There is one concept when discussing the law of attraction, that I feel is far underrepresented. I’ve been discussing it at length in my private classes, and with clients, but realized I had never mentioned this concept directly on the blog. I’ve referred to it indirectly, but never truly described what exactly it is.
It is so important that, in my opinion, you cannot go far in manifesting without mastery of this teaching.
What exactly is this concept? It is what I call the zero state.
What Is the Zero State?
The zero state isn’t something you’ll hear much about in LOA circles. You might see indirect references to some equivalent concepts, but in my experience, there’s nothing that’s very well-explained.
In fact, if you search for “law of attraction zero state” in Google, well actually it takes you right back to playofinfinity.org, at least at the time of this post. 🙂
But one of the other results farther down the page is a review of the book Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More by Joe Vitale and Ihaleakala Hew Len. I have read this book, and this might be where I came across this concept for the first time. However, I would not recommend the book, personally.
Richard Dotts has referred to something very similar, which he’s called both the “zero point”, as well as the “zero state”, in several of his books. The book Your Greatest Gift: That Unlocks All Manifestations is a good introduction to it. Perhaps I will write a book review on it sometime.
It goes by many other names, as well. Deepak Chopra calls it the “field of pure potentiality” in his book The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams. Advaitans call it “witness consciousness” or just “awareness”. Others refer to it simply as “inner peace”.
It is somewhat akin to what Abraham-Hicks calls “the vortex”, though I see it as not exactly the same thing. The vortex, in their teaching, is more of a joyous state, which is extremely positive.
To me, that is not the zero state. The zero state, to me, is totally neutral. There is certainly a very light, positive energy about it, as this is your true essence, but it is not a bouncing-off-the-walls kind of energy, to say the least.
All right, so what exactly is the zero state, then?
The zero state is, essentially, you. It is you in your true nature. It is your true Self.
It is you, when you are fully who you are. If you are like most people, then you are frequently influenced by outside circumstances. You have resistant thoughts come up, because you feel reality should be other than it is.
Of course, the law of attraction is all about making reality other than it is. But, when you are outside the zero state, you see reality as a threat to you.
So, the zero state is perfect security and perfect confidence. It is being fully rooted in the present moment, knowing that nothing can possibly go wrong.
In one statement, the zero state is the state of no resistance.
A Life of No Resistance
Imagine for a moment what it would be like to live with no resistance.
Negative emotions would be at an end. A negative emotion is simply the result of creative Universal Energy conflicting with the focus of your attention in the moment, in a way that is opposed to your desires.
For instance, if you focus on lack, you are directing Universal Energy to the vibration of lack. However, lack conflicts with your desires, and so the clash of that energy creates negative emotion.
The only reason you were focused on lack, though, is because you had resistance to abundance. If you had no resistance to abundance, then your focus would naturally land on what you want—i.e., abundance—and Universal Energy would flow there, instead.
So, no resistance, no negative emotion. There’s simply nothing for Universal Energy to conflict with.
That doesn’t mean you would always be in a super positive state, and that’s why I’m not a huge fan of the concept of “the vortex”. Energy comes in waves. To try to always be positive is just as bad as trying to push away negative emotions.
But, a state of no resistance means that there is a constant foundation of inner peace and stillness, which cannot be shaken. This inner stillness is a fertile ground for positive emotions to come through, but you would not feel the need to cling on to these positive emotions. No matter what was here or wasn’t here, you would be perfectly fine.
And finally, a life of no resistance would mean near instant manifestations. There is still generally a buffer of time, just because of the physical world we live in, but that buffer would be much, much smaller. You’d get manifestations in hours, if not minutes.
Why? Because once you had the thought of what you want, Universal Energy would instantly flow in that direction, and with no resistance to counteract it, it would manifest extremely quickly.
Are you starting to see why the zero state can be very useful? In the zero state, all resistance is neutralized, and as a result, you experience near instant manifestations.
That’s why I feel this is one of the most important concepts of the law of attraction. Properly understood, it can help you circumvent any resistance for any manifestation. But of course, it takes training of your focus, and the persistence to hold the vision of what you want.
You Don’t Need to Constantly Be in the Zero State
The good news is, you don’t need to be in the zero state 24 hours a day. Obviously, this would be a rather high barrier to entry if this were required in order to manifest your desires.
It really only requires that you enter the zero state for at least a few seconds.
In fact, it is one of the steps in the new 5-step manifestation process I teach in The Art of Reality Creation.
Of course, it’s desirable to stay in the zero state for as long as possible. But when you are used to egoic consciousness, it can be difficult to live from the zero state for very long periods at once.
So, why isn’t it necessary? Well, because the best time to be in the zero state when intending your manifestation, is during the actual intending process itself, which previously I’ve recommended doing once per day.
During that time, being in the zero state is absolutely essential. It’s also highly recommended any time you think of your goal, because otherwise resistance could easily come up and slow your positive momentum.
Other than that, don’t expect perfection. Negative emotions will come, and it is okay. Just do the best you can throughout the day to release them, even a little bit, and you’ll be fine.
However, as you increase your time in the zero state, your manifestations will come more and more quickly, because there is less and less resistant energy throughout the day. But, even if you just enter the zero state when you intend your manifestation, and don’t think of your goal anymore that day, it will cause your manifestation to come very quickly.
Remember, in that moment of being in the zero state, there are no obstacles. When you set your intention in the zero state, it is like dropping a pebble into a still lake. The ripples it sends out have no interference, thanks to the stillness of the water. This is like having no resistance, and the ripples of your intention go out, and quickly return to you.
But outside the zero state, it’s like dropping a pebble into a turbulent lake. The water isn’t in a fit condition to create perfect ripples. This is like having heavy resistance, and so your intention cannot accomplish its task.
The lake doesn’t always need to be still for you to create ripples. It only needs to be still at the moment you drop the pebble into the water.
