We create our own reality and part of manifesting what we want is to remain positive in order to attract that which we desire, however, it’s easy to get caught up in negativity, especially with all that is happening on our planet at this time. Sometimes one is not aware of being negative or becoming negative, and before you know it things are going wrong and life seems like such a chore.

One sure way to recognise that you are thinking negatively is to notice if you are complaining. Complaining is negative and brings more negativity. Remember that whatever you focus on, you get and when you complain, you also give your power away. One may feel helpless about a situation and believe that one has no choice, that there is nothing one can do, but we always have a choice. Through working with the mind and emotions, one can shift one’s perception, and therefore change any situation.

Think about a situation which you would like to improve or change. Write, draw or create a collage of everything that describes the preferred situation. Read or look at this every day. Feel the joy and gratitude of having this in your life and before you know it, you will have manifested this. Stick this on your cupboard door or wherever you will see it first thing in the morning and last thing at night so that you can remind yourself of your preferred reality every day. It really works! Oh and be aware of any thoughts or ideas that come to you, because this will be information that will guide you on how you can create this new and exciting reality.

A simple way of changing situations is to also surround a situation or person/s with love and light. Ask that the situation be held in light and love and that it be resolved in accordance with the highest good of all souls concerned. It’s really about surrendering to God and leaving it up to Him. I have done this many times with amazing results. Working with love instead of fear is so much more powerful.

Another way of allowing new, positive and abundant energy into your life is to let go of the old. Often we get caught up in old negative patterns and beliefs which do not serve our path and purpose. This also blocks and clouds our vision. If we could get rid of this, then life would be easier, more carefree and you would feel a whole lot more fulfilment. The way you can do this is by sitting quietly with a pen and paper or two (gosh, you might need a whole stack of paper J). Ask God or Archangel Michael to show you what you need to release in order to be fully on your path and purpose. Then write down everything that comes to mind, be it thoughts, words, feelings, pictures, anything that stands out. Let yourself feel any emotions linked to this (so you would probably want some alone time and not have the kids or your spouse banging on the door every few minutes). Have your cries, shouts, whatever comes up and keep writing whatever is needed. Once you have completed this, burn the paper or immerse it in water, whilst saying that you now fully release anything that is not beneficial and for your highest good. Affirm that you let go and fully release all of these old thoughts and patterns and now emerge in a place of lightness. You may need to do this a few times and every couple of months to help you let go.

And lastly, watch out for what you’re viewing on TV or reading in the papers. The media will always focus on the negative. It contains so much drama and it is easy to get sucked in. Ego loves drama, but drama derails you from your purpose. A brilliant and effective way of staying in the positive and therefore helping you manifest what you want is to keep a gratitude journal. It keeps your focus on what’s important and being grateful always brings more.

So happy manifesting and staying in the light.