Waiting for Spirit Verses Need to Act
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 "need". The body needs certain things
to survive and live a comfortable life, but I think what you are
referring to here is "desire". You desire to manifest something
in your life. Whether it is a new partner, or a job you enjoy,
or a change in your home, or holiday, or whatever it is you
desire.
The point is, it is not a basic need: it is something you would
like to have because the thought about it brings you pleasure.
What is important is your state of mind. If you feel a
separation from your need or desire, that is what you will
experience. The world shows up the way we think about it.
The key is to think in a way that you already have that which
you desire within you, so that there is no separation. This
really is a question about who or what you think you are.
If you feel that you are your physical body and everything
outside of yourself is separate and different from you, then you
will feel this lack and separation. But, if you look at yourself
in a higher way and feel that you are a part of the Universal
Life Force and that all that you see around you is just a
different aspect of yourself, without any separation, just a
continuous stream of energy flowing freely; you may start to see
the subtle difference I am making.
The thing about life is, if you wait for Spirit to manifest
something for you, the whole universe waits with you. If you
take the first step towards that which you desire, the whole
universe moves to fulfil your desire. It is just a question of
your intention, and who and what you think you are.
The other part of your question seems to be about abundance in
your life. Quite often abundance and joy go together. Therefore
I would say that if you are not enjoying what you are doing then
abundance might not show up for you.
But if you choose what really makes your heart sing, what you
have a strong desire to do; then, if you follow your passion and
bring into the physical world what you desire, this may also,
after a while, bring abundance into your life, too.
The secret is to do what you enjoy and have a passion for, and
move towards it, and watch the whole universe move to fulfil
that joyous thought.