So likewise, your mind doesn’t always need to be still for you to create your manifestation. It simply needs to be still at the moment you drop the pebble of your intention into the waters of your mind. If the ripples of your intention are unimpeded, then your manifestation will come quickly.
How to Enter the Zero State
Now the all-important question, how exactly do you enter the zero state?
It’s not as hard as you might think. Keep in mind that the zero state is your essential nature. It is who you really are, when you are not holding resistance.
The best and easiest way to enter it is by simply being still. Sit still and relaxed, with your eyes closed, and take a few deep breaths. Allow yourself to focus within.
At first, negative thoughts will arise. The waters are turbulent, because they are not used to being still.
But again, stillness is the nature of your mind. Ignore these turbulent thoughts; do not give them your focus or emotional investment. Simply acknowledge them, and let them pass by.
If you have done this successfully, then within a few minutes, you will enter the zero state.
You will know when you are there. To me, it feels like I’m floating in a sea of calm. It feels like weight has been taken off my chest. It feels like I can breathe easily. It feels like flowing and ease.
Your experience might be different, but it will be similar to what I’ve described.
Notice that this is not joy or bliss. At first you might have some very positive emotions, but if you sit with them for another few minutes, they will pass, and you’ll be left with stillness.
Once you reach this state, just bask in it for as long as you want to. You can do it for 30 seconds, or 30 minutes. But don’t be too hard on yourself. Even reaching this state is an impressive accomplishment. Practice daily reaching the zero state, and stay with it for longer and longer periods of time.
If you could not reach it, it is perfectly okay. You’re not used to not giving credence to your negative thoughts. Remember that they are only thoughts. They have no reality of their own, unless and until you give them reality through your focus.
Simply keep practicing. Each day, you’ll get closer and closer to the zero state.
Remember, too, that it takes no effort to reach the zero state. If you are trying, then you are not doing it. It is a state of pure beingness.
There are other ways of reaching it, too, such as The Sedona Method®, or EFT. But honestly, the most direct method is what I described above. These other methods can get you there, and are useful if you get stuck, but it’s much faster just to go within and be still, if you are able.
Dropping Your Intention in the Zero State
After you get used to being in the zero state, you can start to set your intentions while in that state.
There are two ways of doing this, depending on the amount of resistance in the intention.
The first method is to bring up the intention while in the zero state. Simply think of your goal, either as an affirmation, visualization, or kinesthetic anchor.
You can hold the feeling of that intention for a few seconds, and then totally let it go, returning to the stillness of the zero state.
This is the fastest method. The feeling of your intention, which I call the vibrational signature, will be the only feeling against the background of stillness. This is that single pebble dropped into the lake, with no interference.
However, if there is a lot of resistance, then it could kick you right out of the zero state. In this case, you need to add an additional step.
To make this work, remember that resistance is only a thought, to which you have an emotional reaction.
You can let go of that thought, just as easily as you let go of your negative thoughts in order to reach the zero state.
So let’s say you think of your intention while in the zero state, and a lot of resistance comes up. A thought comes that says, “That’s not possible.”
Your natural reaction is to feel fearful and anxious about it. Other thoughts might come that say, “What if it really isn’t possible?” Or, “I’m silly for trying this.”
But instead, you simply let the resistance be. You acknowledge it, but give it no attention or emotional investment. You let those thoughts go right on by, without giving them any energy.
This is insanely difficult at first, I admit. But, the process of doing this will help your manifestation immensely.
If you successfully ignore your resistance, allowing it to simply pass through, then you will return to the zero state, while maintaining the feeling, or vibrational signature, of your intention.
You’ll feel that vibration in the purest way possible, which leads to the fastest manifestations.
Other resistance might come up, but you simply repeat the same process of acknowledging it, and letting it go.
Once you have that pure vibrational feeling in mind, and nothing else, then continue as before. Hold it for a few seconds, until it feels right to you, and just let it go, returning to the zero state.
After a moment, then come back to normal waking consciousness, and do your best to focus on other matters.
Now again, if your goal comes up throughout the day, do your best to not hold resistance, just as described above.
As always, I recommend doing this once per day, no more or less.
Knowing how to work with the zero state will really help you to create effortless manifestations in your life. But as I said, I go into much greater detail in my course, The Art of Reality Creation. If you’d like to learn more about how exactly this works, then I recommend signing up for the course.
How About You?
Now it’s your turn. Have you tried entering the zero state? Were you successful? If so, how do you think this has affected your ability to manifest your desires? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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Thanks to this post, and your and Lisa’s comments on the previous one, I’ve realized many things that were quite off in my intending of my monthly goal. That goes together with nurturing my root chakra, since I know it’s weak right now, and my mind is all over the place. I know how it feels to be in the zero state, it’s beautiful. I don’t know why, but for some reason I started getting bored of the thoughtless state. Last week I entered a thoughtless state while walking, and everything was great, then suddenly boredom and/or frustration started coming up. I am not sure whether that was me being bored with the zero state, or the zero state amplified what was already there. I guess the solution is to allow that as well. It might be the mind not being happy with being silenced for too long. 😛
P.S. I have also updated a goal of mine. I will leave my goal of having friends and a boyfriend on a Hermit path for now, and I will use the Magus path to nurture my root chakra and self-love, as well as freedom of expression. Without this strong foundation, I wouldn’t be able to perceive friendship properly anyway. Kat’s example of her ex has shed a lot of light onto this matter for me, so thank you Kat!
Hi Z,
It sounds like you’re doing very well. 🙂
But the only thing I have to point out is that the zero state doesn’t necessarily mean a totally silent mind. You’re going to have thoughts, and that is okay. It does mean you will have a core of stillness beneath the chatter, and that you won’t be taking the chatter seriously, but I’m not asking you to have no thoughts.
But yes, the boredom is just another thought, really, that you can allow to pass by.
This is really helpful, thank you! 🙂
I just reread this blog post, and it definitely feels like pure gold! Now I know much more accurately what I am to do. Also, you inspired me to give another chance to meditation. Now that I know a specific purpose it has, I am inclined to give it another shot.
