I like to think of manifestation like a power outlet. We often think of the power outlet as passively receiving the plug. But its shape dictates exactly what can be plugged into it. It's not doing an action, but it is creating a very specific space for an action to happen
Manifesting moving into a month to month room to rent on the west side of Los Angeles within my price range thats within a 30 minute drive of both my new teaching job and current youth sports coaching job.
Also manifesting finding and joining new community in areas/topics I care about: music/record collecting, pickup sports, youth development/the "youth sports crisis", meditation, language exchange, outdoor education.
Thanks for writing this! While I have been familiar with this process and, in fact, have used it, consciously or subconsciously, to manifest a few things, I still experience a central inner paradox about manifestation.
How do we make way for trust and surrender if we are so fixated on a desire? What about the deep trust in the okayness and letting life unfold while consciously responding to it in the present moment?
How do we even know what we want is for our highest good? Is it just about trusting what feels good in the body? Even the idea of "practice experiencing the feelings" sounds counterintuitive and feels like suppressing the body's natural intuition and wisdom.
All of this also reminded me of what you once wrote about "Want what you have". Both essays explore opposing ideas, and I understand that things are not always black and white. Maybe, the true nature of the process is paradoxical. Maybe both manifestation and surrender are intertwined, coexisting in some way.
But right now, it does feel like a puzzle to me. I may have also misunderstood the nuances, but if any of the above points stir something in you, I would love to hear your thoughts! :)
This is a beautiful comment, thank you. Yes - the threads you are pulling on are exactly what I’m thinking through lately. I won’t go into my full answer here, because I’d find myself writing another essay, but to see a ‘polar’ but still true axiom to what I’ve described in this essay, I’d recommend reading my essay ‘want what you have’: https://read.isabelunraveled.com/p/want
It might hit the spot of balancing these two forces that you’re looking for.
Yes, I'm aware of it. I did reread it again after reading this one. That's why I mentioned it in my reply above. :)
I'm also thinking maybe it's also about honoring the cycles and seasons of life. Some seasons are for rest, surrender, and witness what needs to leave, creating space for new, and coming into awareness of our intentions of what needs to come next through us. Some seasons are about aligned action, conscious manifestation, and co-creation based on those intentions.
Basically, letting life shape us through acceptance and surrender to come into alignment and then shaping it in turn with our aligned action.
Only to go into another cycle again and witness the impermanence of it all, but with an evolved consciousness and energy. :)
Great article! What are your thoughts on saying "no" to misaligned opportunities that present themselves. They might seem shiny and nice but are actually not full versions of your manifestation.
An example could be, I am manifesting high-paying clients and a client comes through with a big budget but there are some red flags that they will be difficult to work with.
Better to decline that client knowing that the right, aligned client will come through?
Yes - getting what you truly want requires you to say no to what you do not truly want. This boundary-building and discernment muscle around misaligned opportunities is just as important as the ‘lean in’ muscle when it comes to aligned opportunities.
I immediately starting writing down some things I want, and I sent this to 3 friends! Love the idea of how knowing what you want and putting it in words makes it much easier for the universe to give it to you.
For example, I'm looking for a new apartment and as I was writing about what I want in a new apartment, I realized I'd love to live with a best friend. I was previously just looking at the available places in facebook groups, but I just texted some people I really like to see if they'd like to live together.
great read! is it perhaps possible to manifest a reconciliation with someone?
i do believe that i deserve more meaningful relationships but i simply wanna keep a friendship with someone i used to talk with instead of fully letting go
this was so great! the example of becoming fit and possessing the mindset of someone who is fit reminded me a lot of atomic habits - there was a chapter exactly like that!
I can’t believe this is free to read
I like to think of manifestation like a power outlet. We often think of the power outlet as passively receiving the plug. But its shape dictates exactly what can be plugged into it. It's not doing an action, but it is creating a very specific space for an action to happen
https://yinsuperman.substack.com/p/yin-yang-describes-an-interaction
Manifesting moving into a month to month room to rent on the west side of Los Angeles within my price range thats within a 30 minute drive of both my new teaching job and current youth sports coaching job.
Also manifesting finding and joining new community in areas/topics I care about: music/record collecting, pickup sports, youth development/the "youth sports crisis", meditation, language exchange, outdoor education.
