Is The Law of Attraction Real? A Hypnotherapist’s Take on Manifestation
We see it everywhere. The Law of Attraction. Manifest your dreams. “If you see it in the mind, it will become reality…”
But is this real? Or is it just another self-help trend that sounds good but doesn’t deliver?
After 13 years as a hypnotherapist and studying these concepts for even longer, I’ve formed some opinions on the matter that you may find helpful. And spoiler alert: the truth is more nuanced—and more powerful—than what most people teach.
The Origins of The Law of Attraction
The Law of Attraction exploded into mainstream consciousness after Rhonda Byrne’s book and film, “The Secret.” That work introduced the modern world to an ancient idea that’s been around for centuries in various forms.
The basic premise goes like this: Decide exactly what you want. Visualize it clearly in your mind with energy and emotion as if it’s already happened. Do this consistently, and the Universe will rearrange itself around your energy to manifest your desire.
Simple, right?
And on one level, I believe this is absolutely TRUE.
The Undeniable Power of the Mind
The power of the mind is incredible. Everything you see, hear, and experience around you right now was first a thought in someone’s mind.
The chair you’re sitting in… the building you’re in… the technology you’re reading this on… all of it started as a thought. A vision. A manifestation.
With my whole soul, I believe in the power of this phenomenon. I’ve seen it happen countless times with my clients, and I’ve experienced it in my own life.
Banjo Earth, my world music and film project, was created first as a thought, then a vision, then a manifestation. Since then, I’ve traveled all over the world creating “Peace through Music. Community through Creation.” That didn’t happen by accident. It happened because I held a clear vision and took consistent action toward it.
The Missing Piece: Action
But here’s what gets left out of “The Secret”—and it’s the most important part:
The actions.
Without action, nothing happens.
You can sit on your couch and manifest all day long, visualizing your dream life in perfect detail. But if you don’t get out into the world and do something about it, NOTHING HAPPENS.
The actions are the secret sauce that creates your dreams and desires.
And this is where most people get stuck. They do the visualization. They create the vision boards. They repeat the affirmations. But then they wait for the Universe to deliver, and they wonder why nothing changes.
How Manifestation Actually Works
Here’s what’s really happening when manifestation works:
The power of thought, vision, and manifestation is that it changes you internally to create the actions necessary to reach your goal.
It shifts your belief about what’s possible. When you consistently visualize something as already complete, your subconscious mind begins to accept it as reality. This changes your self-concept and your expectations.
It creates expectation in you to achieve success. You start looking for opportunities instead of obstacles. Your reticular activating system (the part of your brain that filters information) begins to notice things that align with your vision.
And it enhances your energetic vibration to attract people, experiences, opportunities, and situations that align with your vision. When you’re operating from a place of belief and expectation, you show up differently in the world. People notice. Doors open.
The Real Equation for Manifestation
After years of working with clients and studying how the mind actually works, I’ve come to understand the equation like this:
Vision + Actions = Manifestation
Let me break that down:
Without the vision, you’re just doing a bunch of actions that aren’t aligned with any clear purpose. You end up spinning your wheels, working hard but getting nowhere meaningful.
Without the actions, you’re just creating the mental side of the equation. You’re living in fantasy rather than reality. And in the real world, nothing changes.
With all parts of the equation, you can create, dream, and manifest anything you desire.
Putting It Into Practice
So how do you actually use this?
- Get crystal clear on what you want. Not vague wishes, but specific, detailed visions of your desired outcome.
- Visualize it regularly with emotion. See it, feel it, experience it in your mind as if it’s already happened. This isn’t just daydreaming—this is programming your subconscious mind.
- Take aligned action every single day. Even small steps. Especially small steps. Consistent action compounds over time.
- Trust the process. Not everything will happen on your timeline, but if you’re doing steps 1-3, you’re creating the conditions for success.
This idea is as old as humanity itself. And I believe it is indeed our human superpower.
The ability to imagine something that doesn’t yet exist, hold that vision clearly in our minds, and then take action to bring it into reality—that’s what separates us from every other species on the planet.
Use it. Practice it. See what amazing things you can create.
Learn the Intricacies
If you want to dive deeper into these skills and learn how to use them effectively in your own life, I teach all of this (and much more) in my Eversole Hypnosis programs.
You’ll learn:
- How to program your subconscious mind for success
- Advanced visualization techniques used by top performers
- How to clear limiting beliefs that block manifestation
- Practical action strategies that align with your vision
- And the hypnotic tools to make it all automatic
Get started here with a private session →
Much Love,
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