Faith in the LoA shaken after wishing &visualising 4 a YES decision and getting a NO

[eoku]

Hello everyone, I have read The Secret many times, and I the LoA has worked for me countless of tmes. My faith was shaken by recent events, and I am describing them below.

The current circumstance now is
1. The immigration authorities suddenly (2wks notice) cancelled the work permit route I am currently on, and offerred people in my category the option of an employers backing if they want to continue living in the country.
2. I approached my employers of the change in the immigration rules and asked that I will need their sponsorship to continue working. They told me NO, meaning my job ends when my visa expires next year.
I am not focusing on the negatives, it just helps to explain my case and I am also using my current reality to create a mental image that I can replace with an empowering realted thought.

My conflict regarding this issue is,
Should I DECIDE that my Employers will change their mind and offer me and the other people affected by this decision sponsorship OR
Should I DECIDE that the Immigration Authorities will create a new category where I can apply for a new residence permit indepent of my employer or bring back the old category I am on OR
Should I DECIDE that I will receive 1Million, which will make me elligible to apply for another category OR
Should I DECIDE that I will get another job with an employer that will offer me sponsorship - my one problem with really believeing this is I really really love my job, and enjoy the people I work with. I love where I live, it is ideal and convenient to work, friends and family. I have developed roots, and I want this to continue. I have already applied for jobs elsewhere and ALL i've gotten is a negative response, which has made me want my job even more

This process is very scary for me, and my conditional beliefes, have a way of creeping in and negating my efforts (especially as i wished my employers will say yes and they said no. So going back to believing they will change their mind doesnt work very well for me) and the only thing I can really focus energy on is I want to continue my job, I love my life here, and I am really happy. Using the MDE resonates with me, as I would like to wish that a solution flow to me and all my other colleagues who are holding that intention that a new work permit will be available to them next year. I read in Steve's blog, that one has to be very focused and not vague in what you send out to the universe. I feel like, using the MDE principle to simply ask for a soultion without stating exaclty what solution I want is a very weak thought.

The only progress I've made is, I have linked the negative thought of fear of leaving this country into an image (my image stems from the meeting I had with HR, where they told me no, and an image of handing over company property in tears as my job is ending), and I have managed to create a positvie image of (me with a huge smile on my face handing my passport with a new work permit to HR and a new job contract drawn up) Is that a right image to replace the thoughts of fear and desperation over this issue.

Am I applying outlfow in the right way, i.e. sending our energy into the universe, and receiving in return. I tried using your example of eating a nice dinner, by creating events and I was visualising printing out the application forms for a new work permit, filling out the application forms, photocopying all the documents, attaching my passport photographs, putting all my documents in an envelope, walking to the post office, handing over money for the postal application, handing over the envelope with my documents to the postal lady. In the past I was doing this and also mixing up the energies, by visualising going to the post office to collect my envelope, and receiving my passport in the post with a new work permit, and dancing with joy. Now I only want to focus on creating, I hope the examples I worte is me applying Creating energy the right way. I want to attract a new work permit (inflow), and I am applying the principles of outflow to it. Is that correct

So will anyone advise that I should just focus on the outcome (renewing my work permit next year), regardless of whatever the current circumstances are now, trusting that the universe will sort out my needs

[Balbrae]

Originally Posted by eoku

My conflict regarding this issue is,

Should I DECIDE that my Employers will change their mind and offer me and the other people affected by this decision sponsorship OR
Should I DECIDE that the Immigration Authorities will create a new category where I can apply for a new residence permit indepent of my employer or bring back the old category I am on OR

Should I DECIDE that I will receive 1Million, which will make me elligible to apply for another category OR

Should I DECIDE that I will get another job with an employer that will offer me sponsorship -

Here are some thoughts that I adapt from Mike Dooley's teachings in Manifesting Change It Couldn't Be Any Easier. Thus, I wish to give credit to Mike Dooley for his inspiration and ongoing life story.

Just visualize yourself smiling and happy, and walking around an office setting in the U.S.A.--any American office setting (or foreign country setting, more on that later), not necessarily or only the one you are working at now (because it might be another employer's office that the Universe brings to you). Imagine yourself walking up and down the halls, smiling at everyone--really see yourself doing this!--and with everyone else smiling back.

Don't fuss with the "hows" of it. That is to say, don't fuss with: (1) whether the immigration authorities will create a new category; (2) whether your bosses will change their minds; (3) whether you will manifest a $1,000,000; or (4) whether another American employer will retain your services. First, when you do that, you are "messing with the cursed hows" and "blocking" the Universe from offering you many, many, other possible solutions. Second, you'll drive yourself crazy with worry! You need to save your mind-power for visualization and affirmations--not stress and complicated calculations of "how" you will stay in the U.S.A. Think of it this way: How many solution-scenarios do you know of? The 4 or 5 you listed in your thread? The Universe knows of MILLIONS, if not infinite, scenario-solutions! Why deny that mega-solution power in your life? Let the Universe do its work. LEVERAGE the Universe's power!

[M]y one problem with really believeing this is I really really love my job, and enjoy the people I work with. I love where I live, it is ideal and convenient to work, friends and family. I have developed roots, and I want this to continue. I have already applied for jobs elsewhere and ALL i've gotten is a negative response, which has made me want my job even more.

Because the Universe works in bizarre ways, moving people, places, and things, to allow your manifestation to come to you in the most efficient manner, one cannot gauge the true nature of things with one's sense (e.g., with our eyes, seeing rejecting letters, etc.)

