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  • WHY GOD WORKS THROUGH BIOLOGY
    Jan 20 2026
    Hello and welcome to today’s episode, where I want to talk about something that sits right at the intersection of spirituality, science, and our everyday lived experience — something that, once you see it, changes the way you understand your body, your healing, and even your spiritual path.It’s this simple but very deep idea: God works through biology.Most of us were taught, either by religion or by modern spirituality, that the body is something we’re supposed to rise above. That it’s either sinful, broken, or just temporary and therefore not very important. And yet, the more I’ve studied consciousness, healing, and and spiritualoity and the way life actually works, the more I’ve come to see that the body isn’t in the way of the soul at all. The body is how the soul expresses itself here.Think about how you experience life. You don’t experience love in some abstract spiritual cloud — you feel it in your heart, in your chest, in your nervous system. You don’t experience fear as a theory either. You feel it in your stomach, in your muscles, in your breath. Your entire inner world is being translated into physical sensation through biology. That’s not a flaw. It’s a design.Then, from a spiritual perspective, your body isn’t just something you’re riding around in, the way you drive a car and then step out of it. It’s actually the physical expression of your consciousness itself. Yes, you inherit certain traits from your parents, but you also bring into this lifetime the imprint of your own soul — your experiences, your patterns, your lessons, both the light and the unfinished pieces from the past. All of that shows up in your physical form in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. And even though the soul eventually leaves the body at the end of a lifetime, the body is still one of the four vehicles the soul uses here — the physical, along with the mental, emotional, and memory levels — to experience, learn, and evolve in the physical world. Your body isn’t separate from your spiritual journey. It’s woven into it.And this is why healing the body changes so much more than just how you feel physically. Have you ever noticed how, when someone finally starts to feel better — when their pain eases, when their energy returns, or when your inflammation goes down — they don’t just feel better in their body, they become a different person? They’re calmer. They’re more patient. They think more clearly. They feel more hopeful. They’re more open to love, to God, to life itself.Health is so important, and that’s because consciousness rides on biology. A nervous system that is constantly inflamed or exhausted can’t easily hold peace. A brain that is overloaded with stress hormones struggles to access higher awareness. We often try to meditate our way into enlightenment while our cells are still in survival mode. And that’s not how we were designed to work.I want to share something personal here, because this isn’t just theory for me. I’ve always prioritized my own health and the health of my family, not only because it makes practical sense, but because I’ve always understood it spiritually. When your body is struggling — when you’re exhausted, inflamed, in pain, or depleted — it becomes much harder to stay connected to the God within you. It’s not that God isn’t there. It’s that the instrument you’re using to feel and express that connection is under strain. And I’ve seen it over and over again, in my own life and in the lives of others, that when the body is supported, the spiritual connection becomes clearer, stronger, and more stable.And of course there are many physical practices and healing modalities you can do that help clear and cleanse the physical body, with the main one being fasting, but there is also practices such as yoga, tai chi, qigong, and numerous others.Basically, your body is designed to heal. To regenerate. To restore balance. To come back into harmony when it’s given the right support. That intelligence didn’t come from a lab. It came from the same Source that created everything else in nature. Every time a cut closes, a bone heals, or inflammation resolves, you’re watching divine intelligence in action.And what’s fascinating is that science is now catching up to what spiritual law has always said — that the body responds not just to chemicals, but to light, to energy, to information, to signaling. Our cells are not dumb. They’re communicators. They’re listening all the time. And they’re responding to what we give them.That’s why I find it so exciting that there are now gentle, non-invasive technologies emerging that don’t try to force the body to heal, but instead remind it how. Instead of overriding the system, they work with the body’s own regenerative intelligence. And that, to me, feels deeply aligned with how God works — not through force, but through awakening what’s already there.If this ...
