There’s this parable of a Cherokee Native American who was teaching his grandchildren about life:
“A fight is going on inside of me… It is a terrible fight, and it is between two wolves. One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, pride and superiority. The other wolf stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.
This same fight is going on inside of you and every other person too.”
The grandkids thought about it for a while and then one of them asked:
“Which wolf will win?”
The old Cherokee answered:
“The one I feed.”
Now, as you probably realized, the moral of this little story is simple:
- The ‘wolf’ you feed, is the one you give your attention to.
- “Energy flows where attention goes”…
- So whatever you focus on in life, expands.
That’s the basic premise of what’s popularly referred to as the ‘Law of Attraction.’ And that’s why when you’re looking to transform your life, understanding the power of attention is the most fundamental requirement, and is absolutely vital to regaining control of your life experience.
Now this may come across like pretty blatant and self-evident advice… but the game of ‘attention’ and ‘focus’ isn’t always as straightforward and obvious as it may seem.
Let me explain…
The Counterintuitive
If you’re looking to transform your life into something ‘better’ than it seems to be right now, you’re doing that for either of the following two reasons:
- One, because you’re not happy with the way your life is now…
- Or two, because you just want to get more out of it… and not by (further) draining your energy, but rather by getting into a seemingly effortless ‘flow,’ where you seem to be drawing the things you want into your orbit in a way that appears automatic.
So when you’ve set out to do so, you may be inclined to learn how to actually bring about this transformation.
But here’s the catch:
What we call ‘transformation’ isn’t as much a process of ‘learning how to do it,’ but rather a process of deprogramming. It’s actually much more about unlearning than it is about learning something new.
Here’s the thing:
- All life is connected through a universal field that we can give many names and qualifications, but can ultimately be best described as ‘consciousness.’
- However, most people have disconnected themselves from that understanding through all kinds of unconscious programming, conditioning, and limiting beliefs… which manifest energetically in dense electromagnetic fields that encase them in a perception of isolation and separateness.
- In actuality, the way out is not so much to seek all kinds of fancy ways and shortcuts to enlightenment, but rather to remove the dirt that lies between you and the daylight, in order to step out of this illusory confinement.
In your core, you’re still an inseparable part of this field of ‘infinite awareness.’ But you may have gotten so used to your limited perception that you’re now totally mesmerized by that experience. And so right now, you may hardly be able to conceive of any other reality anymore.
Still, once you make the conscious decision that you want to break out and bring about a transformation and change your life, the field of ‘infinite awareness’ (often dubbed ‘the universe’) comes at your aid… but not always in the ways you might expect. Because here’s what happens:
The experiences you attract tend to be tailored to helping you break down those energetic walls around you that block your vision!
Next, as soon as the walls of limitation tumble down, you restore your connection with this field, so that more of your natural ‘awareness’ can flow through you. Accordingly, your ‘reality’ will start to change as your programmed perceptions are rewritten.
So yes, true enough, the process of ‘transformation’ may bring challenges. But if you stick with your intuition through all of these experiences (nice and less pleasant), after a while your life changes because of what you’ve experienced going through these challenges, NOT in spite of it.
The Irrational
An important part of this process is to listen to your intuition instead of just rationalizing everything based on your conditioned beliefs. There’s this ‘intuitively knowing’ voice inside of you that knows what’s right for you from a bigger picture point of view, rather than what you might rationally think is right for you at the moment.
We’ll talk more about this inner voice in upcoming materials…
But many people are inclined to give up entirely, degrading this whole concept of ‘deliberate creation’ as mumbo-jumbo the moment the going gets a little tough:
“This wasn’t what I wanted to attract! This doesn’t work!”
Well, actually it does. You’re attracting the very experiences designed to break through whatever is keeping you from experiencing your desired reality.
So when you react to a situation (pleasant or unpleasant) or make some kind of choice in your life, it’s worth asking yourself what level of awareness your choice or decision comes from:
- Does what you do or decide (implicitly) represent fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, pride, superiority?
