How to Believe it Before you See it
I have met SO many people who have said the words to me “yeah well I’ll believe it when I see it”, and every time I hear it I just want to shake them and say COME ON it’s all around you! Here is the thing, we create our own realities, yes of course we all have certain circumstances we can’t control, but it’s what we consciously or subconsciously do that shapes them. So you can see that if you have the mindset of “I’ll believe it when I see it” you will NEVER see it because you don’t believe it first. It doesn’t exist within you, so why the hell would it exist outside of you. This is the thing we as humans have a hard time understanding sometimes. Everything around you (your external world) reflects some part of something inside of you (your internal world), your relationships, your job, the shows you watch, the content you consume, thus creating your sense of reality. So in order to truly see the magic and greatness that exists within this universe, you will indeed have to see that within yourself first. So yes the process of first believing to see does take inner work and reflection in order to see that internally.
The trick is to understand that what we think about, the thoughts we believe, our views in life will reflect exactly what you see in your reality. So for example if you think the world is a terrible or mean place, nothing magical ever happens, no miracles etc, thats exactly what you will get back. So duh it makes sense that those are the people that say “I’ll believe it when I see it”, and you’re ever going to see anything with that belief because you are literally saying to the universe I don’t want to experience anything magical or amazing or out of the ordinary. Then on the other hand you have people who truly believe in the magical essence of the world, who believe in the non-physical support we have and the greatness that is much bigger than us, and so naturally they are the ones who experience the miracles, they are the ones who live their visions boards, and they are the ones who believed it within themselves first. But they had to do inner work to get there. How we feel on the inside is going to be directly reflected back to us in some way even if we aren’t aware.
When I was going through the beginning stages of my awakening the first thing that changed was my mind, not my external world. I was so tired of having the same thoughts, the same beliefs, it was so obviously getting me no where. So I made my mind & body decide there was more, there was more meaning, there was more magic, and that is what I got back. Nature and animals started to look and feel different in ways I can’t explain, I got way more intuitive, I could sense and feel energies and angels around me, and I swear I’m psychic. No it’s not easy to just believe and decide this, and no your life doesn’t just become magical and perfect, but as you start to see something more within yourself, you will see more within this world. It’s magical. So the more you believe in yourself, in your dreams, in the universe, the more that gets reflected back to you. The bottom line here is that it’s about growing and evolving. Working on your mind and your beliefs. Deciding and believing that there is more for you before you see it.
I totally and 100% can relate to anyone who has trouble with this, or gets stuck in the same loop of thoughts, or believes for a little and then you feel like you fall right back to where you started. But you have to understand that that is the correct process. Even if you just start with a little bit of faith in yourself, you will see that it naturally just starts to get stronger and stronger because this is a truth you know deep down. As your belief gets stronger within yourself you will see the universe show you that too. It all starts from seeing it within first. It has taken me a long time to get where I am today, and it has 100% been from believing it all within first and connecting to that truth. I know this takes time and love, so below I am sharing some shifts I made that really helped change my inner beliefs and my outer reality!
How to Believe to See it
Believe You’re Deserving First
One of the main ways people start to see more in life or recognize there is so much more than what we think is by the belief that they are deserving of more. Deserving of more freedom, respect, wealth, whatever it may be in your experience. This thought or belief is so powerful because it is coming deep within you. Your soul is yearning for more, and you are starting to wake up to this truth by leaning into this inner feeling and wanting more in life. By leaning into this feeling of knowing you deserve more, and allowing yourself to embrace it, you will start to see the universe reflect that back to you. Understand that there is a reason for you feeling like you aren’t living your truest potential, it really is a beautiful sign. You’re being guided to recognize there is more for you, but you have to see your worthiness of this within first.
If you have ever been like me in the past and stuck in the mindset of “I have to work really hard to get where I want to be”, “there is no time for fun”, “nothing good ever happens to me”, or “this is just the way life is”, it’s ok, you’re just stuck in a pattern of thinking that is blocking your magic and connection to the universe. We simply have to rewrite the narrative with these beliefs so we can stop putting out this negative vibration and produce a more positive one. It can feel challenging all of a sudden believing that you are deserving of more when you may have spent a long time in the opposite cycle, but it doesn’t have to be hard. You’re just as deserving as the person you see living their dream, you’re just as deserving as anybody else on this planet, and the universe wants you to know that. So anytime you notice yourself thinking or feeling like you aren’t deserving of whatever you desire, think of the universe receiving that signal and understand that it will send you more of that negative vibration. So instead chose to believe that your deserving and start feeling that belief within yourself, and the universe will send you experiences and opportunities that reflect that positive vibration. The universe is saying yes no matter if you are thinking positively or negatively, so please think amazing things about yourself because the universe will reward you.
