The universe is orderly. In fact I would say it thrives on order.

There is a hidden chain that connects all events in our lives. There comes a point in each chain we assemble, that we are unable to find the next link. We may be able to see the sequence of the chain two or three links in advance beyond the missing link and at times are unable to find the link needed to complete the chain. We have an idea of what the link should be, yet have no idea as to where it can be found. Here is where I believe that the universe steps in to assist us in maintaining order in our lives.

Imagine you have a goal to become a business owner. You have in your hand a beginning link (The starting point) and the end link (the goal). There are a group of links (events) that need to occur before you can connect your beginning link to the end. There has never been a man that went from start to finish with no effort in between. As well, a chain with only two links isn’t always effective.

Because you have put together a starting and ending point, the universe in its desire to maintain order begins the process of providing the originator with the missing links. The links can come in many forms; they can be an idea, a person, a place and etc.

Suppose this business owner needs financing for his business venture yet he knows of no one personally who can provide that financing. He may perform a search online or in the phonebook to find the solution to his problem. My feeling is that because of his perspective on the situation, it may be difficult to find the link he is seeking. There is a theory by Rupert Sheldrake that implies we are all connected on an unseen level. Some people call this a telepathic connection. He found through studies in animals that dogs were able to anticipate the return of their owners before they headed home. The dogs were able to sense that their owners had implied in their thoughts to go home and would immediately go to the window and wait for them. Sheldrake felt that if animals were capable of this connection, that humans would be as well. His studies went on to find that we do have a sense beyond the normal senses of an organism i.e. sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. The majority of us have experienced this sense in those times where we have felt someone staring at us, or have thought of someone and received a call from them a within a short amount of time, even though they were clear across the world.

My chain theory is as follows:

In the example of the business man above, he knew his starting point and he knew his destination yet he was not sure which specific links would connect the two points. Let’s say for this example, that the step beyond the financing is to buy materials and supplies as well as a place of business and he has already established the relationships needed to complete those tasks, in a sense he has already found the link that would be next in line to the financing. Beyond the financing and supplies, he has an idea of who his clients will be and what he will charge them to use his services. Let’s just say for the examples sake that he knows every step that will take him to completion except where the financing will come from. He knows that s(start)+ X(unknown financing)+M(Materials)+A(All else)=B(Business). He also is confident that “X” exists. If Sheldrake’s theory holds true, the man has an unseen connection with “X” although he may not know who or what “X” is. On an unconscious level he should be able to connect with”X” and communicate his needs.

The business man would need to focus his thoughts on “X” and tell the universe or God, I have everything I need to reach my destination except “X,” I know “X” exists and I need your help in arranging the meeting.  The business man would need to be open to the thoughts and inspirations that will come to his mind. He may be asked to place an ad, or go to a meeting with a friend, or call someone and ask them a specific question that will trigger the meeting. The business man has to be open to the idea that one of these events is going to lead him to “X”. Simultaneously, “X” will receive insight unawares, that will lead him to the business man. The more power and thought given to finding “X” by the business man, the more likely they are to meet. Less thought, action and meditation given to finding “X” lessens the chances of meeting.

If there is a step that is holding you up from reaching your goal, focus on that step, put great strength into your thoughts focus your thoughts on finding that step and you will find the solution, or it will find you.

-Nick T Smith-