- Or is it a manifestation of joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, faith?
Here’s why such introspection is so important:
How you react to the situations you’re presented with, is an explicit manifestation of your implicit focus. It shows you in what mental/emotional/spiritual atmosphere you’re really operating, outside of your conscious attempts to ‘think positively’ and repeating your affirmations.
Your implicit focus is a far more accurate indication of who you define yourself to be right now, and determines where your attention is really flowing. As such, it’s a strong determinant of what you’ll attract next.
That’s why evaluating your reactions this way is a very strong tool. It not only gives you an indication of where your implicit focus is, but it also gives you the opportunity to consciously take measures to shift it to where it should be in light of creating the life experience you really want for yourself.
Steps To Practice
Remember this:
As long as your conscious decision is to ‘change your life for the better,’ you will start to ‘attract’ and ‘manifest’ experiences that are designed to help you break out of the box that’s keeping you from experiencing that reality right now.
This means that the things you attract may not always immediately seem to be part of your dream vision, but rather stepping stones that help you break down what’s currently keeping you from living that dream vision.
So to ‘break free’ this way, there are three important initial steps to take:
- Step #1:
The first step is to evaluate your reactions to the situations and circumstances you’re presented with in life… and only accept to act on the reactions and decisions that genuinely come from the ‘heart,’ from your connection to ‘infinite awareness,’ from knowing what’s right for you. - Step #2:
The second step is to be kind to yourself when the circumstances you’re presented with in life are not immediately what you hoped for… so you don’t get caught up in the very mental and emotional atmosphere that you’re really trying to break out of.In the words of Charles Swindoll:
“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.”
So be gentle with yourself. Don’t fall into self-loathing and frustration the moment you’re faced with a challenge that doesn’t seem to match the image you had of your ‘new and improved’ life. It’s just a stepping stone that gets you one step closer. Keep at it, you’ll get there.
- Step #3:
Since ‘energy flows where attention goes’ (meaning what you’ll manifest will depend on what you give your attention to), don’t forget to deliberately build in fun and joy in your life. It’ll energize and inspire you, and will serve as an implicit signal to get more opportunities for it.This is what I call a ‘manifestivity’. You have to really get into that energy in order for more of it to be reflected back to you.
After all, you want fun, joy, peace, love, etc. in your life, don’t you? Then deliberately make space for fun, joy, peace, love, and for other things you like in your life. Experience it intensely… no reservations!
Believe me, it works…
Start playing with these steps. And next time, we’ll be taking this skill to the next level…
See you then!
P.S. If you want to greatly speed up this process of breaking free, you might want to check out the Crack Your Egg Program (<– click here…).
Is it possible that consciousness, creativity and connecting is counterintuitive?!
Henk,
When you speak I totally am listening. Your wisdom is incredible and not only touches my heart it impacts my life. I am so excited when you send these messages to me, and your Egg Program has been a real eye-opener for me.
Keep the great stuff coming.
Paul
Amazing great written article, Hank! Your words make so much sense. Totally spot on. Couldn’t have said it better.
Best,
Andrea
TRUST ME I HAVE BEEN WITH YOU BUT APPARENTLY MAY NOT AGREE TO WHAT ALL ABOUT YOU OFTEN EMPHASIZ.FIRSTLY THE
LAW OF ATTRACTION-DEFINED THROUGH MANY PHILOSOPHERS-ALOUDLY, HAVE NEVER BEEN SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVED-IN RFACT ITS A THEORY OF EFFORTS OF SELF-RESPECT NO MORE-GRACIOUSLY ACHIEVED THROUGH DEDICATION AND CONSCIENTIOUS.CONDUCT STRUGGLE& HONEST ENDEAVOURS.–TO ME IT NEEDS NO ISSUES OF WORTH APPRECIATION OF PHILOSOPHER KINGS. THE PAST IS ESSENTIAL TO REMEMBER-THE FUTURE IS YET TO BE FACED WITH COURAGE& DETERMINATION;HOWEVER THE PRESENT IS GRACIOUSLY ACQUIRED- WITH A FEW PRINCIPLES: NEVER REGRET YOUR DECISIONS IN LIFE: BE HONEST AS FAR AS FEASIBLE AND BE HUMANE WITH FELLOW CITIZENS-ITS ONE WORD ONE CONSCIOUS OUTLOOK ONE AMBITION-TO BE AN ACCEPTABLE IDENTITY…..MOTIVATIONS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HIGHLY APPRECIATED….HIGH REGARDS SHAM SUNDER AZAD
I just really appreciate this program and Henk’s way of explaining the information. It is especially valuable for me because I re-read them over at different times and a different mind set and get a whole other perspective from it. Thank you.
