Stop Asking the Universe for What You Want and Start Telling It

Around five years ago, I accidentally started manifesting in a more effective way. Instead of asking the Universe for something, pleading for it, I started telling the Universe how my days were going to go.

At the time I felt very isolated spiritually. I had gone through a grand spiritual awakening, only to end up feeling completely alone. The hermit phase.

It felt like my whole world had changed, but everyone around me had stayed the same. I was sick of being around people who did not get me on a deeper level. For a time I did become incredibly negative because of this.

I told myself everyone was ego-driven, lacking awareness; just not tuned into the important things.

But very quickly this got old too. I was all alone, and all I was left with was a version of myself that was constantly complaining and putting people down. That wasn’t great company either.

I built up a little motivation and everyday when I opened my front door and went out into the world I said:

“Universe, I meet uplifting people who are on my wavelength”

Within weeks I started meeting people who were spiritually aligned. Neighbours I hadn’t properly introduced myself to, friends of friends, the right people were popping out of every corner.

I know it sounds incredibly simple, but that’s exactly how it happened.

I started telling reality a different story, not getting on my knees and begging for it, and it started showing me something new.

Now I don’t think manifestation is always this easy, but in this case I was ready for change. I had already accepted I could meet better people on a mental level.

Depending on our life experiences and beliefs, some things take a bit more work to manifest – we have to do more reprogramming.

How to consciously co-create with the Universe

There are two main phases to manifestation or what I prefer to call co-creation with the Universe.

When I talk about co-creation, I am referring specifically to attracting opportunities that actually align with our soul. Not the fantasies we have in our mind, but what will help us attend to the deep ache we can feel when we are not moving towards our purpose.

The first step is building faith. When we first learn of these concepts, and understand that our energy impacts our physical environment, we don’t yet have ‘proof’ that it works.

I suggest focusing on co-creating small wins. Speak somethings into your reality that don’t feel too far removed from your current life.

Tell your reality you’re about to meet new and uplifting people, without any specific requirements, like I did. Speak to a job promotion that feels somewhat in reach. Manifest something small that you’ve been thinking of a lot lately.

I like to manifest a small surprise or amount of cash when my faith level are low.

When you see results with this, you can start to speak to more.

The key with this ‘technique’ (it’s really just a state of being) is understanding that the Universe is inside of you. Anything you receive, any sign you see is a confirmation of an inner shift you’ve already made.

At some point you just have to assume what you already know and is in front of you is enough, and proceed accordingly.

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A few months ago I tested my faith levels, focusing on something external – money. I have experienced good sales days, but I’ve always treated intuitive work as a passion project…and it is. I’ve felt uncomfortable charging larger amounts for years.

But I considered the attention I put into each project or client, the time it takes to come back to myself, and I decided it was time I was paid for my energy.

I didn’t ask, beg or hope for what I wanted – I told the Universe exactly how I expected my efforts to be received and what would come from that.

I had my biggest money day in 6 years. $500 overnight.

I tend to avoid talking about money here because I know it is a sensitive topic. It’s also not the main thing I manifest. Money will always be secondary to the energy we embody day to day, which brings opportunities in numerous ways.

If that isn’t aligned first, then everything else slowly gets corrupted. We will start manifesting things that feel good temporarily, but ultimately lead us back to square one.

However I also know there’s a lot of cultural shame around money (even if we desperately need it for survival), and it’s worth dispelling some of that.

I do not believe shame around money is helpful, and actually it can be this shame that clouds true awareness around it.

Knowing exactly what you need to be supported and resourced – both physically and energetically – is super important. Understanding how valuable your work is, is super important.

We need to be clear in these two areas, so that we can spot when we are in an excess and maintain a good balance.

For a lot of sensitives the expectations we have of ourselves are so high, while what we expect to receive in return is shockingly low.

Practice telling the Universe (or whatever figure/reference point you prefer) how things will unfold for you. Start small if your faith level is just growing and focus on the moment, day or week ahead first.

I know _____ is aligned with me now

I am ready to experience ______

I welcome _____ now

I co-create______ with you now

I’ll tell you my logical mind doubts this stuff consistently. We live in a world where there is such an unequal distribution of power/resources, so there are moral ramifications to having “enough” or “too much”. All of which I consider in my rituals.

However, I also know that this stuff works. I’ve gotten really good at listening to the mind, not fighting with it, but understanding I can be in a way that defies logical.

I don’t need to justify everything, even to my (lower) self, when what I ask for is in integrity and heart-led.

That’s all for now friend! Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions, or share your manifestation successes below as inspiration for others.