Abraham (channeled through Esther Hicks) talks about this idea of “upstream thoughts,” and I just grasped a deeper understanding of it tonight. To me, upstream thoughts are occurring anytime I’m “trying to think” about what line to say next. That’s when Spirit is no longer talking and the ego has stepped in to have a say. But “forced writing” is never “good” writing, so I’ve just got to get up and walk away. If I surrender the thought, then faster than ever, new ideas can come my way.
What I’ve found, is that inspired thoughts just come – seemingly out of nowhere – and without any prior thought process to get you there. They just drop in. And good ideas are usually repetitive ones. So, if they are that important – whether it’s advice, a philosophy, quote, or something else you really value – don’t worry if you forget it momentarily. If it’s meant to be expressed through you, then it will be.
In case you haven’t heard about this, downstream thoughts are those that feel good and emphasize the positive. Upstream thoughts focus on the problem rather than the solution. Here’s an example of a downstream thought I often say: “I’ll have everything I need to know the moment I need to know it.” Conversely, an upstream thought would be: “I’m afraid I won’t know the answers.” So, watch your language and be on the lookout for inspirational downloads!