Hi Z,
I definitely recommend meditation. It has been very helpful for me.
hi,my names are april okey onuorah..about 11 years to 12 years ago..when iv not known articles like this exist i stumbled upon on what i might call;secret of creation..am from nigeria..don’t know why am posting it to you,i need to share some of my stories with you..reply if you got my mail..
Thanks to this post, and your and Lisa’s comments on the previous one, I’ve realized many things that were quite off in my intending of my monthly goal. That goes together with nurturing my root chakra, since I know it’s weak right now, and my mind is all over the place. I know how it feels to be in the zero state, it’s beautiful. I don’t know why, but for some reason I started getting bored of the thoughtless state. Last week I entered a thoughtless state while walking, and everything was great, then suddenly boredom and/or frustration started coming up. I am not sure whether that was me being bored with the zero state, or the zero state amplified what was already there. I guess the solution is to allow that as well. It might be the mind not being happy with being silenced for too long. 😛
P.S. I have also updated a goal of mine. I will leave my goal of having friends and a boyfriend on a Hermit path for now, and I will use the Magus path to nurture my root chakra and self-love, as well as freedom of expression. Without this strong foundation, I wouldn’t be able to perceive friendship properly anyway. Kat’s example of her ex has shed a lot of light onto this matter for me, so thank you Kat!
Hi Z,
It sounds like you’re doing very well. 🙂
But the only thing I have to point out is that the zero state doesn’t necessarily mean a totally silent mind. You’re going to have thoughts, and that is okay. It does mean you will have a core of stillness beneath the chatter, and that you won’t be taking the chatter seriously, but I’m not asking you to have no thoughts.
But yes, the boredom is just another thought, really, that you can allow to pass by.
This is really helpful, thank you! 🙂
I just reread this blog post, and it definitely feels like pure gold! Now I know much more accurately what I am to do. Also, you inspired me to give another chance to meditation. Now that I know a specific purpose it has, I am inclined to give it another shot.
Hi Z,
I definitely recommend meditation. It has been very helpful for me.
hi,my names are april okey onuorah..about 11 years to 12 years ago..when iv not known articles like this exist i stumbled upon on what i might call;secret of creation..am from nigeria..don’t know why am posting it to you,i need to share some of my stories with you..reply if you got my mail..
This post was really helpful in clarifying the zero state. I didn’t realize that it was much less complicated than I expected! I think I was imagining it as being a very deep sort of state, as opposed to the sort of state I experience after using the release technique or in certain easy relaxations.
I do have a question. Is a hypnotic state a form of the zero state? In hypnosis, you quiet down the conscious mind so that you can instruct the subconscious more directly. This sort of sounds like the “make the pond still so the ripples will have an effect” idea described above. Clearly not all zero states will be hypnotic, because some of them are momentary and light, whereas hypnosis often takes longer to reach. But are hypnotic states a form of the zero state? Or something else altogether?
Hi Lisa,
I’m glad I was able to clarify the zero state for you. I think it is pretty simple, but it can also be challenging, if one has a lot of resistance. Basically, as I said, it’s just a state of ease and flow, free of all resistance.
Yes, I’d say hypnosis is a form of the zero state. It helps you to go deeply into it, so that your conscious mind can’t bring up objections to the suggestions being given. But in my experience, it’s really not necessary. If you do what I said in this post, and ignore all resistance, instead focusing on the pure feeling of the intention, then that will communicate to your subconscious mind the importance of this goal. Resistance might bubble up for a bit, or it might not, but you should quickly be able to get to a place where you just feel the pure feeling itself.
I’ve compared it to tuning in to a radio station. At first you get a bit of static, but as you turn the dial, the signal of the radio station comes in clearer and clearer. The signal is the pure feeling of your intention, and the static is your resistance. Once you get to a 100% pure feeling, it’s going to come very quickly.
This post was really helpful in clarifying the zero state. I didn’t realize that it was much less complicated than I expected! I think I was imagining it as being a very deep sort of state, as opposed to the sort of state I experience after using the release technique or in certain easy relaxations.
I do have a question. Is a hypnotic state a form of the zero state? In hypnosis, you quiet down the conscious mind so that you can instruct the subconscious more directly. This sort of sounds like the “make the pond still so the ripples will have an effect” idea described above. Clearly not all zero states will be hypnotic, because some of them are momentary and light, whereas hypnosis often takes longer to reach. But are hypnotic states a form of the zero state? Or something else altogether?
Hi Lisa,
I’m glad I was able to clarify the zero state for you. I think it is pretty simple, but it can also be challenging, if one has a lot of resistance. Basically, as I said, it’s just a state of ease and flow, free of all resistance.
Yes, I’d say hypnosis is a form of the zero state. It helps you to go deeply into it, so that your conscious mind can’t bring up objections to the suggestions being given. But in my experience, it’s really not necessary. If you do what I said in this post, and ignore all resistance, instead focusing on the pure feeling of the intention, then that will communicate to your subconscious mind the importance of this goal. Resistance might bubble up for a bit, or it might not, but you should quickly be able to get to a place where you just feel the pure feeling itself.
I’ve compared it to tuning in to a radio station. At first you get a bit of static, but as you turn the dial, the signal of the radio station comes in clearer and clearer. The signal is the pure feeling of your intention, and the static is your resistance. Once you get to a 100% pure feeling, it’s going to come very quickly.
Thanks for the useful post Brandon, I was wondering, is there a process or technique for letting negative thoughts ‘go by’? I’m not sure if you mean that I should ignore them, as that sounds like pretending they aren’t there, and that doesn’t seem right. I guess I am unsure how to ‘acknowledge’ a thought without at the same time giving it energy. Do you have to ‘address’ it? As in “I acknowledge you, but I am not going to pay you any attention other than that.” A bit like nodding to an acquaintance in the street but not stopping to chat, even though it’s obvious they want to. . . Would that work? Obviously, all this anxiety about getting it right or not is totally counterproductive 😉
Hi Jon,
Hmm, well, there’s really not a technique to it. I don’t really say anything to the thought; I just simply, well, allow it to pass by.
