Manifesta
The Real True Undeniable Secret of Manifestation
I was hope scrolling the other day
And paused at someone’s sure-fire three-step process for manifestation.
They always start out with something like
This is the one that works.
Don’t believe those other jerks who told you
It’s all about your frequency
Or it’s all about three claiming your best timeline before bed
Or it’s all about whatever they are selling in their link in bio
But I watched.
Because let’s face it.
Who doesn’t want to get better at it.
But here’s the thing.
The word manifestation
Is connected to manifesto.
And it struck me.
That understanding what you believe
Actually believing what you believe
And being able to say it
Is part of how you manifest.
Connecting what you believe
To what you are trying to create.
What you desire to create.
Desire is a flame.
Your beliefs are fuel for that flame.
This manifesto -
I like to say manifesta sometimes
Since it can’t be gender neutral
Let’s make it gender inclusive
Will help you make what you want to make.
And be who you truly are.
Bravo
Brava.
Mine?
I believe the path reveals itself as you walk the path. In process. In discovering, uncovering and becoming.
I believe what you say and write matters. Words create reality. Abracadabra. As I speak so I create. I mean if I didn’t believe this why would I bother writing?
I believe in miracles. Though I haven’t always. I came to see that miracles are a shift in perspective and so miracles are always possible. When perspective shifts, everything shifts.
I believe in finding the funny. But not at the expense of meaning.
I believe there are layers and dimensions. That what easily is seen is not always meaningful or even true.
I believe in second chances.
I believe in trusting my heart. It’s not always easy because I have a lot happening in my mind - to even hear my heart. But I know that courage comes from the word heart. And maybe more than anything thing else I believe in the courage it takes to walk on the path so that the path can be discovered.
And I believe in flowers and coffee and sequins.
For starters.
And for now.
But ask me next year.
Because the path reveals itself as you walk on the path.
Beliefs reveal themselves as you live them.
With infinite love and gratitude,
Beth
PS What’s one thing you believe? Share in the comments.




Dear Beth,
Love "hope scrolling"!
I sometimes do what I call "BLOOM-scrolling."
And instead of rage bait, I endeavor to plant SAGE bait.
Thank you for sharing what you do!
Love
Myq
Thank you for the thoughtful post, Beth Lapides!
I believe in loving all of life; all of it:
even the stuff that makes us uncomfortable— maybe especially that— we can fashion that uncomfortable into
presence, and listening, and loving— that we get to be here, for all of this! We get to BE HERE. 🩷