Tests before the manifestation

[jdiddy]

This is just something that I've noticed in my own life, and I'm wondering if anyone else experiences it too, or if it's something that I'm manifesting somehow.

When I put out an intention, I've noticed that there is usually some kind of test/bump in the road that I have to deal with. Once I deal with it, the manifestation of my intent happens. It's almost like God is saying "ok, prove to me that you want it and you believe you can have it". This seems to happen pretty consistently for me.

One example is when I try to manifest money. Typically what happens is I'll go thru a dry spell initially where my money level is lower than it was when I put out the intention. A few times at first I gave up and thought "this isn't working". Now, becase I *know* that it is, I don't give up, and without fail now I see the manifestation shortly after I make the decision not to give up.

This has created some really stressful times for me, but I've recognized this pattern to it and now it's almost cool for me when I see this test happen because I know that the manifestation is on its way. It's kinda what Steve was talking about with the alpha/beta results, except mine typically come in the form of tests and not mini-manifestations. Would be cool if I could change that to his model, I'll have to work on that one... but overall I'm not complaining

[Betrade]

damn. This is EXACTLY what I'm going through as we speak.

i put out a money intention about a month ago, and things were relatively normal, then; whamo. I've had a series of events that have led me to be in the worst financial shape in over 20 years!! What's up with that??

I actually rolled up change to get gas and food today, and I can't even remeber when I've done that in the past.

I sure hope this IS a test, because I don't know how much more I can take. Oh, I was also robbed a few weeks ago, not to mention having three vehicles have major problems within three weeks. One engine locked up, a transmission blew, and another just quit running.

I have no idea why, and I've done everything I possibly could, and have talked to 2 mechanics who are dumbfounded as to why it won't start after all of the tests I ran, and repairs I made. that car should be running and it won't. i have fuel, fire and air, and she won't run. I thought the timing chain may have jumped a tooth, but it didn't; it's fine. I'm lost on this one, but all of this started happeneing when I started this LOA stuff. So far, I'm not impressed.

[InJoy]

Originally Posted by jdiddy

Now, becase I *know* that it is, I don't give up, and without fail now I see the manifestation shortly after I make the decision not to give up.

I'm pretty sure this is your key, Jdiddy. When you make the conscious decision to keep moving forward, you raise your vibration to a level consistent with your desires and thereby put yourself in an allowing (receiving) mode.

It sounds like you've seen this pattern of "tests" and by your noticing and analyzing them as such, you have continued that pattern. Maybe if you practice deciding that your manifestation is coming directly (to the point that you feel jazzed about it), you can set that idea of tests (and their manifestation) aside.

Originally Posted by Betrade

I've had a series of events that have led me to be in the worst financial shape in over 20 years!! What's up with that??

I actually rolled up change to get gas and food today, and I can't even remeber when I've done that in the past.

...I don't know how much more I can take.

...I was also robbed a few weeks ago, not to mention having three vehicles have major problems within three weeks.

I'm lost on this one, but all of this started happeneing when I started this LOA stuff. So far, I'm not impressed.

Betrade, I shaved down your post to attempt to show you what may be going awry with your asking. One of the toughest parts of LoA that I've faced has been the habit of asking for what I don't want (by accident of course).

It seems that you are focused upon the lack of money in your life. I can certainly see why, but the fact remains that if you continue to focus your thoughts and feelings upon what you don't have (a good car, money to buy food and gas, etc.) then you will continue to draw that lack toward you.

I am still young at this technique, but I've had a few amazing results. Each time, I have been happy in the moment, as though my manifestation had already occurred - then WHAMMO! There it was!

Recently, I have read two books that helped put this into perspective. I can't say enough good things about them. One is "Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting" by Lynn Grabhorn and the other is "Ask and It Is Given" by Abraham-Hicks. (The last half of that book is particularly useful.)

In the meantime, you may want to practice the technique on things that are easier for you to wrap your mind around, so as to build confidence in your abilities. Try intending a blue flower or a song on the radio. Or maybe five dollars. This way, you're not trying to overcome fears and thoughts about whether you'll have dinner tonight.

I hope that helps.

[ChefSalad]

It's very funny that you mention happenings like this, InJoy. At first, with the Secret, I was having the same trouble as jdiddy, but after several months and realizing that the main component I was missing from the LoA equation was action, I have turned my pattern around. I have had much greater success in nearly every area.

At the same time, my business partner (and my business, in turn), has had much the same experience as Betrade. And my business partner has had much the same attitude as Betrade with the much same results. In fact, I can't count the number of times I have heard the phrases, "I don't know how much more of this I can handle," and, "I'm tired of being poor." All the universe seems to say from hearing that is, "Hmmm. Let's find out just how much crap you can handle, shall we." I, on the other hand, began taking action and changing those attitudes and have had things go 180. It has resulted in increased wealth on my part.

It seems that in a joint venture, when the intentions of the partners don't match, the universe picks the most involved partner's intentions for the business and separates the other from the business. Or at least that's what happened in my case. I was significantly less involved in my business than my business partner. His attitude was soured, and mine sweetened and I began to get other money-making opportunities that keep me less involved than my partner. The result is that I'm beginning to experience more abundance, and he is still being "tested."

