How Contrast Leads to Alignment – Abraham’s Take

We’ve all been there – those moments when life feels heavy, emotions are intense, and you wonder, “How did I end up here?” It might seem like you’re far from where you want to be, but here’s the thing: those challenging moments, what Abraham Hicks calls contrast, are actually guiding you toward what you truly want.

What Is Contrast and Why Do We Need It?

Contrast is a natural part of life, and it’s not here to trip you up. It’s simply the experience of encountering what you don’t want, which helps you get super clear about what you do want. According to Abraham, contrast is essential because without it, new desires wouldn’t be born. Every time you face something unwanted, you launch a rocket of desire toward something better – and that’s where the magic starts.

So, instead of getting frustrated when things aren’t going your way, you can begin to see these moments of contrast as stepping stones toward the life you’re creating.

Source is Always Calling You

Even when you’re in the middle of that contrast, when emotions like anger, frustration, or sadness take over, Source is still calling you toward what you’ve asked for. Abraham tells us that Source never stops guiding you, even when you’re in those tough emotional places.

But here’s the tricky part – sometimes, when you’re feeling stuck in anger or frustration, Source’s call doesn’t always feel gentle. You might hear it as a strong urge to react, but that’s still part of your path forward. As you move through the emotional scale, your ability to hear Source clearly improves.

Understanding the Emotional Guidance Scale

The Emotional Guidance Scale, as Abraham explains, is a tool to help us understand our emotions and how close we are to alignment with Source. It’s like a ladder – with emotions like fear, anger, or frustration at the lower rungs, and joy, love, and appreciation at the top.

When you’re feeling negative emotions, it’s not a sign that you’ve gone off track. It’s just an indication that you’re a bit further from alignment, but the good news is, you can always move up. Even small shifts in how you feel, like going from anger to frustration, are steps toward alignment. Every step counts.

Taking Baby Steps Up the Emotional Scale

Here’s where things get practical. According to Abraham, the key is not to try to jump from a negative emotion straight to joy – that’s too big a leap. Instead, focus on moving up gradually, taking small steps that feel slightly better. For instance, if you’re feeling angry, your goal isn’t to suddenly feel hopeful or optimistic. It’s to feel just a little less angry. Even small emotional shifts count as progress on the Emotional Guidance Scale.

For example, maybe you’ve experienced contrast recently – like feeling angry about a situation at work. It’s easy to feel stuck there, thinking you need to jump from anger straight to optimism. But you don’t need to make that big leap all at once. Maybe the next best feeling is to move from anger to frustration or less anger. That’s enough!

By simply acknowledging how you feel and then reaching for a thought that brings some relief – like moving from anger to irritation – you’re already shifting your vibration in the right direction. Each small step up the emotional scale brings you closer to alignment with Source.

Contrast: Your Best Clue to What You Really Want

Contrast is your ultimate guide when it comes to getting clear on your desires. Whenever something feels off or doesn’t sit right, it’s simply helping you define what you do want. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in a financial situation that feels tight and limiting – that very contrast is sparking your desire for abundance. Instead of resisting, embrace that spark! Trust that Source is already guiding you toward what you’re asking for, even if the path isn’t totally clear just yet.

The Art of Allowing: Letting Go and Letting It Flow

Allowing is all about relaxing into the process, trusting that you don’t have to control every little detail. When you let go of resistance, it’s like clearing a path for what you want to effortlessly flow in. Picture a river – when there’s resistance, you get blockages. But when you relax, the current takes you exactly where you need to go. Trust that Source always has your back, and when you allow, you’re carried toward your desires with ease.

Allowing and Alignment: The Secret to Manifesting What You Want

When you allow yourself to move up the scale, you’re letting go of resistance, which is key to aligning with what you want. Abraham calls this “the art of allowing” – it’s the process of releasing resistance and letting yourself flow toward your desires.

The more you practice moving up the emotional scale, the more in tune you become with Source, and the easier it is to manifest what you want. You don’t need to push or force things to happen. Alignment brings ease, and Source is always guiding you in the right direction.

Contrast isn’t here to make things difficult – it’s helping you grow and get clear on what you want. Source is always calling you toward alignment, and by moving up the Emotional Guidance Scale, you can get there step by step.

A Little Reminder Before You Go…

If you’re still reading, then you’re already on your way to alignment – even if it doesn’t always feel like it. Life’s twists and turns, the ups and downs, are all part of the beautiful process of creating the life you want. And it’s okay if you don’t jump from frustration to pure joy overnight. We’re all doing this one small step at a time, right?

The next time you find yourself in the middle of contrast, take a deep breath and remind yourself that Source is right there with you, always calling you toward what you want. You don’t have to force anything or figure it all out at once. Just focus on what feels a little bit better today, and know that you’re making progress – because you really are.

And hey, if this resonated with you, I’d love to hear how you’re doing on your own journey. Feel free to drop a comment or reach out. We’re all in this together!