If you imagine a fearful or resistant thought. As it comes through, your natural reaction is to react emotionally to it. You tend to give it all your focus, and start obsessing about it.
Instead, the thing to do is just to let it have its time in awareness, but not to give it focus. Let it have the emotional weight of, say, the weather outside, or what you had for breakfast. That is, it is there, but has no emotional importance to you.
There’s definitely an art to it, and it takes time to master. But, withdrawing your emotional investment from thoughts is one of the central skills you need in order to manifest.
Here’s an alternative analogy: Imagine you’re out to dinner with a partner. You hear your partner’s voice, and are attentively listening. There are many, many other voices in the restaurant, and you’re going to more or less ignore those, because they have nothing to do with you.
If you wanted, you could tune in to another conversation at another table, but at risk of ignoring your partner.
The negative thoughts that are coming through are like those other conversations. You need to do your best to let them be in the background, and not give them your attention. If you do so, they will fade away. Your partner’s voice is like the goal you’re trying to focus on. That should be receiving all your attention, but you can’t put your attention on both your goal, and your resistance.
Let me know if that makes anymore sense. 🙂
Nice analogy, Brandon, that helps a lot.
Thanks for the useful post Brandon, I was wondering, is there a process or technique for letting negative thoughts ‘go by’? I’m not sure if you mean that I should ignore them, as that sounds like pretending they aren’t there, and that doesn’t seem right. I guess I am unsure how to ‘acknowledge’ a thought without at the same time giving it energy. Do you have to ‘address’ it? As in “I acknowledge you, but I am not going to pay you any attention other than that.” A bit like nodding to an acquaintance in the street but not stopping to chat, even though it’s obvious they want to. . . Would that work? Obviously, all this anxiety about getting it right or not is totally counterproductive 😉
Hi Jon,
Hmm, well, there’s really not a technique to it. I don’t really say anything to the thought; I just simply, well, allow it to pass by.
If you imagine a fearful or resistant thought. As it comes through, your natural reaction is to react emotionally to it. You tend to give it all your focus, and start obsessing about it.
Instead, the thing to do is just to let it have its time in awareness, but not to give it focus. Let it have the emotional weight of, say, the weather outside, or what you had for breakfast. That is, it is there, but has no emotional importance to you.
There’s definitely an art to it, and it takes time to master. But, withdrawing your emotional investment from thoughts is one of the central skills you need in order to manifest.
Here’s an alternative analogy: Imagine you’re out to dinner with a partner. You hear your partner’s voice, and are attentively listening. There are many, many other voices in the restaurant, and you’re going to more or less ignore those, because they have nothing to do with you.
If you wanted, you could tune in to another conversation at another table, but at risk of ignoring your partner.
The negative thoughts that are coming through are like those other conversations. You need to do your best to let them be in the background, and not give them your attention. If you do so, they will fade away. Your partner’s voice is like the goal you’re trying to focus on. That should be receiving all your attention, but you can’t put your attention on both your goal, and your resistance.
Let me know if that makes anymore sense. 🙂
Nice analogy, Brandon, that helps a lot.
Just wanted to say that this really bolstered up my understanding and clarity in regard to the zero state. I don’t think I really recognized the tremendous importance of it, even though I had taken your course and it had been discussed. I think I needed a refresher and I got it with this. Thank you, Brandon. I also wanted to comment on Lisa’s post about hypnosis. I do it, but not frequently, and I should, because although you said it’s not necessary, for me it is subtle, but whenever I do it, it seems to really calm me down to the point of much less resistance during the day and more zero states, but only if I do it at least once a day. But that’s just me and frankly, whatever gets me into the zero state is fine with me. I also will be getting into your method much more seriously and see what works better. In any case, what you wrote was so important to the law of attraction and I don’t understand why it’s not really included. It just makes perfect sense and it works. What’s going on with mainstream LOA? Thanks again.
Hey Frann,
Thanks so much. 🙂 I really appreciate your comment.
I’m glad you have a better understanding of the zero state. And, I have no idea why it’s not referred to very much. I think it’s absolutely vital.
Good luck with the process. It’s been working for me very well. I think Thursday’s post will hopefully clarify all this even more, as far as applying the law of attraction.
Self esteem is a tricky concept. If you don’ pay attention to it and build it up into something pleasing, it’s painful.. And yet letting it go is required for manifestation. Hmmm.
I remember a quote from McKenna that went something like “Self esteem is for kids. Self annihilation is what it’s all about”. I might have that a bit wrong but that’s the gist of it. Stop thinking (zero state) stops the ego. That’s what we’re aiming for. It certainly feels more comfortable than self esteem. Self esteem is a bit of a hollow feeling anyway, because when you’re at the top of the heap, and so long as esteem is your crutch, no one wants to know you anyway.
Brandon,
What’s your take on this constant battle to feel enough (self esteem), and the letting go of the self? If you don’t take care of your ego, you get depressed or suicide. If you do take care of it you become an egomaniac. What’s the solution?
Hi CJ,
I don’t see a problem with ego. The only issue is that it is properly maintained and not allowed to take control. If you know that the ego is a tool, not the master, then it is perfectly fine.
I’m also okay with self-esteem, or confidence in your own ability. Magic requires confidence. But, it should be confidence not based on external criteria. It should be confidence for the mere fact that you are a creative being.
I think there needs to be a balance between non-dual awareness, and ego awareness. You should ideally have one foot in the ego, and one in the true Self. It’s a fine line to walk.
Thanks for confirming. It feels like a very hard balance to maintain for me.
I’ve had a life-long problem of gaining expertise in some field in order to get approval, and build my self esteem that way. Just recently I became very good at something – a huge leap in ability – and when I went to show it off to people, no one was impressed. I felt so depleted. But that’s not the way to go about it, is it?