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  • The Year of Conscious Victory
    Jan 6 2026



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  • Responsibility — The Ability to Respond
    Nov 18 2025
    Hello everyone, and welcome back to Spirituality for the Politically Incorrect. I’m Nancy Showalter, and today we’re unlocking one of the most liberating spiritual principles there is:Responsibility — not as blame, but as the “ability to respond.”This episode is about reclaiming your power, mastering your reactions, and remembering that no one controls your inner world except you.So let’s dive in.1. Responsibility Is Not Blame or Burden— It’s PowerMost people associate responsibility with burden, guilt, duty, or blame.But the deeper spiritual meaning is something entirely different:**Responsibility = Response-Ability, the Ability to Respond vs. ReactThe ability to consciously choose your response.**Reaction comes from fear, conditioning, or old habits.Response comes from awareness and inner mastery.Remember the spiritual adage, “You are never a victim of circumstances unless you choose to be.”Responsibility is not about fault.It’s about freedom — the freedom to choose how you think, feel, and act.No government, parent, partner, boss, or stranger can force you to think or feel anything.They can influence — but only you decide what enters your consciousness.2. Reaction vs. ResponseLet’s look at the difference:Reacting* Automatic* Triggered* Emotional* Fear-based* Disempowering* Rooted in old patterns* Reinforces victimhoodResponding* Aware* Thoughtful* Grounded* In alignment with your Higher Self* Empowering* Creates karma consciously* Builds masteryElizabeth Clare Prophet taught that every moment we choose between the human ego and the Higher Self within.When we react, the outer self leads.When we respond, the I AM Presence leads.3. Wayne Dyer’s Orange Example: “No One Makes You Angry Without Your Consent.”Wayne Dyer loved to tell this story:A woman once said to him,“Dr. Dyer, my husband makes me so angry.”He smiled gently and said:“No one can make you angry unless you allow them inside.What they do is what they do.What you feel is what you choose.”Then he gave his famous orange analogy:If you squeeze an orange, what comes out?Orange juice.Why?Because it’s what’s inside.And when life “squeezes” you — through criticism, stress, or conflict — what comes out of you is what you’ve been storing inside:* Peace* Anger* Patience* Love* Fear* JudgmentThe “squeeze” doesn’t put it there.It simply reveals what’s already inside.This is responsibility in action:You don’t control what others say or do.You do control what you hold within, and how you respond.“No one may enter the chamber of your consciousness unless you open the door.”Responsibility is inner sovereignty.4. No One Can Control Your Inner WorldJesus said:“The kingdom of God is within you.”— Luke 17:21The kingdom is not outer circumstances — it is your inner consciousness.He never taught:* “You will be blessed if Rome behaves.”* “You will have peace when everyone else stops irritating you.”Instead he taught:* “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” — Proverbs 23:7* “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2* “Choose you this day whom you will serve.” — Joshua 24:15You cannot be a victim and a creator at the same time.Responsibility is choosing to be the creator.5. Viktor Frankl: The Power Between Stimulus and ResponseViktor Frankl, the great psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, wrote one of the most profound statements on responsibility ever recorded:“Between stimulus and response there is a space.In that space is our power to choose our response.In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”Frankl lived through horrors beyond imagination — and yet he realized:* they could control his environment* they could control his body* they could control his food, his work, his freedom…but they could not control his inner world.He wrote:“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one’s attitude.”Circumstances do not dictate your consciousness.Only your choices do.Responsibility is not blaming yourself for the outer conditions —it is claiming the supreme power of choice within those conditions.6. Responsibility and the I AM PresenceThe I AM Presence — is the true responder.When you choose to respond rather than react, you are literally allowing your Higher Self to act through you.Try affirming:“I AM the Presence choosing my responses with wisdom and love.”or“I AM the master of my world. Nothing moves me from my center.”And one of my favorite ones is, whcn facing a difficult situation that you cannot readily see a solution, “Might I AM Presence, you take command of this situation. I shall not be moved!And you stay anchored in your Higher Self and allow God to work it out in the best interest of all concerned.Responsibility isn’t heavy —it’s empowering.It’s the moment you stop giving your power away.7. Practical Tools: Training Yourself to Respond, Not ...
