Before delving into why we should not be giving energy to resistance, let’s first discuss what resistance is and where it originates. Many people are often unaware that they are in a state of resistance. Resisting something essentially means refusing to accept it and standing in opposition. Resistance can manifest in various ways and is frequently a reflection of our mental and emotional state. For instance, we have a certain self-identity, and our decisions are often influenced by it. We tend to reject anything that contradicts our self-concept, or we may judge and not cooperate with things that don’t align with our goals. This is a common human reaction that occurs unconsciously. Consider this: when we have a specific life goal, our brain naturally tends to reject things that do not contribute to achieving that goal. Is there something inherently wrong with refusing situations or things that hinder our progress?

External resistance mirrors internal resistance, which encompasses thoughts, words, and actions that run counter to our desires and goals. To comprehend external resistance, it’s essential to first explore internal resistance, as it serves as the underlying cause. Consider an opposing thought: if you believe in your own abundance but simultaneously think that nobody has enough money, that contradictory thought creates internal resistance. Here’s a common mistake we make: when faced with internal resistance, we often attempt to push through it, deny it, ignore it, or suppress it while persisting in our pursuit of our intended goals.

What we resist tends to persist, so consider what happens when we resist resistance itself. If something has occurred in your life, and your only approach to addressing it is by maintaining a positive outlook without examining the aspects you are resisting, this is exactly what resisting resistance looks like.

What if I were to tell you that the events that didn’t unfold as planned or the things you believe are unhelpful might actually be secretly intended to happen for you to reach your destined path? This is precisely why we should consider not resisting things.

Not only do we unknowingly limit our identities, but we also inadvertently invest energy in things we don’t desire. I believe this is a part that many of us fail to recognize and understand fully. Reacting to a situation or object implies that we are providing it with a certain kind of energy because we are ‘reacting’ to it. This principle can be applied to both negative and positive situations. When you love something, you emit a specific vibrational frequency toward it, indicating your preference, and consequently, you attract more of it into your life. The same principle applies to something you hate. Because you react to it, thus giving it energy, you end up encountering more of it as well. This is why some people struggle to change certain situations in their lives; they are unwittingly resisting something, which disrupts the flow of energy.

You attract more of what your mind, thoughts, and energy focus on because your attention has been directed there. Now, let’s break down this concept to gain a better understanding. Every day, we encounter natural stimuli that are inherently neutral, but we assign meaning to them based on our identity and how we relate to them.

For instance, if someone is playing a guitar nearby, the process begins with us perceiving the stimuli through our sensory organs, allowing us to determine whether it’s a sound, taste, or sight. Once we identify it as a sound, we recognize it as a guitar. Next, we move into the reaction stage, where we attempt to judge whether it’s good or bad. If you woke up in a bad mood in the morning, you might have a negative reaction, but if you enjoy music, your reaction might be positive. The intensity of the reaction is stronger when we strongly like or dislike something due to our preconceived ideas about it. What many of us fail to realize is that we don’t necessarily need to react in this way. We have a choice in how we respond to that initial reaction. Unfortunately, many people react unconsciously, and the initial reaction becomes their final emotional state, as they do not consciously choose their response.

When we allow our reactions to have the final say, we inadvertently become puppets of our reactions, feelings, and emotions. We should have the ability to control our thoughts and not allow these factors to control us.

The correct approach to dealing with this is to first acknowledge a specific situation or stimulus, accept it, and observe it without rushing to judge whether it’s good or bad. When our identity expands, we become better equipped to engage with the world and the universe.