You mean give myself recognition and approval? I don’t think that would give me much of a boost though…
okay, thanks for the quick reply
External approval (or the belief that you are approved of) is essential for humans, otherwise you’re in big, big trouble. You can’t live without it.
So the idea is to get the vibe right so that you attract that approval. Is that it?
The way I neutralize EGO,when it rears its head is think FAITH which is opposite of fear ( which is fear based) At that point I feel very relaxed & comfortable then continue on with my intentions .
Just wanted to say that this really bolstered up my understanding and clarity in regard to the zero state. I don’t think I really recognized the tremendous importance of it, even though I had taken your course and it had been discussed. I think I needed a refresher and I got it with this. Thank you, Brandon. I also wanted to comment on Lisa’s post about hypnosis. I do it, but not frequently, and I should, because although you said it’s not necessary, for me it is subtle, but whenever I do it, it seems to really calm me down to the point of much less resistance during the day and more zero states, but only if I do it at least once a day. But that’s just me and frankly, whatever gets me into the zero state is fine with me. I also will be getting into your method much more seriously and see what works better. In any case, what you wrote was so important to the law of attraction and I don’t understand why it’s not really included. It just makes perfect sense and it works. What’s going on with mainstream LOA? Thanks again.
Hey Frann,
Thanks so much. 🙂 I really appreciate your comment.
I’m glad you have a better understanding of the zero state. And, I have no idea why it’s not referred to very much. I think it’s absolutely vital.
Good luck with the process. It’s been working for me very well. I think Thursday’s post will hopefully clarify all this even more, as far as applying the law of attraction.
Self esteem is a tricky concept. If you don’ pay attention to it and build it up into something pleasing, it’s painful.. And yet letting it go is required for manifestation. Hmmm.
I remember a quote from McKenna that went something like “Self esteem is for kids. Self annihilation is what it’s all about”. I might have that a bit wrong but that’s the gist of it. Stop thinking (zero state) stops the ego. That’s what we’re aiming for. It certainly feels more comfortable than self esteem. Self esteem is a bit of a hollow feeling anyway, because when you’re at the top of the heap, and so long as esteem is your crutch, no one wants to know you anyway.
Brandon,
What’s your take on this constant battle to feel enough (self esteem), and the letting go of the self? If you don’t take care of your ego, you get depressed or suicide. If you do take care of it you become an egomaniac. What’s the solution?
Hi CJ,
I don’t see a problem with ego. The only issue is that it is properly maintained and not allowed to take control. If you know that the ego is a tool, not the master, then it is perfectly fine.
I’m also okay with self-esteem, or confidence in your own ability. Magic requires confidence. But, it should be confidence not based on external criteria. It should be confidence for the mere fact that you are a creative being.
I think there needs to be a balance between non-dual awareness, and ego awareness. You should ideally have one foot in the ego, and one in the true Self. It’s a fine line to walk.
Thanks for confirming. It feels like a very hard balance to maintain for me.
I’ve had a life-long problem of gaining expertise in some field in order to get approval, and build my self esteem that way. Just recently I became very good at something – a huge leap in ability – and when I went to show it off to people, no one was impressed. I felt so depleted. But that’s not the way to go about it, is it?
No, not at all. I do think it’s okay to enjoy recognition and approval, but you have to get it from within, first. You can enjoy it, but not need it.
You mean give myself recognition and approval? I don’t think that would give me much of a boost though…
You have to have confidence in yourself first, before you can expect others to give you recognition and approval. What I’m saying is that it’s okay to enjoy recognition, so long as you don’t require it.
okay, thanks for the quick reply
External approval (or the belief that you are approved of) is essential for humans, otherwise you’re in big, big trouble. You can’t live without it.
So the idea is to get the vibe right so that you attract that approval. Is that it?
And you get the vital approval not by working for it, but by doing less. Just expecting it.
What I’m saying is, if a baby is deprived of energetic input (love) it dies. Doesn’t matter if it gets food and milk and warmth, it still dies without external validating energy. That’s been proven. So why would adults be any different?
Well, you are a powerful creator. You have the choice if you want to create “I need external approval”. But my guess is that as long as you are thinking this, you’re not going to get the external approval you desire.
Yeh I’m powerful. I’m powerful. I believe that.
Now where’s the stuff I want?
Never comes. I do the work and nothing changes.
And I’m positive there’s a reason for that. I’ve never worked with a client and not discovered the root cause of what’s keeping them from their desire.
From your comments here, my guess is that you insist on focusing on the problem, instead of what you want to create. That will never work, of course. You have to turn your focus 100% to what you want to have in your life.
What about if what I want is someone who is “wayyyy out of my league”?
I can’t modify my desire and “aim lower”, because then I’d be using someone I don’t want to step up to someone I do want.
No such thing as “out of my league”. If it is your desire, then go for it. Just get rid of that belief that says “out of my league”.
I have never heard of anyone who hasn’t settled for someone much less desirable than what they really want. I can’t even name someone I’ve read about who achieved this. So I’m going to be the first human in history to date someone way out of my league?
There is a 3rd option, and that’s the option everyone seems to fall into – a lifetime of never getting the one you REALLY wanted, and instead settling for someone who is just “ok”.
That is the same as the second option I gave.
And, I don’t think that is true at all. I’ve heard of many, many people who have found someone who they may have previously considered out of their “league”. I’m sure Kat could give much more info, as I don’t focus much on that.
But because of your current beliefs, you filter out all of those people who have done so, and you can only see what you expect. It’s the LOA in action, really. Change the belief, and you’ll see a new reality.
The pain of disappointment is so extreme that I can’t even summon desire for someone I really want.
I know, I know…. let it go.
I’ll be letting go of shit for the rest of my goddamn fucking life.
Yes, you probably will. So will we all. That’s the nature of life. A new desire is inspired within you, and you must let go of that which is keeping you from reaching that desire.
Life demands that we let go, and simultaneously provides tonnes of irrefutable proof that life isn’t safe. It couldn’t have been constructed in a more cruel manner.
