There’s a lot of “noise” online these days. However, while sifting through the noise, I think I discovered a new strategy to support our outwitting life endeavors. I can’t wait to try it.
I was perusing the internet this morning (as I usually do), looking for some outwitting life tips for this blog. I keep a list of topics, but sometimes I look for something completely different. Today, I wanted different.
It’s a new month, and the last month of summer, so I feel a bit antsy. I usually get this way at this time of year. There’s something about the transition from summer to fall that excites me. I feel lots of anticipation of good things to come in September. I like to start something new. But, forgive me; I am getting ahead of myself.
Getting back to the NOISE-let me explain. I made the mistake of taking a horoscope test on Instagram. Truthfully, I find the whole horoscope subject fascinating. However, I have no desire to become a tarot card reader, a numerologist, or a healer. Yet, there are many people on Instagram that believe I should.
Here’s some of the “noise” that’s invaded my feed:
I sure could use $10K! I believe the folks that post these things genuinely think they are correct, and I applaud them for their confidence. However, nothing’s ever that easy, so I scroll past these statements.
But what about the people that post things like:
It makes sense to me that you would attract the energy you put out. People become friends because they have similarities. This is very natural. Last week, I wrote about self-respect and agreed that having boundaries means you respect yourself. I believe this is all good information.
As a blogger who encourages others to outwit life, I wholeheartedly agree you should start today. Taking control of your life is essential, and there is no reason why you should not start today. The manifestation piece makes me a bit suspicious. I want to believe it, but I am not sure I should.
Do you practice manifestation? In theory, it makes sense to me. Weirdly, I believe I practiced it while going through my cancer treatments. Although, I had no conscious idea that was what I was doing at the time.
I have a bit of a controversial opinion regarding fighting cancer. I believe you can try every treatment and the best medicines available and still not survive. Why? Because you have to be ready to beat it.
If you have convinced yourself that breast cancer will kill you because it runs in your family or took your mom or sister, it will. Your thoughts will become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Negativity impacts our bodies even though the last thing we want to do is hurt ourselves.
I believe you need to allow and encourage the treatments to wipe out the cancer cells in your body, and they will. It may not happen overnight, you might have a full-on battle on your hands, but I think you will be victorious. Drained maybe, but still victorious.
The older I get, the more I realize how my thoughts control many outcomes in my life. Have you ever known someone who continually has terrible luck? Yesterday, it was a flat tire; they stubbed and broke a toe last week; tomorrow, they’ll have a pipe burst. The list goes on and on. I believe these things occur because people expect them to.
You probably also know someone who is more like a Midas. Everything they touch turns to gold! They just landed a new job, their apartment is going condo with an irresistible price, and their neighbor dropped off a surprise banana bread to them this morning. Why do you think that is? I believe it is because they expect it.
Nothing is random. You sow what you reap. It is your choice to wake up happy or expect a horrible day. I know I am completely minimizing things here, but you get the picture.
So, does that mean that manifestation could assist us in outwitting life? It seems to go in line with this type of thought pattern. There is a ton of information regarding manifestation on the internet. To whittle my choices down, I searched for the top manifestation blogs and found an article highlighting 15 blogs.
“What you think, you create. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you become.”
— Rhonda Byrne
I felt myself being drawn to Modern Day Manifestations by Charlotte Rogers. Here is a link to her 7-Day Law of Attraction Guide https://moderndaymanifestations.com/feed/. I have decided to participate in her seven-day exercise to understand more about manifestation. Does anyone care to join me?
The internet can be a true time sucker if you allow it. There have been days I have lost two hours just “surfing” and looking at random pictures and quotes. It has also been such a source of information for me! I love that I can pick a topic, google it and learn about it immediately. It really is fantastic!
How do you use the internet? Do you view it as a bunch of “noise” and not worth your time? When was the last time you pulled out a cookbook? I am guilty of googling recipes all the time! Betty Crocker’s Cucumber Salad was yesterday’s googled recipe. It was delicious.
I frequently use the internet on my journey to outwit life after cancer. It is filled with good information if you can get past the “noise.” It is an excellent tool for me.
Please let me know in a comment below if I have said anything that resonates with you today. Or if you are going to try Charlotte Rogers’ seven-day exercise. I’ll keep everyone posted on how mine goes.
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Jackie | 3rd Aug 22
Love this post, Loretta. It’s filled with positivity and who doesn’t need an extra doesn’t that? I will checkout Charlotte’s post as well. Thank you!
Loretta | 5th Aug 22
Thank you Jackie! Yes, always need some positive energy around us!
Jackie | 3rd Aug 22
Ugh, typo! Who doesn’t need an extra dose of positivity?
Marie | 4th Aug 22
Loretta I’m kind of intrigued by this as well
I’m really interested in the connection between this and prayer . Would love you to write more on this topic !
Loretta | 5th Aug 22
Thanks Marie. I am definitely planning a follow-up so I will get the deets and include it.
Sheila | 5th Aug 22
Love this post and definitely believe in the power of manifestation! If you haven’t watched ‘The Secret’ on Netflix you should definitely check it out!! 😉
Loretta | 5th Aug 22
Thanks Sheila, I will. Been looking for something to watch.