The most important work to be done, according to Charles Hannel, is not the work of manifesting change, but the work of believing in the LoA. If your faith were rock solid, you could not possibly entertain any doubt about your manifestation coming true. For me, I find that when worry knocks at my door, wanting me to "buy in" to the doubt, I simply say, "screw it! Let the Universe take care of that" -- or "Let the Universe worry about how that gets resolved." Your job is to leverage the power of the Universe by: (1) visualizing your intended manifestation and trusting that the Universe is "conspiring" on your behalf for your benefit; (2) getting the hell out of the Universe's way, by not blocking the goodness it can bring to you; and (3) taking basic action in the general direction of your desired manifestation. In this regard, when you are so very specific, you are demanding a very limited "how" and you block the Universe. For example, to say, I MUST have this ONE job at 123 Maple Street, with these very particular friends and conveniences, as opposed to the many other jobs and new friends that the Universe knows about--maybe even in a different country that you would prefer, e.g., Canada, Scotland, England, Ireland, Spain, Australia, etc.--or in a different American city that you might love even more than where you are now--means you are tying the Universe's hands in some way.

Now, I don't want you to misunderstand me: you shouldn't RULE OUT staying where you are, at the job you have, with the friends you have! Because to remove that possibility (where you are now) is ALSO to block the Universe. I am saying: focus only on your awesome smile and awesome happiness in an office setting in the potential cities and countries in which you would be happy to be! That way, the Universe can bring you a new opportunity where you are now, or it can bring you what serves your highest good in another location. So the key would be NOT to worry, as you will simply manifest the object of your fears. Instead, visualize yourself smiling and happy and having fun and having others appreciate your contributions in a work setting environment of your many preferences.

Finally, I throw this wrench into the machine: sometimes it can be difficult to know whether a desire is a "cursed how" or a "blessed what." It might be, for example, that you wanting to keep your friends and have a job in that same locale (or the same job, for that matter) is not a "cursed how," but an "blessed what"--i.e., simply an object of desire or manifestation--a subject matter and NOT a how. In this regard, I am reminded of the famous story recounted by Napolean Hill in the best-selling positive-thinking book of all time, Think and Grow Rich. In that book, Napolean Hill recounts how Edwin C. Barnes had it in his mind that, no matter what, he was going to be a partner of Thomas Edison. Darned if he didn't make it happen many years after first embarking on that endeavor! Barnes manifested his intention to the tune of become a multi-millionaire! Barnes didn't care HOW it was accomplished, and he proved he didn't care by starting off his association with Thomas Edison by scrubbing floors at his factory, after traveling there--completely broke with no fare for a train--as a "hobo" on a freight train!)

The point is that, it might be that you frame the issue as follows: "I don't care HOW it is accomplished, but I want to work in THIS CITY (or with this employer), and keep all my friends. This is my intended manifestation, and I won't worry about HOW the Universe brings that to me. I will visualize myself smiling, and contributing, and having fun in this particular situation." If that is the object of your desire, then please don't let anyone talk you out of it (they couldn't anyway, and that is how you know it is a true object of your desire). Now, from a metaphysical perspective, the Universe will still be blocked to some degree, in not bringing you other possibilities in other locations. However, you are OKAY with that because the block concerns other objects of desire, which you might conclude you don't want (even if they are "better" for you in the long run). In this regard, Edwin C. Barnes would have scoffed at the suggestion that he change the object of his desire! So please do not misconstrue my response as one that tries to change the object of your desire. That is why, if you must have a job in the same city, that you be very open to HOW it is accomplished. For Barnes, he was hell-bent on accomplishing the object of his desire, regardless of "how"--even if that meant hopping a freight train and scrubbing floors. Hopefully, this monkey wrench was not too confusing!

IT WILL ALL WORK OUT BEAUTIFULLY FOR YOU!

[mallie]

Hi Eoku,

I totally agree with what balbrae said! Also take a look at this thread on mbo's which gets your guardian angel involved in helping you. If you need help in wording a particular mbo please let me know in that thread and I will help you. The Gentle Way: requesting most benevolent outcomes

[eoku]

Thank you to the both of you, you have no idea how much it means to me that you responded to my post. Thank you Balbrae, I never considered before the possibility that there may be something more out there that the Universe can bring to me, apart from my current job. I presently live in England by the way.

I got this job, because I attracted it to myself. I beat all the odds. I remember stubbornly asking for a job in a certain income bracket. People tried to dissuade me to set my sights lower and I refused. Even though the class of my degree, wasn't the type that usually got a job in that income bracket. By a miracle, where I work now was the only company that made their minimum requirement lower than the rest, which gave me a chance to apply, and I got in. It was indeed a miracle, no one could believe it. I remember then, that i only asked for a job within a income bracket, and I didn't even concern myself with the name of the company, or the location. I only intensified my asking for this particular job, when I had passed the first recruitment stage.

So it is now, after all the experience I had gone through, and finally I got what I wanted, that you can imagine why I really want to hold onto this. In retrospect, I didn't ask for a specific job or location, I only asked for an income bracket, and I got this one that suits me perfectly, so I'm going to take your advice, and give it all up to the universe, and ask that I will be sorted.

