Harnessing the Universal Law of Attraction can be a challenge. When it works, it
feels miraculous; and when it does not, it raises doubts and leaves us feeling
frustrated. I believe there is a higher element to this “attractor factor.” I
call it Flow: Once you set the intention, a power greater than yourself brings
you what you want quickly and effortlessly. Obstacles seem to disappear in this
alignment!
Recently, I had another opportunity to observe Flow in action.
For several months, I felt the need to go on a spiritual retreat. My body and
soul were asking me to take a giant step toward my healing after six months of
turmoil and grief. I talked to people and explored places that might be
appropriate. Nothing felt right. One morning I woke up from a dream in which I
was at a retreat, and the word KRIPALU was repeatedly shouted inside my head. I
said,
“OK, I get it.” I jumped out of bed and went straight to the
computer. I found the relevant course and presenter for me. I knew that the
Kripalu retreat center in the Berkshires would do the rest. The next day, I
booked it.
Once the arrangements were in place, I observed that a
valuable life lesson was presenting itself:
When we ask for something
that is in alignment with our soul’s desire, a Higher Power takes over and
brings it to us effortlessly. And…..it feels RIGHT!Here are a
few things you can do to attract your higher level
intentions:
Set the intention with your mind and
heart:As you live with more authenticity and a desire to
improve yourself, you will set intentions that reflect the values and desires of
your “best self.” You can set an intention to find a new home or find a teacher
who will help you heal. The Law of Attraction supports both the material and
transformational. I notice that intentions that support your personal growth and
life purpose manifest with ease and grace. The soul may just be waiting for you
to ask the right question, so it can deliver the right answer. Are you willing
to set intentions that lead to greater self-awareness and
harmony?
Fuel the intention with high energy:
When you realize that you are part of a powerful creative
energy source that naturally expresses itself in material reality, your
perspective of what it takes to accomplish what you want changes: You begin to
trust that you are working with a power greater than yourself, and together you
manifest your intentions. A positive attitude lifts your emotions and raises
your vibration—your “attractor factor.” An attitude of gratitude is one way to
keep your creative energy high and fuel your intentions. Another is to
acknowledge the sacredness of life every day. When you consistently feel full
and blessed, you attract people, situations and possessions that reflect harmony
and abundance.
Support the intention with purposeful action:
You attract what you want with your intentions and creative
energy, and you achieve outcomes through a specific plan of action that uses
your personal resources wisely—attention, time, energy, money and people. After
you set the intention from a place of high energy, you explore your options,
develop a plan to get what you want, and take purposeful action steps.
Basically, you implement great decision making skills and follow through. As you
take risks and invest your personal resources, you create the stepping stones
toward having what you want. The creative process involves being (holding the
vision) and doing (making plans and taking actions). The last step is letting go
of controlling the outcome.
Surrender the outcome to a Higher
Power:Before you can let go of emotional attachment to
outcomes, you must believe that
a Higher Process is
working with you to accomplish what you want. As you trust that you do not have
to do everything yourself, you are aware of a “behind the scenes” force working
with you. You will begin to trust the process more and control outcomes less.
Unfortunately, when you do not get what you want exactly how you want it, doubt
and frustration may creep in and block the creative flow. A few coping
strategies might be: 1) you can choose to live “as if” you are being supported;
2) you can believe that all is working toward your greater good; or 3) you can
remember the times when life seemed to be working in “divine right
order.”
To bring more Flow into your life, set a high level intention,
fuel the intention with a positive attitude, take purposeful action, and let go
of controlling the outcome. As you make choices that are in alignment with your
core truths and soul’s purpose, life flows with ease and takes you along for the
ride. Life feels miraculous!
To live well longer, align with your deepest
truths and create intentions that support them.
Blessings!