“When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.” - Wayne Dyer
Manifesting what you want is no new concept. We remember reading The Secret then creating vision boards and putting out positive energy essentially, doing all the things. There are so many self-help and affirmation-style resources now that come with the idea that we can manifest our futures. But manifesting is only part of the process, the rest comes with action taken on those dreams.
In this episode, we talk about how we manifest our dreams and what steps we have taken to make them happen. We also discuss what we do when things don’t seem to go our way and how we give ourselves grace then reassess our goals. We don’t want to get so caught up in them that we miss opportunities along the way.
We talked about a manifestation journal workshop where we did a guided journaling session that we loved. We were prompted to write 1.5 pages of gratitude for things in the present and then go into future gratitude as if it were already happening for another 1.5 pages. This was a helpful thing for both of us and is a nice fresh way to look at journaling!
Our book recommendation: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
One thing that Carly mentioned as a turning point in her life, was when she made the decision to go to Grad School and told her mom she would be 30 when she finished. Her mom’s response, “you’ll be 30 anyway, you might as well have a degree”. We understand that time is going to pass anyway, so why not be working toward a version of our future selves in the process. Think of how happy past you is to see you now. Taking small steps is important on your evolution to the person you want to be. Things are not going to happen overnight; be sure to give yourself grace and allow the right things to come your way.
Past you is cheering you on.
Future you is welcoming you.
Your “you” team is your biggest cheering section.
And remember: “If you build it, they will come” - Field of Dreams
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