Every year I make my resolutions and create the vision board, but nothing ever seems to materialize. I have gone to the events that promised the life of my dreams. I bought the crystals and said the prayers, but I feel I’m wasting my time. Any advice?
— Lauren, New York

From Amanda: Energy work and creating what we desire can be a difficult combination. We buy book after book and listen to podcasts and videos telling us we can have the life of our dreams. The challenge is to see the difference between reality and illusion.