Energy Flows Where Attention Goes

Energy flows where attention goes... an elegant yet profound truth echoing through both spiritual philosophy and quantum thought. Everything is energy, and our attention, expressed through thoughts, intentions, and actions, shapes not only our present reality but our trajectory beyond it. How we navigate the physical world is transformative, not only in immediate outcomes but in our path toward the next realm of experience... a realm driven not by punishment or reward, but by resonance with our energetic imprint.

In the book, "In Heaven As On Earth: A Vision of the Afterlife," author, M. Scott Peck presents a fictional yet deeply reflective vision of the afterlife through the eyes of a psychiatrist journeying beyond death. Within this imagined spiritual landscape, "Hell" is not a fiery abyss but a garbage dump, home to over 140,000 souls who remain trapped... not by external constraint but by internal fear. They resist transition, clinging to self-imposed limitations, imprisoned by their own unwillingness to choose something greater. This depiction moves beyond doctrinal judgment and instead proposes a universe where psychological and spiritual states define one’s post-physical experience.

Peck’s fictional afterlife is governed by a striking principle: "the freedom to choose a greater reality." This freedom is not merely metaphorical... it emphasizes the continuing nature of choice beyond one’s physical lifetime. Free will survives the body, allowing the soul to steer its course based on how deeply it embraces truth, humility, and love. Where we place our attention (toward fear or toward growth) guides the shape and setting of our next experience. In this way, our energy during life becomes the architecture of our existence beyond it.

This framework suggests that we are not judged so much as mirrored. Harmful, impure thoughts coalesce into environments that reflect that same energetic frequency. A disordered, unkind mind could find itself in a similarly discordant non-physical space... not as eternal sentence, but as a staging ground for evolution. These soul environments are, in essence, classrooms tailored by our consciousness. They compel growth by immersing us in the energy we’ve cultivated.

Death, then, is not an end but a continuation of alignment. Attention becomes currency, and energy, its terrain. Where we direct our focus - on compassion or distortion - determines where we awaken next. The universe, far from being punitive, extends only what we’re prepared to receive. Awareness is the key; transformation, the reward. M. Scott Peck compels us to understand that consciousness doesn’t cease when breath does... it carries on, fueled by the same laws we practice here and now.

So if energy truly flows where attention goes, then we are always co-creating not only this life, but the next. Every thought, every intention, nudges the needle of our evolution. And as we move through this world, we are simultaneously scripting the one we’ll meet when this chapter ends.

Tired, But Not Defeated: A Call to Resilience in a Fragile Age

This may not be a popular perspective, but it’s one that needs to be said... especially in an era where vulnerability is often mistaken for helplessness. A recent video of Bella Blaq, posted on Facebook, showed her in tears, emotionally unraveling under the weight of life’s pressures. She cried out about being tired... of this, that, and seemingly everything. And while no one should ever be shamed for expressing pain, it’s time to remind ourselves, especially the younger generation, that we come from a lineage of spiritual warriors who endured far greater suffering and rose with unshakable dignity.

Channel your inner Harriet Tubman, who liberated hundreds despite having no formal education and carrying the trauma of slavery. Think of Sojourner Truth, born into bondage, yet speaking truth to power with unwavering courage. Consider Madam C.J. Walker, who rose from poverty and loss to become a self-made millionaire in an America that offered Black women little more than scorn. Or Oprah Winfrey, molested by family members as a child, who transformed her trauma into global influence. These women didn’t have the luxury of giving up. They didn’t have the option to publicly collapse under the pressure. They chose to rise... over and over again.

If you feel tired of being a mother, and truly cannot bear the burden, then there are options... give custody to the father if he is capable. It’s not always as complicated as it's made out to be. I say this not out of judgment, but from experience. I raised my daughter and son alone, starting when they were just three and four. Their mother passed on, and the weight fell on my shoulders. Yet here they are now... my daughter, an Emory University graduate and scientist in Washington, D.C.; my son, a dedicated blue-collar worker, grounded, responsible, and disciplined. Neither drinks, does drugs, or has children of their own. This isn’t boasting. This is testimony.

The truth is, some (not all) Millennials and Gen Z adults are struggling not because life is harder for them, but because inner fortitude is not being cultivated. They’ve been socialized into thinking every setback is trauma, every challenge a catastrophe. But life has always been difficult. What separates the weak from the strong is how we respond when the weight of existence presses against our spirit.

Crying is human. Fatigue is real. But surrender is not the answer. There is strength in our DNA, resilience in our bloodline, and fire in our ancestral memory. Life is not something to escape... it’s something to overcome. So take the time you need to feel, but don’t stay there. Wipe your tears, gather your strength, and press forward. The world doesn’t need more victims... it needs more victors.

The Arrogance of Spiritual Certainty

I'm exhausted by the impulse some Christians have to proclaim themselves gatekeepers of divine truth. Their sermons and proselytizing often come cloaked in a certainty that claims exclusive access to a force no human truly comprehends. Source Energy (if we dare to name it) is not a god in human likeness, nor a figure confined by gender, doctrine, or tradition. It is a boundless, impartial presence that extends itself equally to all who arrive in this dimension, regardless of what we label them... saint or sinner, enlightened or lost.

To suggest that this force chooses favorites is to mistake human ego for divine intent. There are no “chosen people,” only beings on different stages of a journey beyond the reach of religious hierarchy. Source Energy does not reward belief, it is belief... it flows through all things simply by virtue of their existence. No title, ritual, or public confession can stake a claim to it. Its essence is inclusion, not exclusion.

We do ourselves a disservice when we exalt public figures (like Kat Williams, for example) as moral or spiritual authorities simply because they’ve captured attention. Fame does not equal enlightenment. Wit and charisma, while entertaining, should never be mistaken for wisdom. Divinity requires discernment... not blind endorsement.

In truth, if we wish to speak of the sacred, we must do so humbly. We must recognize how little we know and how much remains unseen. And above all, we should stop using our partial understanding as a weapon to shame others, preach superiority, or divide hearts that were never meant to be separated.