We've discussed these topics many times, but I think repetition makes the message sink in more :)
The reason I am posting is because today I realized the subtle but POWERFUL difference between want and alignment. As I was driving today back from the art supplies store, I found myself wanting to become a master of fine art, but I also realized that along with that want there was an internal conflict of me not truly believing that I can. So, these two contradicting feelings would not create my desire because they are sending incoherent signal which even contains fear that it may not happen.
But when I caught myself I thought to switch my thinking to alignment. I decided to simply align with that reality and feel it. I decided to NOT pay attention to what the current now reflects as far as artistic skills. I just aligned myself and my thoughts and feelings with that reality and I just held the feeling without judgment or analysis of my current now. I didnt even think of that alignment as something in the future. No, I released the time factor and simply was in that moment. I noticed the difference in my feelings, they immediately switched from anxious wondering what would happen in the future to a complete content and peace because I stepped into the desired reality with my feelings without judgement, without expectations of outcome. I just knew that I was there no matter what my external reality was reflecting. We have to keep in mind that we DO experience the perception of time and lag, although technically time does not exist, so that knowing helps with the belief that everything exists and we can align ourselves. It's not fake it till you make it lol.
We dont have to create something out of thin air, we just step/focus into already existing frames of reality. They are ALL here, no need to make efforts, just align, that's all. It's truly effortless. But the trick is to let everything go, and just feel. Then hold, sustain that alignment, dont release it. Live in it no matter what do you see in your "outside world". The trick is to hold it as true, and keep holding, let it become normal. Because it is true, it's not fake or pretend if you align your energy with it. Then you will notice that your reactions to the challenges of your "outer world" will change. And that alone is worth the alignment. You wont even care what the outcomes will be, because internally you are already feeling the bliss.