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by Jeanette Wages
You’ve gotten yourself up off the bathroom floor after a tragic, life-altering and unexpected event. You’re working hard to remember to put yourself as a priority and practice some self-care — and now maybe you are starting to realize that your life is not exactly everything you dreamed it would be.
In my past two pieces for this magazine, I may have failed to mention that once you come in to a true focus on loving yourself, you will no longer have the tolerance for things that bring you down or don’t help you grow. Don’t worry though, we don’t need to grab the bourbon and throw the shower back on just yet!
I came to these stark realizations through my journey from “What just happened to me?!” through “Oh, yeah, I’m running on empty. Let’s turn that focus around.” Suddenly, I just didn’t want to be stuck on this same hamster wheel my life had been on. I wanted more. I needed more. I deserved more. But how?
This is when I began to dive head first into the world of manifestation, law of attraction and being extremely intentional with my thoughts. If you’re thinking, “oh my woo” and rolling your eyes, I was there too — so hear me out!
We all hear the phrase “We are what we think.” But have you ever thought about how true that is?
You see a friend who every time you talk to them it is about how everything is going wrong, they hate the world and they feel like they will never get ahead — and they never do. Your other friend is always seeing the good in people, seeking the silver lining and being grateful for everything they have. They may never become a millionaire but they are for more likely to live a life they love because of the light they choose to shine on their circumstances.
What I am talking about is bringing the power of your extremely precise, intentional thoughts, followed by maybe a little action to create your best life. You can’t just wish to win the lottery and not buy a ticket!
I dipped my toes into manifestation by attending a wonderful Soulmate Manifestation workshop with Nathaly, who walked us through step by step every weird little detail we wanted in our soulmate. I was recently single, so it sounded fun. I realized through doing that, I had NEVER been with a person even close to who I wanted to be with, so no wonder things just didn’t click or work out. I was settling because I never made it clear to myself what I needed from a partner and what I wanted my relationship to look like. I was just swiping my way through life hoping to land on the dream. From that, I have started two manifestation journals. I write in every morning what my ideal life is going to be, who will be in that picture (though this person doesn’t have a name yet) and how my life is going to make me feel.
At night I sit down and I write all the things I am thankful for, what were my successes and what I’m going to do different tomorrow to make it even better. I am now very aware of my thoughts and exactly what I’m asking for from the universe/God/life/myself.
Journaling isn’t for you? Don’t worry. I won’t even throw the crystals and sage at you yet. Try creating a vision board! They are a wonderful way to have a visual reminder of the life you want to create and your priorities. Maybe sit down with a Life Coach or Empowerment Coach, or check out a manifestation class and see what feels right to you. It’s your growth, make it happen your way!