Intro:
Manifesting is often discussed as if it were some secret woo-woo ritual. The best-kept secret is that we are always manifesting. We’ve been doing it since childhood.
Take a look around you. Our friends, jobs, social and economic status are all products of manifesting, meaning that we have, in part, brought about our environment and experiences.
When people hear this, they may initially bristle. Especially if their life situation is less than ideal. They may think, “I don’t WANT this, there’s no way that I MANIFESTED it!”
The answer is, not consciously.
Meet your subconscious:
In a battle between our subconscious and conscious thoughts, our subconscious will always win. It is sneaky, cunning, and persistent.
The trick is becoming aware of this, discovering what is happening below the surface, and using our energy intentionally, in a way that is in alignment with our goals and dreams.
We live so much of our lives on autopilot that we may feel that we are victims of circumstance, rather than co-creators of our life stories.
How can mindfulness help?
A mindfulness practice can help us to slow down and be more present.
Mindfulness entails becoming more conscious, taking stock, and being deliberate with our thoughts, actions, and words.
Becoming aware of what we want and the limiting beliefs and stories that may be blocking us from reaching our goals gives us the opportunity to challenge those beliefs and channel our energy in a way that is productive.
The Work, Uncovering our hidden operating system:
In order to make our thoughts and desires a reality, we have to do a deep dive into what may be holding us back and why. Once we start digging in, we can then begin the process of aligning our beliefs, energy, and actions to create and bring in the things we want in life and embody our desired outcome.
Closing Thoughts:
Manifesting isn’t about vision boards, or rituals, scripting, or any other magic technique. Sure, we can use those as tools if they are enjoyable, but keep in mind the real magic is within us; we just have to know how to direct it.
The scene with Dorothy and Glinda in the “Wizard of Oz” illustrates this beautifully.
Dorothy: "If I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own backyard”
Glinda goes on to tell her that she’s always had the power…she just had to learn it for herself.
