Among people seeking ways to realize positive changes in their lives, there is a widespread practice of using methods like creative visualization and positive affirmations—using the power of thought and imagery to attract what they seek. For some reason, however, I have never been a fan of this approach. Moreover, the more popular these methods become, the less I like them.
This is why I was so delighted to come across the following text from the book The Jeshua Channelings by Pamela Kribbe. According to her, the best way to create a better reality in our lives does not come through the will of the mind, but through the soft power of the heart. Another word for this is love.
“True creativity is based not on determination and a strong will, but on an open heart. The state of openness and readiness to receive the new and the unknown is vital for the true creator.
One of the keys to true creativity is the ability to do nothing: to refrain from doing, fixing, and focusing. This ability sets the consciousness into a fully receptive but alert mode. Only through not-knowing and in a state of openness can you create space for something new to enter your reality.
This contradicts much of the ‘New Age’ literature on ‘creating your own reality.’ The truth is that you are creating your reality all the time. Your consciousness creates, whether you are aware of it or not. But if you want to create your reality consciously, as many books and therapies teach you, it is essential to understand that the most powerful form of creativity is based not on the will (activity), but on self-awareness (being receptive).
All changes in the material world—whether in work, relationships, or your surroundings—are reflections of changes on an inner level. Only after the internal processes of transformation are complete can material reality mirror them by changing the circumstances of your life.
When you try to create through the will, by constantly focusing on goals or visualizing them, you ignore the inner transformation that is the true prerequisite for change. In this way, you create in an artificial manner, and disappointment awaits you. You are not creating from the depths of your soul.
The soul speaks to you in moments of silence. You hear its voice when you no longer know anything. Often, the soul begins to speak clearly only when you surrender and throw in the towel. When you surrender and give up hope, you open yourself to the new. You release all expectations and truly accept what is.
Despair arises from a strong belief in what, in your opinion, should happen in your life. When reality fails to meet these beliefs, you become disappointed or even desperate. If you let go of expectations and allow yourself to open up to the new, you will not have to fall into despair to reconnect with your soul. You can be quiet, receptive, and open to what it tells you without needing to go through despair first.
When you ‘know exactly what you want,’ you often limit the energetic possibilities available to you. The reality you desire—be it work, relationships, or better health—contains many elements you do not know. You often think you know the object of your desire very well (a perfect job, a loving partner) and project it into the future. But that is not the case at all. Everything you do when creating your reality in this way is outside your psychological boundaries. And there is no way for you to know what lies beyond them.
You may clearly feel there is something there that you strongly desire, but you do not need to limit that possibility by focusing on it or visualizing it. Simply expect it with a sense of openness and curiosity.
Ultimately, to create the reality most desired by you, self-acceptance is much more important than focusing on thoughts or will. You cannot create something that you are not. You can repeat mantras thousands of times and create many positive images in your mind, but as long as they do not reflect what you actually feel (for example, anger, depression, excitement), they will create nothing but confusion and doubt (‘I try so hard, yet nothing happens’).
To accept yourself is a form of love. Love is the greatest magnet for positive change in your life. If you love and accept yourself as you are, you will attract those circumstances and people who reflect your love for yourself. It is that simple.” — Pamela Kribbe, The Jeshua Channelings
