Wanted to share a story that is a twist on manifesting.
While out walking this morning I came across someone sleeping on the sidewalk. This is unusual in that I rarely see this where I walk.
Rarely – not never.
At first I thought it a woman huddled into a sweat jacket head resting on a small suitcase. I asked “Are you okay?” Even after they replied “Fine” I thought it a woman. As I was on my way back the individual sat up.
He’s Just a Kid!
I don’t think he could have been more than 21, huddled in that jacket. He looked up at me and said, “I’m sorry,” in a way that suggested he was sorry for existing.
Respect Always
I didn’t want to offend his pride but I wanted to help him warm up so I offered to buy him a coffee. He initially said “Oh, you don’t have to do that,” but then mumbled, “Unless you want to.”
I told him I just needed time to walk home grab my wallet walk to the coffee place then back. He immediately said “Oh, that sounds like an awful lot of trouble – that’s okay – thank you for offering.” I looked down to see a small pile of quarters he said he thought may be enough to buy one for himself. Looking at that small pile I considered that buying a coffee for someone in need is such a small thing.
For me – not for him.
I Love Walking
I could see he very much wanted to accept my offer but wasn’t sure how to convey that to me. I assured him I didn’t mind the extra walking and started toward home.
On my way I decided to get him something to eat.
It seemed a small thing that would make his day better.
I bought a chocolate croissant and had them warm it.
Manifesting Miracles
As I was walking to the coffee shop I went through the affirmations I say regularly. When I got to “I embrace miracles” it occured to me that I had manifested a miracle for that guy.
He didn’t have the means for breakfast or warming up after a cool PNW evening. Thanks to me he would have a bit of both.
Deserving
When I handed him the goods the first thing out of his mouth after thanking me was, “I know I don’t deserve it.”
I said, “Yes, you do. You absolutely deserve it and I’m happy to do this for you. You definitely deserve it.”
Vibrational Frequency.
A part of the overall manifesting ethos is the idea of like attracting like. Today that guy’s vibrational harmony was such that I left for my walk at the perfect time to come upon him and then think “How can I help him warm up?”
Coffee!
Buying someone a cup of coffee is such a small thing and it was so easy to decide to get him a croissant as well.
So he would start his day with some food in his stomach.
I watched him set everything up neatly – as if he was having a picnic.
He told me he would be on his way as soon as he finished eating – thanked me again.
I wanted to share this story to illustrate that even as we work to attract good things into our lives we may be part of someone else’s miracle.
Which can feel great.
A Gift For Me
As I was typing this post I looked up to see a hummingbird had come to visit.
A nod from the universe.
Have a wonderful day!
Elizabeth Maxim 