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  • Was I Born in the Wrong Body?
    Oct 14 2025
    Hello and welcome to today’s episode where we’re talking about one of the most sensitive and personal topics of our time — gender, identity, and the soul.Maybe you’re a teen or a young child listening who has wondered, “Was I born in the wrong body?” Maybe you’re a parent hearing those words from your child. Wherever you are in this conversation, I want you to know — this is not about judgment. This is about compassion, about truth, and about remembering who you really are.“When spirit meets science, something remarkable happens… take a look.”The Heart of the StruggleIt’s not unusual for young people to look in the mirror and feel out of place. Maybe you don’t like your body, or maybe you’ve experimented with clothes or roles that don’t fit what people expect. Those feelings are real, and they can be confusing.When you’re young, it’s natural to explore. Some young children like to dress up as the opposite sex or play games that are usually associated with one sex or the other but don’t necessarily think about wanting to become the opposite sex. As a teenager with all the physical and emotional changes that teens typically face, it is not unusual to even question who you are. Sometimes that also shows up as wanting to dress like the opposite sex, or wishing you were born different. But psychologists have noticed something important: many children and teens outgrow those feelings when they’re simply given space, love, and time.For example, psychiatrists like Dr. Susan Bradley, a Canadian psychiatrist, and her colleague Dr. Kenneth Zucker worked with children who felt uncomfortable in their birth gender. What they observed is that most of these kids didn’t carry those feelings into adulthood. The desire often faded as they matured, especially when no one rushed them into permanent changes.Even today, voices like Dr. Stephen Levine, a psychiatrist who has worked with gender-distressed patients for decades, remind us that these feelings often point to deeper emotional wounds. He says it’s vital to explore the psychology and the soul first, because changing the outside won’t necessarily heal the inside.What this shows us is that your feelings are real—but they don’t have to be forever. What seems like the only answer right now may shift as you grow, as you discover more of yourself, as you heal. And that’s okay. You are not broken—you are in process. And don’t let society or peers pressure you into anything permanently that will affect your future.The Spiritual DimensionIt’s important to address the spiritual perspective, which is often overlooked or not even be considered. You are not an accident. You didn’t just land in a random body. Your soul chooses — or is karmically required— to embody as a male or female for a purpose.Here’s something you may not have heard before: no matter your body, you are both masculine and feminine. If you’re in a female body, you are 51 percent feminine and 49 percent masculine. If you’re in a male body, you are 51 percent masculine and 49 percent feminine. That means you already carry both sides within you because you were made in the image and likeness of God.“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” …”So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. - Genesis 1:26-27So if you feel some imbalance, or like you don’t fully fit in your birth gender, that’s not a mistake — it’s part of your growth. There are lessons, strengths, and energies to master in the gender you were born into. Changing your body on the outside doesn’t heal the lessons your soul came here to learn on the inside.Why Might Someone Feel Like They are in the Wrong Body?Again, from a spiritual perspective, in addition to the societal trends or pressures we see put upon individuals, teens and even children, there are several reasons why someone may not feel comfortable in their birth gender.For instance, an individual who has had many lifetimes in one gender may not feel comfortable in the opposite gender, even though their karma or their divine plan dictated it. Or an individual might be rebelling against his or her karma and refuses to fulfill the purpose for that lifetime.Whatever the reason, changing your gender can have a serious impact on your ability to balance karma and fulfill your life’s plan. In the case of children who have recently arrived in the physical dimension, they are still feeling their wholeness, which is also a reason why they might innocently dress as the opposite sex or play with toys or engage in sports typically associated with the opposite sex. This does not mean that the child should be encouraged to change his or her gender. In fact...
