Arleen Hannich, MA |
Spiritual Facilitator |
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The Divine ConnectionA Collection of Articles by Arleen HannichAHannich@bellsouth.net / (919) 460-3028 / www.ArleenHannich.com |
Manifesting What You Want
In recent issues, I've talked a lot about our "internal domain," specifically our feelings, and how it does us no good to try and change what we feel. All we can do in the internal domain is dive in, really experience what is there, and treat ourselves with love and compassion. This full engagement automatically opens up space for transformation.
But we can't get that "hands-off" process confused with manifesting things in the "external domain." To manifest something in the external world, we need three things:
1) A clear intention
2) Positive attention/focus on the intention, and
3) Emotional alignment/emotional agreement with what we desire.
We've talked about intentions in the past, but for a refresh you can go to my website and read my guide on Living Life By Intention.
And, I think all of you know by now that the Blessings I offer help you come into emotional alignment with what you desire. But if you're new to this Ezine, and you're wondering why you might not be in emotional agreement with what you want, here are just a few possible reasons:
Consciously or subconsciously, you may:
1) feel you don't deserve what you want
2) feel you haven't worked hard enough for what you want
3) realize that you and/or your life will actually have to change
if you get what you want (and that scares you)
4) fear you will no longer be loved or accepted if you get what
you want
5) fear you won't be able to "handle" what you want
So, today, we are going to focus on the second aspect of manifestation--positive attention/focus. When you are trying to manifest something--even when you ask for help from the Divine--you still need to take the best actions you know how to take. "Positive attention/focus" refers to all those normal activities you would take in the physical world to help create your intention.
For example, if your intention is to be a successful author, there are things you need to do. You need to write. You need to write a lot! You may need to take a class to refresh yourself on grammar or elements of writing. You may need to hire a writing coach or an editor. You may need to join a writing group where your work can be critiqued. You may need to learn about all the new publishing options that are available. You get the idea!
Aside from what you accomplish "physically," these actions are also a way to call in Grace and let the Divine know, "Hey, this really is important to me--Help me! Heal me internally, so I can have what I want."
And as you do every one of these activities, you are giving yourself another opportunity to align with your stated intention.
Plus, doing these physical actions gives the Divine more opportunities to guide you and show you new options and opportunities you may not have considered in the past. The guidance you receive may relate to the intention you had in mind when you planned the action, or it may relate to one of your other intentions!
For instance, I went to a workshop a few weeks ago to receive help with one of my professional intentions and walked out with a lead for health insurance! Getting better health insurance has recently been a high priority for me, so when I heard the (off-topic) tip, I felt sure that's what I was there to hear. I followed the lead, and my new and improved health insurance begins November 1! (I actually left that workshop with MANY benefits, but that's a story for a later time!)
Moral of this story: Keep an open mind, and be on the lookout for all possible connections and assistance. Expect to receive guidance and support when you support yourself physically and emotionally.
The next time you decide to manifest something, remember:
#1 Have a clear intention.
#2 Place positive attention and focus on what you want.
#3 Ask Grace to help you have emotional agreement with your desires.
