- Aryaa Sethia

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” - Mark 11:24

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly attract success, happiness, and abundance while others struggle to achieve their dreams? The secret lies in the power of manifestation—an age-old practice that combines mindset, energy, and action to bring desires to fruition.

Manifestation is more than just a mystical belief; it is a deeply rooted psychological and spiritual process that has been studied in neuroscience and behavioral psychology. Whether you want to manifest a dream job, financial stability, loving relationships, or personal growth, the principles remain the same. In this blog, we will uncover the true essence of manifestation, explore practical strategies, and guide you on how to align your thoughts and actions with your aspirations.

Principles and Techniques

The truth about manifestation is that we do it all the time. Has it ever happened to you that you wanted something dearly, but one part of you doubted whether you would actually get it, and in the end, you didn't get it? To burst your bubble, this was not Fate or Destiny. It was your own thoughts that led you there. The problem is not that people do not manifest. We all manifest in some form or the other. The real challenge is to manifest for the right things, in the right way, so that we do not feel dependent on external factors. The power lies within us. To harness this power, let us look at certain principles closely associated with this art.

1) Law of Attraction

At this very moment, your life is being governed, guided and influenced by a universal force. It is the Law of Attraction. Manifestation is closely related to this older idea. The law states that our thoughts determine what we attract. Our mind is like a magnet. It attracts the quality of thoughts that we send out of the Universe. The law follows the principle of “like attracts like.” It knows no good or bad. It will simply attract what you feed into your mind. In simple words, negative thoughts bring about negative experiences while positive thoughts bring about positive experiences. Thus, we must be conscious about what we think about. Christy Whitman, a master-certified law of attraction coach in Scottsdale, Arizona says - “Whatever we direct our powerful focus upon within the invisible realm of our thoughts, beliefs and emotions eventually manifests into outer form”. With every thought, consciously or unconsciously, you are actively shaping your life.

You can use the 369 method to manifest under this principle. This numerology method simply states that you must write down your desire and repeat it 3 times in the morning, 6 times throughout the day, and 9 times in the evening. The renowned inventor Nikola Tesla believed that these numbers were divine and useful in attracting our wishes by putting it out to the Universe.

2) Positive Thinking

Positive thoughts generate positive energy, thus, attracting similar vibrations from the Universe. Overtime, it will allow you to perceive the world as a better place, look for the good in every bad and make your goals seem attainable. Positive thinking is not a magical cure. It is simply an optimistic way of life which eliminates self doubt and negativity. Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier. It teaches us to intentionally change our thought patterns and beliefs in order to manifest positivity into our lives. While the whole world is in search of a beautiful place, we must make our own beautiful place. A positive mindset creates a fertile ground for positive experiences to root on. It helps you tackle situations from a different angle.

Practice mindfulness and meditation. When you are in a calm state, it becomes easier for you to talk to your inner self. Be aware to talk positively to yourself and feed in good thoughts. Allow yourself to believe you can achieve all that you desire by connecting to your subconscious. “Believe you deserve it, and the Universe will serve it.”

3) Visualization

It is a technique that helps one create strong mental images of a future event. This is a growing trend with everyone from great CEOs to athletes practicing it and benefiting from it. Visualization helps your subconscious mind be completely aware of your end goal. Your subconscious mind is like an oven. If you put a cake mix, you will get a cake. Similarly, if you put in the idea of something in your favor to your subconscious, it will align things accordingly.

Visualization is a form of mental rehearsal. For example, if you have to give a speech in front of a big crowd; you imagine the crowd applauding you and being impressed. Under such circumstances, your subconscious will compel you to act in a way where you do get applauded. Such is the effect of visualization.

Vision boards are the most common form of visualization. Make a vision board by compiling images of whatever you desire - a perfect score, a sports car or even a villa! Keep it in a place that you can see everyday. It will definitely serve as a source of motivation to keep going.

4) Affirmations

Affirmations are short phrases that keep you in the positive light. They help boost your confidence and restructure your internal perception. These sets of words help you build the perfect state of mind needed to achieve your goals. People usually get confused between affirmations and manifestation, often using them interchangeably. But that is definitely not the case. Your brother as well as your sister are both your siblings, but they do not mean the same.

Likewise, manifestation and affirmation are two closely related concepts but have differences in terms of practice, scope and nature. Repeated affirmations act as motivators to the subconscious mind. It reprograms your mind in such a way that it starts believing that what you are wishing for is actually true.

Compile a list of affirmations such as “I am successful”, “I am loved”, and “I am going to be working at XYZ firm”. Keep saying them to yourself and reminding yourself that you deserve nothing but the best. Become the hero of your life and shower yourself with endless appreciation.

5) Gratitude

The Quran says , “If you give thanks, I will give you more” (14:7). This simply shows that if you are grateful, that feeling will yield more things to be grateful for. It is a common practice of appreciating what you have. Everytime you send vibrations of thankfulness to the Universe, it returns the feeling back to you by giving you more chances to feel that way. Gratitude is one of the strongest manifestation tools that creates a sense of abundance in our lives. Our life is like a radio. If you tune in to the right frequency, you will enjoy the experience. Emotions like gratitude function at a high frequency level. When we tune into this level of frequency, we attract all that operates on that level. By being grateful, we end up reminding our subconscious mind that this is exactly the kind of reality that we want.

Maintain a gratitude journal and list down things that you are grateful for. The best part is that you can be grateful for anything and everything under the sun from topping a class test to the stranger who helped you catch the right bus. In doing so, you will realize that there are plenty of things to be grateful about. Your life is not as deprived as you perceive it to be.

Power of Manifestation

People waste a lot of time underestimating themselves and not believing that they deserve to receive what they wish for. Such limiting thoughts not only limit their self esteem, but also their ability to manifest a greater and abundant life. People end up feeling stuck and believing that their dreams are far beyond their reach. As author Napoleon Hill wrote in his book, Think and Grow Rich: “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve”, we must think beyond the limits of reality and embrace endless creativity. Of course you can wish for a million dollars! A Bugatti, if you may! Yes, even your dream job! It’s not only in your hands, but also in your mind and thoughts. It does not require you to be a Nobel Prize holder. You can be your own unique self and yet be able to manifest. Manifestation is like growing a plant. When a little seed receives the right amount of sunlight, water, rich soil and air, it will turn into a lovely tree which bears delicious fruits. Likewise, when you feed your mind with the right thoughts, positive mindset and work in the direction of your goal, you will receive your desired outcome. From earning your desired income to getting a life partner, manifestation opens up new avenues of success for you. So, let's take on a journey and harness our inner potential to actualise our desires, creating our dream life along the way!

What’s Next?

Have you tried any of these manifestation techniques? Share your experiences or favourite manifestation practices in the comments!!