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  • Passion and Focus in Retirement: A New Season of Purpose
    Oct 7 2025
    Welcome back, friends. In our last episode, we discovered that true focus is not about discipline or willpower—it’s about passion. We saw that when you care deeply, focus comes naturally. And I ended with a truth worth repeating: Passion and focus don’t retire.Today, we’re going to talk directly to those of you who are retired—or approaching retirement. Maybe you’ve closed the chapter of your career. Maybe the routines that defined your life for decades have shifted. And perhaps you’ve wondered: “Where do I fit now? What is my purpose in this stage of life?”The good news is this: retirement isn’t an end. It’s a beginning. It’s a sacred opportunity to realign with what your soul cares about most.Storytelling: A New Season of FocusI once spoke with a man who had just retired from a long career in engineering. For years, he told me, his focus had been on deadlines, projects, and responsibilities. But now, with no meetings and no boss, he felt adrift.Then one day, he walked into a community center and volunteered to help tutor young students in math. And something clicked. His passion was reignited—not for equations, but for helping children believe in themselves. He said, “I’ve found more joy in these last few months of retirement than I did in years of work.”That’s the beauty of this season: the external demands quiet down, and you have space to listen to your heart.Challenges of RetirementBut let’s be honest—this new chapter isn’t always easy. Many retirees face very real challenges. Some experience empty nest syndrome, where children have grown and left home, leaving a silence that feels unsettling. Others struggle because their identity was so wrapped up in their career that without the job title, they feel lost, unvalued, or even invisible.There’s also the challenge of shifting routines. The structure of workdays and responsibilities disappears, and at first it can feel like drifting without an anchor. And let’s not overlook the subtle societal message that aging means stepping aside, when in truth, wisdom and presence are more needed now than ever.Acknowledging these struggles is important—because they are not signs of failure, but invitations. Invitations to rediscover that your worth is not tied to a career, a title, or a role—but to who you are in essence: a beloved soul with a divine purpose that continues to unfold.Spiritual ReflectionSpiritually speaking, retirement is not about stepping out of life—it’s about stepping deeper into life’s purpose. The soul never retires. God’s call on your life doesn’t fade with age; it ripens. Scripture reminds us: “They will still bear fruit in old age; they will stay fresh and green.” (Psalm 92:14)The wisdom you’ve gathered, the experiences you’ve lived, the compassion you’ve developed—these are treasures the world needs now more than ever.Practical Flow: Rekindling Passion in RetirementSo how do you discover—or rediscover—your passion in this season?1. Reflect on what moves you. Is it mentoring others? Creative expression? Service in your community? Travel? Prayer and deeper spiritual study? Pay attention to what stirs your soul.2. Notice what brings tears or joy. Just as in earlier life, your emotions are signposts pointing you toward what matters.3. Experiment with small steps. Volunteer for a cause that matters, pick up a creative project, or simply dedicate time each day to something you love. Often, passion grows when we give it space.And here’s the key: when you align with that passion, focus becomes effortless—even in retirement. It’s no longer about “filling time.” It’s about fulfilling purpose.Sharing Wisdom and MentorshipOne of the greatest gifts of this season is the treasure chest of wisdom you’ve accumulated. The lessons you’ve learned through victories, failures, relationships, and life experience are not meant to stay hidden. Retirement can be the perfect time to mentor others—whether it’s guiding young professionals, supporting new parents, encouraging community leaders, or simply being a steady presence for friends and family.When you pour your wisdom into others, not only do you give them the gift of your experience, but you also find renewed focus and joy. Your story becomes a lantern that lights the path for someone else.Story VignetteHere’s an example of what I mean. A woman who had been a nurse for over 40 years. When she retired, she felt at first that she had stepped into a void—no patients to care for, no hospital buzzing around her. She said, “I didn’t know who I was without my scrubs.” But after some time of rest, she began volunteering at a local health clinic, mentoring young nurses who were just starting out. She didn’t have the long hours or stress anymore, but she still shared her wisdom, her calm presence, and her love for people. And she told me, “I feel more alive now than I did when I was working full-time.”That...
