Exploring Values ~ MANIFESTATION

Existence presents us with a smorgasbord of opportunity. It’s like a food court that goes on for miles and miles, perhaps even eternity. We sweet spiritual beings come like little majesties to this Earth with the Universe providing all we need for our little Earth adventure. We great abundant beings walk along the rows and aisles of this limitless food court, so full of plenty, so worthy that we never need to worry about how to pay for what we want or need or whether it is too expensive. It is all there for the taking. All we need to do is ask.

We walk up and down along the space many times, looking at all of the delicacies and treats. Some of us dig in and come away full while others consider for a while, unable to choose from the endless possibilities. As we watch people receive what they ask for and fill their bellies, we look on wondering if we could have something so delicious and easy for ourselves. Undecided, and afraid of choosing the wrong things, we disappear onto the sidelines and move within the confines of indecision and worry.

Sometimes the clouded stories we have been told here on this Earth, in this space where we frequently forget our inner truth, come creeping in. We are told that our access to the smorgasbord of the Universe depends on our socio-economic status, our race, our school grades, our size, our sex or even our sexual orientation, all depending on the values of those orchestrating our upbringing and socialization. Over time we start to believe these stories and even begin telling them to children, participating in the false upbringing of others, all founded on appropriated and uninformed values.

Like sleeping beauty we bite into the apple and fall into a slumber of mindless living and productivity. It is not the restful sleep of replenishment but instead a driving, pushing and forcing. The results of which lead us to “9 to 5s” and jobs that pay the bills as opposed to serving our true purpose here on Earth: joyful self-realization and fulfillment.

Our hearts begin yearning for that smorgasbord that now seems like a distant memory. Glimpses of it return and we can feel our hearts drifting back towards that expansive food court. Having tried everything else we are finally ready to believe happiness could come from a place of asking and claiming as opposed to force. We are finally ready to give in to the thought that we are worthy of abundance and that the receiving could be initiated by the simple task of inviting.

As the smorgasbord slowly comes back into view, we stand looking, licking our lips unsure of what to pick. What if I choose the wrong thing? What if I forget something? What if I’m not ready for it? What if I am? What if it’s impractical? Suddenly it becomes clear that we don’t have to decide from the plethora of delicacies. All we have to do is feel it, describe it, taste it, all with a joyful heart, and the Universe will allow just the right pieces to flow to us on wings.

Sometimes we work hard to manifest something into our lives without truly understanding what it is we desire or need on a soul level. At times such as these it is important to quiet ourselves, go within, into that safe creation space in our hearts that belongs to each of us. When we are in that space we can begin daydreaming, visualizing and feeling our dreams come to fruition.

Do you ever find yourself wanting or needing something that is not yet present in your life? Perhaps you want more caring connections that fill you up and encourage you to express your truth. Perhaps you would like more money, so that you can bring more well-being into your life and help others to do the same. Perhaps you desire a new career path that allows you to create from a heart space and be of genuine service to others. Perhaps you would like more time for rest and ease, so that you can be more present in the moment, allowing you to enjoy and participate in life.

All of these gifts are open to you and much, much more. Joy is the ultimate purpose of life, and we can manifest the elements we need in order to make life more exciting. We have the power to live abundant lives from a place of ease and delight.

May I challenge you to identify a space in your life where you would like to see changes take place? It could be health, finances, relationships, career or fun & adventure. Choose one or choose all, then sit down and take a moment to connect with yourself. This is important because when we design our lives, we must come from a space of love and inner truth. It makes it not only easier to create but also helps us to blend out and let go of the expectations of others. You know best what it is that your heart needs and desires.

Once you have affirmed your connection to your higher self, that is to say your true self, take a pen and piece of paper – or perhaps you would like to grab your favorite journal – and describe what you would like your life to look like in the area(s) you chose. Be specific: What does life look like in that dream? Where are you? How do you feel? How does it taste? Does is smell like lavender or maybe sea salt? How are you spending your time? What type of companions are there with you? How do they make you feel? Enjoy the journey through your new awareness.

If you can describe your desired life, then let the dream wander on wind while you focus on happy creation, you will soon find pieces of that dream emerging into your reality, creating a new and vibrant whole. Describing what you want and how it feels is like sitting at a five star restaurant, describing to the waiter what you have a taste for and trusting that the chef, who knows and oversees, will send you exactly what you were looking for.

Before I leave you with your thoughts, I would like to share something a very wise woman once said to me. At an acting workshop in Athens, Greece, I told my teacher how I was struggling to figure out what I want and to determine the best next steps and she answered simply, “Don’t worry so much about figuring it out and just create.”

Allow the Universe to take care of the logistics.