Let’s cut straight to the point: the reason you're not manifesting or materializing the things you want is simple—you don’t actually know what you want. Yes, you might think you know. You might have a checklist of goals, dreams, and desires, but how many of them are genuinely yours, and how many were handed to you by someone else?

As we navigate life and delve into spirituality, a crucial part of this journey is coming into the understanding of who you truly are. This isn’t just about self-awareness in the traditional sense—it's about tapping into your core and understanding what truly resonates with you.

Here’s the catch: you’ve been living your life led by the ego, the false self. This ego is constructed from everything you’ve been told you should be, everything you’ve been told to desire. For years, maybe even decades, you’ve been making decisions based on a false identity, trying to manifest things that aren’t really aligned with who you are.

Why You're Stuck: The False Self

For most of your life, you've been led to believe that the things you want—the house, the car, the perfect relationship—are inherently valuable because someone else said so. Society, your family, your culture, they’ve all conditioned you to accept a certain narrative. You think you want these things because the ego craves them. Why? Because they make you feel accepted, validated, and safe.

The problem? This version of reality is false. It’s rooted in the ego, which thrives on external validation and fear of rejection. And as long as you are chasing things that aren’t authentically yours, you’ll continue to feel stuck, unfulfilled, and disconnected from your true purpose.

Shedding the Ego: The Hard Part of the Journey

Here’s where the hard work comes in. One of the most challenging aspects of your spiritual journey is recognizing that the things you thought were important, the things you’ve been chasing, are actually meaningless. It’s a harsh realization. Why? Because you’ve attached your identity to them for so long that letting go feels like losing a part of yourself.

But here’s the beauty: on the other side of this release is freedom. When you allow yourself to step away from the false self, you open the door to discovering what truly matters. You begin to tap into your authentic self, the part of you that is connected to Consciousness—your real identity, free from the ego’s constraints.

The Ego vs. Consciousness: How to Ask What You Really Want

Here’s a simple truth: the key to manifesting anything is clarity. But the clarity you need comes from a place deeper than your surface desires. It’s not enough to say, “I want a million dollars,” or “I want a big house.” You have to dig deeper. You need to ask yourself, What do I really want?

Sounds easy, right? But every time you ask this question, your ego is the first to respond. The ego’s answers are fast, loud, and typically self-serving: a new car, a perfect relationship, that dream job. But these answers are built on fear and insecurity—on the need for approval.

Consciousness, on the other hand, doesn’t operate from fear. It knows that you are already whole, already connected to everything and everyone. It understands that you don’t need to chase external validation. When you ask what you want from this place, the answers are different.

Getting Past the Ego's False Desires

As you continue to ask yourself what you want, you’ll notice something interesting. The superficial answers start to lose their grip. Suddenly, that dream house doesn’t seem as appealing. The idea of having a million dollars feels irrelevant. Why? Because these desires are tied to the ego’s need for acceptance and security. When you strip that away, what you’re left with is a clearer understanding of what truly drives you.

Now, instead of wanting things because you’ve been told you should, you begin to desire things that align with your true self. These desires might seem strange at first. You might find yourself wanting to pursue a passion that seems out of character, or craving a simpler, more connected life.

But these desires, however unconventional, are the ones that will ignite your passion. They will give you energy, drive, and motivation to live the life you were meant to live.

The Real Test: Letting Go of Approval

One of the biggest hurdles in this journey is recognizing that not everyone will approve of your true desires. This is the test. Can you step into your authenticity even when it doesn’t align with the expectations of those around you? Can you create a life that feels meaningful to you, even if it doesn’t look “successful” in the eyes of society?

This is where true power lies. When you stop chasing approval and start pursuing what genuinely resonates with you, life starts to flow effortlessly. The things you manifest will feel easy because they are aligned with who you really are. What seems impossible to others will feel natural to you because you are custom-built for it.

Final Thought: Ask Yourself Again

If you’ve been trying to manifest something for years and it hasn’t come to fruition, ask yourself, Do I really want this? Or is this just something I was told to want?

When you continue to ask, the false answers will start to fade, and your true desires will emerge. It’s a process, but trust that as long as you keep walking this path, Consciousness will reveal the truth to you.

And once you have clarity, you’ll find that manifesting your desires becomes not just possible, but inevitable.

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Dr. Abundant

Technique: The Soul Alignment Practice

1. Quiet Reflection (5 minutes)

Sit in a quiet space. Close your eyes and focus on your breath. Let go of all thoughts about what you think you want.

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