You Can Have It All is the title of a book written by Arnold Patent. In the early 80s this wasn’t just a book, it was a movement. He tested his process out in Detroit. Jesse and Melva Johnson of Personal Transformations worked very closely with Arnold.

He said he named the workshop Money Mastery because he knew people would be more inclined to respond to that title versus Aligning With Universal Principles. After he left that weekend, there were numerous support groups all over the city. I was involved in a few and it was a life changing, enriching experience.

Aligning with universal principles allows you to experience the Universe in a very loving way without struggle. Through study you can get a clear understanding of the principles and then it takes daily practice until it becomes second nature.

Gerald Jampolsky, MD, author of Love Is Letting Go of Fear says, “When we are guided by Universal Principles, we experience the pleasure of opening our heart and this enables us to lead a life of safety, trust and boundless creativity.”

Peace is the foundation of true prosperity. When we anchor peace on the inside, we become an open vessel to receive divine ideas. When we are willing to forgive ourselves and others, we automatically open our hearts and we are then in the “creative” zone.

The climate is ripe now to focus on universal principles. We have the ability to access prosperity no matter what is going on in the economy. During the depression of 1929, people were in soup lines and other people were driving luxury cars and taking vacations. What made the difference? The person’s state of awareness, attitude and beliefs. The Source or Infinite Intelligence is our source. The Source has many channels and now is the time to open up the Universe and experience many avenues of prosperity.

In Ask And It Is Given by Jerry and Esther Hicks, they clearly say that it is our joy that allows the abundance of the universe to flow in our lives. My intention is to offer you insight and enlightenment so that you will have the tools you need to shift into abundance. Many people are feeling fearful and are experiencing lack. No matter what is going on in the economy, you can experience abundance.

The first universal principle is the principle of energy. “The basic component of the Universe is energy. All energy vibrates,” says Patent. When we are upset, angry, sad or worried that our vibration is very low, we attract into our lives experiences that are unfavorable. Esther Hicks says, “When emotions feel good – whether they are strong or weak – you are allowing the fulfillment of your desire. When emotions feel bad – whether they are strong or weak – you are in the state of disallowing the fulfillment of your desire.” It’s vitally important that you observe how you utilize your energy. It’s essential that you feel good.

Feeling good isn’t about what is going on around you or whether certain people are behaving a certain way. Feeling good is a decision. When people act out, don’t take it personally. They are just revealing their lack of maturity or their own frustration and that has absolutely nothing to do with you. I often hear people say, “They made me so mad.” No, they didn’t. They triggered something and you decided to react or act out. Do you see? It’s a choice.

When you are frustrated, fearful or upset, you are blocking the flow of Infinite Intelligence. This brings us to principle number two: Infinite Intelligence.

Patent says, “Infinite Intelligence, which we sometimes refer to as God, is the essence in everything.” Inside of you, Infinite Intelligence resides. It communicates to you through your feelings, awareness and intuition. It’s important that you stay consciously aware of your feelings and follow your hunches. Feelings are connected to your soul. Practice trusting your heart. The heart just knows. My counselor would often say to me, “What are you pretending not to know?” I didn’t like it when she’d ask me that. In essence, she was saying that you do know and stop acting like you don’t. Often we know things on a soul level but that knowing may be counter to what we desire on a conscious level so we put the real truth on the back burner and play our little games until the games become too painful. Putting it on the back burner doesn’t remove it from the stove.

If you are ready now, you can have it all. Decide now to think only happy thoughts. Begin to dialog with Infinite Intelligence. You don’t have to do anything alone. You have invisible help. Ask and know that when you ask, it is given. We have to allow it to happen. It is about us staying in a joy vibration. Infinite Intelligence creates the circumstances of your life. When you are joyful, you are fully connected to Source.

Go for the highest thought. The Universe loves it when we go for the highest thought. Stop judging yourself and stop judging other people. Just this practice will align you with peace. Think about what brings you joy and do it. While you are having fun, the Universe is opening up new doors of opportunity. Isn’t that cool that having fun benefits us in allowing prosperity to flow in our lives?

We all have gifts. Share your gift. Your gift is connected with your purpose in life. Stop waiting for someone to discover you and discover that what you are looking for, you already have on the inside of you. Let your light shine. Somebody is waiting on what you have to offer. Forget about competition. What you came to do and offer this world only you can offer or do it. When you align with your purpose, you are aligning with the Universe.

Practice these principles and be joyful. Life is good and you can have it all!

Shaheerah Stephens is author of the Wealth of A Spiritual Woman and the Spiritual Leader at Transforming Love Community. She leads retreats, workshops, seminars and is available for speaking engagements. She can be reached at Shaheerah1@aol.com or call (313) 270-2325