Manifest Your Desires in 6 Impossibly Easy Steps

Written by Christine Kane

Step 1 – Read these instructions.

(See? Totally easy! Just like the title says!)

Step 2 – Think about what you want.

Think of the resolution to a challenge you’re facing. Or some kind of expansion you’re intending in your life. Or some area of your life that could use a little energy, light, abundance, peace, or healing.

Step 3 – Write your intention as powerfully as you can.

Examples:

“I intend success and prosperity as I begin a new exciting path in my life.” = more powerful.

“I am jobless and feeling insane for quitting to start a business. Please help me not be a loser.” = less powerful.

For some, it might feel terrifying to write a powerful intention, especially if you’re scared or hurting. That’s okay.

But just try to remember this: the more of your own affirming mindset that you can conjure up, the better it is for you. If you can’t conjure that up – then read on. Cuz we’ll do it for you!

Step 4 – Comment below.

State your intention or request in the comment box below. (Note: I can no longer take these by email. The last two times I had hundreds of emails — which makes it hard to print out and take them with me!)

Step 5 – Let go.

Waste no time wondering if you did it right. Or if this stuff even works. Or if you look stupid. Or if you asked for the perfect thing when you need so many things. Or if your boss will know that’s you in the comments asking for a different job. Or if you should have figured all this stuff out by now.

Let go means let go. Take a breath and let go.

Step 6 – Be grateful.

At some point today, write down or say out loud ten things for which you are grateful in your life. Be grateful that you are learning the lesson that this challenge is offering. Be grateful that you have friends, a roof over your head, a job. Just be grateful for as much as you can. Gratitude is the ultimate bringer of more. It is the ultimate releaser of drama.

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“You’re right. That was easy. But I don’t get it.”

Well, this coming weekend is the third of five 2008 Great Big Dreams Retreats.

At every retreat, I open the weekend with silence and intent. At that time I take the names of everyone who has emailed or commented to this post – along with all of their intentions and requests – and I include them in our circle and in our own prayers and affirmations.

I call it our “Great Big Prayer List.”

It’s a powerful part of the retreats. In fact I’ve received many emails saying that lots of things changed in their lives after they did this – and that they could actually feel themselves as part of the circle.

Maybe it’s just hooey.

Maybe it’s totally real.

Who cares?

If nothing else, you’ll just get some good mojo going on!

You’ve got nothing to lose. Let us help you get what you want!

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***Extra Credit*** Step 7 – Join us.

On Friday afternoon at 2pm EST, join us. Light a candle. Say, “I’m in.” Nod to the clouds. In what ever way works for you, join our circle with your intent. We welcome you!

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alina September 30, 2008 at 11:08 pm: Hi – thank you for this great opportunity:))

I intend to make great friends with food so that it becomes pleasure and fuel and gives me a lot of energy that I can use for creating wonderful relationships in life and realising my dreams.

With love:)

Alina
Heidi September 30, 2008 at 11:12 pm: I intend ease of writing, success and sense of achievement as I finish my masters thesis by the deadline.

Thank you Christine.

Heidi
polaris October 1, 2008 at 12:09 am: Christine, what a cool posting. Thanks inviting us aboard the intention train

I intend to create a loving harmonious enjoyable relationship with a man who is open, honest, fun and creative in a way that supports my creativity.

I intend amazing sucess in my new business venture.

I am grateful for the support of my siblings, my virtual pen pals, and my parents. I’m grateful for the opportunities that have been presenting themselves to me. I’m grateful for the healing that I’ve been experiencing.
Rachael October 1, 2008 at 3:07 am: I step boldly and confidently into my new projects and buisness endeavors, knowing that every step towards my goal is a step towards a life of freedom in my career and my creative life. Every action brings me into closer alignment with my “mission statement”.

I intend, no matter the outcome, to go part time at my “day job” by December 1st and to quit the call center job altogether by February 1st 2009. I will achieve my goal as a cartoonist and an illustrator, not as a “technical support agent”. I’m capable of achieving far to much to be afraid of taking the jump off of the cliff into unemployment and not realizing the steps will appear, the path will be shown, and(one way or another) the bills will get paid. My life will grow in abundance with each step of faith.
LaVeda H. Mason October 1, 2008 at 8:15 am: Thank you, Christine, for opening the circle to us all.

I intend to create a life of spiritual, social, and financial abundance and glowing good health for myself and my family; to surround ourselves with people who love and honor us; and who we love and honor.

I intend to move forward with my goals, and to release old patterns of fear and lack, and let go of people who do not honor us; allowing them to find their own happiness.

