The laws of the universe
guarantee that all conscious beings are fully empowered.
In the vibrational universe
model, the physical universe exists within a field of
consciousness. Everything in the universe exists within,
and is ultimately composed of, thought energy. As Swami
Muktananda said, "The universe is the embodiment of
consciousness." (From his book, “Play of Consciousness”).
The field of consciousness
is invisible, and has not (yet) been detected by the
instruments of science. The ancient Hindus referred to it as
the OM. The OM is, I believe, the background vibration of
the universe which keeps physical matter and energy alive.
This background vibration is created, I believe, from the
combined thoughts of all consciousness everywhere in the
universe. In this essay I will refer to it as the Unity
Field, or the universal medium, for it carries the impulses
of thought from one end of the universe to the other.
Because matter and energy is ultimately composed of thought,
it is responsive to the thoughts of consciousness. That is
why thoughts are so important and powerful! As the Buddha
told us over a thousand years ago, "All that we are arises
with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make our world."
Why does visualization work,
for example? Because there is no difference between the
energy of a visualization and the matter and energy of the
physical universe. When I had this realization, it utterly
blew my mind. It is the reason creative visualization is
effective! In a vibrational universe, matter and energy are
composed of thought.
When you truly understand
that your thoughts and the environment around you are
composed of the same energy, you can no longer feel a
separation between yourself and the world around you. There
is a feeling of unity with all-that-is. This feeling is not
delusional, in fact, it is one of the fundamental realities
of existence. But it is entirely subjective. It cannot be
‘proven’ scientifically.
The only difference between
the energy of our thoughts and visualizations, and the solid
matter and energy of the physical universe is the way the
"solidness" of the physical universe is interpreted by our
human sensors. What we perceive through our physical senses
is a vibrational interface between the atomic (vibrational)
structure of the body’s sensors and the atomic (vibrational)
structure of matter and energy.
The important thing to
realize is that thought interfaces directly with the
Unity Field, and therefore, with everything in the physical
universe.
Every time you think a thought you are connecting
directly with Source, with the energy that composes
everything in the universe! That is a very powerful thing
indeed. The feeling of bliss, of joy, of well being, is a
personal acknowledgment of the connection of yourself with
the Unity Field. Your consciousness is always and intimately
connected with it, so essentially, all positive emotion is a
connection between you and you. Some have described the
Unity Field as a sort of neutral energy, because it can be
molded and used for ANY kind of activity (even psychotic
ones). But when you are truly connected to it, you feel
utterly wonderful. You adore it, and it adores you.
There are a few basic
universal laws, and many more (which I call corollary's or
sub-laws) that flow naturally from them. The fundamental
universal laws are very few in number, for they are so
powerful and so broad in scope there is not the necessity
for many of them. Universal laws flow directly from the
properties of the Unity Field itself. We won't detail them
here, having already done so in "The
Basic Laws of the Universe" and elsewhere. Suffice it to
say that the laws of the universe support the decisions of
consciousness.
The next important thing to
understand is that the Unity Field is a transmitter of
vibration. All things in existence are in motion within
themselves (see “The
Vibrational Universe”). Therefore, all things can be
considered to be alive. All things, being in motion, and
connected to the universal medium, transmit a vibrational
signal. This signal travels instantaneously from one end of
the universe to the other, and so all things are in
communication.
As a human being
(fundamentally a spirit associated with a body), you are a
broadcasting tower to the universe, and the rest of the
universe, being fundamentally vibrational in nature, is
responding to you as well. Your thoughts are mirrored back
to you in the form of vibrational energy responses. When you
hold a thought or series of thoughts for long enough, you
amplify your signal tremendously, which means that more and
more of your energy is aligned to those thoughts and
eventually, you receive a "manifestation" in the physical
universe. A manifestation is simply an occurrence that is
perceivable to the human senses.
The process of manifestation
is often confusing, for we cannot perceive the accumulation
of potential around us. But it can be felt! When you’re ‘on
a roll,’ you can feel the build up of well–being surrounding
your human energy field. It’s not something you have to go
to your doctor or your local psychic to verify. You just
know something good is going to happen. Thought energy is
accumulating around us at all times, dependent upon the
direction in which our thoughts are focued. Therefore, the
direction to which you orient your thoughts will determine
the precise nature of the things you receive into your life.
Empowerment is simply YOU
deciding upon a course of being. In essence, empowerment is
simply making a decision. When I say "make a decision" I
mean precisely that. A decision, purely taken, will
immediately send off a vibrational signal and the universe
will begin to respond. Is a decision a fleeting thought
about prosperity amidst a vibrational orientation of lack?
I’m afraid not. A decision is a powerful shift in preference
that leads to predominant focus upon something and an
alteration of vibrational orientation. When you’ve truly
made a decision, you feel different! A decision is the most
powerful activity any conscious being can perform!
Beingness
A state of being orients
your consciousness. It is the most important thing you can
do in life, because your state of being will determine all
of your thoughts and actions. First comes a decision to BE
in a certain way, then comes the thoughts which proceed from
that, and then the feelings and emotions connected with it.
For example, if one wanted to have the lifestyle of an
airline pilot, one would first have to decide to BE a pilot.
This seems like a trivial statement, but it isn't at all.
Making the choice or decision to BE a pilot is a profound
thing that can change your whole life! All of your thoughts
will now flow from it, and your actions as well. Someone who
is drifting in life simply has not made a conscious,
determined decision to BE!
