Chapter 11 - Living From A Manifestative State
This is the part which trips most people up. Let’s say they have managed to set their intentions purely in heartspace, but how do they let go of any attachments to the outcome?
This is where the two parts of our conversation today tie in together so nicely. In the first part of this conversation, we talked about how the path is actually our manifestation. And in this second part, we talked about the powerful technique of getting into heartspace and setting our intentions.
The question you have asked allows us to merge these two powerful concepts together. After setting your intention purely in heartspace, you let go of it by reminding yourself that the path is the manifestation. And more importantly, any path can be the manifestation. We just do not know which path it will take beforehand. If you can gently remind yourself of this fact that an infinite number of pathways are possible between your current reality and your desired reality… then you will stop insisting so hard on how your desires materialize for you. You’ll realize that the path is in the making, and that there are infinite ways which the Universe can delight and surprise you, if you let it.
One very useful spiritual principle I learned was to notice what is different , not what is the same in your physical experience. After you have set your light intentions in heartspace, you want to adopt the neutral stance of an observer in your daily life and start to notice what is subtly different.
This is a very insightful and illuminating exercise in itself, because we have always conditioned ourselves to look out for what stays the same. So all we can readily point out are things that remain the same in our physical reality. But if you make a conscious decision to flip that, to notice what is different in your physical reality after you intend… then all sorts of miraculous things begin to happen in your experience.
Can you give us an example of this?
Definitely! As mentioned, it was difficult for me at first to focus on what was different , especially at the start of my journey when I was jaded and disappointed. But I decided to put it into practice with some persistence. I would consciously remind myself to look out for what was different in my experience after I have intended something. Bear in mind that the Universe always responds instantly to our intentions and desires. There is no delay and no time lag! Therefore the smallest signs of physical manifestations should always be there in our physical experience, if only you’ll pay attention to them and focus on them.
When I started noticing what was different, I was blown away by a whole new world which existed that wasn’t there before. For example, I noticed that doors were literally being opened for me everywhere. After I started to intend more abundance and prosperity in my life, people would start holding the doors open for me when I went to malls, buildings and other places! Often strangers would open them and let me go first! This was something that had never happened to me before, and a subtle change in my physical reality. This was positive confirmation that I was slowly moving into my new, desired energetic reality.
Another change I noticed was that I started receiving top-notch treatment at banks and retail stores the moment I walked into them. I am certainly no celebrity or famous personality. It got to a point where it embarrassed me somewhat, since I often wasn’t intending to get anything from the store! Can you also see how my old conditioning was at work within me as I was moving into my new desired reality? A part of me was still wondering whether I deserved all of that VIP treatment. So I released those faulty beliefs from my consciousness as well and just settled into enjoying my new reality fully.
The third change I noticed was how little waiting I had to do. Everything just seemed to flow easily for me. When I decided to eat at a particular restaurant, there was always a seat available for me. When I decided to go somewhere, there was always a spot waiting for me. Everything just fell into place effortlessly for me when I started putting all these spiritual principles into practice.
These are amazing examples. I am going to practice noticing what is different from now on. What I realized is that in the beginning, the changes will not be tangible “physical” manifestations. Instead, they may be new things we notice in our experience.
That’s exactly right! What we are doing here is asking for a new desired reality in which all our desires are manifest. However, along with all the physical manifestations which we deliberately intended, there are also many wonderful things waiting to happen in that new reality that match up to the vibration of our physical manifestations. There is an endless flow of good things waiting to happen to us that matches the good vibrations of what we have asked for. For example, I had not deliberately asked for doors to be opened for me and for good service, but the vibrations of those experiences matched what I was actively asking for… and therefore those things were delivered into my reality as well.
Is this why we do not need to worry about the small details of our intentions and desires?
If you will only take care of the bigger picture and the broader, general feelings of well-being… then all the small details will sort themselves out for you.
All the details that are in harmony and in alignment with the broader picture of what you are asking for will be delivered for you. Think about how much intending work I would have to do if I had to intend every small detail of my day! Think about how much intention-setting I would have to do if I had to go through the process of manually intending every single door to be open for me! That’s not the way we were meant to function! We do not have to ask for every little thing. We are here to enjoy life to the fullest and to have fun with all of this. If you will make enjoyment and fulfillment your starting point, then the rest of the minor details will be filled in for you.
This discussion also reminds me of a famous Biblical saying, in which Jesus said “all good things will be added unto you.”
If you will sort out your inner state first, if you will live from heartspace most of the time, if you will give up your fears and worries… then all good things will be added unto you and more. You do not have to go into great detail and intend the specifics of the good things that you want. Everything that matches your predominant vibration will be added into your experience!
Very powerful indeed! Do you have any final tips for our readers before we end this conversation for now and let them apply this in their lives?
I do. Try living from heartspace for the next few days or so. Gradually extend the period of time you spend in heartspace until it feels natural for you. Try to immerse yourself in heartspace while running your daily errands, while you’re meeting people and while you are just out there interacting in the world. While there, gently notice what is different. You’ll be surprised at how differently the world treats you when you come from a place of loving kindness and ultimate peace! You’ll be surprised at how harmonious the world becomes, and how everything seems to revolve around you. Notice the things that are different. The more you notice these subtle changes and give your silent approval to them, the more you allow them… the more you vibrate at a higher level and attract even more of those experiences into your life.
And remember, it all starts with realizing that the path unfolding for you right now IS your manifestation taking shape! There is nothing more you have to ask for or sort out. It is done!
Thank you so much Richard for yet another illuminating conversation with us. And why do I get the feeling that we will meet again?
We will definitely meet again. And till next time, practice dropping into heartspace, setting intentions and noticing what is different! I am so excited at the possibilities that lie ahead for you.