The universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts; it gives you what you demand with your actions. In essence, you don't get what you WANT, you get what you ARE.

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The universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts; it gives you what you demand with your actions. The universe does not think, but it is receptive to our thoughts. Our thoughts are not limited to our own minds. They are not thoughts for us alone.

The universe responds to the thought of another person, as well as our own thoughts. This can be seen by the fact that our happiness or unhappiness depends on the actions of others, as well as our own actions. When we think about something that makes us happy, that is what we get in return.

When we think about something that makes us unhappy, that is what we get in return. The universe doesn't give us any more than we're asking for.

Source: Unapologetically You: Reflections On Life And The Human Experience

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