151: Manifestation basics: 5 steps to manifesting anything you want

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Welcome back and thank you so much for joining me on another episode of Canny Crystals, the podcast. My name is Mart Tweedy and I am fresh back in Newcastle after a weekend away at Happy Place in Tatton Park in Manchester. So myself, Fran, Jay, and Josie, we had an incredible time. It was so lovely to meet all of you. We did get a bit of a shock, however, when we got there because at Chiswick in London there were 60 people in our tent, and this time at Tatton they'd upgraded our tent. But they hadn't told us. So there were 120 people there, so it was double what we were expecting. So we had a bit of a last-minute flap and a last-minute panic because I'd only taken so many crystals with us and so many pieces of paper and pens to write on. I wish they'd told us sooner, but we managed anyway, that's the main thing. And what's funny is afterwards there's like a 15-minute turnaround for us to get everyone back out of the tent and for the next person to get their workshop attendees into the tent to start their talk. It is such a quick turnaround, to say the very least. And while we were making our way out of the tent, someone turned to me and asked for a photo. So I obliged, and then someone else did. And then when I looked up, there were about 50 people all gathered around at the tent entrance. I felt like Tom Cruise on the red carpet for a split second, I'm not gonna lie. So I kind of said, "Well, why don't we go over here?" kind of, and I led people to one side of the tent so that, you know, we weren't making too much noise for the next person's workshop. And it was just such an amazing feeling, you know, to talk to everyone, to hear where they've come from, to hear how many of them are coming to Manifest next year. Shameless plug. Some of them even bought us gifts as well, which was so thoughtful and kind. Honestly, I was so like, honestly, I'm gobsmacked that people actually do that. I just find it wild. Um, I did get a bit sunburnt though, I won't lie. I wasn't expecting it to be so hot. It said on the weather app that it was going to be overcast and cloudy all day, so I wore cargo pants and a t-shirt, and it was bloody 24 degrees, wasn't it? We were melting inside that tent. Anyway, when we first started our talk, I asked for a show of hands as to how many people had heard of manifestation. Someone even cheered from the back. If it was you, thank you for that. But I was quite surprised to see only half the people pop their hands up, and I thought, you've never heard of manifestation?

Really?

I thought everyone had. Someone even came up to me at the end, and when getting a photo with us, she said, wow, what an interesting concept that we create our own life. And I thought everyone knew this. And then when I got home, just to confirm that, I had two messages from other people saying, how can I manifest this new job? Brand new to manifesting, and I'm trying to manifest a baby, how can I do it? And it just made me think about, you know, maybe I need to take it right back to basics, just like I did a few episodes ago about crystal healing. And you know how I dealt with all the basics of that, because everyone seemed to love that episode. So I thought, right, okay, Friday's pod this week, it's going to be all about manifestation basics. And I don't want anyone switching off that thinks, well, Mart, I already know how to manifest. So I just want you to let this episode be your refresher. Okay, so there's a statistic that I find really interesting that I learned at a conference last year, that we as human beings, we need to be told or shown the same piece of information at least 8 times for it to truly sink in. Isn't that wild? I find that absolutely fascinating. 8 times for something to sink into our brains. And it's also the reason that I will bang on about things like, you know, Manifest, my festival next year, on the pod and on emails over and over again. People will get sick of it, but not everyone takes everything in on the first time. So we're going to chat today about my 5 steps to manifesting your dreams into reality. Now, if you're new here, you might be thinking, Mart, what exactly is this manifesting that you're talking about? Well, like I say, whether you're new to this or you've been manifesting magic for years, there's always something new to learn and embrace when it comes to manifestation. So What is manifesting? I want you to imagine this, that everything you think, everything you feel, and every single thing that you believe creates your world. That's it in a nutshell. Your thoughts are like seeds, okay? Your feelings are the sunshine and the water, and your beliefs are the soil where these seeds are going to grow. Now, manifestation is when something that you've been nurturing in your mind will finally blossom into your reality. So it's broke through the soil and it's finally blossoming. That sounds pretty amazing, yeah? But here's the kicker: what you focus on will grow. So if you're