“Once you make a decision the universe conspires to make it happen.“
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“When you want something, the whole universe conspires in order for you to achieve it”
Paul Coehlo
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where before there were only walls.”
Joseph Campbell
The Universe Conspires…Who Said What, and When?
Who Said Once You Make a Decision The Universe Conspires to Make It Happen?
Ralph Waldo Emerson
This quote is usually attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, though variations of the idea are common, and its roots can be traced back to ancient texts, including The Bible and The Qu’ran.
The Alchemist, by Paul Coehlo
More recently, the idea that a decision makes the universe conspire in your favor appears in The Alchemist, by Paul Coelho, which was published in 1988.
In the book, Coehlo writes this variation of the phrase:
“When you want something, the whole universe conspires in order for you to achieve it”
Follow Your Bliss, by Joseph Campbell
It also appears in Joseph Campbell’s book Follow Your Bliss, Campbell writes:
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where before there were only walls.”
Since then, many other Law of Attraction teachers have propagated the idea since the rise in popularity of these works.
However, the most common, modern source is transcendentalist author and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Meaning and Interpretation
Regardless of the specific phrasing you prefer, the meaning of this quote is quite simple:
You have the power to create your own reality. Your conscious intention shapes the world around you, and as you choose what it is you want to experience, the world will unfold before you in order to make it happen.
This is the essence of The Law of Attraction.
The Law of Attraction states that you receive the energy that you emit. When you set a clear intention to experience something in the physical world, your thoughts and energy begin to construct that experience, and – if you maintain your positive focus on it – you WILL experience it in the physical world.
Learn more about how the Law of Attraction works in our workshop on Getting Into The Vortex.
Many people like to interpret this idea spiritually, and there are many forms of this concept with religious underpinnings, for example: “Ask, and you shall receive.” It also aligns with the philosophy that every child is a part of God and, since man was “made in the image and likeness of God,” has creative power over the world before him.
Neville Goddard explains this religious interpretation in his books. Click here to learn more about Goddard’s writings on living from the wish fulfilled.
Does The Universe Really Conspire In Your Favor?
“Synchronicity is the coming together of inner and outer events in a way that cannot be explained by cause and effect and that is meaningful to the observer.”
Carl Jung
Personally, I believe that the act of making a firm decision – and then following that decision up with consistent action and faith in the outcome you desire, does cause the universe to align for you.
This is often seen in the idea of synchronicity, which is the seemingly serendipitous emergence of coincidences and good luck that will help to propel you down a chosen path.
The key to the power of this phrase, however, is not just in the decision. It is in the commitment to that decision, backed by an absolute faith that, despite any appearances to the contrary, everything will work out in your favor.
The reason this phrase is so powerful, is because it taps into a number of hidden forces that we always have available to us. On a physical level, deep focus and commitment encourages the mind to seek out opportunities that it had not previously considered.
On a deeper, spiritual level, many believe that the subconscious mind works to create the circumstances that will bring you success.
Regardless of what you believe, that high level of focus and commitment that comes with a true decision can be instrumental in motivating you to action, helping you to improve your skillset, and ultimately become the person you set out to be.
