How To Speak To The Universe
The universe responds only to present-tense energy and vibrational reactions, so reprogram the subconscious through felt affirmations to manifest as your higher self.
Key takeaways
5 points- 1Direct attention only toward desired states.
- 2Phrase all requests in present tense.
- 3Repeat felt affirmations to reprogram the subconscious.
- 4Treat feelings as accurate guidance from the universe.
- 5Recognize personal identity as the universe itself.
Summary
The universe mirrors consciousness and answers energetic signals rather than words.
Core Steps for Communication
- Treat attention as the energy that sustains or dissolves experiences (0:10-8:13).
- Use present tense only; future statements register as rejection (0:10-8:13).
- Listen to feelings and intuition as the built-in guidance system (0:10-8:13).
Subconscious Reprogramming
- Repeat affirmations while genuinely feeling the state to overwrite limiting beliefs (8:14-10:24).
- The subconscious accepts every input and blurs imagination with reality (8:14-10:24).
Identity Shift
- Recognize you are the universe speaking to your higher self, granting direct control (8:14-10:24).
Deep read
Executive Summary
This piece presents a practical, albeit metaphysical, framework for engaging with the universe through the Law of Attraction. The core premise is that reality is shaped by where you place attention and the energy you invest, with thoughts acting as energy-bearing vessels. The speaker outlines five steps: (1) paying attention to attention, (2) thinking and speaking in the present tense, (3) expanding consciousness through awareness and strategic learning, (4) listening to a personal guidance system anchored in resonance and inner signals, and (5) using repetition to reprogram the subconscious. The central thesis is that you are the universe and that communicating with it mirrors communicating with your higher self. Practical implications include mindful attention management, present-mense visualization, resonant decision-making, and affirmational reprogramming. The content blends spiritual concepts with actionable practices, framed through vivid metaphors (conductor, poker game, canvas).
Key takeaways emphasize intentional attention, present-mense embodiment, resonance-informed choices, and subconscious reconditioning via repeatable affirmations. The video offers a constellation of resources (links to social platforms, music, and contact info) and cites the Law of Attraction as the mechanism that translates inner states into external realities. Overall, the video invites an ongoing discipline of inner-work, with the promise that mastery yields a congruent external world consistent with one’s desires.
00:00:10 The Universe is a Reflection of Consciousness
- The universe is presented as a mirror-like field shaped by your inner state. Everything in your life—your reality and experiences—acts like an audition for your attention. Just as celestial bodies orbit around the sun, your thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and sensations depend entirely on the energy you invest. What you ignore ceases to exist in your experiential realm.
- Key idea: your level of unconscious engagement often undermines clarity. If you navigate events with unawareness, they may become grips on your vibrational frequency. The speaker underscores that thoughts themselves are not inherently creative; they are empty vessels until you energize (give attention to) them.
- Definitions inline:
- Consciousness: the state of being aware of yourself and the surrounding reality; the overarching field that shapes experience. - Vibrational frequency: your current energetic state that the universe responds to; higher/lower frequencies align with different experiences.
- Notable point: the universe responds to energy you invest; what you resist or ignore loses power in your realm. This introduces the foundational Law of Attraction idea in simple terms: attention drives reality by energizing certain thoughts and emotions.
"the universe is a reflection of Consciousness everything in your life your reality and your experiences is like an audition for your attention" (00:00:10) "the energy you invest that which you ignore ceases to exist in your experiential realm" (00:00:15) "anything that transpires in your life need not become your experience if you choose not to lend it your attention" (00:00:30)
- ⭐ HIGH PRIORITY: The core claim is proactive and actionable: you co-create by where you place your attention and energy, not by passively letting life happen.
00:02:00 Attention, Energy, and the Selective Engagement of Consciousness
- The transition from overt thought generation to energy-directed outcomes is framed around two anchors: attention and energy. Thoughts are described as empty vessels that require your energy to gain traction; you energize them by saying yes or dismissal with a no thank you.
- Inline definitions and concepts:
- Law of Attraction: commonly understood as like attracting like; in this talk it’s framed as a dynamic where thoughts vie for your attention, and your attention energizes some into reality while neglect disenfranchising others. - Energy language: the universe reads vibrations, not spoken languages. Your inner reactions (feelings, vibes) communicate a preference.
- Important nuance: your attention acts like a vote for amplification. The more you feed a thought or feeling with attention, the more its presence grows in your experience; withholding attention signals disinterest or opposition.
- Analogy: selective engagement is likened to a conductor directing an orchestra—choosing which thoughts and emotions to amplify.
