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Decision and intention are foundational to building your ideal life
To initiate the manifestation process, you must first decide what you desire.
And you must be meticulously specific about what you desire. The more specific you are about what you desire, the more you are likely to manifest with precision.
We all have desires, but many of our desires lack specificity. What would happen if you placed a food order and weren’t specific? You leave what you will receive up to chance. You’re unsure what you will receive because you didn’t clarify.
Let’s say you desire a new job. Here are the types of questions to think about:
What kind of job do I desire?
What kind of culture do I want to experience?
What type of coworkers do I want to be around?
How much do I want to be paid yearly?
Do I want to receive annual bonuses?
Do I want to receive equity?
Do I want my insurance premiums paid in full?
What type of PTO policy do I desire?
What type of work do I want to do
How much of a workload do I desire?
What type of boss do I want?
What other benefits do I desire?
Do I want my work to impact others positively?
How do you want to feel after the workday?
What hours do you want to work?
How many meetings do you want each day?
How do you want to feel during the workday?
And the list of questions could go on and on.
The more specific you are, the more likely your manifestations will correctly align with your desires.
We are all manifesting desires daily. What we think about, we bring about.
Look at your life. What have you manifested intentionally and unintentionally?
If you’re dissatisfied with what you’ve manifested, it’s time to get more specific about what you want and don’t want.
But be careful not to focus on what you don’t want, or you will subconsciously attract more of your non-desires into your life.
Think Holistically
What do you want in all areas of your life? Don’t focus solely on tangible things for your desires. Think grander.
What kind of lifestyle do you desire to experience? What is your ideal way to live?
Here are some example areas to consider:
– Health
– Wealth
– Family
– Friendship
– Love & Partnership
– Career
– Home
– Transportation
– Travel
– Generosity
– Location
– Time
Be Specific
Remember, the more specific you are, the more you increase your chances of building your desired life.
Take a moment to think about everything you desire in life.
Over time, these desires will change, but start with your draft and then proceed to the subsequent chapter, which might cause you to rethink your desires.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.