The Manifesting Power of Thoughts

When you accept that all manifestation flows from the subtle to the gross, individual thoughts can be viewed as embryos, and your attention as an incubator, employed in the process of creation. In reality, right NOW, in every moment, you and I are living in what Judeo-Christian-Islamic religions refer to as the “Seventh Day of Creation.”

In this “Seventh Day of Creation,” when you give attention to a thought, that subtle thought-embryo of potential energy is incubated. And when sufficient Love and nourishment (your attention) have been given, a tangible form of the thought-embryo is born into the material world. For example, the more you think a thought, the more likely you are to speak about that thought. Speech is a more substantial form of the original thought-embryo. And with sustained attention to that same thought-embryo, you’re likely to undertake some physical action that can suc­cessively create ever more complex relation­ships––all of which are new-born forms of the original embryo called thought, the little thought that you nurtured with the power of your attention.

Let’s assume that a specific thought comes into your awareness. No one else is aware of this particular thought, just you. Others, of course, get their own thoughts that you’re not aware of. You received your spe­cific thought in the present. At this point in space and time you are in a unique relation­ship with a particular constellation of rela­tionships throughout the universe, and your mind-body-sense complex is the one perfectly qualified to take some action in response to this subtle thought-embryo now appearing in your awareness. So it has come to you.

If, in the present moment, your Conscience advises that the thought in your awareness is a shreya––that will lead you for your highest good, give it your complete, one-pointed attention. Why? In effect, this Super Conscious Wisdom reflected by the Conscience means that you have been cho­sen, from among the billions of people in the world, to incubate this particular thought-embryo, this thought of Truth, kindness or empathy that the Supreme Intelligence is bringing forth from the subtle world for resolution. Your capacity to focus attention on that thought, in the present moment––now––is the mechanism for ushering the subtle thought-object into manifest form. This pro­gression from the subtle thought to the more tangible forms of speech, action and conse­quence, is the process of creation. And by aligning every thought, word and action with the Conscience, you become an instrument of the Supreme Reality in the process of cre­ation. It is through this process that your per­sonal karma, the consequences of your previous actions, can be skillfully resolved.

But as we all know, not every thought leads to positive, life-affirming conse­quences. Therefore, each thought must be considered only a suggestion of what to give our attention to––not an imperial command. Throughout the day, in every relationship on every field of action, we need to remain in the witnessing state, in order to hear the Conscience when it alerts us to the Truth that certain thoughts may be preyas, thoughts like fear, anger or greed, Ego or Sense gratifications that conflict with our Inner Super Conscious Wisdom. Sustained attention to these preyas will manifest speech, actions and conse­quences that lead us to stress, fear, anger, depression and disease. So, in such cases, we are to sacrifice our attachment to preyas so that their contractive energies can be tran­sformed into positive and expansive healing energy, will power and creativity.

When a thought comes into your aware­ness, remain in the witnessing state. Simply view it as a suggestion of what to give your attention to. As your spiritual practice becomes more consistent, you will be increasingly free to consciously choose the shreya over the preya. Real freedom is hav­ing the ability to direct your attention to your thoughts with discrimination. In every cir­cumstance, you can act consciously, creative­ly and lovingly, even when confronted with the seductive temptations of the comfortable, attractive and familiar.

Remember, thoughts, desires, emotions and concepts are forms of raw power coming to you through the grace of the Supreme Reality. What are you to do with that power? The answer to that question can determine whether you have the life of an unfulfilled, enslaved reactionary, or a joyful, rewarding life, lived free from worry and burnout.

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