- Notable line:
"the universe reads your vibrational reactions any reaction you offer to the universe is seen as a yes please give me more of that" (00:02:45) "this Dynamic is akin to mastering the art of selective engagement" (00:03:15)
00:04:30 Step 1 — Paying Attention to Your Attention
- Core instruction: be mindful of where your attention goes from the moment you’re aware. Effectively communicate your desires by directing your attention to what you want.
- Language of energy: the universe doesn’t discern human languages; it reads your vibrational reactions. Any reaction to the universe is a signal—either a yes or a no to further experiences.
- Practical implications:
- You effectively “vote” for the kinds of experiences you want by amplifying certain thoughts and emotions. - Withholding attention from unwanted things is a message that those things are not welcome in your experience.
- Key idea: your attention is the conduit through which you communicate preferences; it directly shapes the composition of your life’s symphony.
- Notable lines:
"the universe doesn't discern Lang languages it reads your vibrational reactions" (00:04:58) "our attention serves as the conduit through which we communicate our preferences to the universe" (00:05:20)
00:07:00 Step 2 — Think and Speak in the Present Tense
- The universe operates in the present moment; it “recognizes only the now as reality.” Past and future thoughts may arise but are like echoes; the present is where it listens most.
- The speaker argues that thinking and speaking in the future (e.g., "I will be successful") signals a dissonance (the universe hears a desire not being ready) unless you align it with present felt reality.
- Core guidance: feel as if you already possess what you seek. The claim is that every conceivable reality already exists in some form; your job is to align your vibrational frequency to the desired one by embodying the state now.
- Practical application: use present-tense energy and emotion to resonate with the outcome you want, not a wish for it.
- Notable lines:
"consider this if you repeatedly say I will be successful the universe hears I don't want success right now" (00:07:30) "instead feel as if you already possess what you seek" (00:08:05) "every conceivable reality already exists including what you desire feel as if you've already achieved it" (00:08:31) "the present is where the universe listens intently" (00:08:46)
> Related quote: "the act of thinking is a form of communication with this expansive entity" (00:08:50)
- Consequence: you align your vibrational frequency with creation by embodying the desired state now, not just hoping for it later.
00:10:00 Step 3 — Expanding Your Consciousness (The Game Analogy)
- Consciousness expansion is framed as mastering a complex game with unwritten rules. Life is not linear but a dynamic, interactive game; mastery increases with awareness of a multiplicity of variables beyond surface-level assumptions.
- Analogy: poker game with seasoned players. Beginners can be outmaneuvered; expanded awareness allows you to navigate life with more information and better decisions.
- The point is to move from passive to active participation by broadening inner awareness: self-awareness, thought patterns, and the universe’s larger ecosystem.
- Notable lines:
"life unlike a linear story is a dynamic and interactive game and your level of Mastery is determined by your awareness of its multifaceted Dimensions" (00:10:45) "it's akin to learning the unspoken rules of the game" (00:11:10)
00:12:00 Step 4 — Listening to Your Guidance System
- The guidance system is the inner compass: feelings, gut responses, intuition. The universe communicates in energy, not in words, so emotions are signals that indicate resonance with your authentic path.
- Positive resonance indicates alignment; negative resonance signals divergence from your true self. The ego (self-centered desires) can mislead, so discern between ego-driven wants and true resonance.
- Process:
- If it feels good, trust it; if it feels bad, release it. - Avoid overthinking; follow the breadcrumb trail of what feels good to align with your true path.
- The conclusion: speaking to the universe is speaking to your higher self; you hold the reins of your existence and should cleanse and purify your inner state to align with positivity.
- Notable lines:
"the universe doesn't understand human languages it Converses in the language of energy" (00:12:20) "if it feels good trust it if it feels bad release it by consistently following the breadcrumb trail of what feels good" (00:12:54) "you are the universe and speaking to the universe equates to speaking to your higher self" (00:13:40)
00:15:00 Step 5 — Harnessing the Power of Repetition (Subconscious Mastery)
- The Law of Attraction is said to draw primarily from the subconscious mind, not the conscious mind’s fleeting thoughts. The subconscious is described as impartial and unfiltered; it does not reject information and often evokes present-mense emotions as if events are unfolding now.
- The aim is to stay grounded in the present while reprogramming the subconscious via repetition. Your subconscious absorbs what garners the most attention—social conditioning and personal experiences—so you must consciously reframe beliefs.
