#10 | The Alchemy of Achievement: Where Faith Blossoms into Action
Unveiling the potent truth that success is simply faith taking flight
Beloved souls,
Robert Russell's words resonate with a profound simplicity, revealing the very essence of achievement.
Whisper of Wisdom✨
“Success reduced to its lowest and simplest terms is faith expressed in action.”
―Robert A. Russell (God Works Through Faith)
In the grand tapestry of our lives, success is not some distant star to be reached, but rather the natural blossoming of faith into tangible form.
Faith, in its purest essence, is the unwavering knowing that something beautiful is possible, even before it graces our physical reality. It's the quiet whisper within our hearts that ignites the spark of possibility.
But faith, like a delicate seed, yearns to be planted and nurtured. It is in the fertile ground of action that it takes root, unfurls its leaves, and reaches for the light.
Faith, in this context, is not blind belief, but a deep knowing, a quiet confidence.
Every step we take, no matter how small, is an offering to our faith. It's a declaration to the Universe that we trust in the unfolding of our journey. It's the courage to move forward even when the path ahead is veiled in shadow.
In my own experience, I've discovered that the moments of greatest manifestation have always been preceded by a deep wellspring of faith coupled with inspired action. It's not about forcing our will upon the world, but rather about aligning ourselves with the flow of creation, allowing our actions to be guided by the gentle nudges of our intuition.
When we align our actions with our beliefs, we create a powerful synergy, a harmonious dance between the seen and the unseen.
Transformed into an Intention💡
Today, I nurture the seeds of my dreams with unwavering faith, knowing that each inspired action I take is a testament to my belief in their unfolding.
What I Want Most for You✨
May you recognize the potent alchemy within you, where faith dances with action to create a life that reflects the deepest longings of your heart. May you embrace each step with courage and trust, knowing that your journey is unfolding in perfect harmony with the rhythm of the Universe.
Namaste,
💜 Lavender
Interconnectedness✨
Within the symphony of Echoes of Our Universe, we find this same truth touched upon or shared by others. Let us pause to contemplate these kindred voices, each illuminating a facet of our profound interconnectedness.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.”
―Martin Luther King Jr.
“Success is not the result of making money; earning money is the result of success — and success is in direct proportion to our service. Most people have this law backwards. It’s like the man who stands in front of the stove and says to it: ‘Give me heat and then I’ll add the wood.’”
Earl Nightingale (The Strangest Secret)
“So the secret of self-commission is faith plus love. Faith is believing what is incredible. We commit ourselves to the feeling of the wish fulfilled in faith that this act of self-commission will become a reality—and it will because imagining creates reality.”
―Neville Goddard (The Secret of Imagining & A Mystical Experience)
"Action is the foundational key to all success."
―Pablo Picasso
“Make up your mind right now to do what I have suggested you start doing. Start right where you are: build the image of what you want, and then act as if you have already received it. Expressed somewhat differently, ‘Act like the person you want to become.’ As Goethe, the German philosopher, once wrote, ‘Before you can do something, you first must be something.’”
―Bob Proctor (Born Rich)
“Consequently, approach your assumptions like a radio station on an FM player. You only need to be focused, know what you want, and tune in to the same vibrational frequency by maintaining a positive attitude and having faith to materialize.”
―Sherry Lee (Law of Assumption)
“It’s amazing what research, faith, and action can do if you don’t let everybody else’s fears paralyze you.”
―Tony Robbins (MONEY Master the Game)
“Have faith in yourself. No one knows you better than you do.”
―Diane Ahlquist (Moon Magic)
“Faith and fear both demand that you believe in something you cannot see. You choose!"
―Bob Proctor
“The difference between feeling yourself in action, here and now, and visualizing yourself in action, as though you were on a motion-picture screen, is the difference between success and failure.”
―Neville Goddard (Out of This World)
“Faith is the connecting link between the conscious mind of man and the great universal reservoir of Infinite Intelligence. It is the fertile soil of the garden of the human mind wherein may be produced all of the riches of life.”
―Napoleon Hill (The Master Key to Riches)
“Thoughts backed by faith have precedence over all others in the matter of definiteness and speed with which they are handed over to the subconscious section of the mind and are acted upon.”
―Napoleon Hill (The Master Key to Riches)
Want to dive in deeper?
What I love about the power of words is that they allow us an opportunity to see, feel, observe, understand, and reflect simultaneously.
Let us explore the sacred dance between faith and action, and how we can cultivate this powerful alchemy in our daily lives.
Take a moment to walk through the following Reflection Prompts.
You can journal your reflections, sit and meditate with them (and see what arises from within), do something creative (like painting or drawing), or move your body (like walking or yoga) to allow them to deepen and whisper their truth.
If one particularly speaks to you, leverage that as an indicator to dive in deeper.
Reflection Prompts
Gently turn your awareness inward and reflect on a dream or aspiration that currently resides within your heart. What seeds of faith have you already planted, and what inspired actions can you take today to nurture its growth?
Recall a time when you witnessed the magic of faith transforming into tangible results in your life. What qualities of faith and action were present in that experience, and how can you cultivate those qualities now?
Where in your life are you being called to take a courageous leap of faith? What small but significant action can you take today to honor that calling and move closer to your heart's desire?
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Faith is the relentless force that can move mountains. Thank you for the reminder, Lavender
Faith, darling, is the perfume of dreams. But it needs skin to cling to – and that's what action is. You bottled that alchemy perfectly.