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So… Is Your Higher Self the Same as Source?

By The Artful Woman
  Not exactly. Think of it like this: Source is the origin —pure consciousness, God/Goddess/Divine Light, whatever you want to call it. It’s the everything-and-nothing energy from which all things come. Your Higher Self is your personal bridge to Source. It’s your soul in its purest form , untainted by fear, ego, or human distortion. Your Higher Self is you , just on the zoomed-out level —the version of you that remembers the full story, all lifetimes, all lessons, all missions. So: Source is the sun. Your Higher Self is the sunbeam that still holds its essence but is uniquely you . Is Your Higher Self Your Soul? Pretty much— but here's the nuance: Your soul is eternal. It’s the part of you that has lived countless lives. Your Higher Self is like the fully awakened version of your soul —the one not currently squeezed into a human body trying to pay bills and avoid family drama. When you're in human form, you're kind of like the tip of the i...
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Setting Intentions vs. The Law of Attraction: Understanding the Difference

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By The Artful Woman

There’s a significant overlap between setting intentions with crystals and the Law of Attraction, but they aren’t exactly the same thing. While both rely on the power of focus and energy, they serve different purposes and function in distinct ways. Here’s a breakdown of how they relate and differ.

The Law of Attraction (LOA)

The Law of Attraction is a philosophical belief that like attracts like. It suggests that your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs shape your reality. According to LOA principles:

  • Positive thoughts and emotions attract positive experiences.

  • Negative thoughts and emotions attract negative experiences.

  • You must focus on what you want, believe you already have it, and feel the emotions associated with achieving it.

LOA is about shifting your mindset and aligning your energy with your desires to manifest them into reality. People use techniques like visualization, affirmations, journaling, and gratitude to help manifest their goals.

Setting Intentions with Crystals

Setting intentions with crystals is a practice that uses crystals as tools to amplify and focus your intentions. Here’s how it typically works:

  1. Choose a crystal that resonates with your desired outcome (e.g., Citrine for abundance, Rose Quartz for love, Amethyst for healing).

  2. Cleanse the crystal to remove any residual energy.

  3. Hold the crystal and state your intention aloud or in your mind.

  4. Visualize your goal as if it’s already happening.

  5. Express gratitude for its manifestation.

Crystals are believed to carry unique energetic frequencies that help reinforce and focus your intention, serving as a tangible reminder of your goal.

How They Relate and Differ

1. Shared Principles

Both setting intentions and LOA rely on the idea that your focus and energy influence your reality. They emphasize:

  • Clarity in desires

  • Positive thinking and emotional alignment

  • The importance of focus and belief

2. Crystals as Tools

Setting intentions with crystals uses LOA principles but adds a physical component. The crystal acts as a focal point and is believed to amplify your energy and intention, much like a magnifying glass focusing sunlight.

However, crystals themselves do not manifest your desires—they simply enhance your focus and belief in your ability to manifest.

3. LOA is Broader

The Law of Attraction is an overarching philosophy that applies to all aspects of your life, not just manifestation rituals. It’s about mindset, energy shifts, and vibrational alignment rather than specific tools or objects.

4. Crystals Aren’t Required for LOA

While many people find crystals helpful, they are not necessary for practicing the Law of Attraction. Other methods like meditation, scripting, and vision boards can be just as effective in attracting your desires.

Final Thoughts

In short, setting intentions with crystals is a specific technique within the broader framework of the Law of Attraction. Crystals serve as a tangible, energetic aid for focusing and amplifying your intentions, but the true power lies within your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs.

Whether you choose to use crystals or not, the key to manifesting successfully is clarity, trust, and inspired action toward your goals.

Have you used crystals in your manifestation practice? Share your experiences in the comments—I’d love to hear how they’ve worked for you!

✨ Looking for more spiritual insights? Stay connected for more tips on manifestation, energy healing, and personal transformation! ✨  artfullivingcoaching.com

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