{"id":1334,"date":"2014-11-03T07:30:17","date_gmt":"2014-11-03T12:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livelifemadetoorder.com\/blog\/blog\/?p=1334"},"modified":"2021-08-02T06:16:40","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T06:16:40","slug":"law-attraction-channels-of-receiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livelifemadetoorder.com\/blog\/law-attraction-channels-of-receiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Law of Attraction: 3 Common Issues Clogging Up the Channels of Receiving"},"content":{"rendered":"

That damn law of attraction. We hear people tell us how easy it is. Ask and it is given–that’s all there is to it.\u00a0 But, when you start working consciously with the process, you may falter a bit. You get it in theory, but when you try to work with it in your own life, you feel like you are hitting a wall. Something that is supposed to be so simple feels anything but. <\/span><\/p>\n

Like I have said in previous LOA posts<\/a>, it really is quite simple. But, getting to the point where it feels easy, and really buying into it on the deepest levels can take a bit. You have been operating under some extremely powerful limiting beliefs; you are just discovering the true nature of reality and the power we have in shaping our lives.
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So, you want to be patient. You want to cut yourself some slack here,\u00a0 and show a bit of compassion for yourself as you navigate a way of thinking and being that probably feels quite foreign to you. Our good old brains put up quite the fight–they mean well, but really slow things down. <\/span><\/p>\n

Getting from where you are now vibrationally to where you want to be requires understanding certain things about LOA that are not really discussed in depth. Some of the teachings can be a bit vague. Just telling you to feel good or visualize what you want won’t be enough for most people. They need a bit more to sink their teeth into, and that is what I aim to do on my blog. I try to flesh out the process and provide insights and tips that will help people in cultivating those better feelings and beliefs. So, for your reading pleasure, my thoughts on three common issues that can really gum up the channels of receiving. <\/span><\/p>\n

Not Enough Time Spent Feeling Good Just for the Sake of It<\/span><\/h2>\n

Once we stumble across information about law of attraction, it becomes glaringly obvious how we feel is the crux of the whole process. We attract situations that match the predominant feelings we currently have in our vibration. Sometimes this is exactly what we pictured and sometimes it is something completely different, and often times, even better than what we imagined\u2026but I digress.<\/span><\/p>\n

When doing this work, it is common to get caught up in always trying to feel good in relation to what we want. We always have our eye on manifesting one thing or another. And, yes, this is a good thing to do. We want to cultivate good vibes around our desires. We want to take inspired actions that make us feel good and that we are moving towards what we want. We want to engage in activities that help cultivate the feelings that lie behind what we intend to manifest.<\/span><\/p>\n

But, with all this focus all the time in feeling and acting in certain ways, with the specific aim of getting a particular something, we can end up creating a lot of resistance around our desire. We become overly preoccupied with the whole process, and this is usually not in a good way. It is in a way that makes us feel pressure to act(which is just interference when it doesn\u2019t feel good and light), leads us to start wondering \u2018how\u2019, activates worry and doubt and causes us to focus on the fact it isn\u2019t here yet.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the best ways to counteract this problem is to just make it a point to focus on feeling good just for the sake of it. Don\u2019t always be thinking about acting and feeling in terms of how it relates to getting what you want. So long as we are genuinely feeling good, regardless of the activity or motivation, our vibration will continue to clean itself up, and it will make a positive impact on all areas of our life.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you are not feeling great about a particular manifestation, or are feeling pressure about working consciously with LOA, just step back and work on feeling good for the sake of it. Try to get into a happier space for no other reason than to simply feel better. You will be amazed at the changes you see from such a simple shift in focus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Differentiating Between Denial and Actually Feeling Good about Your Current Situation<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our point of power in successfully working with the attraction process is now\u2014this means we need to start feeling good now. We have to cultivate the feelings that lie behind our desires right now, regardless of what is going on. Thinking we won\u2019t feel better until we get what we want, or deciding that certain external factors must be changed in order to adopt a more optimistic perspective, is just not an option, at least not if you want to get what you want with minimal pain and suffering, and maximum ease and enjoyment.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, this means we need to feel good now. But, people can misunderstand this to mean trying to put a happy, shiny spin on things that are just pure crap. And, this is not what is to be done\u2014trying to force yourself to feel better about a situation you just really don\u2019t like or is causing you a lot of pain won\u2019t work. Trying to cultivate warm and fuzzy feelings for someone you can\u2019t stand probably won\u2019t go over too well.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expressing gratitude for all the good you have, and gaining some perspective by considering others who are going through much more challenging times is certainly helpful, but you don\u2019t want to adopt an attitude of feeling okay with what you have because it \u2018could be worse\u2019 or you \u2018don\u2019t mind it.\u2019 You don\u2019t have to pretend to like things you don\u2019t like\u2014just work on drawing your attention away from them as much as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Think about the aspects of your life that allow you to get into the feelings that lie behind whatever it is you want. Even if it is just a small thing, if it can get you into that feeling even just a few moments at a time, it is worthy of your attention. Think about changes you can make that would genuinely cultivate those feelings. If you are after a greater sense of ease in life, are there any commitments you can cut back on? If you are looking for a sense of fulfillment, perhaps you can start volunteering a few hours a week.<\/span><\/p>\n

