If you’ve been in personal development circles, studying spiritual practices, or simply online in recent years, you’re sure to have heard of manifesting and all it can do for creating your best life. You may have even manifested changes already without realizing it! Based on the concept of your thoughts and beliefs directly creating your outcomes in life, manifestation is a practice that many people swear by. Whether you’re striving to reach loftier goals or your life needs a total overhaul, manifesting positive change can alter your circumstances drastically. And, done right, the changes you manifest can bring you the most magical life you can dream up.
Embrace your spiritual side.
If you’re hoping to manifest change in your life, believing that you can is the first step. Trust in the universe. Read up on the Law of Attraction and other spiritual principles that make up the tenets of manifestation. By staying open-minded and embracing the possibilities, you’ll find yourself with much more success than a skeptic who attempts to manifest their dreams. If you are a little hesitant, that’s okay—no one is forcing you to dive headfirst into Wicca or another spiritual practice. But, if manifesting appeals to you, there’s a good chance you’re interested in other aspects of a more magical life, too. Exploring your more stereotypically “woo-woo” interests can give the process a boost. A beginner with an interest in witchcraft can pick up a Wiccan starter kit to get started with herbs, crystals, candles, and other ritual supplies to explore it further. Prefer to look at manifesting as more of a personal development standpoint? That works, too.
An important facet of manifesting is making sure your personal process works for you. If you feel at one with the moon, charge a bowl of crystals regularly, and find the ideas of Wicca appealing, going all-in on a new witchcraft process can help you to feel more in control of your life and start to manifest your goals and desires. If manifesting is as spiritual as you’re willing to get for now, then let that be your new ritual. Whatever path you choose, the most crucial factor is that you believe it can work, whether that’s a newfound Wiccan belief or a simple trust that the universe will deliver all you’re looking for. Trust in the manifestation process and you’ll find it works for you.
Clarify what you want.
Once you’ve decided to manifest your dream life, you have a series of other decisions to make: what makes up that life you’re dreaming of? Spend some time visualizing the perfect, new version of your life. Does You 2.0 run an Etsy shop or work on diesel engines? Are you continuing your education or embracing a new spiritual path? Consider looking at your life in terms of categories, such as career, relationships, health, and recreation. In a perfect world, what would each category of your life include? Journal your dreams or work with a life coach to uncover just what it is you’re looking for and remove any mental blocks that might be holding you back.
Mental blocks aren’t the only thing that can keep you from living your most magical life, though. If your dream life involves a devoted partner but you’re embracing hookup culture, you won’t find that ideal. If you aspire to be the CEO of your own company but work 60 hours a week for someone else, you’ll struggle to find the time to become an entrepreneur. If you desire to be the first millionaire in your family but believe that the upper class is inherently greedy, you’ll subconsciously avoid opportunities to become more wealthy. You can’t just drop everything that’s not perfect and instantly create your dream life, but you can work to rid your current life of those pieces that are the least helpful in terms of getting there. Removing as much resistance as possible will help you to reach your goals more quickly and efficiently.
Become the person who has it all.
The adage of faking it until you make it has it’s own ties to manifestation. By working to become the person that has your ideal life, you’ll make it all the easier for the universe to help you create it. One of the simplest ways to do just that is through your wardrobe. Aspiring to get a promotion and the hefty raise that comes with it? Invest in a few suits or petite work dresses to help you look the part. Dream of living the Parisiana life? Trade in your sweats for blouses or a skirt that’s a bit chicer. Dressing for your dream life will let others see the best version of you as you become that new-and-improved person, especially when worn with a dash of confidence.
That sort of change makes a big difference in your manifesting practice but won’t revolutionize your life on its own. Affirmations and mindset adjustments will point you in the right direction but you still need to put in the work to bring your dreams to life. If you’ve always talked about becoming a mechanic, research the best Automotive and Diesel Technology program in your area and make a plan to enroll. Does your perfect lifestyle include a closet of divine fabrics, flowing skirts, and clothing worthy of a goddess? Make a wishlist and treat yourself to a particularly gorgeous item. Want to become the boss of your company? Start developing the skills that would help you in that role. Wishing for your dreams will only get you so far—by creating even a vague plan for your goals, you’ll be better prepared to bring them to life, even if the process is a slow one.
Focus on the good.
Sometimes, you’ll manifest something into your life and realize that what you thought wanted isn’t what you truly want. Sometimes your priorities simply change, and you want to change things up all over again. When this happens (as it inevitably will), reset and recalibrate your manifestation practice. Visualize new dreams and set new goals. As you become a new version of yourself for the first time, you’ll find that nothing is stopping you from starting all over again. Every so often, you might want to revisit your life categories and the ideal vision you’ve set for them. Has something changed? There’s no reason to keep manifesting changes you no longer want. Dream new dreams, set new goals, and adjust accordingly.
Perhaps most importantly, be grateful for what you’ve successfully manifested, even if it wasn’t everything you imagined it would be. Cultivating gratitude for what you’ve achieved will encourage the universe to bring you more success—and encourage you to create even more. The law of attraction, one of the facets of manifestation’s principles, says that you attract the vibrations you send out into the world. By staying thankful and positive, you’ll invite more positivity—and even more things to be grateful for—into your life.
The core elements of manifestation can bring you everything you’ve dreamed of. Whether you’re setting out on a new spiritual path, dressing for the job of your dreams, or starting a new business all your own, even a manifesting beginner can alter their life completely, with a bit of effort. Bringing together your visualization of the perfect life, the steps you’ll need to take to get there, and the trust and belief that you can get there will let you work hand-in-hand with the universe to change your life for the better.
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