Manfestation

 Hi All - I am in work mode at the moment, so I started this like I do one of my group emails... seems like we're off to a great start... 

Today, I want to talk about something interesting that I've been seeing a lot of lately. I'm going to preface this with the fact that this is something that I've been seeing on TikTok, so take that as you will. Given that TikTok may or may not be a platform filled with fully or semi-manipulated and frankly, manipulating content, you may choose to take this with a grain of salt. 

I've been seeing a lot of people on there discuss the idea of manifesting wealth, love, material possessions, intentions, quantum time travel - you name it. Initially, my reaction was one of interest and curiosity, that is, until I realized that these people may not be leading "the masses" in the right direction. 

It's important to be positive in your daily life- to have optimism and to send "positive vibes" to the universe. I've found that on days when I send out positive energy, I typically get the same in return. The same goes for its opposite. Something I've noticed, though, in this new era where people want to have the max reward for the least effort (human nature), these content providers are after one thing: not to share the truth with their "followers", but instead to get more followers and more interest. 

Let me cut to the chase by telling you a lesson I've learned throughout my financial and frankly, my life's journey thus far: Nothing is easy and if it is, it is most likely short lived. Yes- some people are very lucky or skilled in their areas of success, but this takes years of work. YEARS. So these cute little videos they're posting telling you that you, too, can make millions overnight from selling NFTs online may be true... once you put in the hard time to learn the process and master it. 

There is no quick fix. When you see this content, remember that these people have a story; they have a past; they have negative feelings, insecurities, fears just like you. Maybe money and possessions is only a piece that they think they need to be happy or to be accepted; maybe you already have those 2 things with out the former. Money and things aren't always the answer. In life, there is no need for a quick fix because then, are you really living at all? 

The ends always justify the means. Make yours worthwhile and remember that there is a lot more to you than what you have - think about it: Who are you, who do you really want to be, and why? 

Love yourself. 


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