Quiet the Mind
This is such a powerful way to change the beliefs you have or reoccurring thought patterns that are keeping you stuck. By quieting your mind you will become much more aware of your internal voice and learn to be an observer to your thoughts and produce new ones that align with your desires. It was in the moments that I chose to sit with myself and quiet my mind where my intuition would kick in, and where I re learned to build trust and belief within myself before anything externally reflected this. Quieting your mind doesn’t mean you have to sit in a meditation pose for 20 minutes, if can be doing anything that bring stillness and calmness to your mind and body. This does takes work and dedication. It’s not like you just wake up the next morning and you experience no fears or doubts, we are human beings of course you will, some days more than others, and some days you will think you’re going backwards. But what is so important is that you find moments of stillness to re center yourself, and to ground yourself in what you DO want in life, and to love the parts of yourself that don’t fully accept or believe this yet.
When you quiet your mind you consciously get to decide what you want to believe and where you place your energy, which means you can visualize and imagine your desires and dreams. This is one of the most powerful manifestations tools. You see it in your mind first, then it will become a reality for you. Your mind doesn’t know the difference!
Ask for Signs or Nudges
One of my favourite ways to exercise my beliefs about the universe or to remind myself of the support and magic beyond our control is to ask the universe for a sign or for some type of guidance when I need it. This is an amazing way to build your trust and faith in yourself and the universe. When I started doing this everything really changed for me and I realized how much the universe really does have my back. Even if you have the teeniest little bit of faith that is all you need to believe it and I promise the universe will deliver if you are open to receiving guidance. Maybe you want to know if you’re on the right path for a certain desire, or you just want to feel supported, or there is something specific you want to ask about. The universe is always there for you to talk to you, remember that if you ask, you shall receive. Here is an example of what I did the other day, “Angels/universe of the highest truth can you please give me a sign of a ____________ (whatever comes to mind right away), if I am on the right path in regards to __________.” Don’t put pressure on yourself or freak out if you can’t think of something, it’s usually the most random sign and it won’t make sense when you say it. Try to lean into the faith that the universe will show you your sign and release your resistance. This practice has immensely helped shift my beliefs and reality and I am so grateful to have support and guidance at all times. Oh also if you don’t get your sign, don’t worry, that is also a sign and it doesn’t mean it wont come true or that you have to worry! Maybe try reframing your question, release more resistance or ask to seek further guidance on that matter.
Hold the Faith, Have a Mantra
One of the most important parts of believing in your vision, desires, and dreams is to be in the energy as if you already had them. Acting as if you knew they were already here. That is the only way to draw them in. Even when things aren’t going as planned or as you had hoped we have to learn to trust in the process and to continue to hold our vision in our mind’s eye. Being able to get into that feeling of faith and believing in yourself is what will get you through the doubt and fear. As I mentioned earlier over time your inner trust will get stronger and stronger and you will start to see that what you believe to be true in your mind is what you will experience. It will get easier to fall back into faith the more you work on shifting your energy and thoughts and you will notice yourself breaking out of old patterns and habits that were actually blocking your ability to create. One way that I love to fall back into faith or distract myself from that voice of fear or doubt is to have a mantra that I repeat over and over again to myself in my head or out loud depending the situation. Even if it feels silly saying it, or you don’t believe it in the moment, it is a way higher vibration than thinking thoughts of fear or doubt. And remember the universe is always picking up what you are putting out.
In order to see it, you must first believe it. I like to think of a beautiful flower blooming. When you plant the seed you don’t sit there wondering the whole time if it’s even going to bloom, that would be such a waste of your time and energy. You simply believe that it is going to bloom one day, and you hold that vision in your mind. You don’t have to know when or exactly how. Keep going, and trust that your desires and dreams will take you where you desire to go. Give positive energy to what you want to grow, and trust the process of getting to the desired end result. I hope that this helped you recognize that you really can achieve anything you set your mind to, and that it has inspired you to start attracting everything you desire in life. Remember, BELIEVE to SEE.