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  • Gaining Focus: Caring Enough to Take Action
    Sep 30 2025
    Welcome, friends, to today’s episode. Let me begin by asking you a simple question: Would you love to have more focus in life?We’ve all seen people who seem laser-focused—whether it’s an Olympic athlete in training, an entrepreneur building a business, or a musician pouring heart and soul into their craft. We admire them, maybe even wonder: “How do they do it? How do they stay so focused?”At first glance, we might think focus is all about discipline, sheer willpower, or even some superhuman quality. But the truth is simpler, and far more beautiful: focus comes from passion. When you care deeply about something, when your heart is stirred by a cause, a vision, or a purpose, focus is no longer forced. It flows.Storytelling: The Power of CaringThink about the last time you accomplished something really meaningful. Chances are, it wasn’t because you forced yourself with grit alone—it was because you cared. You cared enough to stay up late, to put in the hours, to endure the setbacks. Passion is the fuel that makes focus possible.And on the flip side, when we struggle with focus, it’s often because we haven’t found what really matters to us. Without that spark, life feels scattered. We might get through the motions, but our energy and attention drift.Spiritual traditions tell us that what we care about is not random—it is the whisper of the soul. Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” When your treasure—your passion—lines up with your soul’s calling, focus comes naturally.Practical Flow: How to Find What You Truly Care AboutSo how do we gain focus? Not by whipping ourselves into tighter discipline, but by discovering what we care about deeply enough to act upon.If you have not yet uncovered your passion, try this simple practice:* Make a list of the things that stir your heart. Not just hobbies, but causes, ideas, or possibilities that move you deeply.* Pay attention to what makes you cry, or what fills you with joy. Those emotions are signposts pointing you toward your passion.* Order that list by intensity. Which one rises to the top? Which one would you gladly give your time, energy, even your life to?When you find that passion, discipline takes a back seat. Focus becomes effortless.Spiritual InsightNow from a spiritual perspective, passion is divine fire. It’s the soul remembering why it came to earth. Passion stirs us to align with our higher purpose, and when we do, focus becomes not just a mental exercise but a sacred act. It is God within us saying, “This matters. Pay attention here.”And here’s the mystery: when we give our focus to what matters most, we are transformed. We no longer just move through life—we are moved by life.Encouragement & ExpansionSo if you’re struggling to focus in your career, your relationships, or your personal growth, don’t beat yourself up. Instead, see it as an invitation. Perhaps the Spirit is nudging you to realign, to discover what really matters. Because when you care enough—when your passion is ignited—you’ll find yourself in the perfect state of mind. Not anxious, not overwhelmed, but energized and compelled to act.And remember this truth: passion and focus don’t retire. They are timeless. No matter your age or stage in life, when you care deeply, your soul lights up with purpose.Today we’ve explored focus and passion for everyday life—for careers, families, and personal dreams. But I want to leave you with a preview: in our next episode, we’re going to explore what this looks like in retirement. Because retirement isn’t an ending—it’s a new beginning, a sacred season where passion and focus can be reborn in fresh and Gaining Focus: Caring Enough to Take Action powerful ways.So join me next time as we talk about Passion and Focus in Retirement: A New Season of Purpose.Until then, may you find what your heart truly cares about—and may that passion guide your focus into a life of joy and purpose.__________________________________Check out my book: You Were Born to Be a Christ But You Were Taught You Are a Sinner – Awaken to Who You Really AreEvery so often you come across a book that fits into the current times. We know at some point we have to stop and take a serious look at our mental, emotional, and most importantly, our spiritual beliefs in order to navigate so many challenges. Nancy has done an excellent job of putting together a valuable spiritual narrative. I highly recommend this book and thoroughly enjoyed it myself. - International NY Times best-selling author Dannion Brinkley This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nancyshowalter.substack.com/subscribe
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  • Ten Ways to Build Your Inner Strength
    Sep 26 2025
