The Pioneers of Spiritual Manifestation and the Subconscious Mind- Rachel Devine

Spiritual manifestation and the power of the subconscious mind have become popular topics in recent years, but their roots stretch back much further. In all its mysticism is a fascinating theory. As we dive into the history we encounter pioneers who first proposed these transformative ideas and their contributions to the field of psychology.

Phineas Quimby: The Father of New Thought

Phineas Parkhurst Quimby, (Feb 16, 1802 NH - Jan 16, 1866, Belfast, ME), American exponent of mental healing, who is generally regarded as the founder of the New Thought movement, a metaphysical healing theory. Phineas Quimby, often recognized as the father of the New Thought movement, was one of the first to propose the idea of mind-over-matter in the mid-19th century. He believed that illness originated in the mind and could be cured through changing one's beliefs. This perspective laid the groundwork for the concept of positive thinking and its impact on reality, forming the foundation of manifestation.

Prentice Mulford: The Law of Attraction

Prentice Mulford (April 5, 1834 – c. May 30, 1891) was an American literary author. In addition, he was pivotal in the development of the thought within the New Thought movement. Many of the principles that would become standard in the movement, including the Law of Attraction were clearly laid out in his, Your Forces and How to Use Them, released as a series of essays during 1886–1892.

Prentice Mulford, a pivotal figure in the New Thought movement, is often credited with introducing the Law of Attraction. His essays, collectively known as "Your Forces and How to Use Them," proposed the idea that our thoughts attract corresponding events in the physical world. This laid the theoretical groundwork for modern manifestation theories.

Emile Coué: Autosuggestion and the Conscious Mind

Emile Coué, a French psychologist and pharmacist, introduced the concept of autosuggestion in the early 20th century. His famous mantra, "Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better," encapsulated the idea of influencing the subconscious mind through repeated affirmations, a practice widely used in manifestation techniques today.

Neville Goddard: Imagining Creates Reality

Neville Lancelot Goddard (Feb 19, 1905 – Oct 1, 1972), generally known as Neville Goddard, was a Barbadian New Thought author and Mysticwho wrote on the Bible, esotericism, and is considered to be one of the pioneers of the "law of assumption". He was a proponent of the New Thought movement in the mid-20th century, emphasized the power of imagination in shaping reality. His work, which included the belief that individuals could create their desired reality by imagining it in the first-person present tense, significantly influenced the modern concept of manifestation. Neville Goddard’s idea on how to manifest anything, was to transfer your feelings on what you want to manifest, from conscious into the subconscious mind at the critical stage, before bedtime, and the subconscious mind would bring that into form. It is a fascinating practice in order to manifest your desires into reality. He also has a fascinating book called, “Feeling is the Secret.” The subconscious mind and dreams that can become your reality.

Dr. Joseph Murphy: The Power of the Subconscious Mind

Dr. Joseph Murphy's Ph. D., D.D., (1898-1981), a native of Ireland who resettled in America was a prolific and widely admired New Thought minister and writer, best known for his motivational classic, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, an international bestseller since it first appeared onto the self-help scene in 1963. Dr. Murphy seminal work, "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind", brought the concept of manifestation into mainstream psychology. He suggested that the subconscious mind operates on the beliefs instilled by the conscious mind, and by altering these beliefs, one can manifest their desires. Murphy's work provides one of the clearest links between the practice of manifestation and the subconscious mind.

The Evolution of Manifestation Theory

The manifestation theory has evolved and diversified over time, incorporating elements from various disciplines, including psychology, neuroscience, and quantum physics. Today, it is a multi-faceted field with diverse interpretations and practices. Some emphasize the role of the Law of Attraction, while others focus more on visualization or affirmations.

In essence, the pioneers of manifestation believed in the transformative power of the mind—our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs—and their ability to shape our reality. Their innovative ideas continue to inspire countless individuals and form the bedrock of the manifestation practices we see today.

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The Power of Manifestation: Techniques, Quotes, and Examples - Rachel Devine

Manifestation is the practice of harnessing the power of the mind to shape reality and achieve desired outcomes. It is the belief that one's thoughts, feelings, and beliefs can directly influence the world around them. This concept has gained significant popularity in recent years, with many individuals attributing their success to the power of manifestation. In this article, we will explore the most powerful manifestation techniques, look at the role of the subconscious mind, provide insightful quotes from famous personalities on the topic, provide manifestation examples, and examine the success rates of manifestation through two famous people. The power of manifestation is within your reach as we explore endless possibilities. The practice of spiritual manifestation can help you manifest your dreams and live the life you imagined.

The Significance of the Subconscious Mind

It all starts with the power of the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is responsible for storing our memories, beliefs, and emotions, and it controls approximately 95% of our actions and decisions. By influencing our subconscious mind, we can effectively change our habits, behaviors, and thought patterns, ultimately leading to significant changes in our lives. It can also help us obtain long-forgotten dreams and goals.

