Success and Miracles: Ask Nick Arandes

Hi Friend,

Let me dissect your question and brake it down in multiple layers:

> I work full-time and live from paycheck to
> paycheck...

> I have a vision that is totally different from
> anything I could have made up on my own...
> I do the feeling better exercises, the listening to
> tapes, dvds, cds...I have all of the tools...(Course
> in Miracles to the Secret and everything in between)

Okay, here is the challenge. The doing the "feeling better" exercises and "having all the tools" are just manipulative tools people use to attempt to create an outcome. It's like when people tithe 10% of their income hoping that more money will come their way. And although people know that it does not work, I guess out of fear they keep doing it. That was the reason I was "inspired" to publish "The Truth About Tithing" you can find out more about it at: www.TheTruthAboutTithing.com or www.TheRadicalKid.com .

In other words you are doing what you think, or told you need to do in order to change a reality you do not like, while the thought behind the thought is still running the show. And by the way, the thought behind the thought means, your unconscious believes and programing.

> I am afraid to just leave my day job to focus on
> this vision which requires a lot of money to create
> and operate...

First, who said you need to leave your job in order to focus on that vision you intend to create? And second, who cares how much money is needed in order to help manifest your vision?

One of the reason you feel afraid to leave your job and focus on your vision is because you believe that YOUR way of doing things is the ONLY way. Focusing on what you intend to create WITHOUT bringing your limiting idea(s) on how things needs to be done allows for the universe to surprise you with opportunities and synchronicities you would have never imagined would show up in your life.

Yes, if you are truly guided to leave your job, specially when you have developed enough TRUST that the universe is taking care of you, then go ahead and do it. Here is the thing however, you say:

> I love talking about my vision and people are
> waiting for me to manifest it...

You love talking about your vision, that's a good thing. What are you DOING that is congruent with what you are talking about that is leading you closer to your vision?

See, when I had a temporary job I was not too happy with while facing some challenges many years back, while I was there, I utilized that opportunity to continue working on my intention, which was to speak at churches and put a workshop together. I would write down the outline of my workshop, I would find info about churches who hire guest ministers or speakers, then I would make calls, etc. In other words, my words, actions and thoughts were engaged in me doing what I was guided to do, even while I was at that particular job.

By having that vision, it allowed me to be grateful for that job, even when it was something I was not necessarily pleased with. But the fact that I had a vision, and a believe that I could make it happen, it helped me immensely in being able to feel good and grateful for having that experience. I will elaborate on the vision a little later. Let's continue with your question.

> I want to just walk away from this job which is
> killing my creativity...I am an Art Director and can
> do lots of things...

That's kind of ironic. You are an ART director, yet your job is killing your creativity. I can understand that because being an art director, if you are not expressing YOUR art, that could kill your creativity.

But let's move on. You said:

> I want to just walk away from this job...

Walking away from anything is not necessarily the best choice. Although I have done that quite a few times, in my humble opinion the key is NOT walking away from anything, it is walking TOWARDS something.

Because your creative energy is put into use whether you are walking away or towards something. The difference is, if you walk TOWARDS something, your creative energy is put into action to create that which you are walking TOWARDS. On the other hand, walking away from something keeps you idle, without anything to create. If anything, you'll create that which is congruent with the fear of "What am I going to do?" or "How am I going to be taken care of?" or "What if...?"

If your vision is that strong, simply bless your present job for it is giving you the opportunity to bring in some income while you are putting your focus on your vision and doing what you are naturally guided to do.

That being said however, start MOVING in the direction of what you intend to create. And the move does not necessarily have to do with walking away from your present job. It could be as simple as setting an intention, once an opportunity present itself, acting upon it.

Example, can you do an online search on "how to generate capital for businesses?" By the way, I am just making this stuff up, but you get my point right? Let me share with you an example. Right now I have an idea of a plastic gadget that I think would be a great solution for a particular challenge. I have not done anything about it as of this point.

The truth is, if I really want to do something about it, one of the ways I could tell the universe I am committed to making that happen, after setting my intention or course, is by getting online and do a search on "Plastic Prototype Manufacturers" for example. I can also do a search on Patent and Trademark devices. See, I know what to do, it is just that as of this moment I am not really that interested in making that happen. But if I did, at least, I would set my intention and commit, without having to leave a job if I had one.

Back to you, I can appreciate the illusion that you live from paycheck to paycheck. And by the way, the reason I said the illusion as opposed to "the fact" is because it is all an illusion. And you have convince yourself that your illusion is real, and that it is what's stopping you from moving in the direction of your dreams. And that's okay. I have been caught up on that illusion as well, and as I continue on my journey, I simply share with others what I have experienced.

> I get the money energy connection...I put myself out
> there to meet and speak with millionaires...I don't
> run in their circles.

Yes, you get the money energy connection INTELLECTUALLY, but you have not internalized it yet. And that is the work! And the frustration is, you are doing all this work, using all the tools, but really, the only work to do is to recognize WHO YOU REALLY ARE!

It is NOT about visualizing an outcome. It is about recognizing first that you are the power and the presence of that Creator. That you are an infinite being first and foremost, THEN you can see all the things you desire manifest in your life easily and effortless.

I would suggest to log on to: www.SuccessAndMiracles.com, click on "Previous Services" and watch the one entitled, "The Three Laws." Because I know that the law of attraction has become very popular, but there is a missing ingredient that is simply leading people to lots of frustration and disappointment.

> My vision is... (Her vision is not shown in order to protect her privacy) It includes many
> other facets that literally blow my mind...what else
> can I do?

If I were to coach you one one one, here is one of the questions I would ask. Because you see, and by the way, if you want to know more, I would suggest to watch my intro video at: http://www.FulfillYourDreams.com on how to manifest miracles.

Anyway, I coach people on finding what drives them first, NOT from an outcome oriented perspective but from an INTERNALLY Driven perspective. Because that is what will keep you inspired and wanting to wake up every morning early and keeping you up until late at night.

So I am going take your word that this vision have the power to drive you, and that you are not doing it for the money only, but for the fact that you would love to do that no matter what. Just like me right now. I do this, NOT because of what I am getting out of it, but because if I didn't do the work I feel most inspired to do, my soul would die!

So if that is such a strong vision, go within and ask for guidance as to how to go about making it happen. Then, when you get an idea, ACT on it! Do you follow? DO NOT judge the idea, instead, honor it and act. Because the fun of the process is playing the game, not being a by-standard. "I hope that's how the word is pronounced." :-)

And watch the universe handle the details. But do it in a DETACHED mode. That is the hardest part for most people to understand. Because they want things at their terms, when they want it, and in reality, the universe does not work on time, it works on "Timing." So that will happen in divine timing. All you need to do is like Henry Thoreau once said, move confidently in the direction of your dreams and you'll meet with a success, unexpected in common hours."

Again, although this could apply to almost anything, I am taking your word that that vision is something that DRIVES you instead of you coming up with an idea like the thousands I have. I have created prototypes for T-Shirts, inventions, etc., the question is, am I really willing to do what it takes to make that happen? Or do I rather do what I love most, which is what I am doing right now? For now the answer is, I rather do what I do right now.

That does not mean the answer may change. This is what I fell guided to do at this moment, as I continue to surrender more and more the the power and presence of WHO I AM to guide me.