“Your desires are not distractions. They are sacred signals pointing you home to who you really are.”
— edna castillo
From Wishing to Becoming: The Power of Alignment
Praying, hoping, wishing, and wanting are natural parts of the human experience. They tend to rise in us when we feel a sense of longing or discontent with where we are, when our hearts begin to whisper that there’s something more waiting for us. In those moments, we often direct our desires outward, asking something or someone to create change.
Sometimes, though, in that vulnerable reaching, another voice shows up. It says, “Be grateful for what you have. Other people have it worse.” On the surface, it sounds like wisdom, and in some ways, it is. But if we’re not careful, it can also become a quiet form of self-abandonment. It convinces us to stay small, to doubt our desires, and to disconnect from the very truth that can set us free.
Here’s what I know to be true: when we direct our prayers only toward something outside of ourselves, we reinforce the illusion that we are separate from the Source of all that is. Whether you call that Source God, Spirit, Energy, or the Universe, the truth is, you are already one with it. You are not waiting to be chosen. You already belong.
And what if the desires that live in you are not indulgent or unrealistic? What if they are sacred? What if they are the exact breadcrumbs designed to lead you back to your truest self?
The Shift That Changes Everything
When your body, mind, and spirit are aligned, everything feels different. You don’t have to try so hard to get clarity, feel worthy, or make things happen. From that place of connection, prayer becomes communion. Hope turns into trust. Wishing becomes vision. And wanting softens into receiving.
Instead of asking from a place of lack, you begin to create from a sense of wholeness.
This is the kind of alignment that reminds you that your dreams are not a burden. They are part of your purpose. You don’t have to compare your life to someone else’s or justify your desire for more by making sure others have less.
Yes, the world is full of challenges, and people are walking through pain. But their path is not your path. The most powerful thing you can do for others is to become who you were created to be.
Your healing, your joy, and your abundance are not selfish. They are service. When you live fully into your truth, you create a ripple that gives others permission to do the same.
The greatest gift you can give the world is the example of your own becoming.
Align First, Then Act
So by all means, keep praying. Keep hoping. Keep dreaming. But let those actions come from a place of connection, not a place of striving. When you feel grounded in your worth and supported by something greater, you stop trying to prove yourself and start allowing life to meet you where you are.
We are not here to shrink so others can shine. We are here to remember that we are all light, and when one of us rises, we all rise.
Are You Ready to Live from Alignment?
If this resonates with you, if it feels like your soul is stirring awake, then you’re ready to move from wishing to becoming.
This is not about manifesting in the way most people talk about it. It’s about returning to your true identity and allowing your life to reflect that truth more fully and more freely.
Book an Alignment Discovery Call
If you feel called to explore this further, I invite you to schedule an Alignment Discovery Call. Let’s talk about where you’re feeling stuck and what’s possible when you reconnect with who you really are.
Don’t wait for permission. Your soul chose this moment for your awakening. Your becoming begins now.
