Write it Down & Make it Happen!

I think that when we take our thoughts out of our heads and put them into writing or some other form of self-expression, that we will manifest those desires. I selfishly made my Christmas and 2015 New Year’s wish list about me, but  I think it's always been that way, and so it should be. After all, we have to take care of ourselves before we can address the needs of others.

• May I keep the Spirit of Christmas year round, remembering to give to those in genuine need, be it of my time, money, or prayers.
• May I remember to honor my body through healthy foods and physical exercise.
• May I continually honor my mind with meditation, prayer, and gratitude.
• May I remember that although I don’t have to hang out with toxic people, be them family or former friends, that I can still wish the best for them, as what I send out in thought comes back to me as well.
• May I remember always to keep my thoughts positive, my words peaceful, and my actions filled with love.
• May I hold the hopes and visions of others in their highest good and use my energy to help co-create their dreams, as well as my own.

What Is Your Christmas Wish?

7 Easy Reminders to Living Your Dreams



Kristen Stokes Photography

Yes, we’ve heard this from successful self-help gurus, but too often we forget the spiritual basics that worked for others in achieving their heart’s desires.

1.  Be grateful for everything. Each morning and every night name at least one thing you’re truly grateful for. The energy of gratitude brings your strongest desires to you.

2.  Clearly define your heartfelt desires. Be very specific. If you want money for a car, envision the make, model, color, and price (even if you want it for free), and all the amenities.

3.  Write a list of what you want to manifest. Imagine and feel the positive emotions of what it is like to already have it. Be a kid and imagine the best scenario possible, regardless of how big your dream it is.

4.  Manifestation happens in its own time, so don’t focus on how or when it comes in, just the result of what you want. Trust that you'll receive what you want at the time that’s right for you, not the time that you think is right.

5.  Affirmations work! Write down what you want as if you already received it. A paper taped on my wall says: “I am a Financially Successful, International Best-selling Author.” It used to be “I am a Published Author,” and that actually happened.

6. Create a collage or storyboard of what you want to help cement the image. If you already made one, go over it and see if it’s still accurate, and if not, update the images.

7.  Make certain that happiness is always an end result of your desires. If you want a new house on the east coast, could you be separated from your family in Oregon? If you want a new motorcycle is there guilt present because a new car would be better for the family? Conflicting feelings prevent the manifestation from becoming reality. Be clear in defining what you want without any emotional price tags like guilt, anger, or bitterness attached.

8.  As children, we have a stronger and more innocent belief that anything is possible. But as adults, we are tested by having our innocence removed and have to regain our trust despite the trials. Be patient as you practice permanently changing a negative mindset to a positive one.

What do you want for yourself?

Anyone who supports your vision can help uphold your dream by sending you positive energy. They can simply imagine an image of you joyfully experiencing what you want.

What would you like others to help you envision?