caught up in worry or fear, guess what? You might end up attracting more of that. And who wants more worry or fear? Unless you're a masochist, of course. But don't worry, because we're here to flip the script. So instead of focusing on what could go wrong, we need to focus on all the incredible things that could go right. So I like to think of manifestation as like tuning a radio to the frequency of your dreams. So if you want abundance, you want joy, you want love, success, whatever it is, you've got to tune into those high vibe stations. So if you're vibing on fear, scarcity, doubt, well, those things have their own stations, and trust me, we don't want to hang out there. So how do we get onto the right wavelength?? And the answer is simple. It's gratitude. It's joy, love, unwavering belief, all of the above. So picture yourself living your dream life right now, okay? Just picture it. What do you want to be doing one year from now? And then I want you to ask yourself, how does it feel? What does it look like? And I want you to hold on to that feeling and let that guide you. Because here's the thing: when you vibe high, you attract high. It's like a cosmic law of attraction party. Now buckle up because I'm about to spill the beans on the 5 steps that I personally use to manifest. And trust me, these steps have brought some pretty magical things into my life, especially in the last 5 years. Things that still make me pinch myself, in fact. So are you ready to unlock your manifesting superpowers? Yes, I hear that woman cheering at the back again. So let's do this. All right, here we go. The first step in manifesting your dreams is to ask clearly for what you truly desire. So this isn't just about casually mentioning what you want. This is about standing firm, feeling it deeply, and declaring it with confidence. You have to own that desire like it's already yours. For example, let's say your dream is to, I don't know, have a successful online crystal shop where you can share your passion for healing and energy work with others I don't want you to just say, "I'd like to have a crystal shop online, please." No way! You need to claim it boldly. So you could say something like, "I want to create a thriving online business where I can help people connect with the powerful energies of crystals." That's exactly what I did a few years back. I put that intention out into the universe. I was crystal clear, pun intended, um, about wanting a business that would let me share my love for crystals and it would help other people on their spiritual journeys as well, and it manifested into my life beautifully. So here's what you need to remember. The universe will respond to your clarity and the energy that you put behind it. So be specific and let your desires carry strong, genuine emotions. You can have a mix of different goals, but each one needs to come from a place of passion and positive intention. So lead from the heart. Approach it all with love and authenticity, because when you ask for what you want with genuine desire and a purpose, that aligns with your soul, you're then aligning yourself with the universe's supportive energy. But if you're asking from a place of fear or scarcity, it's going to be tough to bring that abundance into your life. And let's be honest, like, you can't just say, you know, "I want a nice online business selling crystals," and it'd be okay to help some people. That's not how you claim it. So at Happy Place, we went and saw Jumbo Dragon from the Happy Place app do his workshop, and he said something that really resonated with me. He said, 'Call for your prayers. Call not as though you're saying, please, please listen to me, please, universe, give me what I want. Not like that. Like you want to say, I'm here, I'm saying something, and I expect a response by the end of the day.' And that rang so true for me because you've got to say it with conviction. You've got to say things like, 'I am worthy of having a flourishing crystal business that helps thousands of people connect with their higher selves.' Now, that's the energy that we're looking for. You need to state what you want with a powerful sense of desire that fuels you, because here's the secret: your emotions will generate that energy, and everything around us is made up of energy. The passion and the feeling behind your intention sets that energy in motion, and that then attracts abundance into your life. So when you ask for what you want, just be sure that it's filled with desire and enthusiasm. But let that energy echo out into the universe and get ready to receive the magic that will come your way because of that. Now the next part is step 2, which is to believe that you already have exactly what you want. So this is where things can get a bit tricky as well, because it's often where our limiting beliefs try to sneak in. So your ego might start whispering doubts like, "Who are you to want more for your life?" or "Don't be ridiculous, everyone's going to judge you." These thoughts stem from a fear of not having what you desire right now, and if