Last month I shared with you my gratitude journals. I explained how I completely alter my perception and consciousness after only a few minutes of documenting all that I am grateful for. A gratitude journal really illuminates everything positive that exists in this very moment. A few short minutes later and I’m in a place of trust, love, acceptance, gratitude. Suddenly, I’m like, “Huh? What was I so worried about again, when I have all this good going on?” The journal serves as a reminder of all that I have created for myself.

Can you imagine how powerful it is to declare all that you want when coming from this place of absolute trust, love, acceptance and gratitude? This is such a beautiful, pure, spirit-based place to come from. When I’m here, I’m completely unattached to all my desires, as I recognize how fantastic my life already is exactly as it is. Thus, this is the best time to declare exactly what it is we want.

Declare it, and allow the process of life do the rest. Writing is powerful because it really engages your mind, body and spirit. I write down what I desire as though I already own it. “I love my new bed. I love my new red shoes. I love my fantastic relationship. I love my new bear stickers!” I love the way I feel when writing these things down. For that moment in time, every cell in my body is acting as though I do own it. It’s magical! And when it appears in reality, it’s even more magical! Start small and work your way up. (. . . A new shirt to new electronics, to your dream vacation. . . ) I have created my ipod, digital camera, massage table, trip to Canada, my car, and so much more by doing this. Remember, your spirit knows no limits!

I will mention that the correlation I have noticed with the speed of the manifestations is my level of attachment to them. Again, I completely believe that I own these things as I write them down. I trust that it’s all working out in my best interest, so I don’t worry about it. I relinquish all control and attachment. Would this manifestation be something that I use to identify myself with, or would it just be another added bonus to my life?

When I approach the manifestation like an added bonus, everything seems so easy and effortless. When I am attached to the manifestaion and honestly believe I’d be a more worthy person, healer, woman, daughter, girlfriend, whatever because of it, it tends to take longer. . . usually it’ll appear in my life the second I give up! The second I realize I’m just fine without this one thing is when it suddenly falls into my lap. Therefore, it all goes back to appreciation! When I am appreciative of all I have I continue to create things to be grateful for. The saying goes, “you get what you give.” Give gratitude in order to receive more to be grateful for.