I believe now, I should simply imagine myself as you said smiling, and happy in a work environment and living in the UK. i.e I should ask for a new residence permit next year, and not worry about the HOW

[eoku]

What I meant was, I should simply ask for a new residence permit to live and work in the UK. what do you all think? or am i limiting myself by asking specifically for the UK. Living somewhere else, isn't sty i really want, for a lot of reasons. Any thoughts

[Balbrae]

Originally Posted by eoku

Thank you to the both of you, you have no idea how much it means to me that you responded to my post. Thank you Balbrae, I never considered before the possibility that there may be something more out there that the Universe can bring to me, apart from my current job. I presently live in England by the way.

I got this job, because I attracted it to myself. I beat all the odds. I remember stubbornly asking for a job in a certain income bracket. People tried to dissuade me to set my sights lower and I refused. Even though the class of my degree, wasn't the type that usually got a job in that income bracket. By a miracle, where I work now was the only company that made their minimum requirement lower than the rest, which gave me a chance to apply, and I got in. It was indeed a miracle, no one could believe it. I remember then, that i only asked for a job within a income bracket, and I didn't even concern myself with the name of the company, or the location. I only intensified my asking for this particular job, when I had passed the first recruitment stage.

So it is now, after all the experience I had gone through, and finally I got what I wanted, that you can imagine why I really want to hold onto this. In retrospect, I didn't ask for a specific job or location, I only asked for an income bracket, and I got this one that suits me perfectly, so I'm going to take your advice, and give it all up to the universe, and ask that I will be sorted.

I believe now, I should simply imagine myself as you said smiling, and happy in a work environment and living in the UK. i.e I should ask for a new residence permit next year, and not worry about the HOW

Sounds awesome!

[eoku]

Hi Bilbrae,

You really did throw a wrench in the works. I'm reading your first response again, so I want a little clarification, because I do very well and get results, when my asking is centred around something specified. By specified, an example is I specified a job within an income bracket, I didn't specify what company or location, or job details. I just said I want a job within this income bracket and I got it. Where I live now, I wanted an apartment with two bathrooms because I was sharing. I didn't specify a location, I just imagined myself having a bathroom to myself, and despite it not being a common feature I got a fantastic flat, that was literally handed to me without me making effort.

So, right now I need to focus on that one thing, so I can give it power. Like i typed before, I focused on an income bracket, I focused on getting a flat with two bathrooms. I have many many examples like that, and I never worried about the hows, really shocked at myself that I am worrying about the how now. So with this case now, so as not to worry on the how, I need to have something to focus on and give power too.

So, is it advisable to focus on getting a new residence permit next year, that the Universe will handle it?

[Balbrae]

Originally Posted by eoku

Hi Bilbrae,

You really did throw a wrench in the works. I'm reading your first response again, so I want a little clarification, because I do very well and get results, when my asking is centred around something specified. By specified, an example is I specified a job within an income bracket, I didn't specify what company or location, or job details. I just said I want a job within this income bracket and I got it. Where I live now, I wanted an apartment with two bathrooms because I was sharing. I didn't specify a location, I just imagined myself having a bathroom to myself, and despite it not being a common feature I got a fantastic flat, that was literally handed to me without me making effort.

So, right now I need to focus on that one thing, so I can give it power. Like i typed before, I focused on an income bracket, I focused on getting a flat with two bathrooms. I have many many examples like that, and I never worried about the hows, really shocked at myself that I am worrying about the how now. So with this case now, so as not to worry on the how, I need to have something to focus on and give power too.

So, is it advisable to focus on getting a new residence permit next year, that the Universe will handle it?

In your first example, I don't think your stated intention "messed with the 'cursed hows'" as Mike Dooley would put it. You stated your intention for a result and didn't fuss with the "hows" of it. In particular, you visualized "a job within an income bracket," and you "didn't specify what company or location, or job details." You stated that you wanted "a job within this income bracket," and "you got it." For me you have opened yourself wide open to the benefits of the Universe in very short order.

In the second instance, you are intending to manifest "getting a new residence permit next year." I think that is fine. You are leaving the "how" of getting the residence permit open to the Universe. Yet, there is still a wider request you could make, to allow you more possibilities to achieve the good feeling you seek to obtain, as a result of getting the residence permit. Rather than seek the means, why not seek the end? From a wider perspective, you seek to obtain a work permit to achieve the end of staying in England at your job. Why not consider reframing your request more broadly, to get more "leverage" out of the Universe. For example, you might visualize something along the lines of: "I have obtained the legal right to reside in the good ol' U.K., such that I have stayed in or near the same city, with a cool flat and all my cool friends--plus new, cool friends, to boot!" Now, this affirmation does not state how you achieved that--that is to say, you don't limit yourself to a work permit. For example, supposed a marriage or something you hadn't considered made it possible? Remember, to visualize yourself very, very happy--you want to get excited emotionally about your intentional manifestation. But either way, I think you'll be fine. Just leave as much of the "how" to the Universe, as you are comfortable with. Even if you think you know how it will be--for example you are midway through processing a renewed work permit--leave yourself open for pleasant surprises! Never shut down the possibilities that are in harmony with your manifestation!

IT WILL ALL WORK OUT BEAUTIFULLY!

[eoku]

You tied it up beautifully. Thank you for extending a hand of support to a total stranger. I believe there is still a lot of good in this world, and I'm happy to be reminded once again. I felt so much peace reading this. I probably knew all this, but it has really served to read from somoeone who isnt emotionally affected explain it to me. You are very correct, I will open myself up to wider possibilities. I wish you all the best from the inexhaustible bounty of the Universe. I will definitely keep you updated on all the good news that is coming my way soon. Thanks again

[eoku]

In response to this "Even if you think you know how it will be--for example you are midway through processing a renewed work permit--leave yourself open for pleasant surprises! Never shut down the possibilities that are in harmony with your manifestation!"