you're caught up in that negative self-talk, it then becomes a major block to manifesting what you want. So to manifest successfully, you need to clear out those limiting beliefs and the negative chatter that says that you're not worthy or you're not capable. And if there's any doubt in your mind that you can't have what you're aiming for, it's going to be pretty difficult for you to attract it into your reality. That's why this step is all about believing that it's already yours. For those just starting out with manifesting though, I always recommend starting small. So think of it as placing a simple order with the universe, like asking for a parking space or manifesting £10. It's not about whether you get it or not, it's about training your mind to believe that yep, it's on its way. And when you see it actually happen, finding that perfect parking spot or seeing £10 come to you in an unexpected way, it then reinforces that belief. I think I've told this story before about when I first discovered manifestation and the Law of Attraction. I told Johnny, my partner, about it, and I basically put The Secret down on his bedside every single night until he eventually picked it up and read it. And don't get me wrong, he's not really a spiritual person, but he went with it. And I remember him saying to me, "I'm going to manifest a £50 note because it's something that you don't see every day, so when it comes to me, I'll just know that it was from the universe." And at the time, he was working for a guy in Newcastle doing all his graphic design work. This was long before he was self-employed with his own business, but he had been putting in a lot of extra effort to get shit done. And one day he came home from work and he said, "You'll never guess what. I've been trying to manifest that £50 note, and today me boss put two £50 notes in me hands to say thank you for all me extra hard work." Now, he couldn't believe it. He couldn't believe that he had manifested this. And even to this day, if you ask him if he believes in manifestation, he still says no, even though he's seen everything that I've manifested over the last few years and his own manifestation of those £50 notes. But how I see it is that starting small builds up your trust muscle, so you'll start collecting evidence that this really works, and then that builds your confidence to go after bigger desires like manifesting a thriving online business or a dream home. Or an incredible holiday. The more you practice and see it in action, the stronger your belief will become. So remember, believe that you have it already. Start with something manageable, see it come to life, then go for the bigger dreams after that. You might want to start with like a parking space or £10 or even a bunch of flowers or a cup of coffee or something like that. Just try and visualize that coming into your life and trust that what you desire is on its way, no matter how small it is. And just watch how your life starts to shift. Step 3 is to tune into that spiritual frequency of feeling good and being grateful for what you already have in your life. Now, this is where the magic really starts to happen. So you've got to get yourself into that spiritual frequency of feeling good and being grateful. Remember, we are all made of energy. We are all vibrating at different frequencies, much like tuning in at different stations on a radio. So I like to think of it as tuning into that spiritual FM station. If you're tuned into a frequency of lack, fear, or scarcity, you can't possibly receive any of the good things that's meant for you. You need to be on the station that broadcasts joy, excitement, gratitude, because that's the frequency where your desires already exist. Everything in life already exists, it's just on a different frequency. So here's a key to manifesting: you have to feel as though you already have what you desire. Right here and right now. And this is where many people stumble. They think, I'll feel good when my desire shows up. But that's not how manifesting works. You need to feel good now to draw that experience into your life because you must align your vibration with what you want. So how do you start vibrating at that higher frequency? A powerful way to get there is through gratitude practice. So gratitude helps shift your mindset from what you lack to what you already have, and then that opens you up to receive even more. So when I began my manifesting journey all those years ago, I was still stuck in a very realistic, negative mindset. I started a gratitude practice that really transformed my perspective. So here's what I did. For 21 days straight, I wrote down 5 things that I was grateful for each morning. It was that simple. You might have heard that if you do something for 21 days that it becomes a habit. Well, this practice helped me shift my energy and mindset. I started each day by writing things like, "I'm grateful for the roof over my head on this cold day," or "I'm grateful for the nutritious food in my fridge that fuels my body," or even "I'm grateful for the sunshine today