    Everyone wants to be strong—but what happens when the weights you carry aren’t physical, but emotional, mental, and spiritual? That’s when you discover the true measure of strength: the strength within.Welcome, friends. Today, we’re going to talk about a strength that doesn’t show up at the gym or on a weight chart—but it’s the one that determines how you face every challenge, every loss, and every opportunity in life. I’m talking about inner strength.Why do we need inner strength? Because life will test us—through uncertainty, loss, pressure, and unexpected change. And in today’s world, those tests come faster and harder than ever. We live in an age of constant distraction, rapid change, and emotional turbulence. News cycles churn fear, technology pulls our attention in a thousand directions, and the demands of daily life can leave us feeling drained.The truth is, the greatest battles we face are not out there in the world, but inside ourselves—battles of fear, doubt, and discouragement. And the greatest victories also come from within—when we discover a source of strength deeper than circumstances, deeper than emotions, deeper even than our own willpower.Physical power has its place, but in our modern world, the ability to govern your thoughts, emotions, and choices is far more valuable than being able to bench-press 500 pounds. With inner strength, you gain resilience, clarity, and peace, no matter what’s happening around you.So let’s look at 10 ways you can build inner strength—practical steps paired with timeless spiritual truths.1. Know the Source of Your StrengthLet’s begin at the foundation. Inner strength isn’t just willpower—it flows from your Higher Self, the Divine Spark within you. When you’re aligned with that inner light, you tap into a wellspring that doesn’t run dry. The more you anchor in this inner center, which is the flame of life within your heart, the less you are shaken by the storms of life.As the ancient Greek maxim says, “Know thyself”—a truth inscribed at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi and echoed by Socrates. And Jesus Christ affirmed the same reality when he said, “The kingdom of heaven is within you.” To know yourself is to recognize that your true strength lies in the divine presence already alive inside of you.Once you know where strength comes from, the next step is to stop giving it away.2. Complain LessWhen we complain, we hand over our power. Complaining says: “Life controls me, not the other way around.” Instead, take ownership. If you can change the situation, do it. If you can’t, accept it with grace. That’s not weakness—it’s spiritual mastery.Strength also grows when we train ourselves to complete what we start.3. Finish What You StartCompletion is a discipline of the soul. Every time you finish what you begin, you strengthen your will. Each unfinished task is like a leak in your inner reservoir. When you honor your commitments—even the small ones—you build a record of victory that reinforces your confidence.And one of the oldest spiritual disciplines that builds this confidence is fasting.4. Practice FastingFasting, whether from food, media, or distractions, builds mastery over desire. Gautama Buddha’s Four Noble Truths say: life involves suffering, suffering arises from craving and attachment, suffering can be ended by eliminating craving. So fasting teaches you that you are more than your cravings, more than your appetites. In spiritual terms, fasting is a reset button. It strengthens your ability to say “yes” to what uplifts and “no” to what diminishes you.And speaking of discipline—another way to build strength is to embrace discomfort.5. Embrace DiscomfortA cold shower may seem trivial, but it trains you to endure discomfort without flinching—not to mention the health benefits associated with a cold shower. Life will present far colder waters than what comes out of the faucet. When you learn to stay calm in discomfort, you develop resilience, patience, and equanimity—the qualities of a seasoned soul.To stretch yourself even more, try making growth a daily practice through challenge.6. Set a 30-Day ChallengeCommitment over time is where transformation happens. Whether it’s meditation, prayer, exercise, or creative practice, a 30-day challenge builds stamina of both body and spirit. Each day, you reinforce the truth that growth comes from consistency, not intensity.As you take on challenges, remember—you’ll need to encourage yourself along the way.7. Be Your Own CheerleaderWhat you say to yourself is more powerful than what anyone else says to you. Negative self-talk drains your energy; positive self-talk recharges it. Remind yourself daily: “I am strong. I am capable. I am connected to the infinite.” Speak life into your soul, and watch your inner power grow.Along with affirmations, visualization can multiply your strength even further.8. Visualize Your ...
