So often we project our needs for money and an occupation out into the world, and then work backwards from there. In other words, we project what we think others want from us and then create it. This rarely, if ever, works and we get discouraged thinking we have no place in the world.
I have a client who has been thinking about writing a book for years. However, she’s been stuck because she doesn’t know what others want her to write. She’s tried to put together an organizational plan and outline for the book, but hasn’t been able to because she’s trying to do what she thinks others want, instead of doing what her heart desires.She’s also blocked because she’s trying to visualize the entire journey to success and therefore can’t see the next step in front of her. Here’s a story I wrote to her that about writing my first book, The Writings of the Masters: Extraordinary Lessons for Everyday Life from the Masters and Angels. I think my experience exemplifies how life unfolds for you when you follow your heart.
I had been told for years that I would write a book, but didn’t know what it would be about. In 2003 a Guide came to me and told me it was time to write, and I was going to talk to the Ascended Masters and Angels. They would come to me one at a time and I would write down our conversations. What he said frightened me to the core. I was sure I was insane. Why would they come to me and what would they say? I thought I’d finally “lost it.” With understanding my Guide suggested that I just start doing it one hour a day just for me. He said that I didn’t have to share the book with anyone and risk being sent to the insane asylum. Just write and see if I enjoyed it and what came out of it. So, that’s how I started.
I was adept at hearing the voices of Guides and writing what they said, so that part was easy. Jesus came to me first and I wrote a few chapters talking with him. The information he gave me was remarkable. I was growing tremendously each day as I integrated the information. As it turned out, 1 hour a day was as much as I could handle because the information and his energy were so powerful. After a week of writing I timidly showed the work to a friend who was also clairvoyant. She was delighted with it and learned so much. No trip to the insane asylum yet. I was encouraged and thinking I may not be insane, after all.
Another week went by and I shared the book with another friend who said that she was sure it was written just for her. It spoke to her so profoundly and was just what she needed to hear. Her remark helped me to release my fears and continue. I thought, “I may be insane, but if the book helps others profoundly I want to get it out there.”
Flash forward and the book has helped tens of thousands of people. One person emailed that he’d read it 7 times. Another emailed me that she keeps it by her bed and opens it randomly. The chapter she turns to is just what she needs to hear. And, I’m writing to you from my home, and not an insane asylum.
My point to you is work from your heart and for you. Don’t worry about the audience or where it will lead. Getting through a blockage requires baby steps. Take it one joyful, fun, creative step at a time. Babies get a lot of mileage once they begin stepping. So will you.