The key is to get in a space where you genuinely feel good, and begin to shore up that energy. As your focus expands, the good feelings will expand. Energy will start moving, and changes will start taking place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t force yourself to feel good about things you just don\u2019t feel good about. Look for the little nuggets of good in your job and other aspects of life. Don\u2019t deny your feelings\u2014acknowledge them. Pushing them down and pretending they aren\u2019t there will slow manifestations because these negative feelings and beliefs are still heavy in your vibration. Remember LOA is all about how we feel, not what we are thinking, saying or doing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Worrying about Other People Messing Up Your Manifestations<\/span><\/h2>\n

Everything we experience is a mirror of what is percolating inside of us\u2014the Universe is just picking up what we are throwing down, and reflecting it back to us. And this includes our interactions with people around us. It is very easy, and understandable, to blame other people for how we feel or certain problems we are experiencing. We think about situations we don\u2019t like, and we conclude that for them to improve, things outside of us, namely other people, need to change. They must start doing things differently if we are to get what we want. We feel compelled to take actions to curry favor or get other people to do specific things or behave a particular way.
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But, this is not how it works my friends, not by a long shot. Again, how we experience other people is always a manifestation of our energy. The only thoughts, feelings and actions relevant in a given situation are ours, not the other person\u2019s. Other people can\u2019t create in our reality; what other people do can only affect what we manifest in so far as we allow <\/em><\/strong>their energy, thoughts, beliefs, behavior, actions and feelings invade ours.<\/span><\/p>\n

And just like other people can\u2019t create in our reality, we can\u2019t create in anyone else\u2019s. So, don\u2019t expend your energy trying to make other people act in a way that is more conducive to what you want to manifest. For example, if you and your partner are both trying to work consciously with LOA and you feel he isn\u2019t doing it \u2018right,\u2019 don\u2019t worry\u2026he can\u2019t mess things up for you. Don\u2019t spend time criticizing\u2014offer your guidance when you think it will be well-received, and do it in a positive manner. This is a pretty common worry amongst people in relationships, where your life is heavily intertwined with someone else\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n

If he is still grappling with limiting beliefs, fears and feelings, and expresses them, you can\u2019t blame him when you start feeling badly. He didn\u2019t cause anything, he simply activated the same ones in you that were already there. He is just mirroring back to you something already inside you.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, when other people do and say things that throw us off vibrationally, we can\u2019t blame them. We have to take complete ownership of our thoughts and feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t ever worry that other people will stand in the way of getting what you want\u2014they can\u2019t , it isn\u2019t possible. Everything happens from the inside out, and changing the inside is the only <\/em><\/strong>thing that needs to happen to start changing the outside. Anytime we look towards the outside to create the changes we want, we give away our power. We are putting our focus on the wrong thing, and this will really slow our manifestations, or block them completely. You are the only thing that matters in creating your more desired reality..truly.<\/span><\/p>\n

I hope you enjoyed the post and got a bit clearer on how to truly raise your vibration and feel good about getting what you want. Please let me know your thoughts in the comments. Did anything in particular stand out to you? What part resonated with you the most? Are you facing challenges in any of these areas? How is your manifesting going? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and having a chat.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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