And you get the vital approval not by working for it, but by doing less. Just expecting it.
What I’m saying is, if a baby is deprived of energetic input (love) it dies. Doesn’t matter if it gets food and milk and warmth, it still dies without external validating energy. That’s been proven. So why would adults be any different?
Well, you are a powerful creator. You have the choice if you want to create “I need external approval”. But my guess is that as long as you are thinking this, you’re not going to get the external approval you desire.
Yeh I’m powerful. I’m powerful. I believe that.
Now where’s the stuff I want?
Never comes. I do the work and nothing changes.
And I’m positive there’s a reason for that. I’ve never worked with a client and not discovered the root cause of what’s keeping them from their desire.
From your comments here, my guess is that you insist on focusing on the problem, instead of what you want to create. That will never work, of course. You have to turn your focus 100% to what you want to have in your life.
What about if what I want is someone who is “wayyyy out of my league”?
I can’t modify my desire and “aim lower”, because then I’d be using someone I don’t want to step up to someone I do want.
No such thing as “out of my league”. If it is your desire, then go for it. Just get rid of that belief that says “out of my league”.
The degree of difficulty would be about the same as overcoming the belief that I can’t fly by flapping my arms.
Definitely, with that attitude. But I think it could be possible. In any case, it is just about impossible to deny a desire. So your primary choices are (1) hold the vision and deal with the resistance, or (2) compromise the vision and not really get what you want.
I have never heard of anyone who hasn’t settled for someone much less desirable than what they really want. I can’t even name someone I’ve read about who achieved this. So I’m going to be the first human in history to date someone way out of my league?
There is a 3rd option, and that’s the option everyone seems to fall into – a lifetime of never getting the one you REALLY wanted, and instead settling for someone who is just “ok”.
That is the same as the second option I gave.
And, I don’t think that is true at all. I’ve heard of many, many people who have found someone who they may have previously considered out of their “league”. I’m sure Kat could give much more info, as I don’t focus much on that.
But because of your current beliefs, you filter out all of those people who have done so, and you can only see what you expect. It’s the LOA in action, really. Change the belief, and you’ll see a new reality.
The pain of disappointment is so extreme that I can’t even summon desire for someone I really want.
I know, I know…. let it go.
I’ll be letting go of shit for the rest of my goddamn fucking life.
Yes, you probably will. So will we all. That’s the nature of life. A new desire is inspired within you, and you must let go of that which is keeping you from reaching that desire.
Life demands that we let go, and simultaneously provides tonnes of irrefutable proof that life isn’t safe. It couldn’t have been constructed in a more cruel manner.
Hey Brandon,
I was reading through some of your old blog post comments and on one of them you wrote “Education has very little to do with success.” I feel like I have a hard time believing that. I’m a college dropout myself, and it seems like there are scant opportunities for jobs. You said you also used to believe that a degree was necessary, and you somehow changed that belief? Did you find opportunities presented themself once you were able to change your beliefs surrounding a degree? I want to believe that I can have a fun, good, successful, abundant career right now. It just seems out of reach I guess :/
Hi Natasha,
I never wanted a traditional 9-5 job, so I was never interested in taking the traditional route to getting one. I knew from the start I wanted to start my own business.
The first step is deciding what specifically you want. Some careers are easier with education, while others do not require it. I’m not saying it is never useful, but it is not directly tied to success as we’ve been indoctrinated to believe.
Do I have to decide specifically what I want? Would just visualizing how I want the job to feel be enough?
The more specific, the better. If you can only remain general right now, that is okay. But in time I would become more specific. How will you know once you have arrived? That’s the major question to ask yourself.
Ok thank you
For 2 nights in a row, I’ve successfully managed to get into the zero state, and intend 3 goals, with zero state between each 2 goals, like you advised Lisa in the previous blog post. I am glad I could actually do it, without losing focus and falling asleep. However, doubts are coming up, so I’d be grateful if you could clear them, so my mind would stop panicking. 🙂
When intending more than 1 goal in the way you described to Lisa, does the first goal not get overwritten in memory in the subconscious, after I intend the next one? As I said, I did put the zero state between each goal, but this pesky doubt won’t let me be.
Hi Z,
No, the first goal does not get overwritten. The subconscious mind remembers everything right back to your birth. The only thing that matters is that you reached the zero state, and rested in the vibrational signature of that goal.
I see. I have another thing bothering me, sorry. xD
So, as I said, 2 nights ago I started intending these goals with the zero state. And yesterday I got some synchronicities for 2 of those goals, that were obvious to me. They were specific enough that they couldn’t be something random, but a direct manifestation of intending. And last night I intended again, but today I got no synchronicities. And here’s where my mind starts panicking again. Do you think it’s natural that the next day, instead of getting bigger signs, I get none? My mind keeps thinking if I did something wrong or failed somehow haha.
By my own estimation, I would say that I wasn’t looking around today to see if anything would show up, so I’m pretty sure that I wasn’t forcing things. There was a big resistance that came up today, but it had nothing to do with any of the goals I’m intending. And later in the day I got very tired and sleepy and my health went a bit for worse. I don’t know if these are related.
Hi Z,
Synchronicities aren’t going to show up every day. I rarely get synchronicities that are directly connected to my goals. I get lots that are just general ones, like repeating numbers and so on, but not too many in connection with my goals.
The right attitude to have is to be thankful for the synchronicities you received. If you received none the next day, that’s not a failing.
Most of the manifestation process happens behind the scenes. It’s not constant signs and external evidence. Much of it is not that. You have to have the trust that it will turn out.
Thank you so much for clarifying this, Brandon! It’s a relief knowing that the absence of synchronicities doesn’t mean a failure. My confidence has now leveled up!
