Here are 12 main ideas from Gabby’s book, ‘The Universe Has Your Back, subtitled, transform fear to Faith, that will inspire and motivate you into taking the right action.

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Part 1

Look For the Synchronistic Signs.

A synchronistic experiment can be a sure sign that tells you the universe is guiding you. Says Bernstein. If suddenly, you start seeing synchronistic numbers such as: 11:11, 10:10, 333, or experiencing Deja-vu moments, odd events— those are clear signs you’re on the right path. Trust the process, embrace these notices. They are direct signs, that the universe is guiding you. 

“Learn to trust the journey, even when you don’t understand it.”

“Sometimes,” explains Bernstein, what you never wanted or expected, turns out to be exactly what you need.”

So be patient with yourself.

Give yourself some grace.

Right now, you’re doing the best you can.

Your Intentions Create Your Reality.

• Bernstein reminds us that the universe feeds off of our feelings. So, make sure you’re making clear, positive choices. “My intentions,” says Bernstein, “used to be to just get through the day…but once I found the things I looked forward to and loved doing it became about enjoying the day. The more time I devote to feeling good, the easier my life becomes.” 

Choose to Have Joy Every Day. 

• Bernstein explains that when you choose joy, you won’t spend time worrying or feeling depressed, instead you’ll be more grateful for another day God sets before you. When you lean towards joy, you will automatically be led. And when that happens, the universe will happily guide you.

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YOU HAVE A HIDDEN POWER.

Learn to rely on your own power to feel safe. — Gabby Bernstein.

“Become aware,” says Bernstein, of the fear-based stories you’ve been projecting onto your internal movie screen, because projection is perception.

Whatever stories you’re projecting in your mind right now, are what you perceive in your life. And when you’re not relying on the universe, God, well that’s when fear shows up.

So become aware of how your thoughts, words, and energy disconnects you from the universe, then do what you have to do to realign your presence with the most High.

It’s only when your internal movie screen projects an empowering story, can your life feel empowered. That’s the secret.

YOU ARE THE DREAMER OF YOUR DREAM.

The way we perceive our life’s circumstances will determine how we respond to them. — Gabby Bernstein.

Bernstein remarked that the more attention we pay to specific images, the more we filter out others. In other words, where attention goes, energy flows. And so, If you see your difficulties with lack, judgment, and fear, you will correspondently respond with lack, judgment, and anxiety.

It’s a mindset shift you must continuously work on, says Bernstein, because not doing so, blocks out all guidance from the universe.

When you choose to see the same issues with love, says Gabby, “you’ll create space for miracles.”

It’s better to open your hearts and minds to new perceptions. To allow yourself to surrender to the flow of love because you have the right to be happy.

YOU ARE ALWAYS GUIDED, EVEN WHEN IT DOESN’T FEEL LIKE IT. 

Bernstein reminds us that what may seem to be an uncomfortable situation is often a Universal assignment. See your craziness and call it by its name. (e.g., fear, judgments, anxiety, etc.) Then accept that it has shown up in this way as a divine assignment for healing and growth.

When you notice that your Universal assignment triggers you, says Bernstein, start breathing into the pain. Let it pass through you. By doing so, you strip away its power.

Rather than acting out or pouring all your energy into avoiding discomfort, feel it and be present with it. You can do so by trying out the following:

• Ask the universe for help. Rely on a power greater than you to show you the way.
• Take care of your side of the street and own your part in the situation.
• Welcome healing, and expect miracles.

Don’t Rely On Your Words. Instead, Rely on Your Presence.

“Your presence is your power.” Says Bernstein.

“Being in alignment with your presence, means allowing the universe’s energy to move through you naturally.” 

Don’t rely on fear. Instead, rely on love, —knowing the universe has your back.

To align yourself, follow these three steps:

1. Get out of the way.
2. Balance your energy by meditating.
3. Set empowering intentions [Setting an intention can be as simple as saying to yourself (silently or out loud) that I am ready to reconnect with my present energy today.]

 The Universe Works Fast When You’re Having Fun.

 Joy is the catalyst for all that is good in the world. Lean toward joy, and you will be led. — Gabby Bernstein.

“When joy becomes your priority, making decisions becomes more straightforward, relationships become more loving, and you start to trust that the universe has your back.”