- Practical mechanism: repeat affirmations with genuine feeling rather than empty words. For example, to transform insecurity into confidence, repeat a mantra like "I am the most confident person in the world" and, crucially, truly feel the confidence, not just say it.
- The shift is not just cognitive; as you feel more confident, your actions, behavior, and words will reflect that confidence in your lived experience.
- Notable lines:
"the Law of Attraction primarily draws from your subconscious it disregards the fleeting thoughts of your conscious mind" (00:15:10) "your subconscious cannot differentiate between reality and Imagination" (00:15:40) "repeatedly affirming I am the most confident person in the world can be your Mantra" (00:16:15) "as you truly feel more confident your actions behavior and words will naturally reflect this newfound confidence" (00:16:50)
00:18:00 Conclusion — You Are the Universe
- Final synthesis: you are the universe; speaking to the universe is equivalent to speaking to your higher self. You hold the reins of your existence, so invest in your internal state and purify your being. The universe reflects your inner state, and by aligning your consciousness with positivity, you can communicate effectively with the universe. Your reality is your canvas, and you are the artist.
- Core takeaway: through awareness, intention, resonance, present-mense embodiment, and practiced repetition, you can shape your life by how you speak to the universe.
- Notable line:
"remember this fundamental truth you are the universe and speaking to the universe equates to speaking to your higher self you hold the Reigns of your existence you are in control" (00:18:10)
Blockquote: Summary of the core ethos "investigate your internal State cleanse yourself and purify your being the universe reflects your inner state by taking charge and aligning your Consciousness with positivity you communicate effectively with the universe your reality is your canvas and you are the artist" (00:18:50)
00:20:00 Resources Mentioned
- Sehnend YouTube Channel (creator of the video)
- Ko-fi: Buy me a Coffee — https://ko-fi.com/sehnend
- Spotify show: https://open.spotify.com/show/110596tDabjVAkvJGF8Bab?si=bb996c4782b44d85
- Music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (artist) — https://www.youtube.com/@IronCthulhuApocalypse
- Music used (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch-HHGuzwRU&t=97s
- Contact: sehnend.contact@gmail.com
- Description keywords: #spirituality #universe #lawofattraction
00:22:00 Key Definitions and Concepts (Glossary Inline)
- Consciousness: awareness of self and surroundings; the field through which reality is interpreted and created.
- Subconscious Mind: a reservoir of stored beliefs and conditioning that guides behavior beneath conscious awareness; it does not filter or dismiss information.
- Law of Attraction: the belief that like energy attracts like energy; in this talk, it’s framed as the mechanism by which attention and energy shape reality.
- Vibrational Frequency: the level of energy expressed by your thoughts, feelings, and states; higher frequencies align with more desirable experiences.
- Resonance: harmony between your internal state and desired outcomes; signals from feelings that guide action.
- Guidance System: inner signals (feelings, intuition) that indicate alignment with authentic desires.
- Present Moment: the current moment; the universe is said to respond to what is being experienced now.
- Selective Engagement: the practice of choosing which thoughts and emotions to amplify through attention.
- Co-creation: partnering with the universe to shape reality through intention and action.
- Manifestation: the process of turning thoughts and energy into realized experiences.
- Ego: the part of the mind that seeks short-term pleasure or clever strategies, potentially diverging from authentic resonance.
- Repetition for Reprogramming: using sustained affirmations and emotional embodiment to rewire the subconscious beliefs.
00:28:00 Additional Takeaways and Visuals (How to Recreate the Visuals in Words)
- Visuals described include: an orchestra conductor for selective engagement, a poker table for expanding consciousness, and the universe as a canvas where thoughts and energy paint reality. These visuals emphasize how internal states translate to external experiences.
- If a slide or diagram were to be recreated: imagine a flow from Internal State (thoughts, feelings) -> Attention (where you place focus) -> Energy (vibrational frequency) -> Universe’s Response (external reality). The guidance system sits as a feedback loop feeding into the very next attention and energy state, closing the cycle.
00:30:00 Summary of Practical Steps (Compact List)
- Monitor and curate attention: decide what to feed with focus; skip or reframe what drags you down.
- Speak and think in present tense with feeling: embody what you want now, not as a distant goal.
- Expand awareness: learn the game’s rules; gather information from inner signals and external contexts.
- Tune into your guidance system: trust resonance, not ego-driven desires; release what feels off.
- Use repetition with meaning: pair statements with genuine feeling to reprogram the subconscious.
- Maintain a positive inner state to reflect externally: the universe mirrors your internal climate.
