Manifesting Money in Your Life

Hey everyone! So, I quit my job over a year ago and let me tell you, things have been pretty tight financially ever since. My bank account has been in the red more times than I can count, and it’s been super stressful, I gotta admit. I put all my life savings into starting my own business, but getting things off the ground has been a slow process. Picture this: as I closed my bank account and withdrew my last $6.50, I thought to myself, “Should I just give up and go back to a regular 8-5 job?” Ugh, I hated even thinking about it. I mean, leaving my high paying job was a pretty crazy move, and while my friends and family were supportive at first, their patience and support have started to fade as the struggles continue.

 

The whole experience has been difficult.  Lately, I’ve been feeling like a total failure. Fear, insecurity, desperation, and sadness have been creeping up on me, ready to take over. It’s tough, but you know what? There’s still a tiny glimmer of hope. Deep down, I know I’m on the right path—I just need to dig deep and figure things out.

 

Now, I’m sure many of you have heard about the law of attraction. You know, the whole idea that belief shapes our thoughts and thoughts manifest our reality? Well, I decided to take a real hard look at myself to see if my beliefs, thoughts, and the words I used were aligned with my desire for more money in my life.

 

First things first, I sat down and listed out all my deep-seated beliefs about money. And boy, did I realize that my relationship with money was not exactly healthy. I’ve experienced both poverty and wealth in my life, and as I listed out what it felt like to be broke versus what it felt like to have money, I was shocked to see some negative emotions associated with having money. I’m talking about feelings like poison, never having enough, losing sight of what’s important, getting consumed by material things, and more. No wonder the universe was holding back the money! Why would it want to bring me something that I held in such a negative light?

 

So, you know what I needed to do next? Reframe my thoughts about money. I started seeing it as a tool, something to be used in harmony with my values. Balance, compassion, creativity, beauty, connection, experience, and growth. See, the problem wasn’t money itself—it was the consciousness and actions of how it was handled that caused all the negativity.

But here’s the thing about reframing: it’s not about just sitting around and asking the universe for things without actually doing anything. Trust me, I’ve learned the hard way that the amount of money you have doesn’t necessarily reflect how hard you work. I’ve seen so many hardworking folks who are still struggling financially. It’s frustrating, right?

 

I’m all about putting in the work and manifesting money in my life, but I also want to enjoy the journey. You know what I mean?

 

Here’s another roadblock I hit: I struggled with feeling worthy and embracing my own merit. Instead of being comfortable in my own skin, I would bring myself down with self-deprecating humor. I thought I was doing others a favor or deflecting my dreams, but over-indulging in self-deprecating talk wasn’t doing me or anyone else any favors.

 

Let me give you an example. There was this woman at the gym who asked me about my plans to make money with Beauty Brains Bubbly. And you know what? I suddenly felt overwhelmed with shame and unworthiness. I stumbled over my words, made some lame joke about not ending up broke. I totally sabotaged myself and wiped out all the good vibes I had going. Ugh, not cool!

 

So, I went home, did some meditation, and listened to an audio recording about the law of attraction. It helped me become more self-aware of my conflicting thoughts and words in that moment. At least I have some tools to keep working through this as I move forward.

 

I’m going to be fully transparent and a little vulnerable here. This hasn’t been easy. I’m still learning, trying new techniques to keep a positive mindset, and working my butt off to turn my passions into a successful business that can support my family.

 

I keep replaying the mantra “If you want something, you have to feel like you already have it.”  But that is honestly easier said than done. When creditors keep blowing up your phone, your bank account is empty, and bills just keep piling up, it’s really tough to “feel abundant.” I mean, sure, I can try to feel like I have money, but then reality hits. The phone rings, another creditor calls, or my fiancé comes to me in a panic talking about getting through the month. Suddenly all those “good money feelings” can just fly out the window. It’s a never-ending challenge, right?

 

But here’s the thing, I’m stubborn, tenacious, and confident that I’ll find a way forward. So, that’s where I am right now. Trying to find that balance between manifesting my desires and dealing with the real world. It’s a work in progress but I will get there!

Here is a great quote I have posted in my home office:

“As easy as air flows in and out of my being – so it is with money.  My desires draw it in, and my ease of thought lets it flow out.  In and out.  In and out.  Everflowing, always easy.  Whatever I desire, whenever I desire, as much as I desire – in and out.” – unknown author