A friend of mine always had the dream of owning a Ferrari. When he started MLM, he was introduced to deliberate manifestation. To strengthen his visualization, he made an appointment at a Ferrari dealership for a test drive.
To feel, see, smell, and fully experience the car. But picture this: He is a big guy; he could be a football player. So, to his disappointment, he discovered he was too big to fit in the car.
This experience taught him, and later, he taught us that it is better to keep your wishes more open. His dream was not really about the Ferrari but more about the feeling of freedom and richness this car would give him.
I had a similar experience. I have had many cars of different types and brands. One of them was an Opel Corsa, and I loved that car.
Therefore when I needed a new car, I focused on a Corsa, knowing how happy one had made me before. And I found one. Almost brand new. But when I owned this beautiful Corsa, I was disappointed. My life had changed, and the car didn’t fit my current circumstances. I now had a kid and a big dog which weren’t a good match with the relatively small Corsa.
I got pregnant with our second, and my belly was so big that I could no longer get behind the wheel. I needed another car.
This time I let it open. My visualizations now were about me being utterly happy, driving my car. I would see my hands on the wheel and feel happiness. But I could not see the vehicle.
My husband suggested a Chevrolet Tahoe. Yes, now I know that the FBI always drives a Tahoe or a Suburban in movies. But at that time, I had no clue what kind of car this was.
This Tahoe turned out to be the best car I have ever owned.
It was a delight to drive. The seats were more luxurious than my chairs in the house. I could take the dog, my kids, and their friends or go to Ikea and take whatever I needed and was able to bring it all home. In addition, my husband could use this car for his job whenever his vehicle was in the shop.
This car was an overall blessing.
This experience taught me more than ever: ‘you don’t know what you don’t know.’ Which now is my life motto.
The saying: be careful what you wish for, applies to me wanting the Corsa. I got exactly what I wanted, but it was not what was best for me. Or, as they say: what I needed.
When I asked for the best car for me, I got a Tahoe that I didn’t know existed, and it turned out to be a perfect match.
Many gurus teach you to be as specific about what you want as possible. I now only ask for what is best for me.
I trust the Universe to know.