Podcast Summary
Manifesting science: Manifesting is grounded in science, requires intentionality, specificity, and a deep understanding of brain function to change thoughts and behaviors for a better life.
Manifesting is not a passive process, but rather an active one that requires focused attention, direction, and action. It's not about blindly trusting in higher powers or relying on woo-woo coincidences. Instead, it's about harnessing the power of your own brain through changing your thoughts and behaviors. Manifesting is about making things happen in your life, and the science behind it shows that it's not magical or mystical, but rather a natural process that we can all understand and utilize. As neuroscientist and author Dr. Sabina Brennan explains, manifesting is grounded in science and requires intentionality, specificity, and a deep understanding of how our brains work. By changing our thoughts and behaviors, we can manifest our best lives and make our dreams a reality.
Manifesting principles: Manifesting is a practice of bringing desired goals into reality through focused thoughts and actions, rooted in ancient beliefs. Clarity, visualization, and purposeful action are essential.
Manifesting, or the practice of bringing desired goals and experiences into one's life through focused thoughts and actions, has its roots in ancient beliefs of interpreting natural phenomena as messages from the gods. While there is some "woo" associated with the concept, the core principles of manifesting, such as gaining clarity, visualizing the end goal, and taking action, are used by professionals in various fields like psychology, sports coaching, and cardiology. Manifesting is not a passive process; it requires active effort and conscious thought. Our thoughts influence our perception of reality and our actions, and we are constantly manifesting our future through our unconscious behaviors. To effectively manifest, it's essential to be clear about what you want, visualize the end goal, and take purposeful action towards it.
Manifesting and Neuroplasticity: Manifesting involves making unconscious desires conscious, intentional effort, self-awareness, self-compassion, and practicing neuroplasticity to rewire our brains towards desired reality
Manifesting is about bringing our unconscious desires and beliefs into conscious awareness, making deliberate and focused choices, and encouraging change through practices like self-awareness, self-compassion, and neuroplasticity. The ultimate goal is to be happy, and understanding ourselves and our motivations is a crucial first step. Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to change and adapt, is at the core of this process, but it requires intentional effort and learning. Practices like affirmations, visualization, and acting "as if" can help us develop new neural connections and rewire our brains towards our desired reality.
Body language and emotions: Acting confidently, even when not feeling it, can influence brain and improve overall well-being through lower blood pressure, boosted immune system, and increased feelings of power and self-assurance
Our actions, even if they feel insincere at first, can have a profound impact on our brain and overall well-being. Smiling, for instance, can lower blood pressure and boost the immune system, regardless of our emotional state. This concept is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, which encourages people to act "as if" they are confident or happy, even when they don't feel that way. Our brains are influenced by our body language and posture, and adopting confident poses can lead to increased feelings of power and self-assurance. Our sense of self is also a construct of our brain, shaped by experiences and information from our past, some of which may no longer be accurate. By recognizing this and taking time to connect with our true selves, we can challenge limiting beliefs and improve our overall well-being.
Science of Attention: Manifestation involves actively changing your mindset by questioning limiting beliefs, repetition, and focusing your attention on your vision, while taking deliberate steps towards your goals.
Manifesting is not just about passive visualization or waiting for good things to happen. It's about actively changing your mindset by questioning limiting beliefs, repetition, and focusing your attention on what you truly desire. The law of attraction is often used to describe this process, but a more accurate term might be the "science of attention." By being clear about your vision and taking action towards it, you can retrain your brain and manifest the life you desire. Remember, repetition is important for learning and changing old stories, and visualization can help you realize if what you want is truly worth the effort. So, instead of just wishing for things, focus on understanding where your attention should be and take deliberate steps towards your goals.
Salience network, brain: Our brain focuses on what we consider important or relevant, filtering in related information through the salience network. Being clear about our goals and focusing our attention can help us notice opportunities and solutions.
Our brain is wired to focus on what we consider important or relevant. This is due to the activation of the salience network in our brain. The story of the Mazda 323 illustrates this concept. When the speaker's husband suggested buying a Mazda 323, she had no interest in it. However, after focusing on it as a potential solution to their car problem, she suddenly started noticing Mazda 323s everywhere. This is not because she manifested them into existence, but because her brain began filtering in information that was now relevant to her. The brain's primary function is to keep us alive, and it draws our attention to things that are dangerous, unusual, or important. Our awareness and focus play a significant role in what we perceive. The concept of inattentional blindness demonstrates this, as people can be completely oblivious to something that is right in front of them if it is not relevant to their current focus. Therefore, being clear about what we want and focusing our attention on it can help us notice opportunities and solutions that were previously invisible.
Memory and self-identity: Be conscious of our current focus and take intentional actions towards our goals as our memories, which shape our self-identity, are not always reliable and can be influenced by external factors.
Maintaining coherence between our thoughts, behaviors, actions, and goals is crucial for personal growth and manifestation. Our memories, which shape our self-identity, are not always reliable and can be influenced by external factors. It's essential to be conscious of our current focus and take intentional actions towards our goals. Our memories are like a Wikipedia entry, susceptible to alteration, and we must assess their veracity to ensure we're living in alignment with our authentic selves. We are the authors of our own lives, and it's up to us to write and rewrite our stories with consciousness and intent.
Manifestation: Manifestation is a practice of focusing energy and thoughts on a desired outcome, which can challenge limiting beliefs and lead to personal growth and transformation.
Manifestation, the practice of focusing your energy and thoughts on a desired outcome, can be a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation. Sabina, a guest on The Lissar Wellbeing Show, shared her experience of using manifestation in her own life, including how it played a role in her finding love later in life. While some may view manifestation as a load of nonsense, Sabina and other believers see it as a way to challenge limiting beliefs and create positive change. For those interested in exploring manifestation further, The Lissar Wellbeing Show Plus offers ad-free access to episodes on the topic. As always, The Lissar Wellbeing Show encourages listeners to share their own stories and experiences, and can be contacted through various social media channels or email.