Hey Brandon,
I was reading through some of your old blog post comments and on one of them you wrote “Education has very little to do with success.” I feel like I have a hard time believing that. I’m a college dropout myself, and it seems like there are scant opportunities for jobs. You said you also used to believe that a degree was necessary, and you somehow changed that belief? Did you find opportunities presented themself once you were able to change your beliefs surrounding a degree? I want to believe that I can have a fun, good, successful, abundant career right now. It just seems out of reach I guess :/
Hi Natasha,
I never wanted a traditional 9-5 job, so I was never interested in taking the traditional route to getting one. I knew from the start I wanted to start my own business.
The first step is deciding what specifically you want. Some careers are easier with education, while others do not require it. I’m not saying it is never useful, but it is not directly tied to success as we’ve been indoctrinated to believe.
Do I have to decide specifically what I want? Would just visualizing how I want the job to feel be enough?
The more specific, the better. If you can only remain general right now, that is okay. But in time I would become more specific. How will you know once you have arrived? That’s the major question to ask yourself.
Ok thank you
For 2 nights in a row, I’ve successfully managed to get into the zero state, and intend 3 goals, with zero state between each 2 goals, like you advised Lisa in the previous blog post. I am glad I could actually do it, without losing focus and falling asleep. However, doubts are coming up, so I’d be grateful if you could clear them, so my mind would stop panicking. 🙂
When intending more than 1 goal in the way you described to Lisa, does the first goal not get overwritten in memory in the subconscious, after I intend the next one? As I said, I did put the zero state between each goal, but this pesky doubt won’t let me be.
Hi Z,
No, the first goal does not get overwritten. The subconscious mind remembers everything right back to your birth. The only thing that matters is that you reached the zero state, and rested in the vibrational signature of that goal.
I see. I have another thing bothering me, sorry. xD
So, as I said, 2 nights ago I started intending these goals with the zero state. And yesterday I got some synchronicities for 2 of those goals, that were obvious to me. They were specific enough that they couldn’t be something random, but a direct manifestation of intending. And last night I intended again, but today I got no synchronicities. And here’s where my mind starts panicking again. Do you think it’s natural that the next day, instead of getting bigger signs, I get none? My mind keeps thinking if I did something wrong or failed somehow haha.
By my own estimation, I would say that I wasn’t looking around today to see if anything would show up, so I’m pretty sure that I wasn’t forcing things. There was a big resistance that came up today, but it had nothing to do with any of the goals I’m intending. And later in the day I got very tired and sleepy and my health went a bit for worse. I don’t know if these are related.
Hi Z,
Synchronicities aren’t going to show up every day. I rarely get synchronicities that are directly connected to my goals. I get lots that are just general ones, like repeating numbers and so on, but not too many in connection with my goals.
The right attitude to have is to be thankful for the synchronicities you received. If you received none the next day, that’s not a failing.
Most of the manifestation process happens behind the scenes. It’s not constant signs and external evidence. Much of it is not that. You have to have the trust that it will turn out.
Thank you so much for clarifying this, Brandon! It’s a relief knowing that the absence of synchronicities doesn’t mean a failure. My confidence has now leveled up!
These techniques are failing miserably. LOA obviously just for people with minor issues
Can you be more specific? I’ve had many major successes, and I haven’t always had minor issues. When I started all this, I had a lot of doubt in the LOA.
The truth is that we are totally and utterly powerless against nature/god/universe. We are powerless against it. We are nothing, and IT decides everything.
Really? Then why have I been able to accomplish the goals I have, which I have decided to accomplish? We are not powerless. You are only powerless if you choose to be powerless, or allow yourself to be powerless.
I know where you are coming from, CJ. I was totally there for long time in my life. I still tend to feel the Universe being mean to us, from time to time. But it’s happening less frequently, and I have really started seeing many small improvements in my life. Whenever I would feel awful about the Universe and keep raging and raging against it, I would always inevitably crash down and couldn’t go further. I would just feel too awful. Then it’s a good time to sleep or listen to music.
I have been reading Brandon’s blog posts over and over again, and they really help. I might get an awful day with horrible events tomorrow, and declare a war on Universe again, but it will wear out. Hang on, man! Seriously, if I have managed to live through all that hell and come to a point where I feel good, then anyone can do so.
I would suggest that you write a specific problem you have in here (or mail Brandon), so Brandon would be able to actually guide you specifically. You probably saw how I wrote a lot about my specific problems all around this place lol. Are you trying to find a lover? Or move away from a negative family? I totally get those issues.
thanks. I need to sleep
These techniques are failing miserably. LOA obviously just for people with minor issues
Can you be more specific? I’ve had many major successes, and I haven’t always had minor issues. When I started all this, I had a lot of doubt in the LOA.
The truth is that we are totally and utterly powerless against nature/god/universe. We are powerless against it. We are nothing, and IT decides everything.
Really? Then why have I been able to accomplish the goals I have, which I have decided to accomplish? We are not powerless. You are only powerless if you choose to be powerless, or allow yourself to be powerless.
I know where you are coming from, CJ. I was totally there for long time in my life. I still tend to feel the Universe being mean to us, from time to time. But it’s happening less frequently, and I have really started seeing many small improvements in my life. Whenever I would feel awful about the Universe and keep raging and raging against it, I would always inevitably crash down and couldn’t go further. I would just feel too awful. Then it’s a good time to sleep or listen to music.
I have been reading Brandon’s blog posts over and over again, and they really help. I might get an awful day with horrible events tomorrow, and declare a war on Universe again, but it will wear out. Hang on, man! Seriously, if I have managed to live through all that hell and come to a point where I feel good, then anyone can do so.
I would suggest that you write a specific problem you have in here (or mail Brandon), so Brandon would be able to actually guide you specifically. You probably saw how I wrote a lot about my specific problems all around this place lol. Are you trying to find a lover? Or move away from a negative family? I totally get those issues.
thanks. I need to sleep
CJ, As long as your are able to find the abudance in life you are looking for, other’s people’s approavla doesn’t matter. If you are in the right situations, the right people will approve of you.
Thanks very much justin.. I see quite a bit of truth in that statement and will consider it more. Living for others’ approval is such a draining way to live.