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  • The Power of Visualization: Imagine It, Live It, Become It
    Jun 24 2025
    Welcome to today’s episode where we are exploring a practice that’s been used by mystics and Olympic athletes alike. For sure, it’s a practice your higher self already understands, even if your mind has forgotten. I’m talking about the power of visualization.What Is Visualization and Why It MattersVisualization is more than just daydreaming. Yes, it uses the power of your imagination but combined with the conscious creation of mental images with the purpose of linking your inner desires to your outer reality. It’s intentional. It’s focused. And when done correctly, it can literally rewire your brain and reshape your life.Saint Germain, in his book Saint Germain on Alchemy, said this:“All that the mind of man can conceive and believe, the mind of man can achieve through the God flame within.” The God flame is the Divine Spark in your heart that gives you life. And notice he said, “conceive and believe.” Doubt alone can sabotage the outcome.Visualization is how we bring that “God flame” into focus. It’s the spiritual sketchpad for the life you want to manifest.When you visualize clearly—whether it's a healthy body, a thriving relationship, a successful business, or a deeper spiritual connection—you begin to tune in to that possibility. You raise your frequency to meet it. You don’t just think about it—you feel it. And that’s where the magic happens.What Science Is Now ConfirmingNeuroscience now tells us that the brain doesn’t know the difference between something vividly imagined and something actually experienced.When you visualize yourself succeeding—say, giving a public talk or running a marathon—your brain activates the same neurochemical sequences it would if you were doing it in real life. You trigger your motor cortex, your planning centers, your emotional response systems—all from within.They say that this process helps build new neural pathways and rewires your beliefs. You literally create a “new normal” in your nervous system. Visualization also activates your Reticular Activating System, which is like a filter in your brain that starts scanning the world for opportunities that match what you are visualizing and focusing on. Think the law of attraction meets neuroplasticity.The Athlete’s Secret WeaponLet’s bring this down to earth with a real-world example.Michael Phelps, the Olympic swimmer, is a master of visualization. His coach revealed that for years before major races, Phelps would mentally rehearse every detail of his performance—the strokes, the turns, the crowd noise, even the water getting in his goggles.And during the 2008 Olympics, something extraordinary happened. In one of his races, his goggles did fill with water. But Phelps didn’t panic. He had already “swum that race blind” in his mind so many times, he executed it flawlessly—by memory.He won gold.Why? Because visualization was his training. The inner image shaped the outer reality.And many other athletes have said the same thing about rehearsing in their minds before a game or a competition.A Spiritual Perspective on Playful PowerRemember how, as children, we could imagine anything? A cardboard box became a spaceship. A blanket became a cape. That was our divine creative power at work—before it got filtered by fear, logic, and “reality.”Visualization brings that divine play back into your life. It reconnects you to your spiritual innocence and your creative authority.Saint Germain also taught that visualization isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s a command to the ethers. When combined with emotion, it creates form.So don’t just think it. Feel it. See it. Be it. You step into that reality, seeing and experiencing the outcome.How to Start TodaySo if you have never consciously visualized something you wanted to create, accomplish or draw to you, here are some pointers to begin:* Pick one goal. Be specific. Specificity is very important. Let’s say, “I want to confidently deliver my next presentation.”* Then close your eyes and imagine yourself walking up, breathing calmly, smiling, and delivering your talk smoothly. In fact, deliver that talk in your mind.* Then add feeling. Feel the joy, the confidence, the energy of your audience. Feel and hear them laughing when you say something funny or amusing. See them intently listening to your every word.* Repeat daily. Let it become so real in your mind that your body starts believing it's already happened.* Let go of the ‘how.’ Stay open to the divine orchestration of events that will align with your vision. This is your creation.Visualization is a spiritual art as well as a neurological science. It’s how we speak to our subconscious. It’s how we co-create with God.Saint Germain reminds us: “The flame of God never fails. And all that is imagined through the sacred mind of God, and claimed in righteousness, must come to pass.”So, if you're ready to step into your next chapter—don’t just work ...
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