There’s got to be something more than the mind at work when we are attempting to manifest our dreams or make changes in our life. If it were only the mind and the words we speak, we should instantly have whatever we want. Some tell us it’s the vibration – the feeling that really matters. I’ve seen some people pretty passionate about an idea or a dream, and still it somehow fizzles before it comes to fruition.
There’s got to be a missing element here. I fully believe in the Law of Attraction and I know it works even when we don’t think it does. And yet, as an online spiritual life coach and spiritual counselor, I’ve heard from thousands of people, especially those in the midlife transition who haven’t achieved what they thought they would in life, I can’t help wondering.
Last night, I watched the Academy Awards – and several people said, “I never dreamed or imagined I’d be up here.” Others said, they had held a hairbrush as a microphone in a mirror and practiced their acceptance speech since they were about 7. Hmm. What’s happening here. Is it just hard work and dedication? Well, that would seem to account for something. Actually, most of them talked about the love they had for their craft – so, while others would consider the work hard, they were enjoying every moment (well, most every). Is that the missing piece? A part of it.
What gives us real joy? My premise today is that real joy comes from fulfilling our soul’s purpose… what we were born to be, do and have. The lessons, if you will, that we intended to learn. When we are in touch with our soul, our essence, we realize what we really want. And when we get clear on what that is, then it happens in our lives. It isn’t always what we would have chosen.
How many alcoholics will tell you later that their ‘bottom’ was the best thing that ever happened? Or think about how organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers started. No mother would want her child killed on a conscious level! But, that mother had a soul intention that made good from what others would have simply accepted as tragedy.
What might be happening in your life right now that you could later say was the greatest gift you ever received? Why not say that now – and see what happen. Follow your soul rather than resist it – and life becomes serene. Challenges now become gifts. Unwrap some today.
Hi Toni: I agree, following our soul’s desire brings joy and peace. And not doubting the messages we’re getting. Although some assessment of our actions may be necessary from time to time, repeatedly stepping out of the flow to assess stops the whole beautiful process!
Ellen Besso
MidLife Coach, Author & Elder Care Expert
I once was told that I was creating a tapestry and the reason it was taking so long was because I kept constantly turning it over to see how it was coming along!