Does everything that happens to us have a meaning?

Does everything that happens to us have a meaning? Do we manifest or attract every situation and person in our lives?

Not exactly. Part of the human experience is learning to live in the mystery. While our thoughts do influence how we experience life, not everything that happens is directly created or attracted by us.

For example, if we believe life is difficult, we begin to view everything through that lens. That belief can color our perception, causing us to focus on what’s hard or painful—missing the joy, synchronicity, and magic that may be unfolding all around us. On the other hand, if we believe life is joyful and full of wonder, we’re more likely to notice and embrace those experiences, even when challenges arise.

Manifesting is not about controlling every event—it’s about choosing the lens through which we view and respond to life. That perspective shapes our reality.

A friend of mine, a veterinarian, once asked the Records about her role in the lives of the animals she treated and their humans. The Records reminded her: she’s a player in their story, participating in experiences they are creating together. We each play roles in one another’s journeys.

If a certain pattern or type of situation keeps recurring, that’s when it may carry a deeper meaning. Repetition is often a signal to pause and reflect: What am I being shown? What is the lesson here?

Ultimately, the most important question is:

What lens are you choosing to look through?

How do you greet the mystery of life—the part you cannot control?

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