The Art of Receiving: Unlocking Abundance Through Energetic Openness

In the world of manifestation, we often focus on asking for what we want and doing the inner work to align with it. But there’s a vital step that’s often overlooked—receiving. Without an open and receptive energy, all the asking and aligning in the world won’t magnetize your desires into form.

Letting go creates space. Alignment creates flow. But receiving is what allows abundance to actually land.

So today, let’s explore the art of receiving—what it really means, what might be blocking it, and how you can start unlocking more abundance by opening your energy.

Why Receiving Matters in Manifestation

Manifestation isn’t just about what you do—it’s also about what you’re willing to allow. When you’ve asked the Universe for something and done the work to align your energy, the final step is to open your hands, heart, and life to receive it.

Here’s the truth: many people are unknowingly blocking their manifestations by resisting the very thing they say they want. Often, it’s not conscious. But subtle feelings of unworthiness, guilt, fear, or control can energetically close the door to the abundance that’s trying to find you.

Signs You Might Be Resisting Abundance

You might be resisting receiving if you:

• Struggle to accept compliments

• Feel uncomfortable being helped or supported

• Downplay your successes or good fortune

• Undercharge for your services or avoid asking for money

• Feel guilt or fear when things start to go well

These are all signs that your energy isn’t fully open to receiving. The good news? With awareness and intention, you can shift this.

How to Open to Receive: 5 Energetic Practices

1. Acknowledge Your Worth

Your ability to receive directly reflects your sense of self-worth. Start affirming daily:

“I am worthy of receiving love, money, opportunities, and joy with ease.”

2. Keep a Receiving Journal

Each day, write down things you’ve received—compliments, kind words, money, time, support. This rewires your brain and energy field to notice and welcome abundance in all forms.

3. Say Yes More Often

Let someone buy your coffee. Accept help. Smile and say thank you instead of deflecting praise. These small actions open energetic channels.

4. Heal the Heart Chakra

The heart is the energetic centre of giving and receiving. Reiki, crystal healing, or simply placing your hands over your heart while breathing deeply can help open this space.

5. Embody Receiving Energy

Visualize yourself already living the life you desire. Feel the emotions of having it now. Breathe into the reality of being fully supported by the Universe.

Receiving Is a Feminine, Magnetic Energy

Manifestation is not all hustle and force—it’s also about surrender, trust, and allowing. Receiving is a yin, feminine energy that invites the Universe to respond. When you soften into that space of trust, you become magnetic.

Let your mantra be:

“I don’t chase. I attract. What belongs to me simply flows.”

Final Thoughts

You are worthy of living a life full of love, abundance, joy, and ease. But to manifest it, you must be willing to receive it. Start small. Start with awareness. And watch how life begins to show up for you in new, beautiful ways.

If this resonates and you’re ready to go deeper, I’d love to invite you to download my free ebook Limitless here—it’s a beautiful guide to help you release limiting beliefs and open to what’s truly possible.

And if you want more tools, support, and spiritual wisdom, come and join me over on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, or tune into The Soul Sanctuary Podcast.

Your next level is waiting. Are you ready to receive it?