I dont know the how yet, as I am not mid way through processing anything, I am just beleiving strongly that soon, I will be processing documents that give me the legal right to reside in the UK.

Part of my visualisiation, is seeing myself, happy and joyfully printing out forms off the internet for an application. I have been able to form a mental picture of myself, filling the forms, gathering documents, putting them into an envelope and submitting them. All the while smiling and beaming through the whole process.

Do yo think these are strong images to hold in mind, in addition to seeing myself walking up and down the halls, smiling at people and them smiling back, having team lunches at work, and going through the motions of my day day to day work activities. Seeing myself still living in my flat, and meeting more cool friends, at my office and my neighbourhood.

[Balbrae]

Originally Posted by eoku

In response to this "Even if you think you know how it will be--for example you are midway through processing a renewed work permit--leave yourself open for pleasant surprises! Never shut down the possibilities that are in harmony with your manifestation!"

I dont know the how yet, as I am not mid way through processing anything, I am just beleiving strongly that soon, I will be processing documents that give me the legal right to reside in the UK.

Part of my visualisiation, is seeing myself, happy and joyfully printing out forms off the internet for an application. I have been able to form a mental picture of myself, filling the forms, gathering documents, putting them into an envelope and submitting them. All the while smiling and beaming through the whole process.

Do yo think these are strong images to hold in mind, in addition to seeing myself walking up and down the halls, smiling at people and them smiling back, having team lunches at work, and going through the motions of my day day to day work activities. Seeing myself still living in my flat, and meeting more cool friends, at my office and my neighbourhood.

Please recall that the strongest visualizations observe the correct tense: the past tense, which signals to your brain that the outcome is so certain that it has already occurred! With this in mind, let's take a look at your visualizations:

(1) "Seeing myself, happy and joyfully" - This is good! You want to have positive emotions associated with your vision. Emotions are fuel to manifestation and make them occur more quickly and more grandly!

(2) "printing out forms off the internet for an application. I have been able to form a mental picture of myself, filling the forms, gathering documents, putting them into an envelope and submitting them." - You may want to reform this part of your visualization because it likely sends the wrong message to your non-conscious mind and the Universe. In particular, this portion of your affirmation reinforces not having received what you want.

The non-conscious mind cannot distinguish between reality and unfulfilled wishes. Thus, it accepts, unfiltered, the message it receives from your conscious mind through auto-suggestion (affirmations) wholeheartedly. That is why we must be careful what we feed our subconscious mind. The safest bet here is to work with the "past" tense. Also, by seeing yourself going through the process of applying for a new work permit, you implicitly are entangling yourself with the "how" of it. Remember, you might obtain the right to stay in the U.K. through other means (see above post).

So, I would suggest two possible adjustments to this portion of your visualization: (1) refrain from creating a visualization that presumes that your accomplishment of receiving an renewed legal right to remain in the U.K. has not yet occurred. Again, you want your infinite mind to simply accept the truth that it has already occurred in the past, and from this perspective, your infinite mind and the Universe will "work backwards" to make it happen, bringing you people, places, events, and whatever it takes to match that vibrational "reality;" (2) refrain from tying the Universe's hands in how your right to stay in the U.K. occurs--giving it as wide a berth as possible.

Thus, your adjusted visualization may look something like: "I see myself having received lots of joyous news in the form of paperwork that confirms my right to stay in the U.K." Here, it might be the work permit, some other paperwork, a lottery winning (you mentioned that money could obtain your stay-in-UK status), a marriage certificate, or some type of paperwork that you have not even imagined or knew existed (e.g., a Private Act of Parliament!).

Simply remember the one-two punch here: (1) past tense; and (2) wide berth.

IT HAS ALREADY WORKED OUT BEAUTIFULLY FOR YOU!

[eoku]

Thank you for that clarification, it does make a lot of sense, to visualise having received it, and not the process. I received mail yesterday from the council regarding some documentation. In the document, my name was written, and under nationality it was written clearly BRITISH . What to an outsider can be construed as a mistake, but in light of my wishes and expectations from the Universe, I knew this was a sign, that my mind and the universe is working backwards to bring to me me the legal right to reside in the UK. I am going to fill in the details required, and send back the form. I intend to make a copy of this form, and stick in on the wall in my room, to remind me to keep on visualising receiving my wish.

I wanted to ask if it is ok to continue filling our job application forms. My true desire as we discussed in past threads is to stay at this job and in or near this city. I am no longer doubting that the Universe will bring me what I wish, I just dont want the act of applying for another job to seem like I am cancelling out, or sending the wrong message to the Universe. What do you think

[Balbrae]

Originally Posted by eoku

Thank you for that clarification, it does make a lot of sense, to visualise having received it, and not the process. I received mail yesterday from the council regarding some documentation. In the document, my name was written, and under nationality it was written clearly BRITISH . What to an outsider can be construed as a mistake, but in light of my wishes and expectations from the Universe, I knew this was a sign, that my mind and the universe is working backwards to bring to me me the legal right to reside in the UK. I am going to fill in the details required, and send back the form. I intend to make a copy of this form, and stick in on the wall in my room, to remind me to keep on visualising receiving my wish.

