I've been learning about how to manifest more money and abundance into my life. The theory behind manifestation is that you don't limit yourself with beliefs such as: "If I want more money, I need to find a better job." Life can be magical. Money can come from anywhere, so why create limiting paths for ourselves?
So when I got the J. Jill catalogue in the mail, with its refreshing ocean themes and models lounging on wicker chairs looking extremely relaxed in their breezy J. Jill clothing, I thought I'd test this manifestation thing out. I went through the catalogue circling everything I wanted. I had no idea how much it cost, but manifesters don't worry about money because there is always enough.
This felt really good, so good in fact, that I went to jjill.com and put all my hearts desire into my virtual shopping cart. One hundred dollar shirt? I'll take three.
I was almost done shopping when the online store told me I couldn't have more than thirty items in my cart at a time. My shopping cart total was $1600. Cool! Let's just put this manifestation to work and make that happen. I closed the browser, and felt excited about the miracle that was coming my way. If this worked, I would have a killer wardrobe.
So what happened next? Are you ready for the miracle?
Since I only learned the basics of manifesting, I made up some stuff to make it more powerful. I kept the catalogue to remind myself of what I was manifesting. I imagined myself in the clothes. I imagined the clothes in my closet.
All of this was so exciting! But the more I focused on manifesting, the more uncomfortable I got. This is when the magic happened.
I wasn't going to irresponsibly charge $1600 to my credit card, but I knew those clothes could come to me. I didn't know how, but if I kept up my focused intent, it could happen. It could happen, but it wouldn't.
The reason it wouldn't happen is because as I imagined all that clothing in my closet, as I imagined getting dressed in the morning and walking around town in my new duds, I felt uncomfortable.
Once I understood this, I noticed how uncomfortable I was all the time. Not only was I vastly uncomfortable, but I purposely created more discomfort in my life. I stayed up late without purpose long after I was deliriously tired. I waited until my bladder hurt before going to the bathroom. I waited until I was starving before I ate. I frequently ate too much. I could go on, but I think you get the idea.
I was so drawn to the J. Jill catalogue because all the models looked so elegant and comfortable. I wanted to buy elegance and comfort, but no amount of clothing can make me elegant and comfortable when I'm feeling frumpy and stubby. Even with all that clothing, I would still avoid getting dressed in the mornings.
I didn't need a new wardrobe, I just needed to be more comfortable and I had a stop sign on comfort.
So yesterday, while standing on my crossing guard corner, I thought about how I could make myself more comfortable, even while holding a stop sign. I relaxed my shoulders and my neck. I thought about what I would eat when I got home. I thought about that guy who cut me off on the freeway, almost killing me. I felt all the discomfort of that situation for a moment and then it floated away. Hmmm... interesting, it's more comfortable to experience discomfort than avoiding it.
With little changes, I was able to make myself more comfortable within minutes. I then bestowed myself with the title: The Most Comfortable Person in the World. When I don't know what to do, I simply ask, "What would The Most Comfortable Person in the World do?"
Today, I put together an incredibly comfortable outfit. This outfit was a skirt, a t-shirt and flip-flops, and tons of jewelry. Apparently The Most Comfortable Person in the World likes jewelry. I never knew that before. When people asked why I wore a skirt, I answered, "Because I'm The Most Comfortable Person in the World." They didn't ask any more questions.
I thought I was manifesting a new wardrobe, but what I was really manifesting was my need for comfort. I guess this manifestation thing works. I think I'm going to like my new title.
So when I got the J. Jill catalogue in the mail, with its refreshing ocean themes and models lounging on wicker chairs looking extremely relaxed in their breezy J. Jill clothing, I thought I'd test this manifestation thing out. I went through the catalogue circling everything I wanted. I had no idea how much it cost, but manifesters don't worry about money because there is always enough.
This felt really good, so good in fact, that I went to jjill.com and put all my hearts desire into my virtual shopping cart. One hundred dollar shirt? I'll take three.
I was almost done shopping when the online store told me I couldn't have more than thirty items in my cart at a time. My shopping cart total was $1600. Cool! Let's just put this manifestation to work and make that happen. I closed the browser, and felt excited about the miracle that was coming my way. If this worked, I would have a killer wardrobe.
So what happened next? Are you ready for the miracle?
Since I only learned the basics of manifesting, I made up some stuff to make it more powerful. I kept the catalogue to remind myself of what I was manifesting. I imagined myself in the clothes. I imagined the clothes in my closet.
All of this was so exciting! But the more I focused on manifesting, the more uncomfortable I got. This is when the magic happened.
I wasn't going to irresponsibly charge $1600 to my credit card, but I knew those clothes could come to me. I didn't know how, but if I kept up my focused intent, it could happen. It could happen, but it wouldn't.
The reason it wouldn't happen is because as I imagined all that clothing in my closet, as I imagined getting dressed in the morning and walking around town in my new duds, I felt uncomfortable.
Once I understood this, I noticed how uncomfortable I was all the time. Not only was I vastly uncomfortable, but I purposely created more discomfort in my life. I stayed up late without purpose long after I was deliriously tired. I waited until my bladder hurt before going to the bathroom. I waited until I was starving before I ate. I frequently ate too much. I could go on, but I think you get the idea.
I was so drawn to the J. Jill catalogue because all the models looked so elegant and comfortable. I wanted to buy elegance and comfort, but no amount of clothing can make me elegant and comfortable when I'm feeling frumpy and stubby. Even with all that clothing, I would still avoid getting dressed in the mornings.
I didn't need a new wardrobe, I just needed to be more comfortable and I had a stop sign on comfort.
So yesterday, while standing on my crossing guard corner, I thought about how I could make myself more comfortable, even while holding a stop sign. I relaxed my shoulders and my neck. I thought about what I would eat when I got home. I thought about that guy who cut me off on the freeway, almost killing me. I felt all the discomfort of that situation for a moment and then it floated away. Hmmm... interesting, it's more comfortable to experience discomfort than avoiding it.
With little changes, I was able to make myself more comfortable within minutes. I then bestowed myself with the title: The Most Comfortable Person in the World. When I don't know what to do, I simply ask, "What would The Most Comfortable Person in the World do?"
Today, I put together an incredibly comfortable outfit. This outfit was a skirt, a t-shirt and flip-flops, and tons of jewelry. Apparently The Most Comfortable Person in the World likes jewelry. I never knew that before. When people asked why I wore a skirt, I answered, "Because I'm The Most Comfortable Person in the World." They didn't ask any more questions.
I thought I was manifesting a new wardrobe, but what I was really manifesting was my need for comfort. I guess this manifestation thing works. I think I'm going to like my new title.