It was like being hit by lightning! As I stared at those words, the light bulb turned on in my head and the puzzle pieces started falling into place. This made sense! I could become anything I wanted because the way already existed. What I needed to tell myself was that if I could see it in my mind, I was already on my way to getting it. What were those words?
EVERYTHING THAT WILL EVER BE ALREADY EXISTS.
Have you ever heard of eternalism or “block universe” theory? I was well into my 50s when I first read about it. It is the concept concerning the nature of time. According to this theory, past, present, and future events all coexist simultaneously.
Jonas Salk didn’t just grab the vaccine to prevent polio out of thin air. It already existed; he just hadn’t figured it out yet. It was right there in his ingredients, in his experiments, his determination and persistence, and finally, in his mind.
Flip That Switch!
Nothing will create the life you say you want in your second half until you clarify in your own mind exactly what success and fulfillment looks like. Once done, submit your order to the Universe and prepare to receive it. Your request already exists and is being prepared for delivery.
Wonderous things that will get your heart pumping are within your grasp if you believe you deserve them. But you can’t just wait around for them – prepare your life for delivery. Don’t let your brain run down; wind it up again. Flip that switch!
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than the ones you did. Sail away from the safe harbor. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
Keep Believing and Work for It
We spend so much time worrying that we might be worse off than we are now if we take a chance. So what do we do? Nothing! The solution to happiness and purpose is not an easy one. It is a leap of courage and faith; believing in something you cannot see and having the patience to keep believing while the Universe works its magic.
If you know what the goal is, the how will appear. The path is already there. Seek it out and enjoy the process of exploring, researching and engaging with people who share your passion. You will discover that studying unfamiliar subjects and mastering new skills is a source of genuine pleasure, motivation, and, dare I say, fun! In other words, don’t just live the length of your life but the width of it as well.
“You can’t turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.” – Bonnie Prudden
Expand Your World
As you grow, you have to expand your world to include all the people, resources, challenges, and information you can stuff into your life. Define what you want! Believe you deserve it! Don’t just say, “I want what she has” or “I want to be rich.” No, you have to sit down and get very clear. What do you want? How will it make your life better? Write it down.
If you have made your desires clear in your mind, the Universe will immediately get to work putting together your order. Be patient. It can take time – sometimes a lot of time. You will get it when the Universe thinks you are ready to receive and appreciate it.
Just like a plant, we all require things to grow: water, fertilizer, sunlight, fresh air, and maybe some love. The plant is born with the knowledge that the way to thrive already exists.
Just How Do You Plant A Life?
- Take action – plant the seed in a quality environment.
- Have patience – it will grow in its own time.
- Be resilient – if you forget to water it, do so now and keep the faith you didn’t kill it.
- Be consistent – water, fertilize, provide sunlight, speak lovingly, and repeat.
- Be persistent – keep watching your plant. If it refuses to grow, make a few adjustments and start another seed. Keep doing it until that little bugger sprouts!
Above all, never quit. You may be on the cusp of bursting into blossom!
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So, what do you think of eternalism theory? Do your believe you can change your future by believing the way already exist?