Using our inherent ability
to choose, it is possible to set up a powerful vibration
linked to our desires. We are always empowered to do so,
for no one can stop us from making decisions. Empowerment,
by definition, always comes from within. No one can empower
another to do anything, for all manifestation in a person's
life comes forth from their own decisions. Why is this so?
Because the Universal Operating System responds to each
person on an individual basis. While it may appear that
individuals can be overwhelmed by the actions of groups,
this is not so.
All things in the universe
interact through the operation of the Law of Vibration.
Moreover, everything in existence has a vibrational ID and
responds to all other things via the Law of 'like attracts
like.' Others will respond to your signal in accordance
with universal law.
Sound engineers and
musicians will understand this idea very well –– the
harmonious interaction of sound waves follow rigorously
defined principles, based on the idea of 'like attracts
like.' The manifestations a person receives in his or her
life are always and only the result of his or her
vibrational signal, and that signal is a product of all of
his or her combined thought. Emotions are a strong amplifier
of your vibrational signal and serve to further augment your
point of attraction. One may change one's signal, merely by
changing ones thoughts. Different thoughts will generate
different vibrations and therefore, a different signal!
Manifestation
What does it mean to be
empowered? It means understanding that the laws of the
universe (which I call the Universal Operating System) are
designed to support every decision you make. It means that
in order to become empowered, you must make a decision to
BE. Once that decision is made, all thought, emotion,
action, and manifestation will inevitably follow. It is THE
most important and powerful stage of the manifestation
process!
Manifestation is the least
powerful aspect of the creative cycle, yet most of us focus
exclusively upon the manifestation, ignoring the most
powerful, life giving stages that bring it about. Action is
the second least important aspect of the manifestation
cycle, even though we are taught from birth that it is the
most important. It would be far more effective to take a
vacation and achieve a vibrational match to a successful
business goal than to engage in frenzied action without
aligning one’s energy toward that goal. Businesses fail not
because of the economy, or bad customers, or bad breaks, or
any of the myriad excuses people have for failure. A
business will be successful to the degree that those who
manage and operate it have a clear vision and keep
themselves vibrationally aligned to the goals of the
business.
Authenticity, Honesty
The decision to BE in a
certain way brings forth a series of thoughts, beliefs,
attitudes, emotions and actions which form what we call a
"personality." A personality is nothing more than a
collection of decisions; and the words, actions and demeanor
which flow inevitably from those decisions.
On planet earth, we value
authenticity and honesty very highly, and for good reason.
Dishonest people are a pain in the ass, for they don’t
follow through on their promises. And when you're trying to
get something done (especially in a business setting), this
sort of activity is unacceptable! Yet we get ourselves into
too much trouble worrying about such people. Dishonesty is
simply a decision to BE. It is neither right, or wrong. It
simply is a way of being, which sets up a pattern of
vibration to which others may respond.
The Law of Free Will gives
us the opportunity to experience in any way we choose, and
the Law of Vibration and the Law of Attraction make sure
that only those aligned with the idea of dishonesty will
come together.
Paradoxically, this means
that a totally honest person may encounter dishonest people!
Why is this? It seems that
if the Law of Attraction were operating rationally,
criminals would only interact with criminals, and dishonest
people with other dishonest people; but we observe that this
doesn't always happen.
The answer is a little thing
called fear, or worry, or anxiety.
These emotions are generated
from a focusing of attention on something which is not
desired. Focusing attention on something is equivalent to
activating a vibration; just as when a piano key is struck.
Fear, worry and anxiety
merely aligns you with what you DON'T want. But the
Universal Operating System says, "each conscious being is a
sovereign and fully empowered. Therefore, if Joe is
resonating to dishonest crooks, he must desire it." The UOS
knows how powerful we are and grants our every wish.
Why do we worry? A person
who is worried or anxious is concerned about a potential
manifestation. Yet attention to the subject of that worry
is bringing that thing to him or her!
"Do not look for whom the
bell tolls, it tolls for thee."
Manifestation and Being
One may BE a wealthy man and
have all of the feelings that a wealthy man may have, while
still manifesting poverty. However, being wealthy
has nothing whatsoever to do with money.
Wealth (or anything for that
matter) is an inevitable result of an energy alignment that
stems solely from a decision to be.
A poor man with $20 in his
pocket may feel wealthy. If he continues to BE a wealthy
man, he will eventually manifest more and more wealth. That
is a guarantee, for the Universal Operating System is set up
always to respond to a persons thoughts. Of course, just the
opposite is true as well.
This vibration:
Combined with this
vibration:
Makes nothing:
The two waveforms above are exactly 90 degrees out of phase.
When they combine, each point above the line on the first
waveform cancels out the corresponding point below the line
on the other. When you are not “in phase” with what you
want, you can’t get it!
Focus on not-having
something can cancel out the vibration of having something.
Manifestation, life itself,
is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Or, as I like to call it, a
self-fulfilling idiocy. What we receive stems directly from
the character of our thought and belief.
That is why BEING is so important.
Being is by far the most
vital and life giving element in the creative and
manifestation process, for it generates the fuel which
powers the motor of manifestation.
Being something desired sets
up a vibration that feels good! If you’re not feeling good
in your creative process, back up and take another look at
yourself.
Power
Many people say that power
is money, or the ability to control or influence others, but
power is neither of these things.
Power stems from a decision
to BE.
Power is never anything
outside of yourself, for it is simply a feeling of
connection with life force energy.
Empowerment is all about
allowing yourself to be you.
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