The subconscious mind also acts as a filter, screening out information that does not align with our beliefs and allowing information that supports our beliefs to enter our conscious awareness. This filtering process can either hinder or enhance our ability to achieve our goals, depending on the beliefs held within our subconscious mind. These beliefs have been stored in our minds since childhood.

The Feelings of the Subconscious Mind

Feelings play a critical role in shaping the subconscious mind, as they serve as the bridge between our conscious thoughts and subconscious beliefs. Emotions are the language of the subconscious, and when we evoke strong, positive feelings through visualization, intentions, and affirmations, we create a powerful connection with our subconscious mind. This connection allows us to reprogram our subconscious beliefs and, in turn, influence our actions and behaviors to align with our desired outcomes. I will outline some ways to reprogram the subconscious mind to be positive.

Powerful Manifestation Techniques

a) Visualization

Visualization involves creating a vivid mental image of the desired outcome, allowing the mind to fully experience the emotions and sensations associated with that goal. This technique is highly effective in manifesting one's desires because it helps to strengthen neural pathways in the brain, making it easier to achieve the desired outcome. Visualization techniques are more powerful a few minutes before falling asleep. Visualizing what you want to manifest and resonating with the feelings will help shape your goals in your subconscious mind, which in turn helps you achieve your goals. Remember, we navigate life with our subconscious mind. You will be resonating with these positive feelings for 8 hours while you sleep. This is the most powerful technique for reshaping the subconscious mind and is worth reiterating. It is the commander in our brain that navigates our lives.

b) Affirmations

Affirmations are positive statements that reinforce belief in the achievement of specific goals. It helps to negate old negative thought patterns with positive ones. By regularly reciting positive affirmations, individuals can reprogram their subconscious mind, ultimately leading to a change in their thought patterns and actions. This will help you navigate in a successful way toward achieving your goals.

c) Written Intention

A written intention is a mental state that represents a commitment to carrying out an action, or actions, for a future goal, and you write out what you want to obtain. It's powerful beyond anyone's imagination in helping us obtain our dreams. Your written intention goes out into God's vast universe, and that energy does come back, but it also gets embedded in your subconscious mind. There are several ways to write an intention. I wrote a letter once outlining where I wanted to see myself in a year, and then I put the letter away. To my astonishment, I read the letter after the year was up, and everything I wrote on the letter came to pass. It proved to me the power of a written intention. This is a good example of manifesting something by writing it down.

d) Vision Boards

Creating a vision board is a powerful way to materialize one's dreams and aspirations. It is a collage of images, words, stickers, and phrases that represent the desired outcomes, serving as a constant reminder and source of motivation. It also helps to shape the subconscious mind with positive goals in order to navigate in a successful direction. Looking at the vision board daily helps to keep one's dreams at the forefront and keeps positive energy flowing.

g) Gratitude

Expressing gratitude for what one already has is another powerful manifestation technique. By focusing on the abundance in one's life, individuals attract more of what they desire. The law of attraction is clear: like attracts like, and positive thoughts will bring positive results. Additionally, gratitude also plays an important role in shaping our subconscious mind. Writing down 5 things you are grateful for at the end of your day has a myriad of benefits in your life, which will help you with your manifestation practice.

Quotes from Famous Personalities on Manifestation

a) "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve." Napoleon Hill

b) "The only limits in our lives are those we impose on ourselves." Bob Proctor

c) "The mind is everything." "What you think, you become." - Buddha

d) "The greatest gift you were ever given was the gift of your imagination. "Within your magical inner realm is the capacity to have all of your wishes fulfilled." Wayne Dyer

e) "Fate is only an unconscious manifestation of things that we wanted in the first place." Carl Jung

Success rate of manifestation

While it is difficult to provide an exact percentage or success rate for manifestation, numerous anecdotal accounts and case studies suggest that many individuals have achieved their desired outcomes through these techniques. Here are two such case studies from famous people:

a) Jim Carrey

In 1990, struggling actor Jim Carrey wrote himself a check for $10 million, dated for five years in the future, with the memo "for acting services rendered." He visualized receiving that money for years. Therefore, Jim Carrey used a written intention and the power of positive visualization to manifest his dream. By 1995, he had earned $10 million for his role in "Dumb and Dumber."

b) Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey attributes much of her success to the power of manifestation. She has spoken about her use of vision boards and affirmations to help her stay focused on her goals and ultimately achieve them.

In conclusion, the power of manifestation is a fascinating concept that continues to gain popularity. By employing techniques like visualization, affirmations, vision boards, and gratitude, many individuals have been able to achieve their desired outcomes. With famous personalities such as Napoleon Hill, Bob Proctor, Wayne Dyer, Buddha, and Carl Jung providing insight into the power of manifestation, it is no wonder that more and more people are turning to these techniques to help them create the life they desire. While it is difficult to quantify the success rate of manifestation, the anecdotal evidence and case studies available suggest that it is a powerful tool for those who choose to embrace it. However, with a little practice, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to create the future of your dreams.

 Rachel Devine is the author of, The Third Road-Your Secret Journey Home & Lessons from the Needle in a Haystack - Become a Magnet for True Love.

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