Some great stuff here friend but it needs editing. Was the hackneyed old “Wolf” story really necessary? You were losing me at one stage.
A speech or article should be like a woman’s skirt: Long enough to cover the essentials and short enough to hold the interest. (To use another hackneyed saying)
Peace,
Luv & hugz,
J
Thank you for this article. I am working through the program and going very slowly and doing lots of revision. This course is very intensive and has brought ideas that I have never considered. Henk, love ya work.
Always good stuff Henk
There is a point where something is gained from any knowledge. First you are ignorant, and then you inquire, next you realize, now you have the power of that knowledge and can apply it to your world.
Thanks for the article Henk.
I have the “Crack Your Egg” program and I’m currently working my way through module 2 and loving it.
My only trouble is remembering to actually put the techniques into practise.
I’ll get there though.
All the best.
Henk, am so honored and blessed to receive your teachings. Thank you, from your student Fritzi. Your writing is so appreciated, every time.
you have said it better than anyone else I have read ever has , and I have read many
Thus will be saved and distributed
Thanks
Thanks so so much as I so needed this. Please help me with the action part!!!!
Why is that so difficult ?
Am struggling. It’s worrisome!
Edna
Brilliant – thank you for so generously sharing such empowering insights in your articles! Your work is deeply appreciated and has given me such inspiration and practical tools that allow me to support myself and understand how this process of manifestation truly works, as well as the pitfalls to be aware of. You explain these concepts in such an easy-to-understand manner which makes it a breeze to fully comprehend. And love the reminder about making sure to have lots of fun and joy by engaging in “manifestivities” – what a great word!
this teaching is splendid
Between your wonderful post and Trisha’s reply, I am so aware that I needed to read this. Thank you so much – Jobi
Hi Henk! As always great detailed unfolding and sorting! I especially appreciate your unpacking the mind’s kneejerk tendency to rationalize it’s way out of whatever when rationalizations are manifestations/defenses of the same limited thinking patterns that get us into the mess to begin with! Thanks repeatedly. Happy Trails! Julia
This is a clear case of Manifestivity for me .yesterday I got a very depressing news and this morning I got your email which has boosted me again .Hearfelt thanks .
Thank you for this lesson in understanding what everyone goes through. A bulb of light lit up when I read that your extrinsic reaction is a reflection of your intrinsic state. Good work!
krupaa
It’s so true…I am so glad for the reminder….at times I lose focus of my goals and allowed things and people to get into my way.
Henk,
Thank you for such a beautifully written article.
Ginger
This is very well explained…thanks for the information and motivation here…this will surely keep me going and growing:)
Wow. I could not have picked a better time to read this article, as it brought answers to questions that I just posed to myself this morning. Now if THAT is not a direct experience example of a “manifestivity”, I don’t know what is!!!
Thank you!
Henk, I have wondered if you realize what a rare jewel you are.The wisdom that is flowing from you can only come from the Creator. Hope you will never let go of that. Love you Brother.
I do like what Trisha had to say about the truth and the heart.
MAKE A CONSCIOUS DECISION TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR THE BETTER says Henk
That is a statement to live by surely.
You explained things extremely well and it was nice and concise! Thanks Henk.
I did enjoy this conversation on Manifestivity. Thank you for the clarity with which was presented.
