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How to Manifest Anything You Want or

Desire
Yes, that even includes love...and money.

ByKimberlyZapataDec22,2020

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You may be familiar with manifestation, or the laws of attraction. After all, the
process was the focus of a 2006 bestselling book, The Secret which sold more than
30 million copies—and it's something that thought leaders, including Deepak
Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Gabrielle Bernstein, Iyanla Vanzant and Oprah have spoken
about. (For the record, they all agree that you really can manifest things.)

But, rst things rst, even though manifesting is about turning your dreams into
reality, it does require that you to take proactive steps towards whatever it is that
you desire—so you shouldn't expect it to happen instantly or overnight while you
sleep. That said, it's a small price to pay (at least in our humble opinion) for
something that can have such a profound impact on your life:

“You control a lot by your thoughts and we control a lot by our joined thoughts...by
what I [and we] believe,” Oprah told LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner in 2015. “When I
started to gure that out for myself, I became careful of what I think and what I ask
for," she explained. “I was like what else can I do? What else can I manifest, because
I have seen it work. I have seen it happen over and over again.”
 Looking to give manifestation a try yourself? Here are the steps experts propose you
take to attempt to manifest anything you desire—money and love included.

Let's back up. What is manifestation

exactly?
Essentially, manifestation is bringing something tangible into your life through
attraction and belief, i.e. if you think it, and it will come. However, there is more to
manifestation than willpower and positive thinking. As Angelina Lombardo, the
author of A Spiritual Entrepreneur, tells OprahMag.com, “manifesting is making
everything you want to feel and experience a reality... via your thoughts, actions,
beliefs, and emotions."

To start manifesting, be clear about

your goals.
While everyone approaches manifestation differently, Lombardo believes most
follow the same basic principles. First—and perhaps most importantly—you need to
know exactly what you want. “You are the only one who dreams your dreams, so
whether it’s a new partner and a healthy relationship or a better job, know it and
own it," she says.

Whatever you desire, though, one thing is essential: Make your intention as specic
as possible. Lombardo says, "The more clear and concise, the better." Instead of, for
example, saying "I want to meet my soulmate," develop a detailed picture of what
that person would look like (think: qualities, characteristics, values, etc.)

Once you've set your intention, ask

for what you want—and write it
down on paper.
Once you've pinpointed exactly what your hopes, dreams, and goals are, you need
to ask the universe for what you want. This can be done in a variety of ways—
prayer, meditation, visualization, speaking your intentions out loud, a vision board
and/or a “future box,” which is a container full of pictures of items you want to
manifest—but you need to say exactly what you want.

You can also write your intention down on paper. If you've spent any time on TikTok,
you might be familiar with the 369 method—in which you write down what you
want in the following order: 3 times in the morning, 6 times in the afternoon, and 9
times at night for 33 or 45 days—but it can also be as simple as a letter to the
universe.

And start working towards your

goals.
According to Gabrielle Bernstein, author of Super Attractor and The Universe Has
Your Back, "Manifesting is also known as co-creating because it’s a collaboration
between you and the Universe." Which is exactly why knowing what you want is
only half the battle— you will not see any results without action. Set aside a bit of
time to think about what steps you can take to reach your goals yourself, then build
them into your routine. For example, if you want to make a major career change,
start networking with people in your new eld and practice for a job interview.

“Another way to be ‘in action’ when manifesting is to ask yourself the question,
‘What would my future self be thinking?’" Lombardo says. The reason? Reframing

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your mind can (and will) enable you to be successful. "'Being' the person who
already has, does, and feels your goals, dreams, and desires helps you become that
person," adds Lombardo.

The next step is to be mindful of—

and thankful for—what you receive.
While you may not get everything you envision in the order and time frame you
want, you should receive and acknowledge what you do get—no matter how big or
small it may be. According to Lombardo, gratitude is key.

To do this, consider creating a gratitude journal. Before bed, spend ve to ten
minutes writing down a few things for which you are grateful, as well as anything
that happened that day to bring you closer to whatever it is your trying to manifest.
Maybe you want to save enough money for retirement and you receive a call from
your cable provider about a way to lower your monthly bill or you come across an
informative podcast that inspires an idea for a money-making side hustle.

