11 October 2009

Dear Ones,

You have done your homework.
Most of you know what you want and how to ask for it.
We have watched several of you manifest great and wonderful things, including houses, jobs, health and partners.

Ask and you shall receive. Well, ask and you shall receive at least some of the time. Many of you are perplexed as to why you aren't able to manifest what you need and want. You have done the work - you have decided what it is you want. You have blessed what you already have as well. This is an important step, to be grateful.

And you have "turned" your wish over to the forces that be. And now you are in the waiting mode. Isn't it strange that since you were small, there has always been a great deal of value put on giving? Giving to others, sharing, and helping others has been driven into your consciousness.

But who has told you about receiving? If you continue to give and give and give, you are pushing away the very thing that you wish for, to receive. If you have too much energy going out, it naturally stops the flow from coming in.

Here's a good image to have in mind. Suppose you go to the grocery store and you buy many things, however, this store does not provide bags to put your purchases in. So you look at the mound of stuff you've bought and you want and maybe even need it all, yet you have forgotten to bring your bags or basket to put everything in. Finally, you leave the store taking a few things that you can carry.

Life is like that. In order to take out what you have ordered, you need to have your bags and baskets ready; you need to be prepared to "take", to "accept" life's gifts. Have you been shopping? Do you have your baskets ready?

Receiving is sacred because without those who receive there would not be the opportunity for anyone to give. Open yourselves to receive. Receiving is every bit as sacred as giving, just as catching a ball is as necessary as throwing one. The Universe continues to aim good things right at you. Many of you, just look and watch the "ball" sail by. Why not equip yourself with a good catching mitt?

"Look, Universe, I have my basket. I have my catcher's mitt on. I'm ready and willing to receive. So go ahead and toss the good stuff my way."

The Universe smiles down upon those that are open and ready to receive its gifts.

The greatest gift you can give anyone is your openness to receive that which they wish to give. So the next time you are walking down the street, wondering when you will meet the love of your life, use the sacred art of receiving technique:

"I am open to receive. I imagine energy and all good coming towards me."

This is the sacred art of receiving! Once you know what you need or want, it will be given to you when you are open.

And part two of the sacred art of receiving is simple: you receive and you bless that which has come your way and you ask for more of the same. So, for instance, if you need money to pay your bills and you receive $10 from someone, bless that amount, and ask for more of the same.

"I bless this money that has come to me and I am open to receive more. I imagine money and abundance coming to me."

Receive. Bless. Open to more abundance.
Receive. Bless. Open to more abundance.
Receive. Bless. Open to more abundance.

The only limits are those you put on yourself.

It is only logical that the flow going out from (giving) needs and must be balanced with the flow coming in (receiving).

Receiving and giving are the same. So please, start to put "receiving" first if you have been concentrating a bit too much on giving, giving, giving.

Open to receive. This is a most sacred act. It is not easy. Many of you say you want something, you want your situation to change for the better, but just when something is coming your way, you decide you don't deserve it and you push the very thing you want away.

So the dance goes like this: With one hand you open to receive. With the other you push away your own desires.

Yes, I want a new job. No, I don't want it today. Yes, I want a new relationship. No, I don't want to end the current one even though it isn't working. Yes, I want my health back. No, I don't want to stop smoking two packs a day, drinking, and eating fast food. Well, it goes on and on.

Do you want what you want? Or are you simply kidding yourself? If you don't want something, then stop saying you do. If you aren't open to receive, then stop asking. Check out your thoughts and what you say. At least bring everything into harmony. "I don't want better health. I want to keep smoking." "I don't want to work. I don't want a job today or any day for that matter." "I don't want a new relationship. I'm happy in the bad one I'm in."

Be honest. If you are closed, so be it! But if you really, really desire change, then get your baskets ready. Remember the sacred art of receiving:

"I am open to receive."
"All good comes to me."

Expect the Universe to fulfill your needs and desires. There's enough for everyone. And when your wishes are fulfilled, give thanks and ask again.

1. I am open to receive. (And when you receive.)
2. I am grateful for what I have received. (And then you ask again.)
3. I am open to receive.

And so it goes. Get ready to receive. Receiving is a sacred art. If you receive something from someone, thank them profusely. If someone brings you a little pastry, thank the person and appreciate the gesture. It doesn't matter the cost of the item received, every gift is a gift from God. That little cake you just received is pure love being offered to you.

The All Good you receive is pure love. Who would not be grateful for love received, no matter what the form!

Open to love.

We are with you.

Message received by Phoebe Lauren.  www.phoebelauren.com