Oddbean

I used to say that the universe will keep slapping you until you pay attention to it. It's OK if you miss the first, soft slaps because they'll get more forceful as you keep ignoring them. Now I'm pretty convinced that it's you, (the greater you) that's doing the slapping. It really doesn't matter who you think the slapper is but I find it more empowering to believe it's me.

Your beliefs shape your reality through your thoughts, feelings & actions. A lot of beliefs are disempowering to the individual & counter to my preferences. What seems ubiquitous is that there is an energy that's very interested in your earthly experience. Some believe that energy is God, Alah, Jahova, Jesus, Jeshua, Source, angels, spirit guides or even their intergalactic family (ETs). To me, it feels more empowering & logical to believe it's your greater self, your soul who is taking an interest in your time here. The greater part of you that sits outside of this heavy, limited reality. They have the birds eye view & know the best path for you to take. As smart as I think I am sometimes, my soul is the intelligent one & it's not even close. I can easily surrender to my higher self but to any other entity feels wrong for me right now.