Thanks for writing this! While I have been familiar with this process and, in fact, have used it, consciously or subconsciously, to manifest a few things, I still experience a central inner paradox about manifestation.
How do we make way for trust and surrender if we are so fixated on a desire? What about the deep trust in the okayness and letting life unfold while consciously responding to it in the present moment?
How do we even know what we want is for our highest good? Is it just about trusting what feels good in the body? Even the idea of "practice experiencing the feelings" sounds counterintuitive and feels like suppressing the body's natural intuition and wisdom.
All of this also reminded me of what you once wrote about "Want what you have". Both essays explore opposing ideas, and I understand that things are not always black and white. Maybe, the true nature of the process is paradoxical. Maybe both manifestation and surrender are intertwined, coexisting in some way.
But right now, it does feel like a puzzle to me. I may have also misunderstood the nuances, but if any of the above points stir something in you, I would love to hear your thoughts! :)
This is a beautiful comment, thank you. Yes - the threads you are pulling on are exactly what I’m thinking through lately. I won’t go into my full answer here, because I’d find myself writing another essay, but to see a ‘polar’ but still true axiom to what I’ve described in this essay, I’d recommend reading my essay ‘want what you have’: https://read.isabelunraveled.com/p/want
It might hit the spot of balancing these two forces that you’re looking for.
Yes, I'm aware of it. I did reread it again after reading this one. That's why I mentioned it in my reply above. :)
I'm also thinking maybe it's also about honoring the cycles and seasons of life. Some seasons are for rest, surrender, and witness what needs to leave, creating space for new, and coming into awareness of our intentions of what needs to come next through us. Some seasons are about aligned action, conscious manifestation, and co-creation based on those intentions.
Basically, letting life shape us through acceptance and surrender to come into alignment and then shaping it in turn with our aligned action.
Only to go into another cycle again and witness the impermanence of it all, but with an evolved consciousness and energy. :)
Great article! What are your thoughts on saying "no" to misaligned opportunities that present themselves. They might seem shiny and nice but are actually not full versions of your manifestation.
An example could be, I am manifesting high-paying clients and a client comes through with a big budget but there are some red flags that they will be difficult to work with.
Better to decline that client knowing that the right, aligned client will come through?
Yes - getting what you truly want requires you to say no to what you do not truly want. This boundary-building and discernment muscle around misaligned opportunities is just as important as the ‘lean in’ muscle when it comes to aligned opportunities.
Endlessly inspired by you and your ability to articulate the hidden truths about this world 🌟
Endlessly inspired by YOU my love.
Thanks for this!
My pleasure 🙏
Thank you, Isabel! I'm going to read your words again and my notes, but below is my simplified process I'm going to begin this week. Much love.
1. Clear the noise (reset, clean up)
2. Identify and name the want (clear, specific)
3. Update your self-image (“I am worthy of, deserve, will get and have this thing that I want.”)
4. Define the behaviors (“What would the ‘me who already has this thing' do or not do?”)
5. Begin to live those behaviors.
6. Receive and reach (ask, accept, say yes, take the step when it appears)
“You attract (external) what you are (internal).”
Well said and summarized. A great set of axioms to remind yourself of and lean into! Hope all you desire comes your way with ease 🪄
Thank you for this!
I sat down and took notes. Thank you so much!
As a rationalist hoping to embrace more spiritual whimsy this year — thank you!
I immediately starting writing down some things I want, and I sent this to 3 friends! Love the idea of how knowing what you want and putting it in words makes it much easier for the universe to give it to you.
For example, I'm looking for a new apartment and as I was writing about what I want in a new apartment, I realized I'd love to live with a best friend. I was previously just looking at the available places in facebook groups, but I just texted some people I really like to see if they'd like to live together.
This is how it’s done! An intentional moment of clarity followed by action. Hope you find the apartment you’re looking for 🪄
Thank you :)
Fantastic read. Thank you! I particularly enjoyed the part about your fur coats and travel to Mexico.
THE FUR COAT ❤️❤️❤️
great read! is it perhaps possible to manifest a reconciliation with someone?
i do believe that i deserve more meaningful relationships but i simply wanna keep a friendship with someone i used to talk with instead of fully letting go
this was so great! the example of becoming fit and possessing the mindset of someone who is fit reminded me a lot of atomic habits - there was a chapter exactly like that!