The concept of manifestation–the process of, to borrow from Thoreau, living the life you’ve imagined–has fascinated me for more than 30 years. I’ve read most of the books on the subject, done some of my own research, and finally, after reading Tapping the Source for the third time, I think I am starting to get it.
Tapping the Source, by Gladstone, Greninger, and Selby, is based on the manifestation philosophy of Charles Haanel. Haanel was a pioneer in the positive-thinking movement. His works, particularly 1912’s The Master Key System, had a profound impact on both American spiritualism and business culture. The essence of the system lies in using simple practices, like meditation and visualization, to make your dreams into reality.
It is not about stuff. It is not about getting more. Rather, it’s about feeling more fulfilled and at home with your inner source of being. And it requires slowing down and building time throughout your day to make the connection with your higher source.
The Master Key System has influenced countless “New Thought” writers over years. Some see the spiritualism at the core of the system as a kind of magic or religion. My view is more nuanced; to me, manifestation blends the principles of quantum physics with some ideas from homeopathy and holistic health. Put as simply as possible, like energy attracts like energy. Manifestation is not a means to an end, but a process of harmonious self-awareness that is enough in itself.
Forget about the things you want; instead, focus enjoyably inward on how you intend to feel. Access your higher self through breath and bodily awareness—remember that you are not your thoughts and desires, but something far, far greater. Once your “monkey mind” has quieted down, you will be ready to receive wisdom, information, and inspiration from your source. Stop trying to force things to happen. Allow yourself to be guided as you make space for grace throughout your day.
The importance of slowing down in order to access wisdom beyond your thinking mind cannot be emphasized enough. Investing three to five minutes of slowness and contemplation, multiple times a day, creates the focus and consistency necessary to make a connection with your source. You still need to act, but by regularly pausing, visualizing, and listening to what the universe has to tell you, you cultivate inspired, creative action that is powerful, scalable, and long lasting. You are resisting the tendency to react, and are instead allowing things to flow and unfold at their own pace and speed. All the while, you feel more fulfilled and at peace than ever before.
We intuitively know what we want and how we want to feel. When we look inside, not outside, for wisdom and knowledge, we engage in a special communication that supports the manifestation of our dreams.
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