If you’re already familiar with the concept of manifesting, you know that aligning your thoughts and energy is key to bringing your desires to life. But what’s often overlooked is the deeper layer of manifestation: the role of intention and the choices we make every day.
Manifesting isn’t just about thinking positively or visualizing your dreams—it’s about actively arranging your energy and making intentional decisions that bring you into alignment with your goals. To truly manifest the life you want, you need to take control of your surroundings, relationships, and time. In this post, we’ll explore how aligning your choices with your desired reality can help you manifest with greater clarity and power.
Everything is Energy
Energy is everything. As Albert Einstein once said, “Everything is energy, and that’s all there is to it.” When you understand that everything around you is vibrating at its own frequency, you begin to see how your own energy plays a pivotal role in what you attract into your life. The more you focus on cultivating positive, high-frequency energy, the more aligned you become with the outcomes you desire.
Think about how your mood can completely shift the outcome of a situation. In The Secret, Rhonda Byrne says, “You are the one who calls the shots in your life. You are the one who chooses how to feel.” When you consciously choose to elevate your energy—through gratitude, meditation, or simply shifting your mindset—you can transform your external reality.
The Role of Intentional Choices
Every choice we make is a small act of creation. Tony Robbins once said, “It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” Every decision, from the smallest daily habits to the larger, more profound choices, is shaping your future. The key to manifesting is ensuring your decisions are aligned with your highest goals.
Manifesting requires us to do the work, even in the mundane moments, to align with the life we want.
If you’re manifesting a healthier lifestyle, choosing to walk every day or cook a nutritious meal instead of opting for convenience foods, are choices that reinforce your intention. Denzel Washington once said, “You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too.”
People and Relationships
You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. This speaks volumes about how the energy of those around you directly impacts your own. Surround yourself with those who uplift, inspire, and encourage your growth, and you’ll find your own energy rising in alignment with your goals.
Think of the characters in The Pursuit of Happiness. Will Smith’s character, Chris Gardner, faced numerous challenges, yet he kept himself surrounded by people who saw potential in him. The people we choose to spend time with can either anchor us to our current situation or help propel us toward our desired future.
Time and Social Circles
Your time is your most precious resource. As Steve Jobs said, “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.” Your time should be spent in ways that align with your values and your aspirations, not on distractions that steer you off course.
If you want to manifest greater creativity, spending time engaging with people who are also creative can spark new ideas and open doors to opportunities. Similarly, if you surround yourself with people who prioritize personal growth, you’re likely to stay focused on your own journey of development.
To Manifest, You Must Take Action.
It’s easy to wait for the perfect moment, but you become what you believe. Your actions need to match the energy and intentions you hold within. When you take inspired action, you show the universe that you’re ready to receive.
The characters in Eat Pray Love show us how taking control of one’s own life can create space for transformation. Elizabeth Gilbert’s journey was about making bold choices and stepping into the unknown. She didn’t wait for the perfect conditions; she created them through her actions.
Manifestation is a dynamic, interactive process that requires us to actively align our energy, choices, relationships, and time with the life we want to create. As Wayne Dyer put it, “You don’t need to be a genius, you just need to have a clear intention.” When you step into your power and take deliberate action, you begin to move toward your desires. So, take a moment to evaluate your choices—are they aligned with your goals? Are you making the most of your energy, your time, and your relationships? If not, start today, and trust that your manifestations will follow.