Manifestation Driven by Emotional State, Not Desire

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"When I first wrote down my vision for the School of Greatness, what I've created here, this was over 13 years ago. It wasn't perfect. I wasn't sure exactly like, how to make this perfect thing. But it was clear. I was super clear that I wanted to serve people, that I wanted to reach 100 million lives weekly, that I wanted to learn from the best, that I wanted to share my wisdom of what I was learning from these experts, that I wanted to improve and grow every single day. And by getting clear on that, man, year after year, it has grown and impacted the world in ways that I couldn't even imagine."

Lewis Howes explains that initial clarity of purpose, even without a perfect plan, was the foundation for the growth and impact of his School of Greatness. Howes highlights that this clear vision served as a magnet, attracting opportunities and enabling him to connect with influential people. This demonstrates that a well-defined intention can drive significant development and reach.

"So the end of step one is to get crystal clear on what you want. Now, step two is another big step in the process. We must feel the future before it arrives. And we talked about this briefly with Dr. Joe Dispenza. But here's why this is important. Your emotional state is your manifestation frequency. You don't manifest what you want, you manifest what you feel. Oh my gosh. Think about this for a second. Think about how you think and feel on a daily basis. What are your thoughts and what are your feelings like? Are they scarce thinking? Are they stressful thoughts? Are they fearful thoughts? Are you living in self-doubt, worry, anxiety, depression? If so, that thinking, where you're creating this energy in your thoughts, in your mind, it transmutes in your body. It connects to your heart, it goes into all your cells, and it connects to your body. And you're linking the thought into your physical cells, into your body. And then you're creating life based on that feeling. You're creating life based on the feelings that you manifest daily. Your emotional state is your manifestation frequency. You don't manifest what you want, what you desire. You manifest what you feel. And this is why it's so important to shift how you think and how you feel, even when you don't feel good."

Lewis Howes emphasizes that manifesting is driven by one's emotional state, not just desires. Howes explains that the thoughts and feelings experienced daily create an energetic frequency that influences what is attracted into one's life. This suggests that cultivating positive or desired feelings is crucial for aligning with what one wishes to manifest.

"You have to believe you have it already. You've just got to. And so that you believe you have it already, it manifests. Simple as that. If we don't believe that we can have something already, we have to have it. You got to have it like your name. Like you have your name. You've got to have it like there your feet and your hands. Like no separation between you and it. You know, if you have something like you, your home or the clothes that you're wearing, like there isn't a separation for you about those. They're one with you. That's what it's got to be like. Like you already have it. Like I already have that house. I already have that car. I already have that company. I already have that promotion. Yeah, I already have it. I can feel it. I see it in my mind. And that's all you have to do. I think Bob Proctor would say, see it in your mind and hold it in your hand. That's true. Right?"

Lewis Howes articulates the principle of embodying the belief that one already possesses what they desire. Howes uses the analogy of having one's name or body parts to illustrate the deep, inseparable connection required. This highlights that true manifestation, according to Howes, involves a profound internal conviction of already having achieved the goal.

"And the big lesson here is, this is why gratitude and generosity are the gateway to abundance. Gratitude shifts your energetic state faster than anything else. It literally shifts it. When you think about something you're grateful for, it can be the tiniest thing. I'm grateful for the sunshine. I'm grateful for a friend texting me. I'm grateful I woke up today. I'm grateful I can see. I'm grateful I have another experience of this life today. I'm grateful I get a paycheck. I'm grateful, whatever it is. I'm grateful I have food right now. When you think about what you're grateful for, it's really hard to be angry and grateful at the same time. So gratitude shifts you out of fear, out of stress, and into alignment. And the more you repeat it every single moment or every single hour throughout the day, you build the habit of being grateful. And when you build the habit of being grateful, you shift your energetic frequency to allow you to attract more opportunities faster."

Lewis Howes identifies gratitude as a powerful tool for accessing abundance by shifting one's energetic state. Howes explains that practicing gratitude, even for small things, moves individuals away from negative emotions like anger, fear, and stress, aligning them with a more positive frequency. Howes suggests that consistently practicing gratitude cultivates a habit that enhances the ability to attract opportunities.