How many sleepless nights must I endure before I find my big break?
How many dark circles must I wear before I start counting my gains?
How many bouts of flu do I need to face before the cash flows in?
How many days should I anticipate?
I push myself a little harder each day, hoping tomorrow will bring ease.
I go to great lengths for my past,
wishing for a stress-free today.
I hold back my tears,
Bearing the pain,
Just to see clearly where the finish line lies.
I need to know how many days are left
so I can give myself a break and be kinder to myself.
About the Creator
Glory Alaba
Seeing that there are many people out there who can’t fully express or understand their emotions, it gives me peace to pen down words that many can relate to.
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How Creativity Can Ease Your Nervous System and Help You Manifest Money Faster
In today’s fast-paced world, the idea of manifesting money often comes with pressure. We’re told to “think positive,” “hustle harder,” and “raise our vibration,” but for many people, these instructions only create more stress. When your nervous system is overwhelmed, fear-based, or stuck in survival mode, abundance feels distant—no matter how many affirmations you repeat. This is where creativity enters as a powerful, often overlooked tool. Creativity doesn’t just make life more enjoyable; it helps regulate your nervous system, shift your mindset, and place you in a state where money can flow more naturally. When you create, you don’t chase abundance—you become receptive to it. The Nervous System and Money Are Deeply Connected Before we talk about creativity, it’s important to understand the role of the nervous system in manifestation. Your nervous system constantly scans for safety or threat. When it senses danger—financial stress, fear of failure, scarcity—it activates fight, flight, or freeze. In this state: You make decisions from fear You overwork or self-sabotage You repel opportunities without realizing it Manifesting money is not just a mindset game; it’s a state-of-being game. A regulated nervous system feels calm, grounded, and open. This is the state where intuition sharpens, ideas flow, and aligned action becomes effortless. Creativity as a Natural Regulator Creativity has a direct calming effect on the nervous system. Activities like writing, painting, singing, dancing, or even cooking pull you out of analytical thinking and into the present moment. This shifts your body from stress mode into safety mode. When you’re creative: Your breathing slows Muscle tension releases Your mind becomes less obsessive Neuroscience shows that creative activities activate the parasympathetic nervous system—the “rest and digest” mode. This is the same state associated with trust, openness, and receptivity. Simply put, creativity makes your body feel safe enough to receive. Why Safety Attracts Money Faster Than Force Many people try to manifest money through force: rigid routines, excessive visualization, or constant effort. While discipline has its place, force often signals desperation to the subconscious mind. Money responds better to clarity and ease than pressure. When creativity calms your nervous system, you naturally: Spot opportunities you would’ve missed Take inspired action without overthinking Build confidence in your own value Instead of chasing money, you align with it. Creativity Rewires Your Relationship With Worth At its core, money is linked to self-worth. If you don’t feel worthy, your nervous system resists receiving—no matter how much you desire abundance. Creative expression bypasses inner criticism and allows authentic self-expression. When you create, you’re saying, “What comes from me matters.” Over time, this message sinks deep into your subconscious. This shift is powerful because: You stop underpricing yourself You set better boundaries You attract clients and opportunities that respect your value Creativity trains your nervous system to associate self-expression with safety, not rejection. Flow State: The Manifestation Sweet Spot One of the greatest gifts of creativity is flow state—that timeless space where you’re fully absorbed in what you’re doing. In flow: Fear disappears Self-doubt fades Ideas arrive effortlessly Flow is where manifestation accelerates. When you’re in flow, your frequency changes. You’re no longer vibrating at lack or urgency. You’re aligned, present, and trusting. Many successful entrepreneurs, artists, and innovators report that their best money-making ideas came during creative moments—not strategic meetings. Practical Ways to Use Creativity for Financial Manifestation You don’t need to be a professional artist to benefit. Creativity is about expression, not perfection. Here are simple ways to integrate it into your abundance practice: 1. Creative Journaling Write freely about your dream financial life without logic or limitation. Let images, emotions, and symbols guide you instead of numbers. 2. Vision Collage or Art Instead of traditional vision boards, create art that represents how abundance feels in your body—freedom, calm, confidence. 3. Movement and Music Dance or move intuitively while visualizing financial ease. This helps your body embody abundance rather than just think about it. 4. Storytelling Write short stories where money flows naturally into the character’s life. This trains your subconscious to see abundance as normal. Creativity Turns Manifestation Into a Relationship Manifestation isn’t about controlling reality—it’s about relating to it. Creativity teaches you to listen, respond, and co-create with life instead of forcing outcomes. When your nervous system is calm, you trust timing. When you trust timing, you act wisely. When you act wisely, money responds. Final Thoughts Creativity is not a luxury; it’s a regulation tool. In a world that glorifies hustle and stress, choosing creativity is a radical act of self-trust. By calming your nervous system through creative expression, you open the door to faster, more sustainable financial manifestation. Money flows where safety, clarity, and authenticity exist. And creativity builds all three—beautifully, gently, and powerfully.
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Very relatable and well composed…good job 👍
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