Have you ever heard any of these phrases?:
“Your vibe attracts your tribe.”
“Raise your vibration.”
“Your frequency determines your level of success.”
“Shift your vibration to align with abundance.”
“Raise your frequency to attract what you want.”
Yes, me too. While I understand the gist of what they mean, I’ve always found them kind of annoying. I mean, what is a frequency or vibration anyway? And how do I shift it to unlock some life potential I guess I’m at fault for blocking?? Is this something I’ve been doing wrong my whole life and didn’t realize???
It’s taken me a long time to tease this one apart. I still see these phrases everywhere and can understand why they’re so alluring. If “shifting your vibration to receive abundance” is all it takes to raise your income why not give it a try?! This story is telling us that money vibrates at one level and we just have to raise our vibration to meet it there so more of it can come into our lives, right?
For better or worse, it’s not that simple. Yes, we do have a “vibe” or “frequency” we each give off, but changing the channel to unlock quick miracles is not as simple as it sounds. While I understand this makes for thrilling marketing - the concept that simply shifting a vibe is all it takes to gain access to easy street - beware you understand the advice someone’s going to give you on this topic.
Your Vibe is Embodied…
For the purpose of simplicity, I’m going to stick with the term “vibration” here because it’s interchangeable with frequency. From my point of view, your vibe is the energy you transmit into the world through your thoughts, words, and actions. And yes, given that like attracts like, it’s highly likely you’re going to attract people on the same wavelength as you based on how you think, speak, and act. So, that’s how you attract your tribe.
There are a lot of things that can affect your vibration. Specifically, a tough moment in life that’s hard, discouraging, or sad can bring your vibration down. Likewise, a fantastic moment can vault your vibration into the stratosphere. However, most of the time we each have a default vibration for which we’re known. It’s the way we think, speak, and act daily.
When it comes to making shifts in our lives that require courage, new modes of thinking, and action in a new direction, we need to build on our default vibration. If you’re going to reconstruct your life after a storm, and truly seize the opportunities you’ve been given, you’ve got to think, speak, and act in a way that’s new to you.
You must let go of old stories that lower your vibration and think, speak, and act from a place of higher self-worth than you have previously. You must go inward and heal, find stillness, and lean into the feelings of the future you want to live with your mind. The simple act of envisioning the future you want and getting excited for it will raise your vibration temporarily so you can get a taste of what it feels like. This is why mental dress rehearsals are extremely valuable.
Yes, your vibration is like a magnet. However, you can’t just stand around and wait for things to wing their way to you. You must hold your vibration as you actively work towards what you seek. This is why this work takes time. The process shouldn’t feel burdensome or manic, but it will take effort because you need to elevate your mind and practice sustaining this new vibration no matter what comes your way in the form of a test or opportunity.
Changing Your Vibe Requires Time and Attention…
If you hear someone tell you to “shift your vibration to receive abundance,” what they’re really asking you to do is let go of scarcity stories, set up a container to hold what you’re seeking, and take action towards the abundance you want on a very practical level. I wish the simple act of meditating at a higher vibration is all it took to attract everything you want, but you must work in the horizontal as well.
Shifting your vibration permanently takes time. It’s like a building a muscle. You’ll have bad days, which will invariably cause your vibration to dip, and require you to dig deeper and come back stronger. This is normal. Don’t gaslight yourself. Feel your feelings. Developing emotional agility is key to raising and maintaining your vibration. The sooner your can healthily process a bad moment and return to your default mode, the easier it is for you to maintain and elevate your vibration consistently.
Your Vibe Can Change Your Life…
Little by little, day by day, you’re vibration will increase as you go through the process of paying attention to your thoughts, words, and actions. When you commit your reality to being what you seek, you’ll invariably get there with a reasonable amount of effort. You’ll be tested to see how resilient your vibration is, to make sure you want and can handle what you’re seeking, and you’ll be given new opportunities to act upon as well.
All of it is up to you and your free will. Along the way proof will show up that your vibration is elevating as you receive more synchronicities and even miracles. It’s a wonderful feeling you should be proud of.
I hope this helps decode some of these popular terms you hear in today’s world. In general, paying attention to your vibe is necessary. I ask my clients to assess their’s by paying attention to their thoughts, words, and actions daily, instead of judging it by what they attract. When you’re in a good “vibe” it’s obvious to you because you feel good. Plus, there’s evidence life is balanced and moving forward in a way that’s creating the life you can’t wait to wake up to.
Your vibe is unique to you and deserves to be respected and protected. This is where boundaries are important. Your vibe is your personal power pack, don’t give that power to anyone else. Trust me, when your vibe is strong there are people who’ll want to leech it from you or twist it to their advantage.
Love is the Strongest Vibe of All…
Remember, love is the strongest vibe of all. Love yourself, think lovingly towards others, and nurture yourself and your loved ones. To fully embrace love in a world that’s full of hostility and feels so incredibly fragile at the moment, is the greatest thing you can do for yourself and the world.
Trust yourself and be well.