Manifesting Dreams - Once More with Feeling!

Laurie Miranda - aspiring author, feng shui master and interior designer

For Laurie, manifestation is about alignment of thought, word & deed.  "Some people think in different ways. The majority probably thinks in words, others in images.  Imagery is one of THE most powerful ways to manifest & when you attach feelings, the ability to bring it to reality is potent.  It's all about what you are declaring to the universe."  Laurie's power to create is so strong she's pioneering a new genre of literature - Buddhist Sci-Fi.

Due out sometime in the next year, Laurie's book uses the Mayan calendar as its jumping off spot.  Hollywood has portrayed 2012 (the Mayan calendar's end point) as an apocalyptic event. Laurie's story uses it as a critical turning point for our planet - an awakening of consciousness bringing mankind & nature back into balance.

What brought Laurie to the verge of publishing her first work of fiction?  

An interesting story that started during a rafting adventure down Cataract Canyon in Utah, (Laurie comes to Denver via New Jersey) progressed with years of studying Japanese Buddhism & chanting, and fed consistently with a nightly dose of visualization. While on the raft, she was overwhelmed by an image to write a book. Years later, while unable to fall asleep, a story arrived in her imagination. "My bed-time movie picks up each night where I left off the night before."  Twenty years after the rafting trip, while engaged one morning in her Buddhist practice, she was encouraged to share this nighttime story, currently in the editing process.

The book is a story which teaches us the power of thought-that we are creating our reality. "The ability to manifest is grounded in our awareness and genuine knowing of who we are." Laurie shares.  "Its critical to know yourself, to know what you want & how you are dealing with your thoughts & feelings, throughout the course of the day.  The sequence of your thoughts is key.  Be mindful of what you want.  Anytime a negative thought, a doubt or trash thinking that doesn't serve your goals comes up; if you are aware then you can intentionally let the counter productive thought go and shift back to the path of what you want to create. It's critical to not give doubt power." When she closes her eyes at night she sees a "movie" of the life she wants to build complete with experiences she wants to have, the people she hopes to meet, the milestones she seeks to achieve. It is this SEEING the desires come true and then allowing herself to FEEL what it feels like to actually DO those things that makes her realty.

"How does one do that?" I asked.  

 "When you become aware of a doubt that counters the vision your a creating, imagine yourself put it inside a balloon.  Then take a pin and pop the balloon and let the doubt go with it.  Then make your declaration of the reality you are wanting.  This is how we can change the world. Embrace determination and imagery to set a course for the life you choose." 

Manifesting Dreams - Do It Yourself – Head Trash Removal

How to manifest what you want ... ? There are so many paths that lead to a life of your dreams.  Bottom line, the target zone, the Holy Grail ... 

     FEELING THE EMOTIONS OF ALREADY HAVING WHAT YOU ENVISION. 

the next 4 posts offer an interesting array of intriguing people, each with their own unique approach to creating what they want in their own lives & the lives of others.

First up, Jonathan Manske – an expert in the field of human energy, Jonathan has worked with thousands of people addressing a spectrum of conditions from terminal cancer to the simple headache.  Recently Jonathan released his latest book: “The Law of Attraction Made Simple” - an easy read, jam-packed with simple tools & exercises for “how to” manifest what you want in your life. 

I asked Jonathan, “What one piece of guidance would have the most powerful impact on a person’s ability to manifest?”

Jonathan: “Inner work is essential in order for things to change.  It is impossible to out perform your self-image.  Like a field of dandelions, if you only remove the tops the weeds come back because the roots below the surface will continue to push up new flowers. “   Here Jonathan is referring to the conscious mind/above the ground and the non-conscious mind/under ground. 

Our non-conscious mind process something like 11 million bits of information per second, our conscious mind about 40.  Obviously the lion’s share of information is processed without our being aware that it is happening.  And these non-conscious processes and patterning houses beliefs, automated responses, decision tactics & ways of being that comprise the “head trash” standing in our way of manifesting what we want in our lives. 

DIYHTR – Do It Yourself – Head Trash Removal

 Is a system for identifying & clearing out non-conscious programming that can prevent you from manifesting your dreams.  It seems kind of silly at first but I have had success with it so here goes:

            Using your body as a “feedback device” make a clear statement about a dream/goal/desire you have.  For instance; “It is okay for me to make money selling my art.”  Then notice how your body feels.  Did it come out smoothly or did it catch in your throat? Did the little voice in the back of your mind say, “Yea, right?”

            If you get an adverse or disconcerting reaction then you know there is a conflict between your conscious & non-conscious programming.

            THE STEPS:

1)   Keeping your statement in mind, tap repeatedly for 30 seconds on each of these spots: the karate chop point of either hand, the bone beneath your eyes, the outside edge of the toenail of your second toe.  Cycle through each spot tapping for 30 all while focusing your mind on your statement.

2)   Tapping the karate chop point on your hand, slowly roll your eyes (not your head) from floor to ceiling, tapping as you do.

3)   Say your statement out loud again.  If it feels strong & true you have succeeded in clearing the non-conscious programming.  If not, go through the procedure again.  Perhaps, a few times a day, over several days.  You can also think of other ways to make the same basic statement.  For instance: “It is easy for me to make money… “ or “I enjoy making money…”.

This is my shortened version of Jonathan’s instructions for this technique.  For a fuller explanation  & more easy to use tools for manifesting your dreams, goals and desires check out a sample of his book on his web site: www.JonathanManske.com

Next up we’ll hear from three powerful manifesters and how they