Allowing

So we are judicious in our use of the phrase "working at" putting these ideas into practice. Our desires are achieved not by effort, but by the very opposite, allowing. The phrase "letting go and letting God," means to allow and it assumes faith-- having assurance that the solution is on the way. It means asking and then not worrying over it further.

Allowing really only occurs in the presence of that most powerful force--love. You see, allowing is an act of love both toward ourselves and toward others. Infinite Mind is love. It really is our purpose to join in that power. Many of us really have a difficult time grasping these concepts of love and allowing. Part of the problem is that they aren't tangible; in fact, in one sense, they are as much the absence of something as the presence of something. Love is greatly the lack of fear and allowing, the lack of resistance.

So "Allow!" means stop resisting, get out of the way. Allowing energy includes more than that. It means allowing others, other ideas, and other people. Don't criticize, don't attack, don't resent, etc.

If we think of energy as flowing like water or air, we want to allow the flow of energy of that which we desire. Our thoughts are energy. If we have learned to regulate our thoughts so that they remain focused upon what we want, then through the law of attraction, that which we want matches those thoughts and flows to us (is drawn to us). In that sense, we are like cosmic magnets.

As we keep our thoughts "pure" (free of doubt), then we are allowing the energy of our desires to flow, free of obstacles, free of resistance. Now remember, energy is always flowing to that which it is like, as well as drawing to itself that which it is. We can never stop the law of attraction; we can't stop energy from flowing. We can, however, seem to impede the flow of the particular energy of our desire. This occurs when we continue to worry about the problem; we haven't really let go. We have attachment. This seems to be our bugaboo. We have this tendency that when we can't see or conceive of a solution, we become convinced that none is possible. This error is understandable considering our habit of believing only after seeing. It's related to our mistaken notion of cause and effect. We need to remember that first cause is Mind.

The Tone Of Our Lives

We needn't limit this discussion to specific problems. The same factors are at work regarding the overall tone of our lives. We simply desire greater happiness and peace of mind in our lives. What impedes the flow of happiness energy is the anxiety that comes with the expectation of continued frustration and failure, lack and limitation. The expectation of bad is of course based upon illusion. It is the polar opposite of the belief that all is well. Both of these opposites, expectation of good and expectation of bad, have associated energy with distinct characteristics. We recognize these characteristics by how they make us feel. In other words, you know that the exhilaration that accompanies expectation of good feels different from that of impending doom. So which kind of energy are you feeling? What you're feeling is what you're vibrating (and thus, receiving).

Resistance

If, as we have asserted, our minds are focusing mechanisms that shape and color energy, then negative thoughts deform the pure and positive nature of source energy. Positive thoughts allow energy that vibrates at a higher frequency. Negative thoughts close the vibrational range, filtering out the higher frequency ranges, allowing only the lower, slower ones. Higher vibration energy is less limited, allowing more experiences that transcend bondage and limitation. The higher the energy we allow, the more transcendent (or seemingly miraculous) our experiences. Miracles are simply manifestations that are beyond the limited expectations that we've come to accept as natural in our mass conscious sleep. So resistance, in that sense, blocks the flow-the flow of higher spectrum energy. When we are resistant, our experiences are consistent with the slower energy that we're allowing.

So, if we are keeping our thoughts consistent with our desires, we call that "allowing energy flow". If, on the other hand, we have a desire and contaminate it with thoughts of worry, fear, anxiety and frustration, we have resistance. Resistance is quite simply holding thoughts that are inconsistent with those of our desire. This gets us to a very common misunderstanding, one that trips many of us up.

The confusion is that while we have the law of attraction; there is no counterpart such as the law of detraction, i.e., one that we can utilize to stop or prevent that which we don't want. So all effort to stop a problem is counterproductive; it is a focus that only feeds the subconscious mind the message of "problem, problem". The universe flows to you what you focus upon. More than that, you are also telling it that the problem is so pesky and persistent that we are having great difficulty finding a way to stop it from coming or continuing. What the subconscious mind (and, by extension, the universal subconscious mind) sees regarding the issue is one big problem. And as it always matches your dominant thought about a situation…it delivers more of that problem. Then we think, "God, the injustice of it all!" Thus resistance to a condition only creates more of it.

It Shall Be Given

You may be familiar with that Scriptural quote, "Unto him who hath shall be given and unto him who hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath". Hath what? The answer--hath the consciousness of accepting and allowing, i.e., faith that it will be given. By having the consciousness of it, you will be emitting the energy of it and thereby attract it…thus…it "shall be given". Likewise, he who hath not the consciousness of it will be emitting the energy of unworthiness and lack and fear of losing even more. Either way, the universe will match that energy, adding more or taking away, whichever it is.

Prior to understanding this, people who come across that quote, think it is so unfair. "How can God be so cruel as to take from those who already are lacking and give to those who already have so much?" they wail. But as you can see, once again, it is simply the spiritual laws of the universe at work, totally consistently and impartially. It is our choice whether or not we work in harmony with them. When we observe others who are suffering and who are not yet understanding this, we of course have compassion for them. And, if they are open to it, we can teach them.

