I’ve noticed when I do readings with people, that they are most surprised – shocked even- to learn that they are not here to initiate things in their life. Only about 10% of the population (Manifestors) are able to initiate. The rest of us do not have the long-term energy to start things off. We live in a world that constantly encourages us to go after what we want and to ‘just do it!’. The idea of waiting to let the opportunities come to you feels counter-intuitive – especially if you are passionate and ready to get started on realising your dream.

As a Generator, I am here to respond to life rather than to start things off or ‘initiate’. This concept took me a long time to understand, and even longer to apply it to my life. It sounded passive to me, even disempowering. It felt as if I had to hold myself back and wait in the shadows until someone gave me permission to act.

But as always (with my 3/5 – ‘learn through my mistakes’ – profile) I learned the hard way. Whenever I tried to initiate, I invariably ran out of energy, the opportunities didn’t flow and I got lost. Over time, (with lots of frustration along the way) I learned to just allow myself to be a Generator, and let life flow to me rather than the other way round.

This time around, as I build my Human Design business, I’m fully committed to following my energy correctly. There is no other way that it will be successful. What it means mostly is waiting for the right opportunities to come to me rather than forcing. It can feel slower at the beginning, but it also feels aligned, effortless and much more satisfying. I’m in it for the long haul.

I’ve learned that I can create, share, build, and connect, all of these things, as long as I am doing what I love, and living in the present moment. I don’t need to generate momentum through effort. When I’m lit up by something, my natural life-force energy does the work for me. It moves things forward without me having to force it.

That distinction changes everything. It allows me to show up without needing a plan or a strategy. It lets me create from joy, not pressure. And it means that when others do respond — to what I’ve offered, to who I am, or to what I’ve shared — I can respond back, naturally, without second-guessing myself.
This shows up in how I work, how I create, and how I relate to others. When I make something I’m excited about — whether it’s a piece of writing, a workshop, or even just an idea I want to share — I’m not “initiating” in the traditional sense. I’m responding to a spark that’s already present. I’m following the energy, not chasing a result.

If you’ve experienced this shift in your own way — especially if you’re learning to create or connect from a more responsive place — I’d love to hear what that’s been like for you.

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