Living in a Visioning State: What It Is & Why It Matters
Introduction
Have you ever felt stuck in the loop of “visualizing what you want” but not quite living it? That’s exactly where Living in a Visioning State by Michael Bernard Beckwith aims to shift you. This isn’t just another motivational talk or vision-board workshop. It invites you into a deeper way of being — where your life isn’t just about manifesting goals, but about radiating purpose, aligning with your soul, and stepping into your highest expression.
Who Is Michael Bernard Beckwith?
Michael Bernard Beckwith is a well-known spiritual teacher and founder of Agape International Spiritual Center. He’s authored books, led seminars, contributed to the film The Secret, and is recognized for a message that bridges practical spiritual living with deeper mystical awareness. The Mind Body Spirit Network+1 His teachings often focus on how our inner consciousness shifts can lead to outward transformation.
What Is “Life Visioning” / Visioning State?
From Visualization to Visioning
Visualization is about seeing something in your mind, creating a picture board, affirmations, etc. Visioning, as Beckwith proposes, goes a level deeper. It’s not just thinking about what you want; it’s being from the standpoint of what you want. Instead of pushing things into manifestation, you’re aligning with your true purpose and letting life flow through you. theshiftnetwork.com+1
The Four Frequencies of Consciousness: Victim, Manifester, Channel, Being
One of the core models in this teaching is the “four frequencies.” These are:
- Victim: Where life feels like it’s happening to you; you feel disempowered.
- Manifester: You begin using your creative power, intention, but might still feel effort, struggle.
- Channel: You’re more aligned; you sense guidance, intuition; you flow more.
- Being: A state of presence, alignment, radiating your vision without force. theshiftnetwork.com+2The Mind Body Spirit Network+2
This framework helps you see where you are now — and what shifts are needed to move into higher levels of consciousness and presence.
Why “In Your 40s, 50s & Beyond” Matters
Life Transitions & Maturity
These decades often bring big transitions: kids leaving home, career shifts, deeper internal questioning. Many of us at this stage feel that our earlier tools (vision boards, goal setting) served us, but maybe something more soulful, more integrated is calling. Beckwith’s event speaks to this moment of readiness. The Mind Body Spirit Network+2theshiftnetwork.com+2
Wisdom, Clarity & Perspective Gain
With age often comes wisdom: clarity about what matters, more emotional stability, more acceptance. For many, this means it’s easier (though still challenging) to lean into deeper growth. The Visioning State is built for those who want to harness that maturity, rather than keep pushing against life’s currents. The Mind Body Spirit Network
Key Features of the Program
What the Free Event Offers
- A free hour-long session or event with Michael Beckwith. This serves as an intro to the Life Visioning work. theshiftnetwork.com+1
- Teachings on moving beyond visualization → stepping into visioning. theshiftnetwork.com+1
- Introduction to the “4 frequencies” model. theshiftnetwork.com+1
- A guided practice to begin connecting with the Visioning State. The Mind Body Spirit Network+1
Practices & Tools Provided
Participants are introduced to tools including:
- Self-reflection to identify where you are in the frequency spectrum.
- Practices to release victim consciousness (blame, shame, resistance).
- Exercises to embody manifesting and channeling.
- Ways to discern the “calls of the soul” and align life with that knowing. theshiftnetwork.com+1
Duration, Format & Access
- The free event is relatively short (around 1 hour). The Mind Body Spirit Network+1
- Full Life Visioning courses are more extensive, with multiple modules. Mindvalley+2The Mind Body Spirit Network+2
- Access is online, often via The Shift Network platform; first the free intro & then optional longer programs. theshiftnetwork.com+2The Mind Body Spirit Network+2
Benefits of Living in a Visioning State
Living With Purpose and Authentic Expression
When you move into the Visioning State, what tends to shift is how aligned you feel with your life. Purpose becomes less of a vague idea and more of a lived reality. You start acting, choosing, and speaking from the center of who you really are. The Mind Body Spirit Network+1
Reduced Struggle & More Flow
The Visioning State emphasizes less forcing, less struggle, more surrender and alignment. Instead of trying to push reality into your will, life begins to unfold with you. This doesn’t mean no effort—rather, the effort feels more aligned, less resisted. theshiftnetwork.com+1
Alignment With Soul’s Calling
This program invites you to discover and live your soul’s purpose more clearly. The emphasis is on radiating that purpose — not just achieving outer goals. Over time, many report a deeper felt sense of meaning, more alignment in daily choices, and more resonance with what truly matters. The Mind Body Spirit Network+1
Who This Program Is For — And Who It’s Not For
Ideal Participants
- People in mid-life (40s, 50s, beyond) who are asking deeper questions about purpose. The Mind Body Spirit Network+1
- Those who feel that visualization and goal-setting alone are no longer satisfying. The Mind Body Spirit Network+1
- Folks open to spiritual growth, willing to explore consciousness, presence, and inner work.
