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\n We start with the thought, idea, or dream we had last night, then incorporate the energetic level, the spiritual level, the emotional level, the dreaming level, the physical level, and ultimately the active, concrete level. The move from an idea or dream into a concrete action step makes the dream a reality. Manifesting can also refer more specifically to a spiritual practice rooted in the law of attraction, where you use focused thought, visualization, and positive affirmations to bring your desires into reality.<\/p>\n In other realms\u2014dreamtime, seance, spiritualism, and connecting with departed relatives\u2014manifesting refers to making a ghost or spirit appear. This can be moving and powerful, especially when you manifest a visit from a departed relative or friend. A recent Pew research study found that 53% of those who lost a loved one reported a visit of some form after the death. It can happen within the dreamscape itself and in \u201cdream-adjacent waking experiences\u201d like synchronicities, d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu, signs and symbols, and the near-sleep zones of the hypnopompic and hypnagogic states. Carl Jung identified these liminal zones as the states of being just before we fall into deep sleep and just before we\u2019re fully awake at the other end.<\/p>\n In all practices of manifesting, intentionality is key. Henah Velez, author and editor at The Good Trade<\/em>, says, \u201cAs I\u2019d come to find out, the practice (of manifesting) combines both dreaming and<\/em> doing. Manifestation takes an overarching goal and breaks it down into more digestible actions and fewer limiting beliefs.\u201d<\/p>\n The Stages of Change behavioral paradigm supports this process. Also known as the transtheoretical model, it describes how personal and behavioral change moves through several steps: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Some models include a sixth stage\u2014termination. This aligns with our understanding of manifestation. The vague \u201cmaybe I\u2019ll do or go or create something\u201d is the germination seed of pre-contemplation\u2014we\u2019re thinking about thinking about it. To reach actualization, we need to move through the stages of change to actually manifest it in our world. After \u201cthinking about thinking about it,\u201d we really examine the idea; we consider and ponder it. Next, we research, prepare, and gather materials. Finally, we take the action we\u2019ve been preparing for. Then, depending on the project, we either continue to amend and maintain it or bring it to an end.<\/p>\n We can also use our nighttime dreams to help manifest what we desire in life, as well as to ask questions, gain knowledge, get health advice, and spiritually connect. Dream incubation is an ancient practice that involves spending time before sleep to journal your question, hope, or what you want to manifest. Write a few sentences or a few pages, but end with a clear question. The clearer you are, the higher the chance that the dream will be easy to understand and won\u2019t need as much interpretive work or unpeeling of layers. In ancient Greece, the Temple of Asclepius drew seekers from far and wide to sleep in the temple and have priests and priestesses interpret their dreams. The original practice involved releasing small non-venomous snakes to whisper the dream message in the seeker\u2019s ear.<\/p>\n Luckily, modern dream incubation doesn\u2019t involve snakes or trips to ancient temples. Make your incubation journaling the last thing you do before sleep, and keep your attention focused on your question as you drift off. In life and dreamwork alike, clarifying your goals and requests helps manifest them. Be specific\u2014the more specific you are, the more likely you\u2019ll actualize what you\u2019re seeking. Then, in the morning (or in the middle of the night if you wake from a dream), write down the dream on the same page where you wrote your question. Spend some time with it. Dreams usually come veiled in symbol and metaphor. The gift of dreamwork is the gift of association. Let yourself associate freely with the images, symbols, and characters in your dream, and see what emerges as related to your question. Share the dream with others\u2014two or more heads are often better than one when unpacking a dream.<\/p>\n If nothing seems clear enough, try again. This time, make your writing even clearer and more specific. Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n I love to swim, but as I got older, the arthritis in my neck made turning my head to breathe really uncomfortable. I didn\u2019t want to stop swimming\u2014it\u2019s my favorite all-over exercise\u2014so I incubated a dream to find a way to continue swimming without pain or discomfort. The simple one-liner dream I got in response was, \u201dSwim like a fish.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n At first, it was a mystery to me, but I know dreams come in metaphor and symbolism, so I asked myself as I worked with the dream upon waking, \u201cWhat does it mean\u2014to me\u2014to swim like a fish?\u201d You need the personal if you want to manifest something for yourself, so I asked \u201cfor me,\u201d not generically. I thought about fish, swimming, and when I\u2019d swum with fish. It came to me\u2014I\u2019d swum with fish many times while snorkeling in the Caribbean, Florida, and Hawaii over the years. Without pain\u2014because I wore a snorkel and mask each time and didn\u2019t need to turn my head! That was it. Now, many years later, I still take my snorkel gear with me to every pool, pond, lake, and ocean I swim in, and it remains both a joy and my primary form of exercise.<\/p>\n ——————<\/p>\n The post Manifesting appeared first on Retailing Insight Magazine.<\/p>\n
\n\tT<\/span>he ability to manifest our dreams transforms them from a wish or hope into something concrete and real. It moves our desires from something vague and ephemeral into something solid and tangible. Here\u2019s an example of multi-level manifesting: \u201cNot only did I hope for, maintain a positive mindset, and visualize getting this new job, but I did my homework. I researched the agency, verified that my skill set matched the job description, and made sure I got a good night\u2019s sleep and stayed well hydrated before the interview. I remembered to speak more slowly than I usually do when I\u2019m nervous or excited, and the next day I got the job!\u201d This is an example of manifesting in action at multiple levels of being.<\/p>\nAbout the Author: Linda Yael Schiller<\/strong>, MSW, LICSW, is an international speaker on dreamwork, trauma, and integrated embodied spirituality. Schiller is an EMDR- and energy psychology-trained psychotherapist and consultant with over 40 years\u2019 experience, and a long-term member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD). She is the author of Ancestral Dreaming<\/em> (Llewellyn, 2025), PTSDream<\/em>(Llewellyn, 2022), Modern Dreamwork<\/em> (Llewellyn, 2019). She is a Professor Emeritus at Boston University School of Social Work. And with Simmons University, she has received awards for her original theory of relational group work and recognition worldwide for her teaching excellence. For more, visit www.lindayaelschiller.com<\/h6>\n<\/p>\n