The Universe is Listening: Navigating the law of attraction, and the magic of the Universe
What is the Universe?
Having introduced energy interactions in the previous Spirit Encounters article, you have now been made aware that everyone and everything is made of energy, including our planet and the space beyond. As described by NASA, “the universe is everything, including all of space, and all the matter and energy that space contains.” Containing all of the matter and energy of everything, the Universe is a great force.
To bridge the gap between the technical definition and the practical understanding of the Universe, Rhonda Byrne, author of The Secret, explains:
“We know from science that our material Universe had a beginning with the Big Bang, which means it must have an end, something that scientists anticipate. With a beginning and an end, that makes our Universe finite, and so if it is finite it must have come from something which is infinite! The universe came out of Consciousness, and Consciousness, which is infinite, is the foundation and underlying substance of our universe and everything in it. You are Infinite Consciousness, Infinite Awareness, which means that ultimately the Universe is you, and in you.”
By tapping into our own Consciousness, we have access to a creative energy that can fuel our dreams.
Always Listening
Our persistent thoughts are a bulletin board that the Universe reads. Have you ever noticed that when you are having a bad day, the more you dwell or complain about things, the more nuisances occur? Or alternatively, when something good happens and you are grateful, you often continue to experience positive outcomes. The most positive people seem to experience the most luck and somehow overall, maintain their high spirits.
What may appear as luck, is the Universe responding to their positive Consciousness. The more positive energy sent out into the Universe, either externally through actions or internally through conscious thoughts, the more positive energy is returned. This is known as the law of attraction.
Furthermore, negative thought forms in our Consciousness, such as unworthiness, fear of success, or fear of failure can halt the process of receiving. These limiting beliefs signal to the Universe our undesired reality. We are unknowingly communicating that we are unworthy, fearful of success and fearful of failure when these negative thought forms exist. These limiting beliefs can create energetic blocks because they are formed from energy, as is everything. Reiki can help to remove conscious or unconscious energetic blocks of negativity because they interfere with our lives and our movement forward.
The Universe is an infinite source that is always listening and it serves to multiply the energy you put into it. Therefore, it is up to you to decide which energy you are putting out into the Universe.
The Magic of the Universe: My Story
For several decades now, the idea of setting positive intentions or affirmations to attract desired outcomes has become widely practiced. This is in essence harnessing the energy of the Universe to utilize its manifesting force.
I would like to share a personal story to show how the magic of the Universe works when in-tune with abundance and actively contributing positivity into the Universe.
Fifteen years ago I began experimenting with the law of attraction. Everyday after the children were at school, I would sit down and do a Wayne Dyer meditation on manifesting abundance. I diligently practiced consistently for one month making sure that I opened myself to the energy of receiving from the Universe. I also continued the inner work by practicing Reiki on myself to remove any blocks that were resisting abundance and holding me back from receiving.
I wasn’t specific about what I wanted because I was asking for abundance in all areas of my life. During my day to day activities, I was grateful for my abundance when I found coins on the floor of my vehicle or money in the pockets of clothing when it was laundry day. Simple things that continued the momentum of feeling abundant.
At the end of that month, my husband and I were going to a hospital fundraiser. I thought I would send a signal to the Universe that I was ready for abundance by getting a new outfit to wear. In the dress store, the store clerk commented that the outfit I was buying would look gorgeous with a certain type of necklace. For a moment I deeply considered what she had said and knew I did not possess one of these necklaces, nor did that store sell them. It was something that would have to wait until I possessed more abundance. I bought the dress and matching jacket and went home.
That evening at the fundraiser, my husband asked if we should buy a raffle ticket for the night. Not knowing what the prizes were, we settled on buying a ticket. I never gave it one more thought.
Later, when I was busy chatting with friends, my husband came over to hand me his glass to hold saying he would be back. I was only half paying attention and carried on talking. My friends were facing the stage and were shocked to see my husband walking towards the stage with purpose. Moments later, our ticket was called for the grand prize, which was a necklace! The very type of necklace that earlier in the day I deeply desired but did not possess. I was waiting for abundance and it had arrived!
Having benefited greatly over the years using this strategy, I still marvel at how the Universe works.
The Key:
“The whole universe is contained within a single human being- you”. - Rumi
Everything is energy, including the Universe that we live within. We have the ability to tap into this creative energy to fuel our dreams.
The law of attraction is at play in the Universe because it responds or listens to our thoughts and actions. The energy you put out is the energy you get back. When we are in sync with our positivity, the magic of the Universe unfolds.
A good example of how you can harness the magic of the Universe includes, practicing gratitude and having a positive mindset. Practicing gratitude can create a sense of fulfillment and abundance, helping you to recognize all that you already have. This state of gratitude communicates to the universe that you appreciate what you have and would welcome more good things to come.
Reiki also utilizes this Universal energy for healing. Sometimes our positive mindset can be clouded by unconscious energetic blocks formed by our limiting beliefs. To fully utilize the law of attraction, these blocks must be cleared from our Consciousness and energy field. You can facilitate your own healing utilizing Reiki energy to release what no longer serves you. Once these blocks are removed, clients can move forward to harness the magic of the Universe.
