Okay, I have been mulling on this for awhile now, and I think it just has to be said.
The Universe is not your servant. Nor is it here just to serve you and your manifestations.
There are so many “experts” out there that are selling, and thaaaat’s right I said SELLING, the idea to people that The Universe is some sort of Customer Service Agent in your life schemes, and that it’s just sitting around waiting to fulfill your every wish.
I call bullox.
First of all, the universe is kinda busy, you know, doing Univer-sey type things, like maintaining solar systems and planetary operations.
Basically, this post is probably not going to be popular, but that’s okay by me. Some people might even say to me, “But Lisa! You’re a tarot reader! Don’t you believe in the universe and its powers?”
Yes and no. Yes I do believe that the Universe has intelligence, which I do not even pretend to understand. No, I do not believe that the universe is there to just grant you your every whim and wish.
Actual words that “experts” have said:
- “The Universe LOOOOVES clarity.” Really? You know this, how?
- “Whatever you desire the Universe is waiting to give you that desired outcome. If you do not get what you desire, you are not vibrating at the correct level.” So, because of your shitty vibrating level, you’re screwed.
- “If you pick up money on the street, the Universe will know you are serious about money.” I’m not even kidding, somebody actually said this.
- “The Universe is just waiting to manifest your dream life.” Ugh.
The flip side of this they usually throw at you is that, if what you have been trying to manifest with your partner-in-crime Universe does not materialize, basically it’s your fault because you didn’t truly feel the right vibration so the universe was “confused.”
No wonder people are getting pissed off when all of their affirmations and manifesting requests to the universe are not materializing!
Listen. I believe in intentional action. I believe in prayer. I believe in co-incidences that happen as a result of both of those things. I believe in a higher power and intuition that guides me to live in the light and not in the dark as much as possible.
I don’t pretend to understand how any of this works.
But what I am getting super tired of is this trend towards experts selling the idea that they know what the universe wants or doesn’t want. What it likes or doesn’t like regarding what human beings do or don’t do.
Please stop.
Live in the light. Meditate. Get quiet and follow your gut. If you can’t “hear” your intuition or your gut, use tools like tarot to access it. Use your intention in all areas of your life. Stay focused on your goals with intention. Trust in the unfolding of your life. Take care of your body, mind, and spirit. Pray. Love one another.
That’s it, that’s all.
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This such a wonderful post. Thank you! I definitely needed a reminder that the Universe is really beyond my understanding, and that my acknowledgement of that lack of understanding does mean I know anything much at all! We just need to do what we can to align ourselves with the Universal vibration of what we want, but who knows how that will manifest and if we will understand what that manifestation means to us.
Hi Deirdre!
You know what? Totally not your fault that you may have been misguided! It all started with The Secret, remember that? I soooo love every morsel of your comment, so well said! And I love your last sentence especially: “We just need to do what we can to align ourselves with the Universal vibration of what we want, but who knows how that will manifest and if we will understand what that manifestation means to us.” HU-FREAKING-ZAH, LADY! LOVE IT! Thanks so much for stopping by!
xo
Lisa
YES! I LOVE this post! I’m so sick of hearing that the universe is just waiting to grant me all of these wonderful things, but it’s not doing it because I am not _______ (insert excuse here): wanting it enough, believing enough, having enough faith that that million dollar check WILL show up one day, or thinking about it enough. I jumped on the manifestation bandwagon after watching a very popular movie about the subject, but realized after a while that no amount of wishing was going to bring me things that aren’t meant for me. But that’s a whole other topic. 🙂 Thank you for this post. So so good!
Theresaaaaaa!! Yes! Yes and YES. I am so glad we are on the same page! So happy that you stopped by, and thank you so much for your comment, lady! MISS YOU! xo
So funny…I just told someone the other day “so….you know the universe isn’t a magic 8 ball right? You need to get your sh*t together and honor your own choices. ” of course…you said it in a much nicer way….but you know…. same. Kinda. ❤ Love you and I’m going to ask the Universe to send me some of your tact. (KIDDING!)