The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein [Book Summary & PDF]

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 to take the right action.

Please enjoy.

The Universe Has Your Back Summary

Part 1

A synchronistic experiment can be a sure sign that tells you the universe is guiding you.

If suddenly, you start seeing synchronistic numbers such as: 11:11, 10:10, 333, Deja-vu, odd events— those are clear signs you’re on the right path. Explains Bernstein, that the universe is guiding you. 

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

She added, “Sometimes what you never wanted or expected turns out to be what you need.” So be patient with yourself. Give yourself some grace. For now, you’re doing the best you can.

Your intentions create your reality.

• Gabby emphasizes on the idea that the universe feeds off of your feelings. So therefore, make sure you make clear positive choices.

Choose to have joy every day. 

• Bernstein explains that when you choose joy, you won’t spend time worrying or feeling depressed. So lean towards joy, and you’ll be led. “When that happens,” explains the author, “the universe will happily guide you.”

YOU HAVE A HIDDEN POWER.

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

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

It means that whatever stories you’re projecting in your mind are what you perceive in your life. She explains that when you’re not relying on the universe, that’s when fear shows up.

And so be mindful of how your thoughts, words, and energy disconnects you from the universe, then realign your presence with your higher self. Only when your internal movie screen projects an empowering story, says Gabby, 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 observed that the more attention we pay to specific images, the more we filter out others. In other words, where attention goes, energy flows.

If you see your difficulties with lack, judgment, and fear,” explains Gabby, “you’ll respond with lack, judgment, and anxiety.” It’s a mindset shift you must continuously work on (including myself) because as Gabby put it, “not doing so, blocks us from all guidance from the universe.

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

She reminds us that its best to open our hearts and minds to new perceptions. To allow ourselves 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. 

Gabby explains that what may seem to be an uncomfortable situation is a Universal assignment. Take that first step, witness these facts. In other words, 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.

She reminds you that when you notice that your Universal assignment triggers you, breathe into the pain. Let it pass through you. By doing so you’re stripping away its power.

Rather than acting out or pouring all your energy into avoiding discomfort, you can feel it and be present with it.

Here are three things Gabby suggests you can do:

• Ask the universe for help and rely on a power greater than you.
• 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.” She reminds you.

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

Don’t rely on fear. Instead, rely on love. Witness your thoughts,” she’d advised, and be aware of whether they are blocking you from your true connection to the universe, then get out of the way — knowing the universe has your back.

Practice releasing fear and aligning with love by following 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 basic as stating to yourself (silently or out loud) that you’re ready to reconnect with your present energy.]

 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.

She writes, “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 explains that the universe is an abundant flow of positive, powerful energy.

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.

Gabby Bernstein would like for you to keep in mind that obstacles are detours in the right direction. 

She says, “When you let go of the outcome, you open your perceptual worldview and allow yourself to be led.”

And so, get honest about how you’re controlling certain circumstances in your life, then use this prayer that Gabby shared from the book to 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, 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, have you mastered your crafts? or are you at least practicing and taking action?

Gabby shared how she learned to hold her visions clear on becoming an author and speaker; she would visualize herself writing books and speaking in front of thousands. In due time, they came true.

This is a beautiful reminder to us all; no matter what you’re after, it can be attained if you’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 them as an opportunity to surrender to your spiritual practice even more.

If your spiritual practice feels like work, it becomes another thing to cross off your to-do list.

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 to fully let go of judgment because it is a pattern that we grow to rely on. Instead of focusing on our commonality, we use assessment to avoid feeling our own inadequacy, insecurities, and lack of self-worth.

When we fully commit to shifting the pattern through prayer and meditation, we rely more on love than fear. Love becomes our default, and we can quickly redirect our thoughts and energy to return to our 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 all day long, commit to the voice of love the moment you witness that you’ve chosen wrongly.

Listen with the voice of love and live more joyously and freely. It means to 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 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.

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.

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 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.

Thank you for reading!