Written by Michelle Robinson
Bach. Counselling. Dip. Clinical Hypnotherapy

This month I am sharing my thoughts about a topic that’s often talked about but is not well understood – manifestation.

A simplistic interpretation of manifestation is that when we focus hard on something we really want, we attract that ‘desire’ closer to us. In other words, just by concentrating on a goal and affirming we deserve it, the universe will provide that outcome for us. There is a kind of magnetic attraction that facilitates this, since the Universe is infinite, has the resources to create whatever we need and responds to our positive thoughts. The flip side to this relationship is that if we focus on negative thoughts and believe that we are powerless, we will continually be disappointed.

This belief was popular in spiritual books and films during the 1990s and early 2000s. However, I don’t believe that thoughts and affirmations alone will give me what I want. Positive thinking, while very important, is only one part of a more complex process.

Why?

We live in a physical world. We are spiritual beings who have chosen to experience life in solid form, surrounded by solid objects, in societies that are governed by human laws. Obviously, I know that in essence everything is energy, but to our eyes and bodies our world is solid and 3 dimensional. This immediately makes us subject to the rules of the planet and the society we live in.

I can wish daily for a new car, put pictures of it on my vision board, affirm I deserve it and even thank the Universe in advance for bringing it to me, but most likely, unless I do the work to earn the money for a new car, my desire will go unfulfilled. Let’s just say, I’ve never yet won a large raffle.

All is not lost, however. The power of manifestation is very real, and positive thinking does provide us with our hearts’ desires, when we make all the necessary plans and take all the necessary steps in the physical world for success.

We need to align our worlds – the physical and the spiritual – so that we have maximum power working with us. Positive thinking, affirmations and prayer strengthen our intentions and communicate these intentions to the Universe. These strategies also motivate us to stay on track, even when times get tough. Our spiritual friends are aware of our thoughts and efforts. If it is for our highest good, they will offer guidance and alert us to helpful opportunities.

Manifestation relies on us remembering we are spiritual beings in a physical world. When we take personal responsibility for working towards an important outcome, universal energies align to support us. These are my thoughts. I wonder what strategies you use to create the life you desire? Food for thought.

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