Manifestations: True Stories Of Bringing The Imagined Into Reality (Expansion)

This collection of “Manifestation” stories is life-affirming and inspirational. All the entries were short so I was able to read a few at a time and really contemplate what the authors were communicating. My two favorite stories were written by Janice Dau. I loved the accountant’s take on energy in “A Non Woo Woo Approach to Manifesting.” It felt like a practical game plan for manifestation that even your average atheist could adopt. This same author’s second piece gave me specific tools around setting energetic boundaries and having healthy relationships. Both stories provided a pragmatic perspective that felt totally do-able and worthwhile. Jae Hart, the author of “My Perfect Job” stressed clarity when consciously manifesting, and Dr. Vicki L. High recommended focusing on the “what rather than the how” in “Manifest, then Voila!” In “Manifestation Queen,” Terry Om encourages us to be specific and focus on details from a place of harmony. I thought “Manifesting Shangri-La” by Lisa Holm was excellent. In it she suggests that we visualize our dreams, then release them. In this way we are co-creating with the Universe. Finally, Dorothy Welty’s story “My Greatest Teacher” really resonated for me and I appreciated the way she explained how it is always possible to redefine your perspective. For anyone living in difficult circumstances, I would encourage you to pick up this accessible and enlightening manual for everyday magic. Like author Lisa Holm said, “Whatever we focus on gets bigger in our reality,” so why not bring some inspiration, optimism, and positive intention into your life? I think this is a great book for anyone who is ready to make a change and is willing to learn from the lessons of other regular humans just trying to live their best lives… and doing it!

Manifestations: True Stores of Bringing the Imagined Into Reality delivers a powerful premise that the sum of our experiences lies in the duality of what we no longer wish to hold on to and what we want more of. Through the varied perspectives of an insightful author collective, the straight forward idea is delved into further to inspire readers to understand their personal power in manifesting what they desire out of life. As noted by writer Foxye Jackson in “The Power Within,” we manifest experiences regardless of whether the effort is intentional, and even if we do not believe that we hold the ability to do so. Jackson’s narrative wisely focuses on the challenges we face in awakening the power within ourselves to manifest positive outcomes for our lives. These challenges pertain to our thoughts, beliefs, awareness, and intentions. This chapter is one of many within Manifestations that provides tools for promoting more positivity in the important relationship we have with ourselves, and how this relationship impacts how we present our gifts to the world. This book is a recommended read for those who may feel they are at a crossroads when it comes to determining how to proceed with forging a positive path for themselves after enduring hindering trials that can negatively impact the ability of human beings to see their manifesting powers.

This book truly exceeded my expectations! I started reading out of curiosity and was almost instantly captivated! This book is for everyone no matter where you are in life. Initially it was recommended to read based on the chapter title that captured you however I went back and read the entire book. I enjoyed the fact that there were different authors who told their stories and I felt like I was friends with each one. I appreciated the simplified text because it made it much more relatable and easy to read. This book has so much knowledge I felt like I was in manifestation school. I definitely feel more empowered and have begun using the many nuggets that I've picked up from this reading. Some of the things here were new information to me and some of them were confirmations, either way I walk away feeling more in control of my destiny.

Each author has their strengths, focusing on positive life experiences. The few that share their negatives experiences: show a strength of character that was shaped from those experiences. A great read and help in positive visualization.

This was a lovely and easy book to read. I’m always a skeptic; can your life really be impacted simply by manifesting what you want. These personal accounts of growth and change prove that it can. I think that the way the book tackles this idea, is wonderful. Short ‘stories’ about ways in which we can all guide our lives, with different approaches for different circumstances and for different personal styles. I am passing it on to my daughters, who struggle, sometimes, with motivation and actualization, so they can cultivate a more positive approach to overcoming adversity. Each story is it’s own chapter, so you can put the book down and come back; find a chapter or 10 that resonate with you without feeling like you need to reconnect with an entire book. I also thought the easy telling of each story made everything relatable. I never felt like I was being schooled. It felt as though I was enjoying a conversation with group of friends.

Manifestations: True Stories of Bringing the Imagined into Reality is a delightful collection of inspiring stories of people who achieved their dreams and aspirations. Though the authors are from diverse backgrounds, religions, cultures and methodologies, they all began with a dream; a vision of what could be. These are stories from everyday, regular people who had a vision of what they wanted their reality to be. The manifestations that have taken place in the lives of the authors are as varied and diverse as the authors themselves. Whether one seeks financial goals, spiritual growth, physical well-being, or better personal relationships, there is a story to inspire you to begin the process of manifesting your own dreams and goals. The stories are short and to the point. Whether you choose to read the anthology as a whole book, or simply read the stories that speak to your personal life, you will come away inspired by real life examples and guidelines to make your dreams a reality.

I found this book to be very inspirational. It was amazing how so many people have had such insight to believe how your mind is so powerful, that if you think or require something. All you have to do is visualize it and continue to think positive on your interest or need and it will happen. Maybe not right away but it will come. I always knew my Niece was special, she has such a loving heart and always thinks the best of everyone even if they have not done the same to her. It was seen by outsiders that her first marriage was not going to last, but she hung in there for her children until she could do it no more. She came to realize there was more in life for her and her thoughts helped guide her to the love of her life. Its like he manifested out of no where and just appeared. I recommend this book to all and hope that they get inspired to beleive in themselves and what they need will eventually come to them. God is watching us all.

I really enjoyed reading this book. Mostly because it gave many different perspectives and stories. It helped me begin to look at life in general differently. To see how I am the creator and master of my own life, and how the universe answers and responds when you are open to the possibilities. Each page or two are different writings and perspectives from different people. I am thankful that they opened up their hearts and shared their stories so that I can learn from their experiences. My pages are dog-earred with notes and comments so that I can go back and read it again and again!