was telling you. I asked you to listen to those feelings and words with openness and curiosity.
I could write a book on each of those subjects, but here’s the thing: when our default setting is negativity or when we’re feeling triggered, we’re not in the present moment. We’re cut off from our higher self and from Spirit. We should feel our feelings, but with detachment. We should view them from the perspective of our higher self rather than embodying those feelings. It takes some practice, but it’s worth the effort. When we’re in the moment, we can focus on our dreams.
Orville Wright, that American inventor, said, “If we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true really is true, then there would be little hope for advance.” In other words, man can’t fly, so we’re stuck getting places at a snail’s pace, right? Of course not.
Here’s what you need to do to get what you want.
- You need to be crystal clear about what it is. Do you send a message to Amazon and tell them to send whatever they want? You do not.
- You need to set a deadline. I tried an experiment, ignoring step one. I told the Universe it had 48 hours to send me a surprise. Its choice, but it had to be something that was irrefutable proof that Spirit delivers. It didn’t take 10 seconds to receive it*.
- Focus on those two things: what you want and when you want it. If you need to be somewhere at a certain time, let’s say the airport, you have two things on your mind: where you’re going and when you have to be there. You’re not likely to stop and do something on the way, especially if your airport is O’Hare and you’re dealing with squirrely Chicago drivers. Must. Get. To. Airport.
- Believe what quantum physics tells us—that what we can’t see with our eyes is more fundamental to life than what we can see. Don’t believe it? Sure you do. Can you see how your phone, your internet, and your streaming services work? Nope. And yet you trust them to be there every time you want to text someone, google something, or binge watch your favorite show.
Now it’s your turn. Ask the Universe (Spirit, God, or the Divine—the name you use is unimportant) to show you something. How about gold stars? Or teddy bears? Or tacos? Or accordions? Choose one thing. Write it down. Give the Universe a 48-hour deadline. Stay present and focused. Now watch the magic happen.
