Hello dreamers and readers!

I have been so excited to write this post, since it is something that I have been slowly but surely implementing into my life. Some of you may have heard about this concept, and some of you may be new to this idea, but todays post is all about the Power of Manifestation. It may sound a bit cheesy (and that was my thought at first), but since really diving into this and discovering the power of thought and real personal development, the effects have been amazing.

As a warning though, this one is long and may take a few sit downs to get through, ha

Let's begin.

A few weeks ago my partner had sent me a podcast on Spotify that her coworker had recommended that I check out. Normally I have trouble following through with listening to podcasts, mainly because I always forget, or I have just listened to ones about murder mysteries and what not. However, I found myself home alone and chilling with my pup and decided to take a walk to the farmer's market a little ways from my apartment. Since I wouldn't be doing anything but walking, I listened to the podcast. This one was from a girl named Kathrin Zenkina, and her podcast is called 'Manifestation Babe'. I would be lying if I said I was super pumped to listen, since her intro had me thinking maybe this wasn't for me and far fetched. Regardless of those thoughts, I listened to episode #111 "How to Use Story to Manifest the Life of Your Dreams", and it was over. I was hooked.

The episode revolved around Celinne Da Costa, who is a brand/storytelling coach, and she talked about her journey to not only finding her business, but her purpose and joy in life. Of course we all have a story and live here on this earth, but what resonated was the fact that we all have more than a recounting of events. We have a where we've been, where we are going, and most importantly, THE DREAM WE ARE LIVING AND CONTINUALLY GROWING.

For a time there, I was stuck thinking that doing more, chasing my dreams, and becoming who I truly wanted to be was impossible. The first of course was money, since traveling to see other cultures and being a motivational speaker? Yeah I was thinking maybe not. I couldn't really get what I wanted. I mean, it was almost crazy and taboo (and in some societies seen as even selfish). How could I obtain my desires and live as if the there is no ceiling to what I could receive to help me be the absolute happiest and free? The disconnect from conversations and life was too real, and especially a very hard time for my partner to try and keep me grounded. I needed to remember why I was here and what I was trying to do.

FINALLY, I took a step back to realize that I truly have a story that I need to tell, and once I know my story and what I dream, then the sky and beyond opens up to give me fire and fuel to live it. My persona started to brighten and I started bridging the gaps in my positivity.

To let you in on a little secret, I moved away from my previous position at a company and was stunned and let down that it was not what I expected. However, what was something I could only previously see as a setback, has become a time for me to realign myself to the good vibes and understand what I want and what I need to feel my best and happiest. A world where I could take charge of a new life where I would be the boss of something bigger.

Let's be real though. It is so hard to remember when things appear to be going wrong. Looking back on growing up and coming into adulthood, I wish to God that I had believed in more, and had not let my environment or even others try to convince me that there was a cap. In their minds, there was only so much I could do, I had to pick and choose only a few things to accomplish, I could only be this certain version of myself, etc. I bet most of you have had/heard similar thoughts and feedback.

However, I know that I am entitled to greatness, I deserve beautiful things, there is not shame in wanting possessions and the means to enjoy life, and there is nothing holding me back but my own mindset. Changing something any of us have done for years is 100% one of the hardest tasks to try and accomplish. Every day I am practicing mindfulness, breathing, and creating my ideal world through words and action. At first I even felt silly or ridiculous for even trying, since it was just so far removed from my brain that I could have it all. One of the biggest learning points from the past month or two though, was that there is indeed enough out there and in the universe for human beings to create and manifest. That can be through God, the universe, Allah, the Great Spirits, or whatever/whomever you believe in. Even if your belief system does not revolve around anything, I still believe that on some plane you can have it all and receive.

Manifest destiny is a phrase for a reason.

In summation of a very long post, I believe in my greatness just as much as I believe in all of yours. Never stop dreaming, and do not believe that there is not enough room for you to shine.

Cheers.

Sincerely,

Jessi Hope