I find myself in a place I’ve been before, a place of space. There is a vastness in my life. I have nothing to do, and technically nowhere to be. This quiet stillness always feels eerie. 

I am anxiously filling my days with minutia tasks that give meaning to these empty hours. I am eager for the next “thing.” But my life experiences have taught me that there are always opportunities swirling among us. When my life goes quiet, I know it is a strategic handling of the Universe. 

When you are served a slice of space, the first step is to get excited. You are swimming in a sea of potentiality. But don’t confuse excitement with anxiety, and certainly don’t jump or rush into anything. The Universe wants you to pause. 

“Not so fast,” it says. “Think.” It wants me to contemplate where I am at, and what I have been through, my recent developments and growth. It also wants me to contemplate where I want to go. “What do you really want? Do you even know what you want?” 

We often don’t. We meander through life expecting to stumble upon clarity like pennies on a sidewalk. It can be this easy, but not without reverent time and intention. Not without a willingness to dig deep into our authentic Self. The true You that is buried underneath years of inevitable shame, pain, and programming. Once we meet this Self, we can begin to ask it questions, and receive answers that are in full integrity with our Soul. These are the desires that are destined to succeed, because they are what we were divinely put in this world to be.

So we find ourselves in space, we get excited, we deeply contemplate our intentions, and then what? We start stirring up energy. Now stay with me here. This part can sound flippant, but I list this because it works, every damn time. It is the most powerful pattern that I’ve noticed in my life. Without fail, it bridges every period of emptiness with a new successful venture. 

When you move energy on an individual, seemingly small level, it activates grander realms of energy. You might start taking action – Lets say, get out on a hard hike, check lots of tasks off of your list, discipline yourself to do the “hard stuff,” all while maintaining a level of flow. And suddenly, that special person reaches out, the business deal seals, XYZ moves forward, your symptoms disappear, and your body feels light and happy. All is well. 

But, you just went on a hike?

Well, it would be far easier to stay home and repeat another day in your safe and predictable routine. The Universe loves when you throw some sparks into the scene. Sometimes, a hike is enough. We live in one big network of powerful interconnected energies. The Universe just wants to see that you are taking some action to move forward in your life. The more difficult the actions (the more fear you have to push through to do them) the bigger the gain. But oftentimes, starting with that simple hike is more than enough. It’s a compound effect and you just have to get the momentum rolling. You might get overwhelmed by a massive goal or task at hand, but as soon as you dive in, the energy loosens. It becomes easy, and maybe even fun. The key is starting. 

You take action, you make shit happen. Excuse my crude, but it’s as simple as that.

What’s unique to this principle is that the action and outcome do not necessarily have to be related. Let me give you an example. One Spring, I found myself in a time of space. I had just quit a job working for a man who was reselling furniture for 20x its purchase price. There was a lot of manipulating, condescending, and let’s just say, unintegral energy in the air. Sitting in this newfound space, I received an idea one morning in meditation. I envisioned a photography project that I would launch. It was a creative idea that didn’t entail any financial gain, it just felt fun. It aligned with my gifts and ways that I could authentically serve others. 

I began working away at this, and while I had a handful of photoshoots, it didn’t take off like I secretly hoped it would. What did happen, nearly immediately after I launched this, was that I met a man who offered me a life-changing work opportunity. This opportunity had nothing to do with photography. In fact, he had no awareness of that project. What I am certain of, is that it did have to do with the fact that I was suddenly taking bold actions, lighting sparks in my life, and determined to make the highest use of my time. 

You see, my field was no longer stagnant. It was in full motion and a magnetism was ignited. 

Sometimes, taking action, any action, is all you need to stir up your energy field and create little ripples so that a pocket can form and something magnificent can pop in. Sometimes the actions directly correspond to the outcome. But many times, it is the simple act of doing something that leads to great opportunities. 

Unique to this art is that you are directing the energy with an intention. You are not aimlessly doing. You are requesting, commanding that it has some effect. Now, this effect can be vague. Something like, “Bring powerful connections into my life,” or “Give me purpose in service of others.” But even this broad-brush of a statement is all the Universe needs to dance with you.  

New experiences will surface. They might be large or small, but regardless they will feel good, and that is the sign that you are on track, so celebrate them. This brings me to the final step, acknowledge. When you notice that something new and joyful has entered, command your awareness. I saw that. I heard that. I see what you just did. Thank you. The more you acknowledge the Universe’s reciprocity for your actions, the more reciprocity will come. 

All my love, 

Jill