I wanted to ask if it is ok to continue filling our job application forms. My true desire as we discussed in past threads is to stay at this job and in or near this city. I am no longer doubting that the Universe will bring me what I wish, I just dont want the act of applying for another job to seem like I am cancelling out, or sending the wrong message to the Universe. What do you think

Hi, Eoku: Glad to hear your great news from the Universe so far! You ask an amazing question here, showing that you are very perceptive to how the LoA works. As an initial point, "filling out job application forms" qualifies as "taking basic action in the direction of your desired outcome," which I believe is generally required under the LoA. However, to be fair to others who have opinions on this point in the LoA debate, some people believe that it is not necessary--or is not always necessary--to "take action" to obtain one's manifestations. In this regard, some believe that one can achieve their manifestations merely by forming proper intentions and applying correct visualization techniques. Putting this debate aside for now, let's assume that you intend to "take action," to assist with your intended manifestation.

Remember the wrench-in-the-machine discussion we had earlier? Well that applies here, based on how you frame the issue. If your intention is to stay in the U.K., at or near where you are currently situated geographically (but not necessarily with your current employer), then your insistence on not filling out applications with other employers is a "cursed how," not a "blessed what." This is true because there are many ways in which the Universe might bring you your goal of staying in the U.K. at or near where you are currently situated. By not filling out applications to such other employers, you are telling the Universe how to do its business, when bringing you your manifestation. On the one hand, you are saying, "I intend to stay in the same geographic location, by any acceptable means possible, including by any acceptable employment situation, old or new." But on the other hand, you are saying, "Oh, and by the way, Universe, you will bring me that manifestation in the particular and limited manner of keeping me where I am currently employed." It's a subtle distinction, but it is a "cursed how," as Mike Dooley might call it. In a scenario, where you intend to stay at your current geographical location, by any acceptable means possible (including by any acceptable employment situation, old or new), limiting your options to staying only with your current employer is under-inclusive, and prevents other opportunities that could allow you to achieve your desired intention.

For purposes of our hypothetical discussion here, let's call the first intention (to stay in the U.K. at or near where you are currently situated, but not necessarily with your current employer) "Intention A." Let's call the second intention (to stay with your current employer) "Intention B."

As the issue is currently framed, there is a tension between Intention A and Intention B. Intention B necessarily excludes portions of Intention A. Filling out applications for other employers is action suited to Intention A, which includes the potential that you would switch employers to a new employer. Filling out applications for other employers does not harmonize with Intention B, which aims to have you stick with the same employer where you are currently employed. Hence, if your intention is Intention B, then you are correct in observing that filling out applications for different employers likely signals to the Universe that you don't trust that it will bring you the renewed opportunity to stick with your current employer under Intention B.

You are very smart to have seen this distinction. Under Intention B, to stay with your current employer, any action taken that is in dissonance or contradiction with that intention would push away the manifestation of Intention B. To be sure, when seeking to stay with the same employer, actions taken to seek employment with other employers sends the "wrong signal" to the Universe. In particular, the signal is one of distrust to the Universe, which translates to: "I will fill out job applications with other employers, just in case my current employer doesn't come through for me." You wisely discern that the "just-in-case" scenario sends a mixed signal to the Universe--you either believe that your current employer will renew your employment or you do not (if that is your intended manifestation). You must hold one, unwavering vision in mind when marshaling maximum force under the LoA. In this regard, I am reminded of the burn-your-bridges technique, whereby one fully commits to a plan by burning all bridges that would otherwise enable one to retreat in the face of adversity. Paths of retreat give one an ability to entertain doubt, which is not conducive to manifesting intentions under the LoA. Hence, removing paths of retreat forces one to move forward, with a singular purpose and intention, with all one's might. So your point about not filling out job applications with other employers is well taken, if your intention is Intention B, to stick with your current employer.

However, if your intention is Intention A--to remain in the U.K. at or near where you currently are (and not limited to your current employer), then sending out applications to other employers does not send the wrong signal, and appropriately leaves the "how" of it up to the Universe.

Intention A gives you more options and gives a wider berth for the Universe to come through for you. If you are comfortable with Intention A, then go for it! Why limit yourself to your current employer as a matter of insistence? You never know what the Universe wants to bring to you. It might turn out that a different employer--perhaps situated three blocks away from your current employer--would make you happier--even though you have no idea about that right now. To take this a step further, perhaps you get offered a job by someone to whom you didn't even apply for employment, but who received your employment application from a different employer to whom you applied. For example, that different employer might have loved your application, had no openings, but wanted his or her friend to benefit from your employment. Things can bounce around quite nicely in this pinball machine of the Universe!

If your intention is Intention A, you might maximize your opportunities by visualizing it this way: "I have received confirmation of my legal right to remain in the U.K., and I am joyous, happy, and smiling. I am with all my friends and have new friends, and live in work in the same geographic area as before. The confirmation of my right to stay in the U.K. came from many sources and I was given many opportunities to stay in the U.K., including employment with [the name of your current employer], new employment with new employers, and by other means I had not originally thought about. In the end, I chose the best match for me, which now makes me happier than I have ever been. Every day just gets better and better."