and the chance to walk on the beach." These might seem like small little insignificant things, but they were so powerful because they're real and relatable and they genuinely make you feel good. So when you write down what you're grateful for, I just want you to make sure that you really feel that appreciation. If you want to be guided through this, I have a 5-star rated 31-day manifesting practice called the 31 Days of Gratitude. You can either get this for just £5 at cannycrystalsacademy.co.uk, or you can even get the printed copy off Amazon or Waterstones. It's £7.95, I think, at the minute. It's, um, gone down in price. Just search 31 Days of Gratitude Mart Tweedy, it'll pop up. But if you do this gratitude practice every day for those 31 days, you'll notice a massive shift within you. You'll start vibrating higher. And no, you don't need to be in a high vibe state 24/7 like so many of you think. That's not the case because we're human, you know, life happens. There will be bad days, there'll be moments of frustration, fear, or doubt. What really matters the most is how you move through those moments. So when I'm having a tough day, I'd often go for a walk to clear my head, or if I'm feeling low on energy, I make sure that I just get enough rest. Meditation is another great tool. It helps me center myself and recharge my batteries. Remember, we're not aiming for that constant positivity. No one in the world, not even, I don't think, the Dalai Lama, will be 100% constantly positive. Do you know what I mean? It's not realistic. The goal is to move from a low or fearful state to at least a neutral state. So you might go from feeling 30% happy to at least a 50% state, okay? Neutral is far better than being stuck in fear because that fear blocks you from receiving what you desire. Also, keep in mind that obsession over something, whether that be a business idea, a relationship, a new home, whatever it is, that's another form of fear. It signals to the universe that you don't trust the process. So I want you to keep your spiritual frequency in check. Make sure that you're coming from a place of faith, gratitude, joy, and just trust that what you've asked for is on its way to you. Alright, now we're moving into one of the most fun parts of manifesting, which is Really, it's daydreaming. Let's be real. Step 4 is all about visualizing your desires and letting your imagination run wild. So think of it like creating a mental movie where you're the star and you get to design the whole scene exactly as you want it. So, for example, if you're manifesting your perfect dream house, I want you to start picturing it in vivid detail. So imagine yourself walking through that house. What does the kitchen look like while you're preparing yourself some food? Do you see a beautiful pool outside? I want you to feel the warmth of the sun as you relax in your garden. Think about the colours, think about the textures, the smells. Really put yourself in that space. Visualise it as if you are there right now. How does it feel to be in that house? The more detailed and immersive, the better. Sometimes when I do this, I visualise myself cooking myself a meal, and that includes getting everything out of the fridge, you know, feeling the cold cold on my hands as I'm taking things out the fridge, opening the cupboards to find the pots and pans and seeing where all the other crockery lives, you know, serving up on the plate before taking it over to the dining table and then eating it. Because this goes through exactly what you would be doing if you were living in that said house. So I personally love to do all my visualization at night, often through a short meditation. In fact, if you head over to Insight Timer or you can even download the Insight Timer app. You can listen on there for free. Just search Mart Tweedy on there. I've got some visualisation meditations you can listen to for free on there, and you can listen to subliminals on there. It's all free. But here's a sneak peek of how I do it. I meditate for about 10 minutes, and I focus on my mind's eye, which is the area between your two eyebrows, just at the top of your nose, and I imagine it opening up into a bright light. Kind of like a projector beaming images onto the wall, and I see myself living out my desires on that mental screen. So what I'm doing, how I'm feeling, how I'm experiencing life in that reality. So if you find it challenging to visualize in this way, don't worry, because I know a lot of you contact me and say, you know, I'm just rubbish at visualization, I can't visualize anything. What I often say is to start small If you are struggling with visualization, start visualizing something that is familiar to you. So don't go straight into your dream home, just close your eyes and visualize yourself walking from where you are right now in your home over to your kitchen, over to your fridge, getting something out of the fridge and making yourself a meal in your kitchen as it is right now, because that is familiar to you and your brain is going to be able to think, well, yeah, I