Episode DescriptionWe've all been there - you're manifesting something incredible, you can practically taste it, and then... nothing. At least, nothing you can see. In this deeply honest episode, Maria gets real about the waiting period between wanting and having, and why we psych ourselves out of our own success.Inspired by her recent big meeting nerves and a hilarious throwback to her acting audition days (involving raggedy house slippers and a national commercial), Maria explores why we care so much about our dreams that we sometimes block them from happening.This isn't about manifestation techniques or action steps - it's a compassionate, real-talk conversation about being human while creating magic.The Meeting That Started It AllMaria's recent big business meeting and the elevator pep talk she had to give herselfHow success nerves never really go away, they just evolveAudition Horror Stories (With Happy Endings)The time Maria showed up to a major audition in raggedy flip flopsHow not caring about perfection led to booking a national commercialWhat the entertainment industry taught her about letting go of controlThe Psychology of Caring Too MuchWhy we get so worked up about things that matter to usHow our brain tries to "protect" us from disappointmentThe difference between caring and grippingNavigating the Waiting PeriodWhat to do when fear creeps in about your manifestationWhy the waiting might actually be part of the giftHow to practice being the person who already has what you wantEnergy Check RealityThe difference between manifesting from fear vs. trustWhy the HOW matters less than the WHAT and WHYHow to lighten up your manifestation gameKey TakeawaysThe waiting period isn't punishment - it's preparationSometimes when we stop trying to control every detail, magic happensYour manifestation might be happening right now, you just can't see all the pieces yetThe energy you manifest from becomes part of what you createFear showing up doesn't mean you're not spiritual enough - it means you're humanWhat's meant for you won't pass you byMemorable Quotes"Sometimes the best thing we can do for our manifestations is just... lighten up. Trust more. Worry less.""What if the waiting period isn't punishment? What if it's actually part of the gift?""The universe is way more creative than we are. Way more resourceful. And it has access to possibilities that we haven't even thought of yet.""Sometimes the best surprises are the ones we never see coming. Just like those raggedy chanclas leading to a national commercial."Questions for ReflectionWhat if you're exactly where you need to be right now?Instead of "what if it doesn't work out?" what if you asked "what if it's all working out better than I can even imagine?"Who are you becoming while you wait?How can you enjoy this moment while creating the next one?CONNECT WITH MARIA:📧 Email:
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