Anywho, now (Truthfully, it's probably a week since the previous paragraph completely applied.) I have my business partner's wife on-board with the whole action thing and he (the partner) is honestly trying to change his attitudes. Now he's beginning to experience more abundance as well, and we're coming back together in the business. It's just crazy how well it works when you understand it's principles.

I've also begun to notice just how quickly and well LoA works even for people who don't believe in it. Take my dad for instance. Tonight, he wondered aloud if a particular (old) phone in the basement worked, thinking that it didn't. A call came, he answered, and it didn't work. They called back, I answered and it worked fine. The call was for him, so I yelled out, and he took the receiver out of my hand. The phone didn't work again. Later, I had an hour long phone call with a friend on it. It seems that that particular phone doesn't work for my dad (and only my dad) just because he doesn't think it works. It's hilarious.

[Betrade]

Originally Posted by InJoy

I'm pretty sure this is your key, Jdiddy. When you make the conscious decision to keep moving forward, you raise your vibration to a level consistent with your desires and thereby put yourself in an allowing (receiving) mode.

It sounds like you've seen this pattern of "tests" and by your noticing and analyzing them as such, you have continued that pattern. Maybe if you practice deciding that your manifestation is coming directly (to the point that you feel jazzed about it), you can set that idea of tests (and their manifestation) aside.



Betrade, I shaved down your post to attempt to show you what may be going awry with your asking. One of the toughest parts of LoA that I've faced has been the habit of asking for what I don't want (by accident of course).

It seems that you are focused upon the lack of money in your life. I can certainly see why, but the fact remains that if you continue to focus your thoughts and feelings upon what you don't have (a good car, money to buy food and gas, etc.) then you will continue to draw that lack toward you.

I am still young at this technique, but I've had a few amazing results. Each time, I have been happy in the moment, as though my manifestation had already occurred - then WHAMMO! There it was!

Recently, I have read two books that helped put this into perspective. I can't say enough good things about them. One is "Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting" by Lynn Grabhorn and the other is "Ask and It Is Given" by Abraham-Hicks. (The last half of that book is particularly useful.)

In the meantime, you may want to practice the technique on things that are easier for you to wrap your mind around, so as to build confidence in your abilities. Try intending a blue flower or a song on the radio. Or maybe five dollars. This way, you're not trying to overcome fears and thoughts about whether you'll have dinner tonight.

I hope that helps.

That's not it. I've always had enough money, and have always been able to make more when I needed to. Like I said, I have never gone through this before, and i haven't spent the last 30 years worrying about lack. This just started about a month ago. OTOH, when this kind of thing happens, you have to focus on fixing it. Ignoring it won't make it go away.

Hell, I supported a family of 6 for many years doing what I'm doing now. All of a sudden, nothings working and almost no work has come my way over the last month. It was completely unexpected, so I definitely wasn't focusing on any lack at all, because there was no lack to focus on. I have always had work. I'm 45, and have been working since I was 17, and never have I run out of work. Just last week, they guy I work for informed me he's cutting me to a 4 day week until business picks up. That has never happened in my entire life. It's always been a situation where i had plenty of work, and all of the overtime or side work I needed.

I'm not sayimng this is a test, I just noticed that all hell has broken loose, and someone else was having a similiar experience, so i responded.

[vfrrick]

This really gets to something that I have been pondering for some time. Your example of money and then you will run short. Is it possible to manifest more money into your life when you don't want it to come from the way you currently make money?

I have been doing what I am currently doing for a living for about 10 years now. I have an intent to bring more money into my life but at the same time I definitely do not want it to come from my current occupation. So I have put very little effort into my current situation and spend much more time preparing for the manifestation. The down side to that is revenue slows down just as I have asked but I guess it is my question that is hindering the manifestations.

Any way anyone with insight into this one feel free. I hope I got across what I mean.

[InJoy]

Originally Posted by vfrrick

Any way anyone with insight into this one feel free. I hope I got across what I mean.

It sounds like you just need to get more specific with what you want.

The tricky thing about LoA is that most of us are in the habit of stating what we don't want.

Look:

Originally Posted by vfrrick

Is it possible to manifest more money into your life when you don't want it to come from the way you currently make money?

I have an intent to bring more money into my life but at the same time I definitely do not want it to come from my current occupation.

Stating what you don't want is actually a good start. But it's not where you want to come from in your intentions.

From what you don't want, think about what you DO want. From what direction do you want your money to come? Would you like a different job? Or what?

Once you have nailed down a statement of intention that doesn't have any derivative of the word "don't" in it, think that intention to yourself. If it feels good to think about in these new terms, you're golden. If not, keep trying until you get a good-feeling statement in mind. Then do your very best to eliminate thoughts about what you don't want in your everyday thinking about this subject.

Remember this: Any negative thought that produces a less-than positive feeling in your intention restricts the allowing (or receiving) of that intention. That means, if you are thinking about what you don't want, or your limitations about what you want, or how you're not really sure this is going to work, you will likely have limited (or no) success with that intention. On the other hand, if you keep your attention on what (exactly) that you do want, to the point that you feel good about it, that's when (in my experience) LoA works.