Now, at the appropriate time in the "future," you can choose that best match for you, but for now, just leave it open, as well as the "how" of it. If you leave it at that, you can send out applications for employment in all manners of your choosing with perfect alignment with your intention. There will be no dissonance or contradiction between your "action taken" and the manifestation intended. Moreover, doing so, maximizes opportunity for you to improve your situation in unimaginable ways. It may be that you choose to work for another employer who offers you more money, more independence, more perquisites and more opportunities for promotion. Or it may be that you stay with your current employer, with expanded benefits after a "bidding war" started by three different employers who wanted your services! You just never know what awesomeness the Universe has in store for you!

IT HAS ALL WORKED OUT BEAUTIFULLY FOR YOU!

[eoku]

Thank you for your reply. In all honesty, Intention B is my true desire, and I am asking that the Universe bring it about to me in anyway it sees fit. As you pointed out earlier, sponsorship from my employer in the form of a work permit isnt the only means I can reside in the UK. I should just simply visualise that I have obained the legal right to work in the UK.

I will tell you why although intention A is a broader option, in the field I work in, employers ask for a minimum of 2:1 for jobs in my income bracket. Where I work made their requirement 2:2 which was how I was able to apply and I got this job. I dont meet the minimum requirement for the jobs that are being advertised, when you apply, a computer screens your application out. I asked the question about filling job applications because when I look at job adverts online, or the ones that are sent to me as email alerts from job sites, or when friends send emails of vacancies, my heart always sinks when I see the 2:1 requirment, and I really dont want to put myself in a situation where I will be feeling sad and apprehensive, as this is in contradiction to my expectations from the Universe.

I asked the question about filling job application forms bcos I didnt want to hinder the work of the universe by not filling applications, and in a way stubbornly insist that what i want is to stay with my current employer as you very well described. Intention A as you explained it also gives me the possibility of staying with my current employer, but with my 2:2 class of degree, there really isnt much I can do about job applications.

I remember with this job, after I applied, I refused to apply to any other ones at all. Usually I spent hours on the internet daily, but after I found what I call a golden opportunity of an employer who was advertising a job within the income bracket I wanted and asked for minimum 2:2 I stopped applying for other jobs, and focused all my energies on the one. I even had pple tell me I was crazy, you dont put your eggs in one basket and all that, but I refused to be dissuaded, and didnt apply to anywhere else. In the space of 2mths, in which I applied, there was a stream of interviews from employers I had applied previously. I even had a job offer on ground, while I was interviewing for this job, and this current job was a better package overall. It is the experience of that, which makes me more inclined to Intention B, because tunnel vision has always worked out for me in the past.

With my flat, I asked for an ensuite bathroom, without asking for details. I got an esuite bathroom but other aspects of the accommodation were a little off. I decided to go ahead and rent it bcos of the manner it was literally handed to me without effort (after mths of searching with real estate agents) and bcos hey i asked for one specific thing and I got it
The story of how I go this flat is funny. I will share this with you because of the example you gave about another employer offerring me a job based on my application being sent to them from someone else. I had searched fro mths for a flat, I wanted 2bathrooms, and as usual friends and agents told me to be less rigid, and I refused. It got to a point agents refused to take my call because they said I was wasting their time. I saw an advert for a flat which suited my requirements, except it was 40mins from the station, and I dont drive. I decided what the heck, I'll go take a look at it, and work our transportation logistics later. A day before the viewing, the agent called to tell me that the flat had been let out, and he is very sorry, but he has another flat with 2 bathrooms, but it will only be vacant in 3wks time, and he hasnt shown anyone yet or even advertised it online, so I will be the first to see it because he feels he owes me at least that. When I saw the flat I was amazed by the gift from the Universe. 2 baths, 3mins from the train station, spacious rooms, close to a gym and a balcony overlooking the park to boot. Yes I dont really fancy open plan kitchens and i prefer carpeted floors to wooden floors, but I shouldnt blame the universe for giving me a flat with an open plan kitchen/wooden flooring. All i specified was 2bathroms

So what do you suggest I do. I dont want to be under inclusive and prevent any further opportunities, but I'm at a crossroad. Should I simply stick to Intention B as I'm more inclined to it and focus all my energies on that. OR Should I focus on Intention A. Intention A seems to be the more logical thing to do, and I feel as if with focuisng on Intention A I should apply for jobs if it is in my income bracket and the minimum requirement is 2:2 or if the advert dont specify the class of degree.

[eoku]

I was on transfer student to the UK, based on my previous results I would hv been on track to 2:1 my uni suddenly decided that my trasfer scores werent going to decide my class of degree, but only my courses that i studies with them in my final year. this was a huge blow to me, and my unfamiliarity with project style at this uni contributed to my class of degree. I owe the sch no grudges and I am proud of my achievement regardless. When my results came out, you can imagine the doubts and thoughts, and comments from people, that i couldnt get a job in teh income bracket i specified bcos of my class of degree. Its not that you are not good enough, but the competition out there is the reason why employers screen with 2:1.

At some point, I began to believe the rubbish, but on seeing the job advert for my current job, I was fired up, and I started believing that the Universe will bring this one job to me, this one chance to me. So you can imagine my history with getting this job. The whole recruitment process was from one miracle to another, and I could see the signs that the Universe really had my back. The job details are what I wanted, the hours are fantastic, I can go on and on, about the special goodness of this job. I wrote this so as to explain why I am more inclined to Intention B. Doesnt mean, I cant focus on Intention A, if it is better for me in the long run. Your thoughts?