I am SO grateful for the Internet; it allows me to learn from, attract, interact and grow with the best and brightest minds out there (yes, that’s YOU Christine); which helps keep me whole, focused and moving forward.

Have a great retreat!
Jenny October 1, 2008 at 9:16 am: I intend to become financially secure.

I intend pure, unconditional love for myself.

I intend success on my new path.

I intend unwavering happiness in myself, no matter where I am or what I am doing.

I intend self-confidence that stems from a place of experience and gratitude.

Thank you, Christine, and thank you, Circle of Lovely Beings.
mahi October 1, 2008 at 9:27 am: I’m not sure if this really says much, but with every fibre of my being I intend to focus on what’s important to me. I might not be able to join you on Friday, but I’ll spend that time thinking deeply about what it is that I actually want.

Good luck to everyone.
Ann October 1, 2008 at 11:26 am: Thank you for this blessing Christine.

I intend to not let fear get in the way of my true path. I intend to effortlessly create wealth, and receive it with ease, while continuing to build my authentic life. I intend a new source of work that brings abundance, growth, a healthy life and positive energy – doing what I love & helping others, while feeling confident, supported, and safe.
I intend to be in a loving, committed relationship with someone who is honest, trustworthy, and emotionally supportive. I intend love in every part of my life – work, family, friends, intimate relationship, God and myself.
I intend to allow abundance to come to me through many channels.

May the weekend bring joy and healing to everyone!
Jon Dittert October 1, 2008 at 12:27 pm: Hey Christine,

I was in a mountain biking accident on September 6 and I am still healing. I would like to request intentions for physical healing as well as for emotional and financial healing. I have been unable to play guitar or drums since the accident, and playing music was my primary outlet for creating, relaxing, socializing, and making money.

I am grateful for all the help I’ve received from family, friends, and even strangers. I’m also grateful for your “Poison Ivy” post. As I lay on the ground after the accident, the second thing that came to mind (after a significant string of expletives) was “my body knows exactly what to do.” I’ve been trying to repeat that as often as I can.

Thanks a bunch. I will be intending good things for all of you on the retreat this weekend.
Dezann October 1, 2008 at 12:33 pm: Hi Christine, all above and the universe:)

I intend wholesome success, financial prosperity as i enter a new phase in my life. I intend my business will prosper and will be a blessing to others
meghan October 1, 2008 at 3:59 pm: i intend to serve as a vessel of source’s light. i intend to release my attachment to “my will” and work in loving partnership with spirit and allow for spirit to live and breathe through me. i intend to live in spirited and faith*full partnership with my life partner and children, creating life, love and home for our family, tribe and community.

thank you *all for this space to name and speak this.
Annette October 1, 2008 at 8:32 pm: I intend to achieve complete financial freedom and success by helping others attain their dreams.

(I’m grateful for this wonderfully inspiring blog)
Pam October 1, 2008 at 9:55 pm: I know I’m too late but… my intention:
To live a live more passionate, more filled with wonder, more connected to nature, closer to pelicans, more willing to help others, more grateful, more curious, more independent, with less stuff and more contentment. And to find the courage to make the changes I need.
Kristin October 1, 2008 at 9:57 pm: Hello all,
I intend a beautiful, healthy, abundant, fulfilling and positive new direction in my life and that of my family.
Many thanks,
Kristin
Patricia October 1, 2008 at 10:18 pm: 1) I intend to have my idea come to fruition and bring financial security, while helping mothers connect with their children, children connect with each other and women connect and enjoy the time spent together.
2) I intend to continue my path toward wellness and a less stressful life while recognizing daily the many blessings I have with my husband, children and extended family and friends.
Beth October 1, 2008 at 11:20 pm: I intend to expand my skills and talents in the best way to improve human health. I intend to connect more deeply with the people in my life.

Thanks!
brandi October 2, 2008 at 1:02 am: christine —

thanks so much for the offer to open the circle to all of us.

i intend wellness on all fronts – physical, emotional, spiritual – as i continue on this new journey to live my best, most authentic life.

i intend to experience work that is both fulfilling and prosperous, relationships with family and friends that are stronger than ever before, and unbridled love with my yet-to-be-identified partner!
Matilda October 2, 2008 at 4:27 am: I intend a career that fits me perfectly, with enough challenge and enough balance.
Matilda October 2, 2008 at 4:28 am: (also: I’m very grateful for this opportunity)
Alida October 2, 2008 at 10:40 am: Thank you Christine.

