Sacred Pivot Points

We talk a lot about the path of manifestation like it’s a straight line.
Set your intention, do the work, stay in alignment and then you receive the blessing.

However, manifestation is rarely linear. And sometimes, even when you’ve done all the work, you find yourself somewhere that feels like failure—but is really just… a few steps off.

I always come back to a scene from The Count of Monte Cristo. In both the book and the movie, there’s a moment where a priest—who’s been tunneling his way out of prison for years—finally breaks through the wall, expecting freedom. But instead of escaping, he breaks through… into another cell.

The priest is devastated. He thinks his whole plan was a waste. But the cell he has accidentally tunneled into belongs to an experienced young sailor named Edmond Dantès. He understands direction and tells the priest, “Half your tunnel runs in the right destination.” The Priest was just a little off course. So when Edmond does his calculations, they realize they could use part of the tunnel that was already dug—they just needed to pivot slightly.

That's exactly what happens to so many of us during manifestation. You’re in your tunnel, digging faithfully, doing your part and get to a point where you realize, you’re not headed in the direction you initially mapped out. You may not be wildly off track, maybe you’re just a click or two off from heading in the right direction. 

When that happens, you need someone who can offer clarity and strategy.

You need someone with an objective perspective. Someone who can step outside the trench you’ve been digging and say: “You’re closer than you think. Let’s pivot here and take advantage of everything you’ve already done.”

The real work of manifestation isn’t just intention. It’s also about being willing to adjust. Because if you’ve been tunneling for years, only to realize that you’ve been heading in the wrong direction - you haven’t wasted anything. You might be one pivot away from everything lining up.

So if you’re in that space—tired, confused, wondering how you got here—don’t give up!  You’re may be just a few feet off the mark. And the good news is, there’s still time to adjust!