My stepdaughter told me the other day that I
should blog about this. We had just been talking about how powerful the words
“I AM” are in manifesting what you desire. “I AM abundant,” “I AM healthy,” “I
AM joyful.” It’s about stating your truth to the Universe. And, it is about the
statement and knowing it is true. If
you say “I AM abundant” but think “I AM in debt,” then that is the energy you
are putting out. All the positive talk
will not get you what you desire because the thoughts do not match up to your
statements. Make sense? Here is a great example of manifesting at its best. Did
anyone catch that I used the term “stepdaughter?” If you have been following my
story then you would know that, up until this point, this person did not exist
in my life. So, when I returned from Sedona, I decided to put this theory to
the test. My new peaceful persona radiated around me. I didn’t necessarily need
anyone in my life but knew that one day; my “soul mate” would be there so why
not throw out my intentions for the qualities I wished that soul mate to
possess. Every day, as part of my spiritual work, I would declare what I was
grateful for and then state in my best “I AM” voice that I was thankful for my
soul mate and he possessed “a,” “b,” and “c” qualities (ok, you got me, the
list was more like “a through z” must have qualities). I knew when the time was right; my soul mate
would introduce himself to me. That was it - just a clear statement I declared
daily using the “I AM.” Finding my Zen in Sedona allowed me to flow more easily
and realize I couldn’t control life, I had to allow it. Even Jesus used “I AM”
several times throughout the Bible and was a divine manifestor! I decided to drive to Virginia the first
weekend of December to visit my kids. At
that point I had no intention of moving back, and, as a matter of fact, I was
planning a date with “Randy” on my way down in the car – why not. I was excited to hang out with the boys while
there, we always have fun together. Once
in Virginia, the signs were everywhere inviting me to think about moving
back. From the boys suggesting it, to my
heart feeling as if I could finally come back, I felt like the Universe was
really working to set me up there. I
wasn’t convinced (though when I heard a Whole Foods would be coming to Virginia
Beach I put a check mark in the “maybe” box).
So, I started to listen to that
little voice in my head saying “think about it…living by the beach and with my
boys is really not a bad idea.” After
great Mexican food and a margarita or two, I headed back to the hotel and
decided to get on the computer to see what the rents looked like close to the
beach. For once, it was my decision – I would
manifest it. While at the computer, I
decided to get on Match.com to look around.
I had a membership that I had ended because I figured it was better to
meet this soul mate the good old fashioned way (and no, that wouldn’t be a bar!),
but again, that voice said, “hey, it doesn’t hurt to look.” After all, the Universe does provide signs in
many ways…it is a Universe of modern means and the new way of dating was through
the Internet. So, I got on Match and
chose a profile search of Virginia Beach guys, not being particularly confident
that this was the answer, but more a temporary entertainment method for a few
minutes. Actually, I started to scan the
profiles and didn’t open any. I just wasn’t “feeling it.” Suddenly, a profile stuck out at me…begged me
to open it, so I gave in. I liked what I
read, he seemed honest, a man with integrity and someone who clearly knew what
he wanted which included “no long distance relationships.” It was written in black and white. Really?
I felt perhaps I should reach out but instead of the “wink” I might send,
I realized I would actually have to email this guy. That was a little against my grain as I was a
modern, independent woman with a bit of an old fashioned twist…the guy should
reach out first I thought. But, I gave
in and quickly composed my email and sent - never expecting to hear a
thing. I only had a month or two left on
Match anyway as I had cancelled the membership.
Just as I was about to call it a night, I got a frantic text from the
boys that one “accidentally” tripped the other and the loser had the lucky
opportunity to fall straight down and hit his head on the tile floor. Nice.
I had visions of those stories about concussions that didn’t end too
well so off to the ER we would go. Just
how I wanted to spend my Friday! Right
before logging off, I got the familiar sound of “you got mail.” That was quick I thought! Our emails went back and forth for the next
day (oh, and yes, my son was fine) until Mr. Virginia Beach sent me an email
that basically said it was nice “meeting” me, and if I am ever in town, to
reach out to him as perhaps we could grab a cup of coffee. It struck me that I never told him I was in
Virginia and realized he was adhering to his “no long distance relationships” stance! I just had to know one way or the other, so I
confided I was in town and, if he would like to grab that cup of coffee before
I left on Sunday, I would be able to give him an hour. Not knowing how the firefighter schedule
works, I didn’t realize how “lucky” I was that Mr. Virginia Beach (a/k/a Rob)
was on a three day break and had Sunday off.
Grabbing my suitcase Sunday morning on my way out the hotel, I kissed my
boys goodbye and then cautiously and curiously headed to Starbucks for this one
hour meeting. I had to get on the road
after all as I had dinner plans in Northern Virginia that night, work on
Monday, a date with Randy on Tuesday…I WAS busy! I must say, I was relieved to find Rob looked
like his pictures (even better) and he was incredibly easy to talk to. One hour turned into three hours before I
realized I really did need to get on the road.
We exchanged numbers and I promised to call him on my drive home that
night. True to my word, I called him and
we talked from DC to my driveway in NJ.
For the next two weeks we talked nightly. As I presented a new subject or viewpoint to
discuss, I was checking off my list that so far he fit all my criteria. Poor Randy didn’t even have a shot as subconsciously
I think my mind was made up. Can I say
it is 15 months later and I AM living in Virginia with my soul mate happily
married and supported? My list of
qualities were long, but the Universe heard our desires and answered our
call. The “I AM” is powerful. This is but one example, albeit a BIG
example. It is manifesting at its best.
Can I say that my family has grown from two sons to a daughter and we
are indeed a family. “I AM” blessed. Only from the heart can you touch the sky.-
Rumi