Expect Happiness

Just finished reading Mike Dooley's Notes From the Universe, a quick but inspiring book that reminded me of how the universe really works. Most people—including me until about two years ago—believe that happiness will come after we get the great job, perfect relationship, shiny car, big house, etc. But it ain't so, Joe. That's actually a backward way of thinking.

Happiness comes from within and when you actually allow it to come into your experience. If you can monitor and transform your negative thoughts into positive ones, and if you can continually reach for better-thinking thoughts, you can achieve happiness NOW.

One of Mike Dooley's notes from the Universe reads, "You know the space between you and all things, the void? That's where I hide...and watch. Looking to see what your expectations are: of yourself, others, abundance, health and happiness. And from this space...as I catch your thoughts, hear your words, and see all you do, no matter where we are...I manifest the next moment in time.... - The Universe"

If we expect something positive to happen, and imagine feeling joyful with every fiber of our being about that positive event or object, the universe will bring us that positive something. On the other hand, if we expect something negative to happen and feel the impending doom, the universe will deliver something negative. That's the very essence of the Law of Attraction, which states that WE create everything in our life experiences. And I mean EVERYTHING, no matter how glorious or awful. Just by focusing our energy and emotions on something, we invite it into our realms of consciousness. Our thoughts become things.

We see the Law of Attraction in action everywhere but aren't always aware of it. Instead, we tend to think of events as fateful or coincidental, which couldn't be further from the truth. Why do you think they say, "If you think you can, you can"?

Once we are equipped with this knowledge that we can manifest anything we want in life through our focused thoughts and redirected emotions, imagine the possibilities!

Here's another great excerpt from Mike Dooley: "If you knew for certain that very, very soon all your dreams would be coming true, what would you do today to prepare the way? (Do it.) How might you celebrate? (Do this, too.) Who would you tell? (Write them a brief note, now; you don't have to mail it yet.) What thoughts of gratitude would you have? (Express them.) And finally, who would you help to 'achieve,' as you have achieved? (Help them.)"

Just by shifting your vibration and feeling as if you have already achieved your biggest dream, you align yourself with the physical manifestation of that dream, thereby setting the universe in motion. Your wish is the universe's command. If you want something badly enough, you will expect it to come into your life and allow it. Don't worry about how it will come. That's the universe's job, to figure out all the details. All you have to do is hold on to that intention, revel in the positive feelings it produces, and watch your life change.

Expect happiness today. You're fahhhbulous, dahhhhling, and you deserve it!