I want to explore the idea that we are each creating the world around us and within us all the time. You may not agree with this, particularly if you do not like what is showing up in your reality. But taking this perspective is actually immeasurably empowering because it enables you to change your experience of the world rather than feel at the mercy of whatever is happening. Let me explain.
 
We create our reality with our thoughts, words and actions. What we think of, speak and act on shows up in our life. The trick is to use these tools consciously so that we maximise the likelihood that what we want will come into our space.
 
Often however we get surprised by what happens. For example, I get made redundant and think “How did that happen?” But if I look back, I can see that I was fantasising about having a different job and complaining about my boss to my friends. My thoughts and words were creating my reality it’s just that I wasn’t aware of it. Accepting the part I played in what manifests is a big step on the road to inner peace.
 
The next step is to learn to use the creative process consciously. To do this, decide in advance what you want in relation to your job, relationship, health or whatever and then align what you think, say and do with this. You want a new relationship? Visualise meeting your ideal partner, speak about it to your friends and take some action such as sprucing up your wardrobe.
 
Not everything is controllable in this way. The creative process works collectively as well as an individually. World events, such as the tsunami and 9-11, are often written off as “fate” yet CWG suggests this is can be an acronym for “from all thoughts everywhere”. In other words, they are the result of the consciousness of the planet.

Take what happened during the Holocaust. Who was responsible? It’s easy for us to demonise Hitler but there were many collaborators including the Nazi interrogators, the state officials in other countries who did not intervene and others who simply ignored what was happening. As CWG says, the real tradegy was not only that Hitler came along but that so many others went along. Without this group consciousness Hitler would not been able to seize the moment in the way he did.  

I believe that we could use the power of the collective to create huge positive change. If enough people across the globe believe something must be done to help the environment and we all put thought into action, we can save the planet. We may even one day create heaven on earth for all beings everywhere. 

In a nutshell 

“There are no victims and villains”
 
Applying this wisdom 
 
1. Think of something you really desire e.g. a new partner, job or state of well-being
 
2. Do something that will help to bring this to you even if it is something small e.g. get your hair cut, go for a walk
 
3. Notice how taking this action makes you feel better. Let yourself really notice and enjoy this feeling.
 
4. From this feeling place, think a new thought and speak a new word about what you want. Focus on these as much as possible.