[Balbrae]

Originally Posted by eoku

I was on transfer student to the UK, based on my previous results I would hv been on track to 2:1 my uni suddenly decided that my trasfer scores werent going to decide my class of degree, but only my courses that i studies with them in my final year. this was a huge blow to me, and my unfamiliarity with project style at this uni contributed to my class of degree. I owe the sch no grudges and I am proud of my achievement regardless. When my results came out, you can imagine the doubts and thoughts, and comments from people, that i couldnt get a job in teh income bracket i specified bcos of my class of degree. Its not that you are not good enough, but the competition out there is the reason why employers screen with 2:1.

At some point, I began to believe the rubbish, but on seeing the job advert for my current job, I was fired up, and I started believing that the Universe will bring this one job to me, this one chance to me. So you can imagine my history with getting this job. The whole recruitment process was from one miracle to another, and I could see the signs that the Universe really had my back. The job details are what I wanted, the hours are fantastic, I can go on and on, about the special goodness of this job. I wrote this so as to explain why I am more inclined to Intention B. Doesnt mean, I cant focus on Intention A, if it is better for me in the long run. Your thoughts?

Here are my thoughts: (1) keep your own counsel on fundamental questions of what your intention should be--no one can set your course but you; (2) you seem to be suggesting that you prefer to choose Intention B because it is a "safer bet," which could be messing with the terrible "hows" if your intention is truly Intention A; (3) you seem to suggest to the Universe that the 2:1 v. 2:2 rule cannot be broken (but the Universe can do whatever it wants, and someone can hire you no matter what your qualifications are, if they wanted to!); (4) I suggest that you get very clear in your soul and mind and determine what you truly want. Then committ to the Intention until it manifests!

You could do this by shutting out the world, getting very quiet, and meditating on the question: "what do I want?" You want to reach a place where the answer is pure, and does not come from the perspective of fear or "playing it safe." Let me give you an example. One method might be to visualize working at your current employer, then visualize yourself working somewhere else as you imagine you want it. You'll get an answer, at some point. Go very deep to place of no fear, rules, or biases.

Say, that your intuition comes back that you should stay at your current employer. You would then know that your desire to stay there is based on love, not fear. There could be MANY reasons why the Universe would want to keep you there, to serve your "higher good." No problem. But also suppose that your inner guidance wants you to move on to a new situation. Based on your current state of concern and belief system (e.g., about the 2:1 v. 2:2 rule and feelings of mininum requirements and obectively measured worthiness), it would, of course, feel uncomfortable for you to try leaving your current employer. Hence, unless you get a "pure" answer deep from within, that discomfort could just be based on limiting fear and biases, and not be a reliable indicator of what the Universe has in store for you or what your "higher self" is urging you to do. Our perceptions and senses are often confused, and the remedy is to go to the silent place within. On the surface, you might not know the answer to the question of what you truly want--free from fears and based in love. However, it is certain that you have the answer inside you. On the surface, your concerns, apprehensions, and pernicious prejudices concerning job-qualification requirements and industry hiring-trends, might be preventing the pure answer from arriving in your mind. That is why I recommend reaching an altered-brain wave state of deep relaxation under meditation, to ask the simple question.

Do the asking as long as it takes to get a pure answer, free from the gravity of fear, worry, "calcluations" and the "how" of it. Then you will know. Once you know, expect possible discomfort as you grow out of your comfort zone. Trust in the answer you receive and go for it!

IT ALL WORKED OUT BEAUTIFULLY FOR YOU!

[eoku]

Thank you for our response. it is what to do in the meantime before I get an answer that worries me. I get job alerts everyday, I dont know whether to delete them or look at them. The few times i've had the courage to look at them, I've always come out feeling worse than I did before I opened the email. Its the yoyo of emotions, I dont like, because I have to be focused in one direction, to bring the Universe's goodness to me.


In all sincereity, removing fear, I really want to keep my job. If someone had offered me the opportunity to leave my job, before I had this immigration worries, I would have said no. Maybe this situation came about, so I could re evaluate a lot of things in my life, and consider that there is a whole world out there beyond my immediate surroundings. I am attending an expo this weekend about featuring employers from canada, it is a huge step for me, and I'm trying to take in in faith and not fear. The opportunity of Canada was broached last year, when I was unemployed and I said no, I wanted to stay in the UK because I believed I will get a job here.

[Balbrae]

Originally Posted by eoku

Thank you for our response. it is what to do in the meantime before I get an answer that worries me. I get job alerts everyday, I dont know whether to delete them or look at them. The few times i've had the courage to look at them, I've always come out feeling worse than I did before I opened the email. Its the yoyo of emotions, I dont like, because I have to be focused in one direction, to bring the Universe's goodness to me.

In all sincereity, removing fear, I really want to keep my job. If someone had offered me the opportunity to leave my job, before I had this immigration worries, I would have said no. Maybe this situation came about, so I could re evaluate a lot of things in my life, and consider that there is a whole world out there beyond my immediate surroundings. I am attending an expo this weekend about featuring employers from canada, it is a huge step for me, and I'm trying to take in in faith and not fear. The opportunity of Canada was broached last year, when I was unmployed and I said no, I wanted to stay in the UK because I believed I will get a job here.

You'll be fine! Just do what you can, to get still to get a clear feeling.

[Bonadea]

(only read a few posts)

My gut says this one...

Should I DECIDE that I will get another job with an employer that will offer me sponsorship

[eoku]

I'll like to say thank you for your kind posts. I'm still thinking about it, and the more I do, the more I want to pick intention B. Things have changed drastically at work, everything is just going smoothly, I'm making progress in leaps and bounds, and I'm being reminded why I love this job.

