Manifestation

In last week's blog, I pondered over how much control we actually have over our lives, if any at all, or whether we create a blue print as such, while still 'at home' in the spirit world, documenting our life lessons we wish to execute in our physical bodies and work through before we arrive….

Today I'm touching on the subject of manifestation and how, through this technique, we can perhaps make our wishes come true (there goes my theory about our lifetime possibly being preordained!!!)

In short, manifestation is all about setting an intention, focussing explicitly on your desired outcome, while believing, visualising and wholeheartedly feeling your wish has come into fruition.

I must admit, I have occasionally and successfully experimented with this technique and it didn't take long for my desires to manifest at all. However, three very significant events in my life have happened, which all arose from a passing thought, having no weight behind them what so ever. In fact, all three were, 'Wouldn't it be nice, but will never happen to me', kind of thoughts! Let me explain….. (By the way, I'm sure I have more of these examples up my sleeve, but these ones come to mind instantly).

Twenty-two years ago, after travelling and residing overseas for five or so years, I returned home to find a family member in the throws of a serious addiction. I won't go into all the ins and outs, however this family member consequently entered a rehabilitation unit.

I remember initially visiting my loved one in the rehab, and after a very short time, the thought occurred to me, 'I could easily see myself working in an institution such as this'. The following thought put the first thought immediately to bed, being, 'But I don't have enough credentials and these places are really hard to get into'. Nothing like shutting yourself down. I was always good at that – until I woke up!

Six months later, I successfully applied for a position in a detox centre established by an international not-for-profit organisation, planting the seed for what proved to be a thirteen year career in the addictions field. I did not see that coming at all!

A few years in, I again had a passing thought one day of, 'Wouldn't it be wonderful to drive a company car, but that would never happen to me, plus my position doesn't justify a vehicle anyway'. Well, another year on, I was given an opportunity, within the same organisation, to set up a new program, and yes, as the work was predominantly outreach, a company car was granted. I again never would have believed it….

However, probably the most significant event that has come into fruition, is I now live in the country, close to a beautiful beach. I grew up in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and over most of my life, the thought of residing somewhere rural, near the sea was always enticing. I never actually cemented this desire into a goal, never worked towards it, and I honestly didn't think this would eventuate. However, low and behold, it just fell into place without any effort at all. My now husband, whom I met in Melbourne, was initially from the country and we eventually returned and now live in a beautiful environment with many furry children, whom we dearly love.

So, I'm really none the wiser.

Manifestation definitely works, as I mentioned. I've proven this technique to myself on numerous occasions. I religiously followed the guidelines by completely drowning myself into the outcome I was wanting, and my effort was rewarded by receiving my wish.

I remember one time I desperately wanted a particular person to call me, completely against the odds, and they did, not long after I applied the manifestation technique. Unfortunately, other examples escape me presently, however I know there were more. Yet, other times, infrequent, passing thoughts, loaded with insecurities, have somehow manifested as well, much to my delight.

So, again, maybe we do have that 'blue print' I have been speaking of. Maybe we actually record various life paths, still offering the desired life lessons, but through different circumstances/avenues, where we can then chose which ones we prefer to travel when in our physical body. I could have easily remained in Europe and married my then partner; the path being completely different to my life today! Did I subconsciously manifest my return home?

Maybe, our desires/wants are documented in the blueprint too, and by using the manifestation technique, we are able to enjoy them sooner, while my non-intentional manifestations were also inevitable and manifested themselves when the timing was right. There are so many 'maybes' and I guess we could go on and on, attempting to explore and seek the truth, turning every situation on its head and inside out!

I crossed paths with a lovely woman about fifteen years ago. Actually she was massaging me with her powerful, healing hands. We shared a fairly short, interesting chat about the spirit world and all the help and opportunities available and offered to us on a daily basis. The more we spoke, the more excited I became and was ready for a deep, intriguing conversation, as I adore hearing other peoples' opinions and beliefs about spirit. Suddenly her hands stopped their rhythmical movements across my back and I heard her voice profoundly say:

' In the past, I spent years delving into spiritual laws,

meditating and socialising only with spiritualist etc,.

and I suddenly decided I needed to live life here in the physical,

and be present in the physical as best I can,

as the spiritual laws can wait until I return home.

I'm here to live a physical life,

so why attempt to keep my head in the clouds?

I have so much to do here,

and an eternity of spiritual living ahead of me.

It can wait!'

That stopped me in my tracks at the time and I've never forgotten her words since.

Maybe (here I go again!), she has a point!…...