00:32:00 Final Reflections
- The speaker frames growth as a journey of inner mastery: cleansing, alignment, and empowered action produce a reality consistent with your desired state.
- The overall thesis remains: you are the universe’s focal point, and how you speak to it is how you speak to your higher self.
Resources Mentioned
- Sehnend YouTube Channel
- Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/sehnend
- Spotify show: https://open.spotify.com/show/110596tDabjVAkvJGF8Bab?si=bb996c4782b44d85
- Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse: https://www.youtube.com/@IronCthulhuApocalypse
- Music used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch-HHGuzwRU&t=97s
- Email: sehnend.contact@gmail.com
Summary of Visual/Aesthetic Assumptions
- The speaker relies on metaphorical visuals (orchestra conductor, poker game, canvas) to simplify abstract ideas about attention, energy, and personal power. A visual recreation would emphasize the progression: inner state -> attention -> energy -> reality, with feedback loops from the guidance system to refine the next cycle.
Additional Observations
- The transcript emphasizes practical steps over purely metaphysical claims, presenting the material as an actionable framework for changing one’s experience through daily practices.
- The tone remains encouraging and supportive, inviting growth and ongoing engagement with the universal process.
Notable Verbatim Lines (for quick recall)
- "the universe is a reflection of Consciousness" (00:00:10)
- "the energy you invest that which you ignore ceases to exist in your experiential realm" (00:00:15)
- "thoughts ... are empty vessels they simply viy for your attention" (00:01:05)
- "the universe reads your vibrational reactions" (00:02:15)
- "the present is where the universe listens intently" (00:08:46)
- "if it feels good trust it if it feels bad release it" (00:12:54)
- "you are the universe and speaking to the universe equates to speaking to your higher self" (00:18:10)
Additional Notes
- The transcript shows a few typographical irregularities (e.g., "viy" for "vie" and capitalization oddities). Quotes have been preserved where they appeared in the source text to maintain fidelity.
Action Items
- Audit your day for where you are placing your attention; label and reduce attention to negative stimuli.
- Practice present-tense affirmations while genuinely feeling them in your body (e.g., 'I am already experiencing X').
- Develop a daily routine of mindful resonance checks: note what feels good or bad and adjust actions accordingly.
- Use a weekly 'guidance-check' to verify if your choices align with your authentic path (trust resonance over ego).
- Create a 2–3 minute daily repetition ritual with a clear mantra to reprogram the subconscious (preferably with emotional engagement).
- Document shifts in mood, behavior, and outcomes to verify the connection between internal state and external reality.
- Explore the metaphors (conductor/orchestra, poker game) to better visualize how attention and awareness influence outcomes.
- Utilize the provided resources to deepen study and practice (YouTube channel, Spotify show, music, contact).
Mental Models
Glossary
- Consciousness
- Awareness of self and surroundings; the overall field that shapes perception and experience.
- Subconscious Mind
- A storehouse of beliefs and conditioning that influences behavior without conscious awareness.
- Law of Attraction
- The idea that like energy attracts like energy; attention and energy shape what you experience.
- Vibrational Frequency
- A measure of your current emotional/energetic state that influences how you attract experiences.
- Resonance
- Harmony between inner state and desired outcomes; signals that alignment feels right.
- Guidance System
- Inner signals (feelings, intuition) guiding toward authentic desires.
- Present Moment
- The current moment; the reality the universe responds to most directly.
- Selective Engagement
- Deliberately choosing which thoughts/emotions to amplify through attention.
- Co-Creation
- Collaborative creation of reality with the universe through intention and action.
- Manifestation
- The process of turning thoughts and energy into realized experiences.
- Ego
- The part of the mind seeking immediate pleasure or personal advantage; can mislead if not aligned with resonance.
- Affirmation
- A positive, present-tense statement repeated to reprogram beliefs and energy.
Notable Quotes
“the universe is a reflection of Consciousness everything in your life your reality and your experiences is like an audition for your attention”
“the energy you invest that which you ignore ceases to exist in your experiential realm”
“anything that transpires in your life need not become your experience if you choose not to lend it your attention”
“the universe reads your vibrational reactions any reaction you offer to the universe is seen as a yes please give me more of that”
“this Dynamic is akin to mastering the art of selective engagement”
“if you repeatedly say I will be successful the universe hears I don't want success right now”
“instead feel as if you already possess what you seek”
“the present is where the universe listens intently”
“the universe doesn't understand human languages it Converses in the language of energy”
“you are the universe and speaking to the universe equates to speaking to your higher self”
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