What’s the best way to create the future you want? Start by getting to know your true self, your soul. What the world tries to sell you is that external things that will make you happy, and, if you’re reading this, you probably already know that that story is false.

Your soul has its own purpose here. So getting to know your soul is paramount to living the life of your dreams. Every moment we are actually creating our future. One of the ways you do this is by your thoughts. Start noticing your thoughts. Are they ones that lead you to the future you want? Or, are they leading you away from the joyful future you want? Are they leading you to a life of inner fulfillment?

Start observing your thoughts. Do your best to write them down. Then, reflect on them and reframe them. For example: “I’m not important” turns into “I’m important.” If you are unable to get to the best reframe because it doesn’t feel “right”, go with something you can say with integrity like “My mom thinks I’m important.”

If you keep the thought “I’m not important” you are creating a life where you and those around you agree with that thought. You ARE the creator of your life with your thoughts. The universe and others “hear” them and will give you what you have essentially said/thought you wanted. Perhaps not consciously, but on that subconscious level that is always playing in the background of your mind, like a virus in a computer program.

And, the only way you know what you want, what your soul wants your future to be is to “know thy self.” Your self is beautiful and loving, full of grace. It gently guides you when you listen. Your negative thoughts and emotions are of the ego, so get to know those loud, overwhelming thoughts that lead to negative emotions and let them go, allowing the soul’s soft voice to be heard. Listening and connecting with the voice of your soul is a way to create the future you are meant to enjoy.