I intend to be kinder to my body, to feed myself consciously with good food. To look at exercise as indulgence. To take better care of myself by eating, exercising and sleeping well.

I also intend to be kinder to those around me. To always have a kind word instead of a critical one.

I intend to create abundance in my life and my love. To be positive and affirming and welcoming.

Most of all I intend to be kind.

Thanks again Christine.
Chief October 2, 2008 at 10:47 am: I intend to bring abundance into my life through my new venture as a life coach.
Lilas October 2, 2008 at 11:12 am: I intend my green card and an effortless move to the USA
Carolyn October 2, 2008 at 1:38 pm: Christine, I’ve been loving your blog! Have a wonderful Great Big Dreams Retreat!

My intent: to be enjoying, and easily afford upgraded tools for my freelance work, including a faster stable Mac computer, and high speed internet connection brought to my beautiful rural location, so that I can continue creative supportive work without commuting. In addition, my intent is to be enjoying perfect dental health and to keep all of my teeth.

I am grateful for the beautiful woods, fun and loving family, wonderful kind and generous friends, delightful home, fulfilling and creative work, ability to travel, inspiring bloggers and friends, beloved pets, health, creativity.

Thank you Christine and all folks here for your positive energy,

Carolyn
JuP October 2, 2008 at 3:54 pm: I intend the power, energy and healing to become unstuck and move on to prosperity in my career, relationships, health and wealth.

Thanks for your help.
cathy n. October 2, 2008 at 4:56 pm: I intend to make a decision and to take the steps, no matter how small, to follow through on my commitment.

Thank you.
Pat K. October 2, 2008 at 5:33 pm: I intend to solve the problems of my relationship with my husband Tom by being totally willing to embrace and go to the fearful places, with the resolve and intent of a Bodhisattva warrior, facing my fears with grace and becoming enlightened.

I intend on doing loving kindness meditation and Tonglen on a daily basis with the intent to ‘wake up’ this year.

I intend to find my true purpose in life and to serve, heal and inspire others.

I intent to find a new career path that opens my creativity and shares my skills with the intent to serve others and lift them up, inspire them, and heal them, and allowing me to provide for my animals and home without worry.
Katherine F. October 2, 2008 at 8:05 pm: Thank you so much Christine! I found your website through Romanlily’s site and you are such a guiding light!

My intention is to lessen the judgement towards myself and others, to forgive myself and to welcome myself wholy into my heart. I intent to move forward – facing my fears and embracing the world.

I am grateful for so much – from the many messages out there on how to live more spiritually, to all the compassion that is present around me and to this beautiful, magical, miraculous world that we live in.

Many blessings!

KF
lynn October 3, 2008 at 7:14 am: I intend joy, success and prosperity in my work and complete intimacy and connectedness in my marriage.
Stacey October 3, 2008 at 9:55 am: I *expect* to find the perfect home for my children’s story, Ravenna, either through an agent or a publishing house, or some means I can’t yet imagine.
Lisa October 4, 2008 at 1:53 am: I intend to find inner peace, joy, and authenticity within myself. I intend to enjoy intimacy, understanding, shared communication and love with my husband. I intend to employ compassion, empathy, an open heart, and the energy to lead by example for my children. I intend expansion, peace, happiness, abundance and wealth in my business. I intend to have a spiritual awakening in my life.
With gratitude,

LD
nicole October 6, 2008 at 3:39 pm: I intend to:

1. get my liscense
2. get over my ex
3. get a job
4. go back to college
5. be able to afford daycare
Tina Mammoser October 7, 2008 at 7:33 am: Thanks for this opportunity.

I’m expanding. I am getting a gallery/workshop type shop. I’ve applied, set the financial side in motion, and have it planned. Now I’m wasting nervous energy waiting to see if the landlords accept my proposal. Now I can let it go knowing it’s in safe hands and get on with painting. Besides, if I don’t get it that means my structure is ready and in place in order to just find another unit. Thanks!
Rosemary October 7, 2008 at 11:13 am: Thank you Christine for all the light you bring to the world.

I intend to create art that is rich in meaning, beauty and aliveness and then attract people who appreciate these paintings and buy them.
kathreen October 7, 2008 at 12:12 pm: thank you, christine.

i intend to live my life as a loving, powerful, energetic and courageous woman. in real life translating to 1-being present for my husband, 3 children, extended family and friends/community 2-sharing my creations, be they in my music, photography, writing and painting 3-choosing to live from love rather than fear. blessings, too, to my dear friend allison tyler, from showing me YOU. xox,cK.,toronto.