All wonderful questions, and each one can take you on a journey of inner reflection and clarity, that further morphs as you keep wondering about it. There will be many who offer readymade answers, and you may end up trying them on for size, fitting (sometimes, force fitting) them to your own experience and realizations. We live in an age where language reigns supreme, so it's so easy to get drawn into skillful articulation. Keep wondering... that's all I have to offer. Stay open and natural and spontaneous... As my own spiritual teacher once said, your life is Guru.
I don't have the life I thought I wanted when I was young, because I could never have imagined the depth and breadth of the life I have now. I have spent my life apparently falling into things by accident, but really I think it is because I try to be open to possibilities. The thing I'm not open to is not feeling valued, and I have learnt to genuinely not care about the opinions of people I don't respect, and to make sure that the people I do respect feel the same way about me. I do think this is something you learn with age, sometimes the hard way, but it's a worthy aim at any age. I can look back and see many roads not taken because I stayed true to myself, and some of those roads might have been financially more advantageous, but I can't regret anything that didn't lead me to where I am now.
I am wary of manifesting, and similar, because I think these things often end up with people feeling they should have just tried harder when they don't get what they want, and I also am suspicious of anything pretending to be a quick fix. There are times in life where everything seems to be falling into place, and times when life is a parched struggle in an arid desert (I know this one well. I have no memories of some of my thirties, because I was in a black hole), but you've just got to keep moving forward. Just keep looking to see what's through open doors, and don't think you can imagine exactly where they will lead. And don't let anyone put their needs above yours, or let you think that you are not the magical, beautiful person that you so obviously are!
Louise🤍 Thank you for this, it's truly such precious advice. I think you're so right that the company you keep is one of the most important things. And I totally agree that not always choosing the financially richer path has turned out to be a great choice.
I like your way of thinking about manifestation and I similarly believe it shouldn't be something that ever puts someone in a lack mindset, or feeling like you're not doing enough. Personally I think I'm striving towards finding the balance between having longterm goals and not being afraid to pursue them although they may feel too grand, but also accepting the ebb and flow of life. It's tough but also rewarding!
This might sound woo woo as well, but I've come to believe that what we want is partly because we can somehow (even if reluctantly) see a version of ourselves already living that dream. For me, that makes it sound more plausible. Along the same vein, if we want something, it could also be because w've seen someone out there living it so it must be achievable. It can also exist for us too ❤️
Yes! I think it's actually a really important part of "manifesting", to find others who have accomplished/gotten what you want so that you can comprehend that it's possible for you too🤍
"it might not be like you thought, but it will be perfect nonetheless" So true! This was how I felt when I met my husband. On the paper he was nothing like I thought I wanted, but he's imperfectly perfect for me and prioritise me in a way I hadn't experienced before.
Being open to opportunities and believing that we'll get what we want, but in a different way than we maybe thought, seems like a good way to approach manifesting.
All wonderful questions, and each one can take you on a journey of inner reflection and clarity, that further morphs as you keep wondering about it. There will be many who offer readymade answers, and you may end up trying them on for size, fitting (sometimes, force fitting) them to your own experience and realizations. We live in an age where language reigns supreme, so it's so easy to get drawn into skillful articulation. Keep wondering... that's all I have to offer. Stay open and natural and spontaneous... As my own spiritual teacher once said, your life is Guru.
lots of love,
Lakshmi
That’s really beautiful, thank you Lakshmi. “Keep wondering” might be my new mantra!
I don't have the life I thought I wanted when I was young, because I could never have imagined the depth and breadth of the life I have now. I have spent my life apparently falling into things by accident, but really I think it is because I try to be open to possibilities. The thing I'm not open to is not feeling valued, and I have learnt to genuinely not care about the opinions of people I don't respect, and to make sure that the people I do respect feel the same way about me. I do think this is something you learn with age, sometimes the hard way, but it's a worthy aim at any age. I can look back and see many roads not taken because I stayed true to myself, and some of those roads might have been financially more advantageous, but I can't regret anything that didn't lead me to where I am now.
I am wary of manifesting, and similar, because I think these things often end up with people feeling they should have just tried harder when they don't get what they want, and I also am suspicious of anything pretending to be a quick fix. There are times in life where everything seems to be falling into place, and times when life is a parched struggle in an arid desert (I know this one well. I have no memories of some of my thirties, because I was in a black hole), but you've just got to keep moving forward. Just keep looking to see what's through open doors, and don't think you can imagine exactly where they will lead. And don't let anyone put their needs above yours, or let you think that you are not the magical, beautiful person that you so obviously are!
Louise🤍 Thank you for this, it's truly such precious advice. I think you're so right that the company you keep is one of the most important things. And I totally agree that not always choosing the financially richer path has turned out to be a great choice.
I like your way of thinking about manifestation and I similarly believe it shouldn't be something that ever puts someone in a lack mindset, or feeling like you're not doing enough. Personally I think I'm striving towards finding the balance between having longterm goals and not being afraid to pursue them although they may feel too grand, but also accepting the ebb and flow of life. It's tough but also rewarding!
This might sound woo woo as well, but I've come to believe that what we want is partly because we can somehow (even if reluctantly) see a version of ourselves already living that dream. For me, that makes it sound more plausible. Along the same vein, if we want something, it could also be because w've seen someone out there living it so it must be achievable. It can also exist for us too ❤️
Yes! I think it's actually a really important part of "manifesting", to find others who have accomplished/gotten what you want so that you can comprehend that it's possible for you too🤍
You deserve it all Juls 🤍
Biggest supporter - you’re the best!
"it might not be like you thought, but it will be perfect nonetheless" So true! This was how I felt when I met my husband. On the paper he was nothing like I thought I wanted, but he's imperfectly perfect for me and prioritise me in a way I hadn't experienced before.
Being open to opportunities and believing that we'll get what we want, but in a different way than we maybe thought, seems like a good way to approach manifesting.
Oh I'm so happy you feel that way Sigrid, definitely makes me hopeful for my own future relationship🤍
I like to believe manifesting does something. It’s good to know what you want and I’m sending good vibes your way for what’s next ✨
Thank you Tina, you're so sweet! I also believe manifesting does something🕊️ What are you manifesting?
Hi!!! Loved this so much. Wanting is a beautiful part of life, and I’m happy to see you embracing it ❤️❤️
Hiii Emily! How’s your summer? And thank you for saying that, feels oddly reassuring🤍🤍
I think knowing what you want is beautiful and I'm glad you're letting yourself experience it!
Thank you for saying that Stephanie, it's a new feeling but I think it's kind of unlocking something