Let’s be honest—most of us are overachieving our way into burnout, fueled by a belief that effort equals worth. But what if that belief is the very thing slowing everything down?
In Episodes 39 and 40 of Vibrations and Manifestations, Alicia and Jared explore a radical reframe:
Sometimes the fastest way to move forward… is to stop trying so hard.
If you’re tired of the grind and ready to find ease in your alignment, this Field Guide breaks down what rest really does to your brain, your vibe, and your results.
“The harder you push, the more it squishes.” — Alicia
In Episode 39, Vacation Mode, we explore the paradoxical power of rest. When we stop white-knuckling our desires, we open the door to receiving.
Let’s break it down with real-life metaphors:
Stepping back isn’t abandonment—it’s alignment.
“You don’t need to chase your desires. You just need to stop blocking them.” — Jared
Take three minutes. Imagine yourself swaying in a sunlit hammock. You’re held, calm, open. Your desires float toward you—not because you push, but because you let them.
Repeat:
This is alignment as a felt experience.
“You don’t have to keep pedaling when the bike is already coasting.” — Jared
In Manifestation Momentum, we move from rest into ride. It’s not about starting from scratch every day—it’s about trusting the wave you’re already riding.
Metaphors galore:
“The best way to build belief is to behave like it’s already true.” — Alicia
Use this simple sensory-based check-in to stay in flow:
These two episodes aren’t just about resting. They’re about reprogramming your relationship with effort.
Rest is a receiver.
Ease is a signal.
Trust is a frequency.
You’ve already built the energy. Your only job now?
Stay open long enough to receive.
Pro tip: Queue these up for your next walk, weekend drive, or actual hammock moment.
“What if the doing is what’s blocking the receiving?”
“What if letting go is the work?”
Write that down. Journal it. Make it your screensaver if you need to.
Because alignment isn’t about doing everything.
It’s about doing the right things—then trusting what you’ve already put in motion.
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…and give yourself permission to be magnetic.
Even while you rest.