I got another sign last week, at the photocopying machine, someone picked up something I had printed, and the last page was a residence permit form for dependants. She picked it up "accidentally", but I knew it was no accident. Plans have started in motion to bring me my dream. I bought MikeDooley's book Manifesting Change, I've started on it, hopefully it'll bring more enlightenement

[Bonadea]

Good luck

[Balbrae]

Originally Posted by eoku

I'll like to say thank you for your kind posts. I'm still thinking about it, and the more I do, the more I want to pick intention B. Things have changed drastically at work, everything is just going smoothly, I'm making progress in leaps and bounds, and I'm being reminded why I love this job.

I got another sign last week, at the photocopying machine, someone picked up something I had printed, and the last page was a residence permit form for dependants. She picked it up "accidentally", but I knew it was no accident. Plans have started in motion to bring me my dream. I bought MikeDooley's book Manifesting Change, I've started on it, hopefully it'll bring more enlightenement

Sounds awesome, Eoku! Keep us posted! One word about Mike Dooley's book: I listened to it in audio book form, rather than read it. He narrates his own book in the audio version. He does a phenomenal job--in the insightful style of a superb stand-up comedian. His audiobook is truly inspirational, where mere words on a page might or might not be. If you are remotely curious, audible.com has the audiobook that can be downloaded in seconds.

[eoku]

Hello, I'm sorry I hadnt replied for a while, I wanted to go through the book, before I commented. I do have some news though. A couple fo days ago, I got called by a friend that my company's name is now on the list of companies who have the license to sponsor workers. You can imagine the shock and the joy that I felt. They had said a definite no, and in about 5 - 6 weeks they got on the register. I am believing that something extra ordinary happened. We have asked them if they are still going to sponsor, now they have the license to do so, the only response we've gotten back is silence, except for a meeting with our superiors in a few days time. I really dont want to worry, but this just feels like Dejavu all over again. Any thoughts?

Some are saying that they must have gotten the license to favour some very very senior manager, who is affected, and not because of us junior workers, but I dont want to believe any bad news. They getting the license was the Universe shifting people and circumstances to bring me what I want regardless of what their previous reasons for saying no was.

[lycan]

Visualize yourself spending christmass (or some other future event beyond the due date) in the country you want to be in. Don't try to micromanage the how it is done, like trying to decide that you get a million dollars or whatever. Try to sleep at night as if it were christmas eve, or new years eve, and you are sleeping in your bed in the country of your choice.

This is, in essence, what Neville Goddard did when he was drafted into the army. He wanted an honorable discharge and was denied one by his superior but then he slept as if he was sleeping in his own bed and through this visualization, entered a state of deep faith. His superior ended up changing his mind in about a week and he did not have to fight in World War 2. You can listen to him telling this story, I think in this lecture:

Neville Goddard 1955 How To Use Your Imagination 1of 2 - YouTube

He didn't visualize his superiors changing their mind or some extraordinary escape route, he simply imagined his end goal, which was being back home.

[eoku]

WOW, that is a powerful way of putting it. I will definitely try it, i can already forsee that I will get some peace about this situation trying that. Thank you for responding.

[Balbrae]

Originally Posted by eoku

Hello, I'm sorry I hadnt replied for a while, I wanted to go through the book, before I commented. I do have some news though. A couple fo days ago, I got called by a friend that my company's name is now on the list of companies who have the license to sponsor workers. You can imagine the shock and the joy that I felt. They had said a definite no, and in about 5 - 6 weeks they got on the register. I am believing that something extra ordinary happened. We have asked them if they are still going to sponsor, now they have the license to do so, the only response we've gotten back is silence, except for a meeting with our superiors in a few days time. I really dont want to worry, but this just feels like Dejavu all over again. Any thoughts?

Some are saying that they must have gotten the license to favour some very very senior manager, who is affected, and not because of us junior workers, but I dont want to believe any bad news. They getting the license was the Universe shifting people and circumstances to bring me what I want regardless of what their previous reasons for saying no was.

Hi, Eoku:

Glad to hear there are some signals coming from the Universe, even though they may be hard to read or read correctly. Recall again from our earlier discussion that your focus is on you smiling, and being happy in a situation that suits you. From the perspective of the future, it has already worked out beautifully for you! What did you think of the Mike Dooley book?

[eoku]

Thank you for replying, the focus of me smiling and being in a happy situation hasnt changed. Its even more intense now, because there is a renewed sense of hope. Mike's book is actually very enlighteneing. I have read similar books before, but his breaks it down to the simplest level, and it lets you see all the errors you didnt know you were making before. I'm about half way though, and the exercises in the book, have really helped me remember that i've been in this kind of situation before, and I came out of it smiling, and got what I wanted. So I am recharged now, and have erased all doubt

[Balbrae]

Originally Posted by eoku

Thank you for replying, the focus of me smiling and being in a happy situation hasnt changed. Its even more intense now, because there is a renewed sense of hope. Mike's book is actually very enlighteneing. I have read similar books before, but his breaks it down to the simplest level, and it lets you see all the errors you didnt know you were making before. I'm about half way though, and the exercises in the book, have really helped me remember that i've been in this kind of situation before, and I came out of it smiling, and got what I wanted. So I am recharged now, and have erased all doubt

Awesome. Keep us posted!