Easy Intending

For those of you who know me well, you know that I am an avid student of the Law of Attraction principles.

A few days ago, I remember there was some expense of something I wanted to have, and it was $100. I didn't want this thing to cost me $100. But instead of thinking what I didn't want, I thought to myself... "I'm going to INTEND to receive an extra $100 so I can pay for this."

I didn't really think much of it after that. Today, I received $100 from an unexpected source. $110, actually.

The funny thing is, now I can't remember what this thing I wanted that cost $100 was!

From my studying and use of the Law of Attraction principles, I think this story exemplifies something I've learned about my personal manifestation power:

It seems to work best when I am easy about something and not super attached to the outcome. When I have an easy sense about this thing I want, not one ounce of worry as to whether or not I will get it.

Everything about the Law of Attraction I've read says that you should expect and think about the desired outcome as if it's already yours. When I am able to do that without also considering the possibility of NOT having it, it works for me. But often expecting the thing and thinking about it as mine causes some part of my brain to consider the flip-side of NOT having it, and this negative thought means I do not manifest it.

So, if I just release this thing wanted and go about my days not putting too much concern towards it, it seems to come right to me, easily.

That, and the "ask once" idea (you only need to ask once if your request is made in utter faith that the universe will deliver it)... that applies to this story and to past successes with manifestation through positive intention.

favorite things from today (2)

1. A woman walks into a yoga studio. She explains to the teacher (me) that she had previously survived a very bad car accident and was "all jacked up"--to include a fused ankle, shattered clavicle, and numerous traumas to the spine. I said the often-used but very true, "hey, you're in the right place." She told me, "I won't be able to do a lot of the postures correctly, but don't get me wrong, I am SO GRATEFUL. Very few people survive the kind of accident I had." Right away I was struck by her sincere "attitude of gratitude," and I assured her that "trying theright way" would be of tremendous benefit regardless of whether or not she could do perfect postures.

She proceeded to do a wonderful job in yoga class and had a smile on her face as soon as she got into the first posture and could do it well. I can't be 100% sure what was going through her head, but it looked like utter joy that her body "still worked" and could do a beautiful yoga pose on her very first try.

Every time she did a posture well or I helped her with a modification that made it so she could do postures she didn't think she would be able to do, I could just feel the happiness radiating from her. Her good friend, who is a regular student of ours, was magical to watch with her. While she clearly had a very connected energy to her fragile friend during class, she did not interfere in her process or "mother" her. Every time her friend could do a posture she didn't think she could do, she would look so genuinely happy for her. It was one of the sweetest, most sincere friend-moments I've ever seen.

What a wonderful thing to be witness to. I love my job.

2. Almost exactly a year ago, I was in a situation with someone I care about in which he reacted in a way that displeased me, because I didn't understand his perspective. Now it is very ironic

how the tables have turned. I am in the exact same position he was in a year ago. Today, I contemplated this, and found myself completely understanding what he must have been going through, and why he reacted the way he did. It is an incredible sense of understanding and COMPASSION. I feel so much compassion for this person now that I am in his shoes. Compassion is a wonderful thing to feel.