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Name: The Art of Manifesting
Rating: 4.5 (369 reviews)
Author: Carolyn Boyes

Carolyn Boyes

Tap into the power of the universe to live your best life

4.5 (369 ratings)

17 mins

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'The Art of Manifesting' by Carolyn Boyes is a practical guide to making the Law of Attraction work in your life. It offers actionable tools and techniques to help you manifest your dreams and desires.

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What’s in it for me? Learn how to manifest the life you want with easy, actionable steps.

You have the power, right now, to change anything you want in your life. If you know how, you can bring your deepest visions into reality.

This is what manifesting is all about. And according to the author, it is backed by two fundamental laws shared across many belief systems over thousands of years. These are the Law of Oneness and the Law of Attraction.

The Law of Oneness declares that everything in the universe comes from the same source and is made up of the same type of energy, so it’s all connected. That means any action, thought or emotion impacts everything around you, and vice versa.

The Law of Attraction states that “like attracts like,” so whatever signal your personal energy is sending out there, you’re going to magnetize more of it, good or bad. You have the power to change the signal, which also means you can change the outcome.

If you can accept these things as true then, according to the author, you have awakened to your power. Now it’s just about putting it to use. Time to manifest.

Step 1: Decide what you really want

Think of the most beautiful painting or sculpture you’ve ever seen. Now consider what it was before — just a blank canvas or block of raw material. Similar to how the artist brought their masterpiece to life, you can do the same with your future. It starts with a clear vision, which is the first step to manifesting.

Do you know what you truly want the most in life? If not, try the following exercise.

Take about five minutes and ease into a calm, rested state with your eyes closed. Relax your breathing. Use all of your senses to take in the moment. Now, imagine a radiant light entering your body, moving from head to toe, then expanding throughout the universe. Ask yourself what your heart truly desires in the entire world, and take note of any thoughts or observations that enter your mind. Pull the light back in and conclude the exercise.

If that doesn’t work for you, another practice is to sort your life into categories, such as love life, home, job and so on. How do you feel about each category? Rate them and note what needs improvement and why.

Once you’ve identified your strongest desires, write them down as if you already have them. Make sure the statement you write is a positive one. Since the universe responds to the content of your thoughts, you must state what you want, not what you don’t. And if the signal you’re giving says what you want is already here, the energy will line up to make it so.

For example, if you want a loving relationship, you’d write “I am in a loving relationship,” not “I want to stop having such bad luck at dating.”

Step 2: Add details to your vision

Now that you have a goal in mind, it’s time to add details. Details inspire feelings, engage your subconscious mind and put your whole brain to work toward what you want to see happen.

The subconscious mind dramatically impacts how well you can actually manifest what you want, because subconscious thoughts and emotions can overrule anything your conscious mind wants to see. Thankfully, you have more say in what your subconscious does than you may think. It just takes some practice.

Step 3: Calm your mind

You know that easy feeling you have when you’re just about to fall asleep? This is what scientists call the alpha state. It’s basically a slower-than-usual rate of brain wave activity, and it’s the overall vibe you want to be in when you set out to manifest your vision.

We just covered the importance of the subconscious mind in manifesting. According to the author, the subconscious mind receives messages best when your brain is in an alpha state. It follows that the better you are at relaxing into this state, the more effective your manifesting will be. So try this following exercise.

Step 4: Take action

While we just covered stepping back and trusting the process, there are some things you can do to help your vision become reality. You shouldn’t obsess over the outcome, but you can set it up for success. Think of planting a seed: You don't have to hover over it as long as you choose fertile ground and give it the water it needs. Do the same with your vision.

Consider any obvious things that need to happen toward your goal. For example, If you want a change in your career, start looking for other opportunities. If you want to attract a mate, you should consider offers for dates. These are simple and easy ways to show you’re willing to do your part.

Step 5: Adjust your beliefs

When you receive a bill or invoice, how do you feel? It’s probably not a wave of gratitude. If anything, you may dread paying it.

As you’ve learned by now, thoughts and feelings have power. If you’re sending out a distress signal when you get a bill, that’s the vibe you’re sending the universe about you and money in general. Do you want it to give you more of that bad feeling?

Step 6: Set up a routine

When you have a routine, you build a habit that keeps you positive and focused. A routine also ensures you are sending the universe the same message consistently.

Take a moment each day to consider your vision. Think about whether your feelings have changed about it, and note any progress you may see. If you like visuals, making a drawing or collage can be helpful. This exercise will keep your mind trained on what you desire and your motivations for it.

Step 7: Manifest

So you’ve learned how to identify exactly what you want, created a vivid image of it in your mind and take the actions you can to help it happen. You’ve also committed to a structured and positivity-building routine. Now it’s time to put it all together in a meditation the author created specifically for your subconscious mind.

Similar to previous meditations, you begin in a quiet place, eyes closed, and become aware of your breathing, slowing it until you are in a fully relaxed state.

Final Summary

You have the power to bring about any change you want in your life.

To use this power, you must first identify what you want most and picture it with details that evoke strong, positive feelings. Then, you can do simple exercises to increase your manifesting power, including practices in relaxation, gratitude and reframing of your beliefs.

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What is The Art of Manifesting about?

The Art of Manifesting (2023) is a handy guide to the practice of manifesting, or bringing the life you envision into reality. Packed with actionable advice and easy exercises, it shows how you can start to tune into the universe and transform your life.

Who should read The Art of Manifesting?

Anyone looking to change their life
People curious about what manifesting is
Those who know about manifesting and want to improve

About the Author

Carolyn Boyes is an author, speaker and practitioner in hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming. She has over 20 years’ experience around the world in helping people change their lives.

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