I’ve always believed in manifestation—even before I knew what the word meant.
Looking back, I can trace my manifesting journey all the way to childhood. I grew up Catholic, surrounded by family, friends, and a community who all shared the same faith. As a little girl, I was taught that I could pray to God for anything I wanted—and that before asking, I should always give thanks for the blessings I already had. That simple habit stuck with me. Every night before bed, every Sunday at church, I would close my eyes, say thank you, and ask for what was in my heart.
In high school, I discovered the novena—a nine-week prayer ritual with a special moment to make a wish. I took it seriously. I believed in it with my whole heart. And, as far as I can remember, every time I truly wished for something, it came true.
That was my earliest form of manifestation: rooted in faith, emotion, and trust. I didn’t need to know the term “Law of Attraction”—I was already practicing it.
Losing My Way in the Hustle
As I moved into adulthood, life got busier. My spiritual practices became more on-and-off. I still prayed. I still visualized. I still believed. But I wasn’t as connected as before.
Over the years, I built a life as an online entrepreneur. I run two Etsy shops. I have a Shopify store. I’m building a print-on-demand business. I even got into day trading stock options—and it’s going well. And like many of us, I’ve also been drawn to what’s new: AI, passive income models, the latest YouTube “how to make six figures in 30 days” video.
I was hustling hard. I had goals. I had dreams. But somewhere in all that momentum, I lost something… me.
I was achieving things, but I didn’t feel accomplished. I was making money, but I didn’t feel satisfied. And despite all the activity, I still felt behind. I kept asking myself: What’s missing? Why does it still not feel enough?
The Moment I Paused
One day, I felt it—pure exhaustion. I realized I was spending most of my time glued to my computer. I had stopped going out. Stopped feeling inspired. I was doing everything, yet feeling like I wasn’t really moving.
So I gave myself permission to stop.
To breathe.
To pause and ask: Is this really what I want?
And just like that, something shifted.
Returning to What Works
I went back to meditation—something I’ve always loved but never stuck with consistently. Almost instantly, I felt it again: that calm, grounded sense of presence. That gentle knowing that I didn’t need to chase everything at once. That maybe… I already had enough.
That’s when my manifestation practice came back to life. This time, not from a place of hustle or pressure—but from a desire to reconnect with myself.
Now, I’m starting fresh. I’m not looking for a new business idea. I already have businesses that work. I’m not trying to force more income. I’m opening myself up to receive what aligns.
I check in with myself daily.
I track how I feel.
I journal.
I practice affirmations.
I raise my vibration through small moments of joy.
And you know what? I’m excited again. Not because I found “the next big thing”—but because I found me.
Where I Am Now
Right now, I’m choosing to be still.
To tune in.
To trust.
To manifest from a place of peace, not pressure.
This is my journey back to alignment.
And maybe, if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, unfulfilled, or simply tired from trying to do it all—this can be your reminder too:
Sometimes the most powerful manifesting move is to pause, check in, and come home to yourself.
