I remember mentioning in one of my earlier videos that I don’t teach people how to “play” with manifestation. Because the very concept of manifestation is, in my view, a false proposition. Chasing manifestation only strengthens the ego—it deepens our attachment to the illusion of “I,” which in turn reinforces ignorance. Many spiritual seekers have found themselves going in circles because of this. Yet I still often receive private messages asking, “How do I shift my luck?” or “How can I change my fate?” But really, these are the same questions, just wearing different clothes.
So today, let’s talk about luck.
A person’s luck is like a stock market chart—ups and downs are inevitable. No one coasts through life in a constant upward trend, and no one is doomed to a life of unending decline. Of course, this perspective only holds if you stop comparing your chart with someone else’s. Everyone’s rhythm is different: some experience dramatic peaks and valleys, while others move through life in steady waves. Look only at your own chart.
Some systems of destiny even speak of “minor luck” every five years and “major luck” every ten. People often try to decipher the laws of fate through many lenses, searching for the path to better fortune. Life teaches us that sometimes, no matter how capable we are, our success seems to hinge on luck.
But remember: every outcome is a convergence of many causes and conditions—no single factor can determine a result. And any given “result” may itself be the cause of future effects. Cause and effect aren’t endpoints; they’re merely markers on the ruler of time, which our dualistic minds use to measure experience. When we fixate on these markers, we trap ourselves at those points in time.
Now, if we don’t have a master of fate by our side to interpret our luck chart for us, is it still possible to discover the patterns of our life and align with the flow of destiny on our own? Can we become one of those people who seem to be “blessed by luck”? I believe yes—and it starts with two key reflections.
First, can you notice when your mind is being pulled by the outer world?
I used to hear teachers lament, “Sentient beings are ignorant.” Back then, I thought they were exaggerating. But once I truly understood what that meant, every time I saw someone reacting to their external circumstances, the phrase would echo in my head. I couldn’t help but feel compassion—and also a deep desire to wake them up. Of course, I also saw how easily my own mind was dragged along by appearances.
What does it mean for the mind to follow the external?
Simply put: your emotions, choices, and judgments are all being shaped by what’s happening “out there.” This describes most people’s entire lives, yet few ever realize it’s a problem. Most people don’t even question it.
Back in school, I used to envy the social butterflies—they had so many friends and seemed to navigate relationships with ease. I tried copying their methods: reading subtle cues, being overly accommodating, even suppressing my own feelings just to “stay on the same page” with others. I did end up with more friends—but strangely, I wasn’t happier.
One day it hit me: I wasn’t being true to myself. Those friendships built on pretending and pleasing weren’t what I actually wanted. What was I trying to trade? What was I afraid of? Being alone? Looking pathetic? That discomfort stuck with me for a long time—until I began practicing inner work.
That’s when I realized I had it backward.
Our mind and the external world are like a mirror and its reflection. But which one is the illusion? It’s the external. And yet most of us get it wrong. A single look from someone can send us spiraling. One comment, and we’re suddenly anxious or angry. We forget that what’s “outside” is constantly changing—constantly arising and ceasing. If our mind is always reacting to these impermanent fluctuations, then we are letting karma steer the ship.
And what happens?
Our consciousness becomes more clouded, our inner strength fades, and we are dragged around by karmic patterns. Life begins to feel unstable, like waves tossing a boat—and we have no paddle. At that point, “luck” seems random, something given or denied by fate.
So how do we change that?
By turning inward. And staying there.
Only when our energy is stable and vibrating at a higher frequency can our mind gain enough strength to influence the external world—not be ruled by it. This is the key to transforming our luck.
So the first question you must ask yourself is:
“Am I being moved by the world, or am I moving it?”
Then, ask yourself:
“Do I truly understand myself?”
And by this, I don’t mean your surface-level preferences—I mean your subconscious. Because every key to shifting your luck lies hidden in your subconscious mind.
The I Ching says: “If your virtue doesn’t match your position, misfortune will follow.” This principle applies not only to dramatic falls from power, but also to how your fate subtly pivots—sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.
Let me share a story.
I had a friend—hardworking, kind, with no bad intentions toward anyone. She was honest, driven, and eventually rose to the position of CFO at her company. Things were going well. But during a trip we took together, I noticed something had changed. There was a new arrogance in her tone—subtle, but unmistakable. I gently pointed it out, but she brushed it off and started bragging about their company’s performance.
A couple of years later, we met again—she had quit her job and was clearly struggling. She spent most of our conversation venting her frustrations, and her entire energy field had shifted.
On the flip side, I’ve known people who, even when broke and at rock bottom, still showed deep compassion for others—offering help to those in worse situations. And those people? Their luck almost always turned around.
If you’re deeply aware of your every thought and motivation—if you know yourself well—you’ll start to catch those tiny inner shifts. You’ll notice a new thought, a new impulse flickering just below the surface. And in those moments, a door opens. The question is: will you see it?
To sum it up:
We fail to master luck because we began the game with a mistaken premise.
In this paradoxical game of life, the more we dissolve the “self,” the more powerful we become. And the more we cling to the “self,” the more lost we become.