Possible Misfits / What to Consider
- If you expect instant fixes or quick tricks, this likely will feel too slow or intangible.
- If you prefer strictly logical, academic approaches, the spiritual / mystical dimensions might feel challenging.
- Also, strong emotional work (shadow, pain, resistance) can come up. Willingness to face discomfort is important.
How to Join & What to Expect
Enrollment Process
- Sign up for the free event (“Living in a Visioning State in Your 40s, 50s & Beyond”) via The Shift Network. The Mind Body Spirit Network+1
- After the free event, collect resources or consider enrolling in more in-depth Life Visioning courses or programs if it resonates. theshiftnetwork.com+1
Timing & Access (Free + Paid)
- The free intro event is often offered on scheduled dates; you register and attend at the time (or watch replay). The Mind Body Spirit Network+1
- Full courses are online, with modules you go through at your own pace (or with some scheduled live components). Mindvalley+1
Comparison With Other Personal Growth / Spiritual Programs
Law of Attraction / Visualization Programs
Where many manifestation or LOA (Law of Attraction) programs focus on getting what you want, arranging circumstances externally, or “out-picturing” visions, this Visioning State approach shifts the emphasis inward. You move from seeking to being, from pushing to aligning. It’s less about trying to force and more about letting unfold. theshiftnetwork.com+1
Other Visioning or Purpose-Finding Programs
Compared to purpose-finding retreats or life mission coaching, Beckwith’s work emphasizes spiritual maturity, consciousness frequencies, and integrating life’s shadow and growth. It’s not just “what’s your mission”—it’s “how do you live from your mission, with your mission, as your mission.”
Potential Drawbacks or Criticisms
Not a Quick Fix
If you’re hoping for dramatic external change overnight, this program might feel frustrating initially. The shifts often begin internally: mindset, presence, awareness. External changes tend to follow once internal alignment is more stable.
Requires Ongoing Practice & Self-Reflection
Visioning State work demands regular inner work — reflective practices, facing resistance, letting go of limiting beliefs. For some, that can feel like emotional labor. Also, integrating what’s learned into daily life takes effort.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of the Event or Program
Openness & Willingness to Shift Perspectives
Coming into this work with curiosity, humility, and readiness to see old beliefs differently helps. If you resist new frames (e.g. moving out of “victim” mindset) you may stall.
Regular Practice & Integration
Don’t just attend the session; do the practices. Journal, meditate, reflect. Apply the teachings in real life. Integration (rather than just inspiration) is where the growth really happens.
Conclusion
“Living in a Visioning State” by Michael Bernard Beckwith is more than a workshop — it’s an invitation to shift your whole way of being: from chasing goals and trying to manifest externally, to aligning, radiating, and embodying your deepest truth. Especially in your 40s, 50s, and beyond, this kind of work can lead to profound clarity, purpose, and peace. If you feel called, this might be a doorway into something more authentic and soul-led in your life.
FAQs
- What’s the difference between visualization and visioning?
Visualization is about imagining what you want externally; visioning is about aligning with who you are and letting life flow from that inner alignment. - Do I need to pay for the full program right away?
No — you can begin with the free event. After that, if you feel resonant, there are paid, more extensive Visioning / Life Visioning programs. - Will this event help if I don’t believe in spirituality?
Possibly — there’s spiritual content, yes. But much of the work (clarity, awareness, sense of purpose) can be meaningful even if you interpret it non-religiously or metaphorically. - Can I receive value even if I miss the live event?
Usually yes — many such events offer replays for registrants. Also, the tools and practices shared are often usable after, even if you join later. - What kind of change can I expect after this program?
Many people report greater inner peace, more clarity about their purpose, feeling more aligned in daily decisions, and an improved ability to let go of struggle. But change is deeply personal and often gradual.
Key Take-Away Summary
- Living in a Visioning State is led by Michael Bernard Beckwith and invites you to move beyond just visualizing goals to truly being aligned with purpose.
- The journey involves four “frequencies” of consciousness: Victim → Manifester → Channel → Being. Each stage helps shift your awareness and how you relate to life. Spirituality & Practice+2theshiftnetwork.com+2
- It’s specially relevant for people in their 40s, 50s, and beyond — phases of life often marked by big transitions, growth in clarity, and deeper alignment. theshiftnetwork.com+1
- The free event gives an intro; deeper courses (like the Life Visioning Mastery Quest) offer more structured daily practices, reflection, and tools. Mindvalley+1
- Real change comes from integrating the visioning work into everyday life — inner work, letting go of limiting stories (especially “victim” narratives), embracing presence, surrender, aligned action.