A big part of my love of reading has to do with the many travels I set out on, thanks to writers’ extraordinary world-building abilities. Another is the choice of words and metaphors writers employ to get their messages across. There are more, of course, but today I wish to talk to you about the latter.
Be they metaphors, quotes, or affirmations, these bring events in the stories, close to home for me. Often, I find myself pausing to write them down. What about you? Are you also fascinated by words this way? I’m sure you are.
In this concise article today, I’d like to tell you about a short but powerful quote that landed in one of my notebooks. It resonated then and still does, as the gutter is not a nice place to be.
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.”
I came across the quote in one of Author James Patterson’s novels (failed to write down which one). Liking how it sounded coming off my lips and the image the words conjured, I immediately jutted it down and labeled it as one of Patterson’s most excellent words. Not long after, in Being in Balance, one of Dr.Wayne W. Dyer’s many books, I came across the exact words again (and this, dear friends, is how the universe makes me pay attention).
Dr. Wayne informed me that those words came from the Irish poet, author, and playwright, Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde— a legend of a time older than the two famous authors mentioned above. Of the Irish originator’s quote, here’s what Dr. Dyer thought:
“It’s a perfect example of how to align vision and thoughts so the two are balanced with what you sense you’re here to be; it’s the perfect mindset to cultivate the energy to match the dream.” ~ Dr. W. Dyer
As I read the late Dr. Dyer’s thoughts, I found myself wondering, and so I questioned, “Whatever that ‘dream’ or ‘calling’ may be, Sir?”
His reply came to me as, “Yes, whatever that may be.” And as if sensing my question, added,
life circumstances, not an impediment.
financial status doesn’t matter.
the presence of naysayers, not a hindrance.
I was intrigued, so I continued to read, followed his every word, amazed at the simplicity. In short, this is what the great American philosopher, motivational speaker, and self-help author of Being in Balance said to me: It is not a secret, and we don’t need to wait for an invitation to participate, for in balancing the vision with the thought, we begin to co-create our lives.
Co-creation was a new term for me, so I read more:
- Involves using the energy from the invisible field of Spirit.
- Involves balancing our in-the-world dreams with the in-the-spirit-energy of creation.
- Requires that we ascribe power to that energy.
- Requires that we claim the energy that we undoubtedly believe exists.
It’s all a matter of purposefully aligning our thinking with our dreams, and the reason this works is just as simple.
- We cannot give rise to ‘something’ if we contemplate the impossibility of that ‘something’ coming true.
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Being in the gutter is synonymous with life circumstances, financial status, the gaggle of naysayers, and such. Can you relate? Far too many times, I’ve found myself in the gutter, and so I appreciated the insight. In this case, the antidote is– the way to get out of the gutter has to do with a shift.
Surrendering that we are there because life is not fair, or other such explanations, will keep us in the gutter.
But by looking up at the stars, which is outside that gutter, we are rejecting the magnetic pull of the gutter and reaching out to more, namely our inherent right to the Source of all creation — Spirit.
I know it.
I desire it.
It’s on its way.
Nothing can stop it.
These are the crucial affirmations that will bring dreams and thoughts to align.
“And just like that, you access creativity by attracting all that you need with your thoughts.” ~ Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
If you can dream it, you can achieve it.
But the only way to get out of that gutter is if you align your inner creative energy, your thoughts, to match up with your desires.
In closing, a recall from my religious studies that beautifully supports Dr. Dyer’s insight– the aligned words spoken by the man who said it best of all.
“Believe that you shall receive and you shall receive.” ~ Jesus of Nazareth
Do you have quotes, affirmations, or metaphors that you’ve read about in books? Do you hunt down their origins or leave things up to the universe to send you more lessons? I’m sure that one way or another, we all come to pay attention and learn.
As for the quote that prompted this article, I hope that knowing that a shift in perception, aligning your thoughts with your dreams and desires will help us all to get out of the gutter. And help us to Cross Over to a Healthy Lifestyle. May it be so.
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THANKS FOR READING
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