How Does One Know the Difference Between Spirit to Manifest Something and Needing to Change

Q: How does one know the difference between needing to be patient for spirit to manifest something and needing to change something in what one is doing?

A: Thank you for this question, it raises a couple of very interesting points.

Spirit cannot act on its own and it will not do our work for us. Therefore it is important to know what you want for yourself.

The first stage of creation is to dream or visualise with the subtle thinking processes of the mind. Then start to move towards that which you desire; and, if you are in tune with the universal life force, your desire will soon gain fulfilment.

The other word you use is