I meditate everyday. When I enter the z state, I just feel my true self, and I let my thoughts do as they will. That’s the basic way as to how it works. I breathe in, and breathe out, and allow the thoughts to pass through. I imagine white light all throughout my being.
CJ, As long as your are able to find the abudance in life you are looking for, other’s people’s approavla doesn’t matter. If you are in the right situations, the right people will approve of you.
Thanks very much justin.. I see quite a bit of truth in that statement and will consider it more. Living for others’ approval is such a draining way to live.
I meditate everyday. When I enter the z state, I just feel my true self, and I let my thoughts do as they will. That’s the basic way as to how it works. I breathe in, and breathe out, and allow the thoughts to pass through. I imagine white light all throughout my being.
How do you not attach to an outcome? Even thought you really desire it. Obviously if your really desiring it, you’re concentrating on the item not being there so will feed energy to it not coming into your experience. But how would you best want something yet not really attach?
Yes, you’re right. You have to really let up on it—not be so obsessive or needy of that desire. That is purely a vibration of lack.
That’s why I talk about choosing to have it. When you really want it, there’s this idea of, “I want it but I might not get it,” present in your vibration. You have to turn that around, and make it into, “I want this and it is coming to me.” Do you feel the difference in power in that one? There’s no lack there.
How do you not attach to an outcome? Even thought you really desire it. Obviously if your really desiring it, you’re concentrating on the item not being there so will feed energy to it not coming into your experience. But how would you best want something yet not really attach?
Yes, you’re right. You have to really let up on it—not be so obsessive or needy of that desire. That is purely a vibration of lack.
That’s why I talk about choosing to have it. When you really want it, there’s this idea of, “I want it but I might not get it,” present in your vibration. You have to turn that around, and make it into, “I want this and it is coming to me.” Do you feel the difference in power in that one? There’s no lack there.
I had never heard of the “zero state” until this post but it’s given me the inspiration to give it a try and even try to capitalize on it when I do find myself in it.
Hey @The__Syndicate,
So glad you enjoyed the post. 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
I had never heard of the “zero state” until this post but it’s given me the inspiration to give it a try and even try to capitalize on it when I do find myself in it.
Hey @The__Syndicate,
So glad you enjoyed the post. 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
All of Frank Kinslow’s book are based on The Zero Point Field. They are imensely divine and joyful to read and actually let you create miracles, however just accept the outcome as it is up to the divine and not you. They are all amazing reads and very enlightening.
Thanks so much for your comment. It definitely sounds interesting.
Whether it’s up to us or not is an interesting question, and one I think there’s no easy answer for. I will perhaps do a post on this one day, whether we decide what we will create, or the Universe just delivers it to us.
But my own opinion is that we do create. Yes, sometimes we are given something better, which is a more accurate match to our vibration and our desire, but generally speaking we are the creators of our reality. I find it more empowering to think of it in that way, at least.
Dear Brandon…I have asked a few queries via email…already a big fan of yours..Thanks for posting such beautiful articles ..- Jake Castelino.
Hi Jake, thanks for your comment!
Yes, I have received your messages. This has been a very busy week because of some things I have planned for Co-Creation Coaching, so it may take me some time to get back. I generally don’t give any kind of coaching advice via email like that, but I will see if I can give something basic at least. Or you’re free to comment here with your questions, and I’ll certainly respond.
I hope this finds you well, and thanks for your comment!
HI Brandon , i’m putting my queries here ..Your help will be highly appreciated
1) How do you convert an intention into an anchor ?
2) what abt the resistance ,should we clear all the resistance related to the intention and then convert it into anchor ?
3) can we use a single “WORD” as an anchor for the entire intention?..how do we make a single word an anchor ?
Please if you can explain in a bit detail. -.thanks
Hi Jake,
Thanks for your comment.
Honestly I’d drop the idea of the anchor. It’s something I never use personally.
The best thing to do is simply to find a way to accept the resistance arising in this morning, and then bring yourself to feel the feeling of having your goal. Whether you do that through visualization, affirmations, or something else, it is up to you. No method is better than another in this way.
I suggest checking this out though. It is about how to use acceptance to dissolve your resistance and create what it is you want. Just go here: https://www.creationcontrolcenter.com/how-to-use-the-power-of-acceptance-to-create-anything
Hope this helps.
Dear Brandon.. Thanks much for the wonderful posts… I am from India..
I have a mental pattern like whenever my marriage comes for confirmation step, it drops. I have seen it multiple times whether it may be arranged or By love whom i see or by love when some one approaches me.. I feel something is blocking my marriage.. It really hurts.. Kindly advice..
I do practice LOA , meditation and visualization for past 4 months..
Thanks much again…
Kindly give me a suggestion.. I feel like totally stuck.
I searched for this because I recently needed $5000 so I visualized having it and what I would use it for but not in a super excited way just “I have it I buy this and it is sufficient not great not bad just sufficient” and that was really the mood for the whole thing and then dropped it and didn’t think about it because I really had no idea how I could even help it happen and maybe 4 hours later boom I have a opportunity present itself and I have $5000 ?
Wow, that’s a great experience! Thanks so much for sharing! Things like that are definitely possible when you just let go.
I guess, your Zero State is what we call Shiva here (In Nepal). Full of potentiality. That which is not and all that is.
I feel that 963 HZ SOLFEGGIO Tone enters me into the zero point state.
I’m certainly going to try this. I will let you know if my intentions are fulfilled.
If I stumbled across this post 5y ago, I would ddfinedly save a lot of time. But guess it must take time, we must become ready. Amazing wisdom, feelin it coming directly from above through your openness to the isness of now. ❤️From Slovenia
Hi Anze, thanks so much! Very glad you enjoyed it.
Richard Dotts talk in his book come and sit with me book 2 about heartspace. He say we should live most of our time in heartspace and this state is so beautiful. I live this way most of the time, I am no master but i do my best 🙂 this state is so peaceful so I think it is the zero state.