There’s a theory in the world of manifesting efforts that when you put your intention out to the universe and back it up with action aligned with the intention the universe conspires to help you achieve your goal. While I subscribed to this concept in theory I am now a firm believer.
What are the Chances?
Before I elaborate I’d like to point out that I’m a big Doubting Thomas. Even after all the amazing experiences I’ve had
Coincidences I like to call synchronicities
I withhold judgment until I consider a number of angles, the most important – for me – being What is the statistical likelihood?
What are the chances this exact thing came at the exact moment I needed to see/hear/experience it?
I’m aware of the Reticular Activating System. I’m not referring to this phenomenon.
I’m talking about examples of the universe conspiring to help me on the path to a goal by providing messages that either help me know I’m on the right path or provide a morale boost when I’m having a tough time continuing.
The encouragement I need when I need it.
It’s About Time
A significant component to the What Are The Chances? test has to do with timing. What is it about the timing of the message that makes me feel it’s special? I use this as one of the bigger markers testing validity because it’s likely the same information given at a different time would not be helpful.
Maybe not even acknowledged.
The example I’m about to share is timely indeed.
To provide a bit of context I’ll share that for as long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated by the concept of time. In particular
- Time travel
- Multiple universes in which things turned out differently because decisions made at a point in time were different (i.e. turn left instead of right)
I’ve explored these ideas academically
I’ve had numerous amazing conversations with my physics and math teachers and professors
I’ve explored them through research
Hours in the science library at Stanford while researching for my doctoral thesis
I’ve explored them through my own works
Both fiction and non.
And Now?
I’ve been working on a project that’s turning into quite the time and energy sink.
To the degree it’s taking a toll.
Given I’m healing from severe burnout I had to take a long look at what I was doing through the lens of Is this really worth it?
As of last night I was having serious doubts.
While watching something to take my mind off my troubles I thought back to basics.
So much for taking my mind off things.
If it was meant to be it will happen. If not, it wasn’t meant to be.
A good maxim to remember when undertaking any manifestation project.
I sent a mental message to God asking for a sign that would tell me if I should keep going.
I do not want to go back to the land of burnout.
I went to bed confident at some point in the near future I’d have my answer.
Jose Silva developed tools to address the concept of feedback from the Universe. Two that come to mind are the Glass of Water Technique and the Video Technique.
Ask and Ye Shall Receive
There is an amazing story in Lynn McTaggart’s The Intention Experiments about researchers affecting the past in a positive way.
Has to do with affecting a health outcome before a procedure took place – by praying about it years after it took place.
It’s just one of many examples of the effect of time on manifesting intentions found in her book.
It’s possible that though I hadn’t yet made the request for some sort of validation as to whether I should continue on the project the universe was aware it was coming and was ahead of the game. I say this because the first message came before I was having any doubts.
The first message came in the form of an article about how our brains are connected to the Universe. Specifically, our awareness of this connection.
It’s a concept I’ve covered in fiction and nonfiction work.
From the Popular Mechanics Article: …when you have a heightened state of consciousness, Hameroff explains, it’s because you’re dealing with quantum-level consciousness that is capable of being in all places at the same time. That means your consciousness can connect or entangle with quantum particles outside of your brain—anywhere in the universe, theoretically.
Unfortunately, this piece is subscription only. I couldn’t find it captured elsewhere to share.
When I read the article I was still excited about the project.
I hadn’t gotten to the point of doubt.
This morning when I saw another article that fit perfectly with the project I came to see both were messages from the Universe encouraging me to keep going. I felt the encouragement and after being stunned by the coincidence of it felt better about the project.
The second article? That time runs forward and backward in materials.
I’ve long felt time is not linear and that it ran in both directions.
Another theme found in my writing.
Wow!
To see science catching up with concepts I’ve known instinctively since childhood is pretty cool. It’s also something I had to wrap my head around.
It’s quite a feeling to see something you’ve felt to be true – something you’ve believed – find veracity through science
Like Perspective, Timing is Everything
It isn’t just seeing the science behind the instinctive knowledge it’s the timing – learning of it. That each article is entwined with my project? Not a coincidence.
Exactly what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it.
A beautiful perfect thumbs up from the Universe.
Elizabeth Maxim 