We achieve our goals not by simply wishing or asking the universe, but by training our bodies to recognize the feelings associated with what we desire—this is the power of mind in action.
You might have heard that our minds can’t always tell the difference between reality and our thoughts. For example, if I can truly feel confident and successful in a job interview before it even happens, my subconscious helps make that outcome more likely, making it easier to perform well and actually get the job.
This happens to me and to you time and again. Have you heard of the term “lucky girl syndrome”? She wasn’t born lucky; she believes in and envisions her best life every day, and that’s what she gets.
Of course, this doesn’t mean you won’t ever feel sad or mad, or that everything will work out as you wanted. But you might perceive it differently, finding the bright side in any situation.
Good Luck, Bad Luck?
Now, I think you’d agree with me that we typically struggle more to escape “bad luck” situations than to move from “lucky” ones—proof of how the power of mind affects our outlook. So let’s explore this further.
I often feel like I’m the only one dealing with something difficult. The only person who struggles. Even when I know others struggle too, their issues wouldn’t bother me at all compared to mine. In the moment of actual struggle, mine must be the worst—at least, that’s how it feels.
The question of why we pretend everything is fine when we’re struggling isn’t the main focus here, but it’s worth mentioning.
Beyond obvious factors like expectations from others or ourselves, maybe we’re scared to feel. We avoid negative emotions, hoping they’ll just disappear. But here’s the truth: they won’t. No matter how much you suffer now, you’re not alone. Everyone around us has their struggles. What might be a huge issue for them could be a breeze for you.
The point is—you can never fully understand another person’s experience because you’re not them. I’m not saying you’re alone, friends. Appreciate those closest to you. Remember, though, there’s something you can do on your own to get what you desire.
You’re the creator
So how do you escape this victim mentality, the bad luck syndrome, the “why does everything happen to me?” moments?
You are the creator of your own life, not just a passenger. Actually, you are a passenger if that’s what you believe in. So, if you take one thing from this, let it be this:
You are the creator of your own reality.
It’s simple: your body reacts to your thoughts, beliefs, and visualizations as though they are real events, making it difficult to distinguish between what you imagine and what you actually experience. This concept is explored in Tara Swart’s book, The Source, which delves into the science behind manifestation and how aligning your thoughts with your goals can transform your life.
That’s why we often find ourselves stuck in a cycle of bad weeks, months, or even years—one thing after another in a never-ending loop of bad luck. When something negative happens and you think, “Of course this happened to me, it always happens to me, I have such bad luck,” it usually leads to more misfortune. It’s about the law of attraction (check out this article). By thinking this way, you’re essentially manifesting and attracting bad luck into your life.
I don’t completely understand how it all works, but this approach has changed my life.
The chain of bad luck breaks when I decide to act—grounding myself, meditating, and visualizing my dream reality, much like the practices described in Roxie Nafousi’s Manifest. I am no longer the victim; I am responsible for what I attract.
Sometimes it’s just 5 minutes of guided meditation. I’m a very visual manifester, and this process helps me shift my reality. Each step I take, however small, shifts my mindset from being overwhelmed by negative feelings to embracing the possibility of change. This active participation in shaping my reality has been transformative—and it shows just how real the power of mind can be.
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