Lately, I’ve been thinking about the difference between manifesting and forcing something. They often get confused, especially when you’re holding a strong vision. Manifesting isn’t just about wishing; it’s about building momentum, acting as if, and steadily working toward the small goals that move you closer to where you want to be.
But as I’ve been going through a major restructure in my business, I’ve been forced to pause and look inward. I’ve started asking myself: at what point are we trying to force things into existence instead of allowing them to naturally unfold?
For much of my life, I’ve treated things like a game-like Monopoly, with stations to reach, properties to acquire, and people who would help me get to the next step. It was survival-driven. But in doing that, I didn’t always stop to ask: am I forcing this? Or does it genuinely feel aligned?
What I’ve noticed as a leader is that the hardest decisions often carry a deeper message. Maybe they feel so heavy not because they’re necessary but because they’re not aligned with what’s meant to manifest. Just because I want something doesn’t mean the path I’ve chosen is the right one. Sometimes the vision is right, but the pace is off. Or the approach is off.
For me, this season is about pausing. Reflecting. Letting my own body, the interoception, that deep inner sensing be the guide. Because maybe the real balance lies there: in listening, in noticing whether I’m building from force or from flow.
The takeaway: therapy offers us that pause. It’s a space where we can notice when we’re pushing too hard, when we’re aligning with what’s authentic, and when it’s time to let go of the timeline we thought we had to follow. Therapy helps us reconnect with that inner compass so we can move forward with both intention and ease.