know this. And then bit by bit, start changing something. You might picture a black fridge instead of a white fridge, for example, or you might picture that you have black dinner plates instead of white dinner plates, or that you open the cupboard and you see a pile of cash in there or something like that. That's a quick and easy way for you to get a visualisation win because you are still visualising, and it does come in time. It does take some practice, honestly, because I was rubbish at it when I first started, but that's kind of what I do, okay? But if you find it challenging to visualise in this way, don't worry. Like I say, another fantastic tool is to use a vision board. So you could create a vision board that represents every single thing that you desire. You could grab yourself a corkboard or a poster board if you're old school. You can start filling it with pictures, quotes, words that reflect your goals and your dreams, and then place it somewhere that you'll see it every day. And then just take 5 minutes daily to really look at your vision board. And as you look at each image, imagine how it would feel to have those things in your life right now. You can close your eyes if it helps. You can feel that sense of excitement and gratitude as if it's already yours. Now, if you're living in 3024, you know, create yourself a new Instagram profile, set it to private, upload key images and quotes that make your heart sing. This is what I do personally because I find it convenient. It's quick, it's easy, there's no mess. And I follow people that I find inspirational on that account as well, so that when I switch to this profile, it's only ever filled with goodness and there's no negativity, and I can see me Instagram profile grid as me vision board, okay. So the key is to make this practice a daily ritual, whether through meditation, daydreaming, visualization, a vision board, whatever it is. You're just training your mind to believe that whatever you desire is already on its way to you. And the more that you see it and feel it and live it in your mind, the more that you draw it into your reality, because your mind starts imprinting this desire, aligning you with the energy needed to manifest it. So get creative, get detailed, and most importantly, just have fun with it, because manifestation should be fun. Your imagination is one of the most powerful tools that you have for creating the life that you desire. And then the last step, step 5, is to be open to receiving. So this is where you welcome your desires into your life. But here's the key: you have to be open and ready to receive to receive them. Okay, you've done the work, you're feeling good, you're not obsessing or pushing away what you want, you're trusting that it's on its way. Now comes the part that requires the patience, and being patient can be one of the trickiest parts because let's be honest, we all want what we desire right now. In today's world, we're so used to instant gratification that, you know, waiting can sometimes feel frustrating. Trust me, I've been there. I've had moments where I've wondered, "Why isn't it here yet? I want it now." But this step is about keeping the faith and just knowing that just because you can't see it happening, it doesn't mean things aren't aligning perfectly behind the scenes. Like, say, for example, we go to a restaurant We sit down, we place our order. Just because you can't see what's going on in the kitchen doesn't mean that your food's not being prepared. Does that make sense? The universe is always working its magic. It's always rearranging situations and people to bring your desires to you, even if you can't see it. This is why asking for signs can be so powerful. It's a reminder that even though you can't see the outcome right now, things are moving in your favor. So here's the mindset shift. Instead of needing to see it to believe it, you need to believe it to see it. And what I mean by that is that you need to trust that the moment that you asked for something, the universe started orchestrating its arrival. Okay, you have to have that faith. Your job is to keep feeling good, avoid that obsessing, and just trust that it's on its way. Like, I often say this to my students that, you know, you can't order from Amazon and think, well, it hasn't arrived within the hour, so I'm going to order it again. You wouldn't do that. You would either wait for it to arrive, and if it didn't arrive in a few days, you'd get in touch with customer services. You wouldn't just keep on ordering and ordering and ordering until that thing actually came to you, would you? So that's what we need to do. We need to sit back and just think, right, it's in hand, the universe is dealing with it, and just move on, okay? Because like I said, the universe is always working its magic. So your job is really just to keep feeling good, avoid that obsessing, and just trust that it's on its way. If you truly trust and you let go of all doubt, you will manifest whatever it is that you desire. The universe wants you to succeed. It's pure love