And let go of any resistance and

limiting beliefs.
In addition to changing your mindset and behaviors, you will need to remove any
obstacles or limiting beliefs which may cloud your vision, including fear and
negative self-talk. "Telling yourself you're not good enough, you're not worthy
enough, you're not smart enough, you're not enough—it's a tape that's playing for a
lot of people," Oprah said during an episode of Oprah's Lifeclass. "If you're not
conscious of that, then you end up acting out of that belief system and not what you
know to be the truest or want to be the truest for yourself. You don't become what
you want because so much of wanting is about living in the space of what you don't
have."

To move past your limiting beliefs, it's essential that you rst identify what exactly
they are. To do this, ask yourself: What are the beliefs I have about myself that may
be inhibiting my progress? "Write down your answers," Bernstein recommends in
Add More Ing to Your Life. "Cross out the limiting beliefs and write your new
affirmations in their place. Jot down your answers, and then replace any negative
feelings with positive ones. If your limiting belief is 'I am incomplete without a man,'
reverse it with 'I am complete as I am.' If your limiting belief is 'I'm not good
enough,' reverse it with 'I am wonderful as I am today.'"

To take it a step further, the next time you nd yourself questioning your worth or
saying "I don't deserve this," pause and think of all the reasons why you are
deserving, says Lombardo.

Make sure to check (and change)

your energy.
One thing Oprah knows for sure? Energy is everything. "The energy we put out in
the world is the energy we get back," she says in The Wisdom of Sundays. Which
means if you are continually sending out negative energy—either through your
thoughts or feelings—you will attract that same energy back to you, according to
Oprah's Super Soul Conversation with Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith. On the ip
side, though, if you are able shift your energy (a practice sometimes referred to as
raising your vibrations), you'll also attract more positivity, which will help you
realize your goals.

Lucky for you, lifting your energy is actually quite simple: Just focus on activities
that cultivate feelings of joy and happiness—whether that's doing something kind
for someone else (helping a friend or family member, donating to a meaningful
organization, volunteering), starting each morning with a meditation session or a
quick yoga class, spending some time in nature, or even treating yourself to some
well-deserved self-care.

Additionally, you can also concentrate on how you want to feel. Says Oprah, "If you
want more love in your life, set your intention to be more loving. If you seek
kindness, focus your energy on empathy and compassion."

But, be flexible—and trust the

process.
All that said, the process is uid. The steps you take do not matter as much as your
belief, so "trust your actions, visions, and clarity as well as the 'powers that be,'"
Lombardo says. Faith is a powerful motivator and guiding force.

Yes, you can manifest love.

The best part about manifestation is its wide-reaching applications. The law of
attraction knows no bounds. “Once you start dialing in your manifestation process,
there’s no limit to what—or how often or much—you manifest,” Lombardo
explains.

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attract people who are attracted to
the person you are becoming,” she
says. “Of course, this might mean the exclusion of a few exciting prospects, but I’m
sure you’d agree that you’ll be happier with someone who’s aligned with the ‘you’
that’s making big moves.” And, as we've said before, manifesting love, like
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Same goes for money.

The process for manifesting money follows the same steps previously mentioned;
however, Marla McKenna, the author of Manifesting Your Dreams, emphasizes that
nancial manifestation is rooted in gratitude (well, and working). “The trick for
manifesting money is looking at the abundance you already have and expressing
gratitude for it,” McKenna says. “So even if you’re struggling to pay bills, raise your
vibration and block any limiting beliefs by welcoming the money and prosperity that
is on the way. In short, focus on what you have, not what you don’t have.”

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knowing that one day you will indeed cash it.”
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“Buy a bigger purse, visualize
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money tree of monopoly money until
you can replace it with real money, or
write a large check to yourself

What's the fastest way to manifest

something you want?
 If you see it and feel it, you will achieve it, at least according to McKenna. “The
easiest way to manifest anything is to be clear about what you want. Don’t give the
universe mixed signals... and take action. Working toward your goals is imperative.”
You should also remain receptive.

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get to work! You have manifesting to do!”
and keep an eye out for signs of
achievement or success. “The only
thing stopping you from manifesting
your dreams is you,” McKenna says.
“What you can visualize in your
mind, you can hold in your hands. So

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