In the Artist’s Way course, Julia Cameron has us doing affirmations out the wazoo. I’m on board with this practice, actually. I lurve affirmations, and when I get stuck in the morning pages, I always know I can write affirmations for as long as I want until the next astonishing thought reveals itself. Early in the book, Cameron provides a set of starter affirmations to use, one of which is “My dreams come from God, and God has the power to accomplish them.” While I enjoy that, I decided to tweak the first part, so for me it reads: “My dreams are God’s dreams, and God has the power to accomplish them.” If I may say so myself, and I’m about to, that is an incredibly powerful statement. I was using this affirmation yesterday and felt a remarkable shift – mentally, spiritually, even physically.
I mean… think about it. Seriously. Are we so egotistical to think that the most brilliant idea or dream we may have hasn’t already been conceived by the INFINITE INTELLIGENCE?! Or that any idea from anyone, anywhere, throughout time didn’t already exist before they thought it? Let’s use Einstein’s “E=mc2” energy equation as a point of reference. It’s well known. It’s commonly accepted. As spectacular as this theory is, do you really think that equation didn’t come into play when, say, the Universe was created? That once Einstein published it, God was thinking, “Son of a bitch! Wish I’d thought of that.” Are we really willing to say, “Yeah well… there’s Infinite Intelligence/Source/God, whatever, you know… yeah, it created the Universe and stuff… but my three-pound brain came up with this OTHER, separate idea that’s totes awesome!” Really? REALLY????
So along those lines, if my dreams are God’s dreams, who am I to (a) resist their demonstration in my experience or (b) presume I have a better system or better set of resources for accomplishing them? I don’t normally like to get caught up in ‘why’ questions, but I suppose I want to prove a point here. Why would any of us stand in the way of the Power that created EVERYTHING wanting to co-create our lives with us?! Why would I think I couldn’t do this or that thing to accomplish a dream or goal that is simply God wanting to express through me? And why would I think I have a better set of contacts or connections or encyclopedias or internet links or factories to bring those dreams to fruition than the very Source Power that created all of those things? And with that, why would I let ANYONE outside of my Self tell me I should adjust or rethink or let go of my dreams or goals? Do they know better than Infinite Intelligence? What do you think?
My dreams are God’s dreams, and God has the power to accomplish them. Sweet. Sign me up. If God can create… you know… all of time and space and Life and perfection and beauty and Love (and then some), it’s a not a big stretch to think God – working for me by working through me and AS me – can sell a television show. And whip this body into shape. And enjoy loving relationships with friends, family and a perfect partner. And have a sweet abode near the beach. And start a new company. And drive a black BMW 650i convertible. And travel the world in style and comfort. And be financially independent. And… and… and… and… and…
There is a power for Good in the Universe, and I can use it – consciously, fearlessly and RIGHT NOW! Who’s with me?