and it's always supportive. If you want to get a bit more spiritual, think about your spiritual team, you know, your ancestors, your spirit guides, your angels, whatever it is. They are all there to support you. They don't want to see you suffer. They're there to help you achieve whatever it is that you're dreaming of, as long as you lead with love and purpose, of course. So this is why it's so important to come from a place of gratitude, joy, and authenticity. When you lead with love, you naturally attract support and abundance. You're not hustling. You're not forcing things to happen. Instead, you're in that state of flow. You're trusting that everything is unfolding perfectly. If you're feeling stuck or you're feeling a bit frustrated, like nothing's happening, just take a break. Go for a walk, spend time with friends, meditate. Doing something different can often help you move into a state of flow and surrender, which is where you're most receptive. Now, Gabby Bernstein, for example, she always says the universe has your back. She's even got a book that says that. She's got oracle decks that say it, you know, the universe has your back. And it's true. If you're hustling and you're pushing too hard, you might actually be operating from ego, which rarely leads to the results that you truly desire. So instead, I want you to be in that space of surrender, trust, and gratitude, because that is where the real magic will happen. So daily gratitude practices, they'll really help you stay in that receptive state. I still practice gratitude most mornings. When I first started, to keep myself accountable, I'd even text a friend 5 things that I was grateful for, and she'd do the same to me. It was such a, like, an amazing way to lift each other up and to stay in that positive, open-to-receive mindset. Yeah, so just remember that receiving isn't about doing more, it's about being more. Be in that state of trust, joy, and love, and watch how your desires start flowing into your life. And there you have it, my 5 powerful steps to manifesting the life that you truly desire. What I will say just to finish off is that manifesting isn't just about wishing for something and waiting for it to happen. Because most people see it that way. It's about becoming the person who already has it. It's about aligning your energy, your mindset, and your actions with what you want to attract. When you ask clearly for what you want, when you believe deeply that it's already yours, when you feel grateful and joyful as if you already have it, when you visualize it with passion and you open yourself up to receive, you create that magnetic force that draws your dreams into reality. Now manifesting is like a bit of a dance between intention, belief, and trust. It's about knowing that the universe is always conspiring in your favor. It's always guiding you towards your highest good. So go get yourself out there, dream big, trust the process, and just let that magic unfold because you are powerful beyond measure. And when you align yourself with love, purpose, and unwavering faith, there's no limit to what you can create. The universe is on your side, okay? It's cheering you on every step of the way. So just keep on shining, keep on doing what you're doing, keep believing, and just watch as your dreams will become reality. So just before we wrap up today, I have a little bit of news. I'm just so open and honest that I thought I'd share this with you as well. So I was in talks to have Fearne Cotton at Manifest next year, and I thought she would be a great addition to talk all things mental well-being, mindset, spirituality, all that jazz. So that was the caliber of guest speaker that I was going for. But unfortunately, after months of meetings, Fern's team unfortunately said that with it being too close to Happy Place next year and the fact that we will be doing so much paid spend on advertising using her name and her image, they didn't want it to dilute Happy Place's advertising efforts. Which I totally get because it's 6 weeks before next year's Happy Place Festival as well. So I'm looking for another keynote speaker now. I'm actually in talks with a couple of other people. I'm very excited about them as well. And as soon as I have one penciled in and confirmed, I'll be releasing the workshops and the final speaker lineup. We've still got some incredible surprises to come as well, and some people who will even just be coming on the day with stalls, which I think everyone will absolutely adore. There's two in particular that I can think of, and I'm just like, oh my God, their stalls are just going to be wild. So I'm a little bit gutted about Fern, I won't lie. But I'm equally as excited to see who will fill that spot. So if you haven't already, you can grab your tickets now at www.mani-fest.uk. So I hope that you've enjoyed today's episode. If you have, please go leave me a rating or review. And thank you so much for listening again, and I will see you all next Friday. Have a lush weekend, everyone. Bye!

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