Posted on Tuesday, 2nd February 2010 by Tera
I never liked that thorny word “adversity,” as if uttering those syllables might wend harsh circumstances my way. The movie The Secret with its focus on the Law of Attraction or Law of Vibration popularized the belief that our thoughts create our reality. So how do we account for adversity showing up in our life? If as James Allen writes, “A man’s outer conditions are in complete harmony with his inner condition,” is my thinking creating my difficulties?
I am a pregnant momma, only 9 more weeks until the arrival of my 3rd child. As I write, I am in the hospital–treatment for blood clots. So painful, I cannot walk. Blue and purple veins scrawl across my legs, monstrous appendages fit for a horror film.
Before I became pregnant, I knew this pregnancy would be different from previous pregnancies. I would THRIVE: working out, finishing my dissertation, and caring for my children–like one of those mothers who love every minute of their pregnancy and recover their pre-pregnancy figure by the time they leave the hospital. This time was different–I reasoned–equipped with the tools of energy healing. I could just clear and release those subconscious beliefs that no longer served me. I could plug into positive affirmations about a vibrant pregnancy. After all, if we understand the power of thoughts and energy, simply manage our thoughts (and energy) and create a fantastic life. Right?
Yet we here on earth to learn and grow. We learn how to master our thoughts and how to become co-creators with God. I had cleared the negative energy in my varicose veins and about my pregnancy. I even worked with fellow energy healers, in case I missed something. My energy was clear, yet I still faced this health challenge.
This time, I noticed a shift in thinking. Only 2 weeks prior, I had experienced a blood clot for the first time. The pain was excruciating. I sunk in discouragement. The victim sackcloth was too familiar. I wondered, how can I endure this for the next 11 weeks of pregnancy? How can I take care of my kids? Yet this time, I felt cheerful. I knew the pain didn’t have to last for weeks, only a couple days. I got through it last time; I can get through it again. I realized–I signed up for this experience because I was learning how to master my thoughts. It’s easy to think positively when life is running smoothly, but can I still maintain a cheerful disposition when feeling physical pain?
I felt grateful for this experience as I witnessed personal growth: how quickly I found good in this situation. I was using the Law of Polarity (for every negative experience, there is something inherently positive) in my favor. With help from above, I was turning a weakness into a strength.
“I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them”
Ether 12:27
Tags: Adversity, Blood Clots, Energy Healing, Law of Attraction, Law of Polarity, Pregnancy, Thrive, Victim
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February 4th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Tera, what a beautiful reminder that we are all here to experince “adversity”, but it is up to us in how we respond, accept, and learn from these trials. Using the tools of truth (prayer, yoga, energy healing,etc.) can help us through these situations and allow us to become stronger and help create character. As we make our weakness stronger we are able to live each day more inlined with the will of our Heavenly Father. We find more joy! Hey, I really like joy! Hang in there Tera!
February 4th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Thanks Andrea! I agree– it’s all about developing character. We sign up for these lessons. When adversity comes my way, I try to learn what I’m supposed to so I don’t have to repeat the lesson. And I prefer to learn from easier lessons than harder ones, if possible! Here’s to more joy!
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June 5th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Thanks for your comments.