Over the past decade, researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara have developed a ‘resonance theory of consciousness’. It suggests that resonance—another word for synchronized vibrations—is at the heart of not only human consciousness but of physical reality more generally.

Researchers Jonathan Schooler and Tam Hunt state,  “All things in our universe are constantly in motion, vibrating. Even objects that appear to be stationary are in fact vibrating, oscillating, resonating, at various frequencies. An interesting phenomenon occurs when different vibrating things/processes come into proximity: they will often start, after a little time, to vibrate together at the same frequency. They “sync up,” sometimes in ways that can seem mysterious. This is described today as the phenomenon of spontaneous self-organization.” Schooler and Hunt conclude by saying, “Examining this phenomenon leads to potentially deep insights about the nature of consciousness and about the universe more generally.”

Your life is a self-organizing organism responding to the resonance of your thoughts, words and deeds. It is not just a series of random events, but a response to the narrative you construct, a type of self-fulfilling prophecy, born from how you think, how you speak and how you act. So, the question is, what kind of story are you telling yourself?”

Realize that every  thing you see, every structure you can touch, began as a thought. Thought becomes the words you speak. The words you speak become the deeds in which you engage. These deeds create your world and ultimately, the world of those around you.

While the nature of thoughts as vibration is still up for scientific debate, the frequency and vibratory effects of language are not. Your words hold specific, measurable, vibratory energy. Therefore, the words you use are not just mere sounds. They carry vibrations which are set at quantifiable frequencies. This energy absolutely shapes your reality.

Imagine each thought you have, each word you speak, then, as a ripple in the pond of your life. Words like ‘love’, ‘peace’, and ‘joy’, generate high-frequency vibrations that can attract equally high vibrational experiences. On the other hand, words like ‘hate’, ‘fear’, and ‘anger’ resonate at lower frequencies, drawing in lower vibrational situations.

This is not pseudoscience, it’s quite literally quantum physics. Everything in the universe, including our words and deeds, is made up of energy vibrating at different frequencies. What you put out into the universe, you will most definitely get back – it’s as simple as that. Therefore, it is crucial to be mindful of the thoughts you entertain, as they will eventually translate into the words you speak.

Remember, your words can either be a powerful tool or a debilitating weapon. Choose them wisely.

You are the author of your life. And the ideas you hold, the words you speak, the things you accomplish, are your tools. These tools are so much more potent than you realize. This is where the concept of manifestation comes into play. Like an artist paints a picture using the brush, paints and canvas he chooses, you, too, are creating an image, an experience. You have the sole power to manifest a chosen reality based upon the tools you pick.

The thoughts you think, the words you utter, the patterns of behavior in which you engage, they all carry a certain energy, a vibration that resonates with the universe. This energy, in turn, attracts experiences and outcomes which match that frequency.

Imagine a radio set to a certain station. It will only pick up broadcasts which resonate on that frequency. Your life works in much the same way. Maintaining a positive outlook, then, isn’t just about feeling good. It’s about tuning your personal frequency to the station where better outcomes are broadcasted.

Manifestation is your birthright. Harness it, and you can shape your life story the way you want.

Every morning as you wake, you have a choice. Choose to tell a story of peace, wellness, unity and joy. Support this choice with a powerful daily practice. Start each day with a moment of gratitude. Reflect on what you have, rather than what you lack.

Follow this with affirmations, powerful statements spoken in the present tense that shape your reality.

• Today, I choose peace.
• I have everything I need to be happy, healthy and whole.
• I exude a spirit of unity and connection toward my human family.
• Joy is my nature and birthright

Incorporate a small exercise or ritual daily, which confirms these affirmations, such as a guided meditation, a walk, and/ or a text message to someone you love. Your morning routine will set the tone for your day, your year, your life. Make it count.

However, it doesn’t stop there. The ideas you express throughout the day also carry immense power. Instead of saying ‘I have to’, try saying ‘I get to’. Swap the phrase ‘I’m afraid’ with ‘I’m excited’. Stop telling yourself a story of suppression and oppression. Extol the beauty and blessings inherent in your life right now.

Align your language with the new and improved vision you have for your life. Remove limiting words and phrases in exchange for the expressions and narratives which encourage and support your creation of a high vibrational experience. These small changes can drastically alter your perception, your mood, and ultimately, your reality.

In the end, your life is but a story. The tapestry of your existence is crafted by the potent force of your thoughts, the vibrational power of your words, and the tangible results of your actions. Now you know, reality is not something set in stone. It is a manifestation of your deepest-held beliefs, the language you use to express them and your behaviors toward that end.

A daily practice of using your self-care tools and the conscious alterations in your speech can dramatically shift the outcomes of your life.

Remember, the power to write your life’s narrative rests with you and you, alone. The thoughts you nurture, the words you choose, and the actions you take, all contribute to the manuscript that is your life. The story you tell yourself results in the life you live and the world you inhabit.

It’s your life. It’s your choice. Choose to make it a masterpiece.