Life is full of magic. The perfection of a solitary flower growing along the pathway. The gracefulness of a flock of Trumpeter swans descending into a field. The power of the waves crashing on the beach. The beauty of a rainbow spread across the cloud - soaked sky. William Blake wrote, “To see a world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wild flower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour.” Sacred moments to remind us of life’s perfect balance. We are part of a physical world composed of form and matter that we know intimately through our five senses. Each of us is woven into the fabric of diverse shapes, colours, and patterns which makes up this world. Our bodies all come from a common source of elements. Every life form on the planet emerges from the same clay formed in the primordial sea. Every atom in our physical form has been recycled, either from previous organisms, or from mineral deposits left behind by the receding waters. The physical universe is like an incubator in which we develop and master our physical capacities. But we’re also part of a parallel universe, an infinite source of thoughts and potential. It’s in this invisible, inner world that we experience insights, and understanding that give meaning to our lives. It’s also where we dream of possibilities to fulfill our desires. Each of us has an inner wisdom that enables us to discover the secrets to our own happiness. Our thoughts are limitless. We can think and feel whatever we choose, at anytime, without restrictions. Have you ever tried following a thought back to its beginning? It might seem like a strange concept, but every thought is really a continuation of a previous thought. And, in the same way, every thought leads to another one. A thought has no beginning or end in an ever-expanding ocean of awareness within us. There is nothing more powerful than a thought, because a thought is the source of every action. It’s like a seed. All it needs is a little looking after, and it starts growing. Everything we create comes from a thought. So if we can think something, then we can createit. The ability to walk comes from the toddler’s thought of walking. The ability to fly came from the thought of flying. What makes a thought grow is believing in it. Walking doesn’t come from the thought of crawling. Flying didn’t come from the thought of staying on the ground. The world is a reflection of our thoughts and feelings. Whatever we believe becomes real. If we see our cup as half full, then we encounter opportunities for learning and growing. If our cup seems half empty, then we encounter frustrations and disappointments. There is meaning in everything around us and within us. A life of meaning involves living in two worlds at the same time. Our parallel worlds are completely connected. We experience them simultaneously. When we’re joyful, both our minds and bodies are joyful. When we’re unhappy, our minds and bodies are unhappy together. There is no separation. The invisible world flows unrestricted through the physical world. This means that what we think and dream about in our inner world can be manifested in our lives. How do we do that? Step one is to trust in our goals and dreams. Trusting acts like a magnet to attract the creative energies from the invisible world. Step two is to be grateful for everything that we experience, even the difficult things. Everything happens for a reason. Everything is a lesson. Being grateful for the lessons aligns our thoughts with opportunities arising from the invisible world. Everything in the universe is energy. Energy is constantly transforming into different patterns. In the invisible world, everything exists in a state of potential, just waiting to happen. When we align our thoughts with this source of potential, we resonate with the infinitely creative energy flowing from the invisible world. Step three is to accept our circumstances in life with patience, and joy. We do this by letting go of judgements and expectations about how we think life should be. This creates the space for radiance and love to flow freely in our lives. Love is high frequency energy with infinite possibilities for creating peace and harmony. Through love, we create our happiness. Step four is to be aware of the signs that guide us. Signs are close encounters with the invisible world. Remember that to create what we want in our lives, we need to access the infinite source of potential from the invisible world because that’s where everything originates. Everything comes from a thought. To access the invisible world, we need to calm the inner dialogue, with all it’s doubts, and uncertainties, and connect with our inner wisdom, and peace. With a little practice, we can become an observer of signs. Once we recognize the signs, we can figure out the messages. The clearer the sign, the clearer the message. Signs come in many different forms. They are usually unexpected events, seemingly appearing out of nowhere. We’re thinking about a friend we haven’t talked with lately, and they call us up. We’re sitting in a park, watching some children play, and a butterfly lands on our arm. Signs have two characteristics in common. They always appear, mysteriously, at the perfect moment, for the perfect reason. The final step is action. When we recognize the signs, and follow-up on the messages with action, we have an opportunity to fulfill our desires. If we miss a sign, there’s always a next one coming along. Meanwhile, we get to practice a little more. In the parallel universes, opportunities for learning are never-ending. Everything is possible. Life is a perfect balance. Dr. Cam Dodds is a naturopathic physician practicing classical homeopathy. He lives in a beautiful setting on Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada, where he is exploring a path of personal growth and awareness.