Bernstein reminds us that the universe is an abundant flow of positive, powerful energy.  And you become a magnet for more of it when you align with that loving, powerful energy force.

Celebrate the universe’s support, enjoy the synchronicity guidance, and remind yourself that you’re on the right path.

Obstacles Are detours In the Right Direction

All obstacles that are perceived with love can be transformed into the greatest life lessons. — Gabby Bernstein.

Obstacles, says Bernstein, are detours in the right direction. 

When you let go of the outcome, that’s when you allow yourself to be led. So, get honest about how you’re controlling certain circumstances in your life, then use the following prayer to help you stay grounded: “Thank you, universe, for helping me see this obstacle as an opportunity. I will step back and let you lead the way.”

Once you choose to see the obstacles as detours in the right direction, says Bernstein, you can begin to find deeper meaning and personal growth in the discomfort.

CERTAINTY CLEARS THE PATH FOR WHAT YOU DESIRE.

Those who are certain of the outcome can afford to wait and wait without anxiety. -A course in Miracles. 

The first step on the path toward certainty is your readiness. In other words, are you practicing your craft? learning, and taking action?

Bernstein learned to hold her visions clear on becoming an author and speaker, by visualizing herself writing books and speaking in front of thousands. In due time, they came true.

This is a beautiful reminder to us all that no matter what we’re after, it can be attained if we’re willing to do the work with certainty and conviction.

 THE UNIVERSE SPEAKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS.

The universe guides us wherever we focus our energy and intention. — Gabby Bernstein.

“When we believe in the universe’s love and allow it to move through us, we are in a clear channel to receive great gifts and guidance.” That is why It’s crucial to witness the difficult situations in your life through the lens of love.

See your “life’s situation,” as Tolle would say, as an opportunity to surrender to your spiritual practice even more.

The more playful and curious you are on your spiritual path, the more synchronicity you will witness.

ONENESS SETS YOU FREE.

Judgment and separation form the basis for so many of today’s problems. Without judgment, we would see one another as equal.

“It can be scary,” says Bernstein, to fully let go of judgment because it’s a pattern we’ve grown to rely on. The problem is. Instead of focusing on our commonality, we use judgment to avoid feeling our own inadequacy, insecurities, and our sense of lack of self-worth.

The solution is to shift the pattern through prayer and meditation. To rely more on love than fear. Until you allow love to become your default, you won’t be ready to redirect those low vibrational thoughts and energy in the direction of the truth.

You Are the Universe.

Each time you shift your focus back to love, you release your sense of separation and realign.

Knowing your truth means allowing the voice of love to echo through every thought you have.

Even when you detour into fear, (which you will do,) regardless, commit to the voice of love the moment you witness that you’ve chosen wrongly.

Listen with the voice of love. Release your perception of separateness and accept you are one with the universe.

Our spiritual path leads us toward spiritual sights. When we begin to relinquish our faith in our perceptions of the world to see strength rather than weakness, oneness rather than separation, and love rather than fear. –Gabrielle Bernstein

When You Think You’ve Surrendered, Surrender More.

Surrender our financial needs to the love of the Universe while simultaneously showing up for work with faith and grace.

You can bring your highest self when you surrender your relationships to love because controlling your relationships blocks love and robs you of your spiritual lesson.

To allow the presence of love to shine in every area of your life, you must remember that hope never rests.

“Hope,” says Bernstein, is the energy that carries us when we lose sight of our spiritual faith. It reminds us of the power of love and clears the path toward the highest good for all.”

Bernstein reminds us that, “The pathway back to hope is through surrender. It’s not something that comes naturally to us — it must be a daily practice.”

 BE AN INSTRUMENT FOR LOVE.

The more love you bring to the world the more you will inspire others to live in love. — Gabby Bernstein.

Bernstein believes, the miracles that occur on an individual level have a massive impact on the collective energy field.

One person’s shift toward love shines a light on all.

“This ripple effect of love,” says Bernstein, changes patterns, creates peaceful revolutions, and ends wars. You may feel your power is lost in the hands of some insane CEO, terrorist, or fear-based world leader…

It’s not.

Your strength lies in your capacity to spread love, think higher, and feel deeper.”