Spot on, like usual, Henk! Thanks, and blessings!
Finally, just the right time. Not a minute too soon. Inspirational ; Thank you Henk.
Perhaps I get to catch up and crack my egg!
Hey Henk, You make this an adventure in itself. With all the “other stuff” out there to have dealt with and you simplistic but in depth and to the point makes this like no other course for the betterment of self I have ever come across…..your head does not get use to the “stress” of becoming “awakened” for it’s state of “numbness” that we have accepted as the “true” self…..making a difference in all these lives will address the bigger issue than anyone maybe even yourself has yet to realize….like the 100th monkey effect or the butterfly effect it is same in nature to begin with but builds as a snowball of unstoppable size in the future. I am here for the duration and excited to boldly go where I have never been before from the “numb” to the new Life—–it is really right around the next bend in the road……Best, Mark
Hey Mark -Great comment. Reading it I thought – If time is an illusion, what we might think “is really right around the bend” is actually right here now! This instant manifestivity (which is always present) emerges automatically when we are willing to consider the possibility that numb sits so close to fun the only difference is one of perception (ie: what we are focused on)! So – thanks for the Ah Ha and Happy Trails! Julia
I have not read anything of yours yet that has left me disappointed. Thank you for the gems of inspiration and aspiration! God bless.
A wonderful article with your help I hope to Crack my Egg
Great & positive article not to mention very informative and helpful! Keep it coming because at the end of the day we all appreciate the truth that is real! May the creator continue to bless us all and I love you with my whole heart:-)
Good lesson for us all. Although I really needed this article yesterday, it is still very appropriate. I had a “meltdown” yesterday over something I need asap and was sent a cancellation notice. I immediately went into panic mode and called the company, sure enough out of stock but the young man on the phone was very patient and kind and let me know that they did have the same item in stock (but more expensive brand). Being that I needed it, I went ahead and ordered it. Well lo and behold the more expensive brand had a special coupon attached to it and it ended up costing me less than my prior order and it’s actually a better item!!!! So I was in the flow, but didn’t realize it at the time and then of course I beat myself up for getting so upset and that’s where this really hit home for me as I do need to be more kind and compassionate with myself. As you’ve repeatedly said in these articles and the C.Y.E. program the universe is showing me where my walls are so that I can “crack my egg”. So thank you Henk for your insightful ness. 🙂
Thanks Henk for helping me to understand and crack the crux of my egg. It is my strong feeling it is going to break ultimately.
It’s a case of when the student is ready the teacher arrives. This particular article comes to me at a time when I a series of pretty expensive maintenance matters have been coming up when I’m working on manifesting more money to support my normal needs…..thank you teacher Henk!
Hello Henk,
Great words, I love your message of inspiration, whenever I read your articles I immediately experience a different type of energy. Keep on sending me your material, I love it, I know some day yoy’ll be rewarded for your good work, cheers!
Ray Budhai
the life is too short to sorrow about the things that happened to us in the past or will happen in the future. Just live in the present, because we passed the past and future may never come. So dream the life, live the dream.
best wishes
reza
love that – dream the life and live the dream! Thanks Reza! Perfectly put.
It’s all about the difference between being ‘selfish’ and ‘Selfish’…
Cheers, Henk!
A very sound,well written article that makes the law of attraction so much easier to comprehend, thank you Henk!
From all I have read your program and your comments are the best. Thank you!
Heard this recently and I believe it . . . when you hear the Truth – your eyes will fill with tears. When something you hear or read or see reaches that place of joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, faith . . . tears come. It’s your heart saying YES YES YES!
Your words, Henk, do that to me . . . often, so very often. Thank you for sharing the TRUTH.
….And your words, Trisha, did just that for me!
Right on! thank you!
Thanks. A stitch in time
thanks henk,good info people don’t realize that opportunities are hidden,and they must bring them out
Great article Henk! Very well written and informative, thank you.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart Henk. you are always helpful and generous.