“SHARE this post to pass your exam,” “Interact 3x to claim positive energy,” and more are what we often see on social media platforms. Does simply liking, sharing, and commenting on a random post we see online bring the result we want, or is it plainly for engagements? Some might believe that interacting with these posts would directly impact the outcome we are after, call this a form of ‘manifestation,’ and do nothing. 

But how would one define the term ‘manifestation?’ Berkeley Well-being Institute described this as “to create something or turn something from an idea into a reality.” Whatever we are thinking or feeling—positive or negative—is the energy we attract that affects the way we act towards something. In a sense, if a person desires a successful career but lacks enthusiasm and determination, your wish will remain until you change how you feel and behave. Therefore, it does not solely revolve around simply wishing; it requires positive attitudes, focused goals, and purposeful actions that would help contribute to one’s success. 

Manifestation will remain an illusion without exerting even a grain of effort into something you wish to achieve. Although this law of attraction enables people to focus on their goals and desired results, we must remember that sitting still and waiting for things we want to happen would not ultimately bring positive outcomes. 

It does not happen instantly. Even though the goal of manifestation is to make your wishes come true, you must be proactive in pursuing your goals. You must exert extra effort in doing the things you want to achieve and not solely rely on any kind of manifestation because we are the ones who will determine the answers we want in our lives. With determination and hard work, we can increase our chances of succeeding and fulfilling the goals we want to achieve. 

Ultimately, manifestation is a belief that your wishes are already within your grasp, and you just have to take action to increase its effectiveness significantly. People can use this mindset as a means of motivation to strive harder. It not only helps you to stay true to your intentions, but it also moves you closer to realizing your goals with more purpose and direction.