Are You Accidentally Repelling Abundance? The Critical Difference Between Wanting and Needing

Natasha Washington

7/27/20253 min read

You've been diligently working on your manifestations. You've set intentions, maybe even created a beautiful vision board, and affirmed your desires. But despite all your efforts, does it sometimes feel like you're constantly fighting for what you want? Or perhaps, you get just enough to get by, but never the expansive, overflowing abundance you truly crave?

If so, you're not alone. The subtle culprit might be hiding in plain sight, encoded in the very words and energy you use every single day: the critical difference between wanting and needing. This isn't just semantics; it's a fundamental energetic principle that can either magnetize your desires or accidentally repel them.

Think about the feeling behind "I need more money," "I need that client," or "I need a solution to this problem." What does it feel like in your body? Often, it's a feeling of lack, a void, a sense of desperation, or even a subtle panic.

This is the energetic frequency of "need." When you operate from a place of "need," you're subconsciously telling the Universe: "I don't have enough. I am incomplete without this. There is a void here." This energy, vibrating from a place of perceived scarcity, unconsciously creates resistance. It's like trying to pull something towards you while simultaneously pushing it away with your subconscious conviction of not having it.

This "needy" energy can manifest as:

😩 Opportunities that almost land, but then slip away.

😩 Getting just enough to solve one problem, only for another to immediately pop up.

😩 Feeling constantly stressed or anxious about money, even when some is flowing in.

😩 A persistent sense of striving, without the joy of receiving.

The Universe is always responding to your dominant vibration. And if that vibration is steeped in the energy of "need," it simply reflects that back to you – more scenarios where you feel that lack.

Now, contrast that with the feeling behind "I want to expand my business," "I want to experience true financial liberation," or "I want to joyfully create consistent flow." This feeling comes from a place of expansion, excitement, and possibility. It's not about filling a void; it's about adding to an already existing sense of wholeness.

When you operate from a place of pure, joyful "want," you're consciously telling the Universe: "I am already whole, and I am open to experiencing more. I am expanding into greater possibilities." This higher, lighter frequency acts as a powerful magnet. It signals readiness, alignment, and an open channel for abundance to flow.

It's about shifting from the desperation of "I must have this to be okay" to the empowered co-creation of "I desire this because it aligns with my highest good and joyful expansion." You’re not trying to fix something broken; you’re simply inviting more of what is good.

Understanding this distinction is the first step. The next is learning how to consistently embody the energy of "want" rather than defaulting to "need." This involves:

🪄Learning to quickly identify when you're slipping into the "needy" frequency.

🪄 Practicing simple techniques to shift your energetic vibration back into alignment with pure desire.

🪄Cultivating an inner state of already having, even before the physical manifestation appears.

When you truly master this energetic shift, your manifestation practice transforms. You move from striving and struggling to a more effortless, joyful co-creation, where abundance flows to you with surprising ease.

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In this powerful audio recording of my live masterclass, you'll learn the precise energetic techniques and mindset shifts to move beyond "need" and into empowered "wanting," so you can consistently draw your desires into your reality.

Inside, you'll discover how to:

✨Identify and release subconscious "needy" patterns that are sabotaging your manifestations.

✨ Elevate your core energetic frequency to become a powerful magnet for your desires.

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