Attracting/Repelling

Let's say that you are in the habit of feeling unworthy and inadequate a great deal of the time but do have occasions when you're feeling high and things are going well; you may find yourself still feeling uneasy, even then. This is not uncommon. There is a tension-a feeling that this situation can't last but not wanting it to end. This often turns into grasping attempts to hold it-our old friend attachment again. It is a human tendency to want to clutch. Immediately, of course, this begins to drive away the "good". The anxiety, the need, the grasping tenseness becomes a repellent energy. It's sort of like chasing one magnet with the repelling pole of another magnet. We are grasping for something that is repelled by the energy of grasping (or desperation). Our habits are so bound in grasping and holding that it feels unnatural to not do it. The drawing force, attraction, fades.

This is the time to make a conscious decision to let go and let God. Relax. Become poised. Maintain faith in the cooperation of the universe and the law of attraction. This may seem difficult to do until you really learn to believe in the momentum of the universe toward good. It may feel horribly uncomfortable at first, but it might help to realize that the current state of clutching is not a place of comfort and security either. Feel how this grasping energy is repellent and cannot work. The best way to begin to change is to take conscious note when things are going well and state to yourself that the universe is indeed cooperating with you.

Worry

The habit of worry is like a security blanket we cling to--just about that tangible. It's almost like a friend or a mate without whom we'd be lost. For many, it's associated with a sense of responsibility. We've all heard statements such as, "Can you imagine he's not even worried about it?" when referring to someone who may be facing some harsh consequence, for example. What this indicates is that we think worrying is an admirable endeavor. Because you identify so closely with it, you may feel that it's a habit that you can't do without. This makes it difficult then to turn your problems over to God and rely totally on faith. You may feel that you're standing at the precipice, afraid to leap into the realm of "letting go and letting God". I say to you now that you cannot move on without taking that leap, for finally leaping is the point of our whole journey.

Trust in the intent and movement of the universe toward good. Your access to that state where all is well is through the kingdom within. Relax and allow. There is no other way. Rest assured that everyone, without exception, who is truly successful, achieving and living a life of ease, peace and joy, is someone who is utilizing this principle of believing in the predisposition of the universe (or life) toward good. It does no good to complain that they may have been fortunate from the beginning in that they weren't conditioned with the limiting beliefs when they were young. We each choose the path that would most efficiently lead us toward awareness.

Appreciation

When out and about in your day-to-day activities, you will observe some of the things that you wish to bring into your life. As a natural consequence of the law of attraction, synchronicities will occur in which you and the attention of your focus occupy the same positions in time and space. When you do find these examples of your desire (a particular car for example), you should appreciate them and use them as evidence that the universe is working with you. Appreciation includes being happy for the person who has the object of your desire rather than envying them. It means not grousing that you don't have it in current experience. Resenting others having what you desire is just a sure way to keep you from it (it from you). These incidents of observation are opportunities to employ love and bring manifestation more near. As we've said earlier in this series, the word love is inadequate to describe its power. Love harmonizes, attracting good; lack of love attracts that which you fear.

Practical "Catch Yourself" Conversations

Often, especially as you begin to monitor your thinking habits, you will catch yourself automatically thinking in ways that are contrary to the life you want. You may catch yourself thinking, for example, "what a beautiful car; I will never be able to have that". When you do catch these sorts of self-limiting thoughts, immediately say, "Wait a minute! What am I thinking? The truth is…(and then state that you are worthy and capable of achieving)". Realize the fact that just because you're not manifesting something at one particular moment, does not mean that the next moment has to be the same. Current conditions and circumstances are only effects and evidence of past thoughts. We should try not to make global statements of fact for the rest of our whole lives; in each moment, with new each thought, we are a new person with new possibilities.

When you catch yourself grousing about a circumstance or resenting or being angry with someone, stop and say, "Look at what my ego (or personality) is doing now." Declare emphatically, "God, I want to move on from all of this tiresome, ridiculous, petty personality stuff!" Actually talk to your Higher Self in this way. Ask it, "Why am I utilizing my time thinking angry or resentful thoughts? Then get in the habit of watching for answers. This is a good place to remind you that god is not a personality that can be offended. Speak assertively. There is no need to be meek, humble or bowing as one would with the other perspective of god that we have described in this series. Don't attribute all of this human personality stuff to Infinite Mind.

Please note! Also, don't be angry with yourself when you do catch yourself cruising on automatic pilot. Here's the great news. Catching yourself indicates an awakening awareness. When you are aware, you observe yourself focusing on negative thoughts and then make a conscious decision to continue it or not. It's sort of funny when you do choose to continue it from a state of awareness; because at the point of choice, you also think, "This is so stupid and petty, I can't believe I'm choosing to go with this". If you still choose to continue, at least you are doing it in awareness. It's a whole different experience. You may even laugh at yourself for the sheer absurdity of it all. But you will soon find the thrill of personality drama games dissipating and desire to spend less and less time there. You begin to realize how your experience is all your own responsibility.

Alas, there is more but we must end here. Though this is the end of this series, you will find other articles in the Article Index page of this site. Also, we will continue to post new ones as they are prepared. Meanwhile, just know that expanding consciousness is an infinite process and you will always be attracting what you need to know simply by asking.

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