Allowing
Allowing. Are you allowing the Universe to bring you those
things which you are asking for? Stop right here and take a moment to really
think about it!
If you're not sure whether you are allowing or not, think about
this. How many times have you turned something away because it wasn't exactly
the way you want it to be? How many times have you decided in the last minute
that you didn't want something you actually asked for and was given, because
even though it was a close match to your request, you've decided you could do
it better on your own or without it?
Sound confusing? It sure is, especially to the universe. When we
desire something, and the universe gives it to us, but then we push it away
because it isn't perfect, we confuse the universe. When we confuse the
universe, we end up receiving nothing. Let me give you a couple of examples.
Chester earns a moderate income, he is single, and has a pretty
good job. It pays the bills, allows him to occasionally buy a new pair of work
pants or dress shirt, and even pays for a movie once a month. However, Chester
has to take public transportation to work because he hasn't been able to save
enough money to purchase the car of his dreams, and making a car payment isn't
something he can afford to do. Chester loves his job, and is very happy with
the company, so changing jobs isn't on his "to do" list. He decides
to use the Law of Attraction to get himself into a car.
I want a car, I want a car, if only I had a car, he says to
himself. He sees himself driving to work and no longer waiting at the bus stop.
He can feel himself in a car, playing his radio, hands on the steering wheel,
and looking out the windshield. I love my new car, he says, over and over
again. One day, while sitting at his desk, his work partner says, "Hey
Chester, I know you have been talking about getting a car. My grandmother isn't
able to drive anymore, and would like to sell her car." Chester becomes
excited at the thought, and says, "Yes, I would love to have a car, what
kind of car is it?" "It's a 1984 Buick Century, and it's in great
condition on the inside. The upholstery is really nice, the radio, heater and
air conditioner work. However, the outside of the car does have a little rust
here and there above the tires and such. It runs great!" his coworker
says, "In fact, I have it here in the parking lot if you want to take a
look, and she is only asking $800."
Chester has just a little more than that amount in his savings
so he decides to go take a look. The car is in very good condition on the inside,
and the outside does have a little rust, but the body is in great shape without
a dent of any kind. Now, Chester could have a car, but his ego steps in and
says, "Yikes! that is an old car, and do you really want to be seen in an
old car? You want that fancy new car, don't you? What if you meet a girl, would
you really want to drive her around in that car? That's the kind of car your
grandma would be driving, not you!" and so Chester thanks his coworker for
thinking of him, but declines the offer. Chester has just confused the
universe.
Bernadette loves her husband so much, but she doesn't love the
fact that he doesn't help out around the house. "It doesn't matter how
many times I ask him to do something," she says to her friend, he just
says "okay," and things don't get done for days. "Have you tried
talking to him, and explaining that he has to pitch in and help? You know, you
can use the Law of Attraction, and say positive things like I really appreciate
my husband and he is so helpful," her friend says. "Oh, well I guess
he does help but he doesn't do a good enough job so I just tell him to leave it
for me," Bernadette replies. "What? Let me see if I have this right.
Your husband does help but you tell him not to because you think the job he
does isn't good enough, but then you expect him to help you?" Bernadette
has just confused the universe and her friend.
In both of these examples the universe delivered what was
requested, but the recipients refused to accept what was given. Instead of
being grateful that he would no longer have to take the bus, Chester let his
ego make the decision to refuse the car that would have freed him from public
transportation, and instead of being grateful that her husband pitches in on
all the household duties, Bernadette decided to be overly critical of his work,
and therefore ended up without any help.
When you are given what you ask for, be grateful. Celebrate
those aspects that match your request, and the universe will keep working on
giving you all that you desire.
Namaste
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