A simple Google search just changed everything I thought I knew about manifestation...

Y'all. I just watched a reel that had me sitting in my car for ten whole minutes, staring at nothing, because my mind was completely blown. And as someone who geeks out over words and how they dance together to create meaning, I cannot believe I never went down this particular rabbit hole before.

But here we are. And if you're anything like me, struggling to figure out how to speak your dreams into existence while also keeping the lights on, this is about to shift something fundamental in how you think about your future.

In Plain Sight: The Definition

So this creator pulls up Google and searches "definition of future." Simple enough, right? But what came up stopped me dead in my tracks:

Read that again. Slowly.

Future: The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing.

The moment you speak or write something, THAT becomes your future. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Not when you get your life together. The literal second those words leave your mouth or hit the page.

And then they hit us with the definition of past:

"Gone by in time and no longer existing. The time or period of time before the moment of speaking or writing."

Do you see what's happening here? The moment you speak or write something new, everything you just said becomes your past. Your words are literally creating a timeline in real time.

We Keep Recreating Our Past (And Don't Even Know It)

This is where it gets real, and where I had to pause and examine my own patterns. How many times have I said "I want to make six figures" and then immediately followed it up with "I just need to make enough to pay these bills"?

Every. Single. Time.

The universe heard my six-figure dream for exactly one second before I buried it under survival mode. And guess what I kept getting? Just enough to pay the bills. Because that's what I kept speaking into existence.

Most of us are walking around recreating our past because we can't stop talking about it. We're like broken records, spinning the same stories about what we don't have, what we can't do, what's too hard, what's not working.

And the crazy part? Every time we speak those old limitations, we're literally making them our future all over again.

Your Words Are Creating Your Reality Right Now

I'm sitting here thinking about all the times I've said:

"I can't afford that right now"

"I don't know how to make money from my art"

"I'm not sure which direction to go"

"I wish I had more time with my daughter"

And then I wonder why those exact circumstances keep showing up in my life.

But what if instead, I started speaking:

"Money flows to me easily"

"My creativity is profitable"

"I have clear direction and purpose"

"I create beautiful memories with my daughter every day"

The moment I speak those words, they become my future. The old story becomes my past. It's that simple and that profound.

The Power Lives in the Present Moment

Here's what I'm realizing: we spend so much time trying to figure out manifestation, vision boards, and all these complex systems, when the power was literally in our mouths the entire time.

Every conversation is an opportunity to create your future. Every text message. Every journal entry. Every prayer. Every time you talk to yourself in the mirror.

You're not just describing your life, you're literally creating it.

Time to Change the Conversation

So what are you going to speak into existence today? What future are you going to create with your next sentence?

I'm choosing to speak about abundance flowing into my life. About my creative gifts opening doors I never imagined. About finding my tribe of like-minded souls who get this journey. About healing that creates space for others to heal too.

Because the moment I speak it, it becomes my future. The moment you speak yours, it becomes yours.

Your words are time machines. Use them wisely.

Watch the original reel that inspired this post: Instagram and YouTube

If you're ready to dive deeper into the power of words and how they shape our reality, I highly recommend The Power of Words by Simone Weil (affiliate link). It's a beautiful exploration of how language creates meaning and transforms our experience.

Don't forget to check out my podcasts where we dive deep into topics like this and more. Because sometimes we all need a reminder that we're not alone on this journey.

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