Think about it and it will come...........

Over the past few weeks we have been discussing changing your thoughts to abundance and success rather than need and want.
It's so fascinating how the universe is always willing to provide everything you want as soon as you ask for it.

A couple of weeks ago, Daryll said to me, all this writing you are doing, I think I would like to do some writing too.
The next day he walks in a bit chuffed and proudly announces - "guess what, I wrote 2 scripts last night, presented them to the local theatre group tonight and they accepted both, I am now an official script writer" Too funny.

His first acts will be staged in March (8 weeks away)
So today I got to thinking about what other possibilities are available for us, just waiting for us to realise we want them.
Once we realise we want something, we can voice it and then (depending on how in tune you are with the universe) the wheels are set in motion immediately for it to happen (the same is true for negative thoughts, good reason to watch not only what you say but also what you think).

I mentioned yesterday that I had some exciting manifestation news to share with you.

It all went back to the beginning of last year when the spiritual development circle were working on manifestations and vision boards with me. We all talked about what we had, what we did not have and what we wanted to achieve.

The only thing I could think of that I wanted and did not have was a camper van.  

(My childhood was spent travelling around Australia rock hunting in a bus)

So we all decided that is what I would focus on.

I visualised that new shiny winnebago every day. I saw myself in it, proudly driving around, pulling up on the side of the road and having a cup of tea. I imagined it, I dreamed it, I felt it  and ................ nothing!

Not a whiff of it!

Most peculiar I thought as my manifestations are usually so rapid. That night as I went to bed I prayed and said to myself "I now create the winnebago in my life tomorrow".

Awaking the next day, my dad popped in (not having shared any of this with him) over a cup of tea he asks "hey are you still wanting a winnebago?"

"Sure" I reply. He goes on to tell me he has a mate that has one he no longer wants and asked dad to see if I would like it, FREE no strings attached, I just need to drive up to Bendigo and collect it.

"well done" I silently think to the universe. However I am puzzled as to why it took a while to manifest and why I needed to get stern with the universe for it to happen.

Over the years I have learnt that when the timing it right, you ask, boom, it is there. But sometimes the timing is not right or you have missed a puzzle piece in what you are asking for or perhaps it is not the most perfect thing for you, so the universe holds back.

Naturally if you get demanding the universe will say "OK- if you REALLY want it, even if it's not that good for you - here you are".

After my dad leaves, I find I am feeling a little shaky (also a sure sign for me that something is out of sync with the universal energies) I decide to sit down outside and really think this through.

I visualise the winnebago driving into my driveway, I picture where I will store it - guess what - no where fits!

I picture paying the high stamp duty and registration - ouch!

I picture leaving it outside in the weather getting damaged - not good!

I feel how it feels to own it. A wave washes over me as I realise I am feeling encumbered. Rather than setting me free, the energy is heavy and oppressive, almost like, "well now you have this, you must get value from it and go away whether you want to or not"

I realise I don't really want the winnebago at all - wow! 8 months of manifesting energy on something I didn't really want, the earth feels like it is moving, how could I have missed something so relevant.

No wonder it didn't happen easily.

I call my dad and say "thanks but no thanks" (& yes, it has now found another home, don't all write in asking if you can have it for free).

I feel lighter, happier and almost like I have been set free.

Wow - what a revelation, I had bound myself by an inappropriate desire. I am thrilled about the realisation and the freedom it brings.

So for a couple of months I do nothing, set free by NOT owning a camper.

However, over the summer season a few times we wanted to go away, well we think "we can afford anything we want, lets stay at a resort near the beach for a week" and we do, and it's lovely. Very comfortable, the kids love the indoor spa and it's all great, but there's something not satisfied within me.

We take a drive to the local caravan park to visit my cousin and we see all the kids spending time together on the beach, playing and getting to know each other, some joining in activities organised by the caravan park. The baker toots on his rounds and it feels a lot like 'home'.

We discuss how for adults just the luxury is really nice, but the summer "kids get together" is something altogether special for them and yes, the thoughts drift back to the camper..........

We briefly entertain the thought of a tent - nah! not our style, we go back to the winnebago idea - nah! don't want that any more, a bus - hmmmm, maybe, but not really, so what is in between?

Yesterday, we head off for the annual "Not Back to School Party" at a water theme park for the kids.

As we head off we realise we are almost back down to the beach, the road takes us to an area we don't usually go and we just happen to drive past a pop up camper trailer showroom, immediately Daryll and I raise our eyebrows and look at each other - aha! perhaps just the ticket we think.

A couple of days earlier, the kids and I were perusing an online shopping store and came across these trailers, they had both become excited and chosen the style they wanted, Emma sharing - "the one with the BLUE curtains mummy", Gabe nodded his agreement and added "with the blue striped tent that attaches to it".

We spend the day at the park, completely forgetting about the camper until the drive home when we come across the same showroom 20 minutes before they close - "why not" we think. In we go!

A brief chat with the owner and some stats checking, guess what, whilst Darylls car won't do it, my car certainly has no problems to pull one of these with a few small modifications.

The model the children chose is the largest trailer that my car can carry, all others are too heavy, hmmmm.

The salesman says they usually only have new models but he takes our number and says he will call us, on the way out, Daryll intuitively is drawn to look at a row of campers right down the back of the yard, calling out to me he motions to come down.

Forgotten by the staff is a 2nd hand model of the exact one we had chosen, $6000 cheaper than new WITH all the attachments, ropes, annex, etc AND the upholstery is blue and so is the attached tent.

It's ours we think, we pretty much decide on the spot to buy it.

Interestingly the day prior I had taken the exact amount of money out of the bank on a whim, not really sure why.

We decide to call back in the morning once we have double checked the cars. All good, however an online search reveals that the asking price is actually a little too high for the market value.

Daryll ponders this and says "but it 'feels' like its our Les", we realise that whilst it may well be, perhaps it is the style and model that is ours, rather than the actual item.

Early next morning the dealer is on the phone asking if we have come to a conclusion, we share with him that although the price is acceptable to us, it seems high compared to market value, he agrees and says "giver me an hour I'll get on to the owner and negotiate it for you"

Again - all ours we are thinking (hence why I didn't share this with you yesterday), alas, he calls back frustrated saying the owner won't budge a cent, he also advises us that he has told them "if that's the way they feel then they won't sell it for them and they can come and collect it from the yard and sell it themselves by tomorrow" - oops!

He apologises profusely and says he will let us know if anything else pops up, not done with the story here just yet, he says, "I will have a last chat with him before he leaves tomorrow and ask again and let you know".

Well - we now know what we are looking for and the average price: we look on eBay, gumtree and the trading post and find heaps of them!

one in particular we like so we call up and have a lovely chat, the model is newer, the annex was bought last year, the price - $1000 cheaper, the location - not far from here and guess what? Daryll and my dad are going to a gathering on Saturday next door to her house!!!!

So now we have a couple of options open.

Isn't it wonderful when the universe opens up so many doors and choices.

I am left pondering the difficulties I faced manifesting the winnebago and the ease in which this option fell into place with so many choices, almost as if the universe says "good choice, glad you got there in the end, now which one would you like to choose?"

Oh, the other fun part is the car modifications, we called our car repairer (who is a personal friend) to ask if he can fit the modifications and the costs involved - "sure, no problems Lesley, oh actually - that part you need, we don't need to buy it, your dad gave me one of those years ago and I've never had use for it, it will fit your car perfectly - no charge, you can have it back, pop on over and I'll fit it in for you whenever you like"

Just got to love the abundance that the universe shines with when you hear the correct whisper on the wind!