This is more or less a sequel from last week’s post to show how a perfectionist’s mind can get you in the way. A couple of weeks ago, I had this profound insight moment. You know I have published my latest book in May. I have done a lot of marketing in different areas since. As a self-publisher, this is not easy, but a lot of work. Then, aside from kind comments on the related posts, it seemed as if it was not recognized. After a while, I felt some frustration building up and I noticed that something was going wrong. This is not how I want things to be. This is not who I want to be. This is not who I am. With the distance, I looked at everything, I was not surprised that such an attitude (the book is only one outlet of that inner concept) can lead neither to satisfaction nor to health.
As you know, lately, I have gotten more and more messages from my body, my surroundings, and circumstances that the origin of my struggle is a lack of trust. When I realized that, I stepped back and said to myself:” Ok, you got lost in a maze, and now you stand in the middle of it on a plateau, finally having an overview to identify the root. The message is clear: Simply trust!” I took my book as an example of exercise. I consciously let go of the need to push and pull and find ways to make my book more popular. I sat down, closed my eyes, and eventually did what I used to do years ago: I envisioned the desired outcome as if it had already happened. I filled myself with pure gratitude and joy in the clear awareness that it will happen. It was not a mental pressure to reach the goal, but a flow of inner knowing that my feeling outwards and builds a bridge to the result. I finally remembered that all I needed to do was project the inner picture into the world outside. It is hard to explain, but I was just back in that feeling of knowing that what I felt as reality can only become my reality, and I felt that joy of already having it. A feeling so familiar that I only knew how much I missed it now that I felt it again.
Only a few days later, out of the blue, I received an email that my book got added to the catalog for the book fair in Frankfurt, Germany. They also will sell copies of my book if I agree. That moment, another layer just fell off, and I got the proof, more or less immediately, that if I trust with all my heart, the universe cannot act differently but align with its manifesting energy to what I have sent out. Realizing this, I was in tears of gratitude instantly since I understood the love that worked in the background to make me get the lesson soon. In fact, it felt like a little nudge to remind me of something I had already practiced successfully. First, I was surprised that the reply came so quickly, but the universe simply knows that I am an impatient person. That way, I do not only find back into trusting but also have more patience. I felt again that there were no limits. The only one who blocked everything was myself. I focused on there needs to be more which means “there is too little”. And that is the message that went into the sphere.
So, the experiment with the book worked out well. There is so much more that can finaly dissolve since I let go of controlling how things are supposed to work. I have lost this inner attitude piece by piece over the past years, which had demanded a lot of me. However, thanks to the immense love of the universe, I was reminded that I am not alone, always guarded and guided AND that it is important to keep up that direction – not only for myself but for everyone. I am about to head back on my track of creating the reality I wish to live in to feel more from the joy, happiness, and gratitude to share it with the world. Back to the book example: I know the book and its messages will reach those who are meant to get it. That is what matters.
Creating happens from an inner place of doubtlessness. Whatever you have no doubt about will likely become your reality. If you create from a feeling of joy, enthusiasm, and anticipation, the universe will connect with those vibes. If you create from a feeling of pressure and fear by envisioning your goal, the universe will connect with those vibes. Whatever you feel, the universe will align with exactly the same frequency of vibrations. You can ALWAYS trust this law. So, relax, enjoy creating, and let the universe manifest your inner pictures of the life you wish to be in.
See your goal and then be your goal.
See the outcome and feel the joy of it already living your reality.
Fake it til you make it.
In Love and Light
P.S.
From Wednesday on, I will be off for the rest of the week. That’s why there will only be posts until Tuesday. Have a great week.
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wonderful thoughts Erika! I hope your books are recognised now for the amazing books that they are!
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That’s very lovely of you to say, dear 💖
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Wonderful thoughts. The being excited on the path is perfect, too often it’s been more confusing than excitement sadly.
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That’s right. Whatever happens makes us put it in the good or bad drawer. But in fact, they are actually only happenings on the way that prepare us for something greater. All the feelings that go along with that happening are part ofnthat preparation and therefore temporary teachers and guides. Well, I think and believe so, but as I wrote in this post, falling back into that negative habit happens so quickly.
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Staying positive is how you become your own best friend. Keep believing! 🌟✨💫
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Expect what you wish to experience. That’s it!
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I used to say I lived in “Là-Là Land, and people always enjoyed visiting me there!” 😜💫
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I like that way of inviting people… hehe.
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Never thought of it that way. 🤣
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😂
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It’s so true. Positive thinking is half the way to success. Thanks for the reminder, Erika! 🙂 Enjoy a nice day! xx Michael
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It is even more than positive thinking. It is the clear awareness that what you see in your heart is only a reflection of what is about to happen. No doubt, just pure conviction covered in a feeling of joy and enthusiasm 😊
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This is so timely for me, Erika. We know the formula. We’ve used the formula. Then we forget the formula. This is a great reminder!
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Oh, wow! That’s the perfect wording. Would you allow me to quote you?
Yes, sometimes it needs some sleepless nights and frustrating feelings until you understand that this is homemade without any use. Again, believe in you and what comes from you, that’s all it needs and things will fall into place while we walk on in faith.
Thank you, Jan!
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We have to break free from the preprogrammed mindset and thoughts and align with the creative, open to all possibilities mindset. Congratulations about your book, that’s great news. Have a wonderful week 🌞
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We can so easily fall back into that mindset. Thank God, the universe will always find ways to remind us. And sooner or later we will recognize it. Thank you, and you too!
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Yes, we will always receive that nudge. You’re welcome and thank you!
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Wonderful thinking!
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Thank you, Sis 💖
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Happily, consciously creating! Living INjoY!!!
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It is so amazing to rediscover our powers but also a bit scary how quickly we can lose the connection. Thank you, Annette!
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I wish you all the best, Erica, on your way of having confidence into life and its many roads:)
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Hi, Martina, thank you. It is a constant rediscovery of oneself, isn’t it?
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Absolutely, Erica!
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So much wisdom here, my friend! Yes, yes, and yes! God has been good to me when I manifest the miracles in my own mind and spirit too! I went through the self-publishing journey~I’m on a new path now that is large and looming…but I want to think and act as you suggested too! I’m proud of you! Enjoy some time off~sending love and light and prayers, sweet friend! 🫶🏻🤟🏻🙌🏻💛💛🙏🏻
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It is crazy what it takes to make one see how they drifted away from their path which they walked so joyfully once. It shocked me a bit too!
Thank you for your wonderful words. Let’s try to make it a habit to step back and observe ourselves for a while. We are used to look outside of us instead of insided of us too. Thank you again and much love to you, dear Karla 💖
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Erika, you are so wise, my friend. It’s my blessing to be here. Yes, I call it my “Pause” to reframe my thinking and just Be Still and observe my own thoughts. Once I find some placid pauses, I can proceed with better peace!
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That is the best thing to do to detatch from everything that keeps you stuck in thoughts of worries and makes you free to simply be. There is no better cure because that way, you are whole. Thank you for sharing this, Karla 💖
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You’re welcome, my friend. Thank you, too!💚💕
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