Summary

The article discusses a scientific approach to manifesting, suggesting that by activating the ascending reticular activating system (ARAS) and maintaining a positive attitude, one can influence the likelihood of positive experiences.

Abstract

The concept of manifesting, which has gained popularity, is examined through a scientific lens in this article. It introduces the Baader-Meinhof effect, which explains how our brains tend to notice things we are interested in more frequently. The article then delves into the role of the ARAS in attention and consciousness, emphasizing that conscious awareness of one's desires can lead to more positive outcomes. It identifies screens and negative attitudes as major hindrances to the ARAS, suggesting that overindulgence in virtual life and pessimism can detract from real-life experiences and achievements. The author advocates for a practical approach to manifesting, which involves setting specific goals and cultivating a positive mindset to guide the brain's focus towards achieving these goals. The article concludes with the author's commitment to experimenting with manifestation techniques and sharing the outcomes.

Opinions

The author initially approaches the idea of manifesting with skepticism, valuing hard work and consistency over seemingly mystical practices.
The author believes that the Baader-Meinhof effect supports the idea that our focus can influence our perception of reality, making certain events or objects seem more prevalent.
Dr. Rojas Estapé's perspective is cited to suggest that many people miss out on positive experiences due to a lack of awareness or clarity about what they truly want.
The article criticizes the modern overuse of screens, suggesting that the gratification from social media likes is as addictive as drugs and sex, yet un

Scientific Explanation For Manifesting

How to make good things happen to you, backed by science

Don’t you feel skeptical when someone says things like manifest the life of your dreams?

I do. I have a very hard time believing these types of things because for me it’s hard work and consistency that takes you places.

Lately, the term manifesting has become super popular, so I decided to give it a try.

Let’s be honest, what’s the worst thing that can happen? That it does not work? Well, it won’t if I do nothing anyway.

Trying to get to know everything about this practice I stumbled across the closest thing to a scientific explanation of manifesting, by a psychiatrist.

So I wanted to share it with you, in case you are as skeptical as I am and need a little push.

Guideline

Baader-Meinhof effect
Turning on your ascending reticular activator system
2 main viruses in the system
Relation with manisfesting

Baader-Meinhof Effect

I am pretty sure you have experienced this effect.

You buy a new car or a new bag, and suddenly, everyone has that new thing you bought. So you think, oh I am a trendsetter.

No, you are not.

Despite being constantly bombarded with all sorts of information, our brain only retains small pieces you’re interested in.

Whatever it is you desire, your brain will find a way to show you.

Ascending reticular activator system

This system’s purpose is directly related to attention and consciousness.

The thing is, Dr. Rojas Estapé says you can either live your life with this system activated or disconnected.

What happens with the majority of people is that they live life completely unaware of the existence of this system.

As a result, 90% of the people don’t have good things happening to them because they don’t know what good things they want to happen to them.

On the contrary, you can make good things happen to you, by turning this system on and having a higher predisposition to them.

Main viruses to the system

ARA system is so powerful yet so easily shut down.

Nowadays, its main enemies are:

Screens

Your brain receives the same gratification from likes as from drugs and sex. No wonder it is so addictive.

But despite being such a persuasive stimulant, who can say that ever since they got a smartphone they are smarter?

As Dr. Rojas Estapé says:

Good things stopped happening to us because we chose a virtual life instead of a real life.

Attitude

We undervalued the strong effect our attitude previous to any event has on the event itself. It determines our reaction.

Happiness and success are not about what happens to you, but what you do with the things that happen to you.

We must learn to educate our thoughts and this constant voice in our heads, toward a proper attitude, and therefore, reaction.

Relation with manifestation

Don’t get me wrong, I am not talking about manifesting as magic, and sitting down waiting for things to happen, but the scientific way to attract whatever it is we want.

Manifesting as a way to give our brain purpose. To know what to look for and what to pay attention to, by turning on our ARA system.

I am not an expert manifestator, but I understand you must write the exact things you want, even how you to feel when you achieve them.

And this makes all the sense in the world, when you set yourself specific goals, you know exactly what it is you seek.

The search is more precise, as well as your focus and attention to one single thing instead of the hundreds of thousands of possibilities.

Everyone I look up to is talking about it, so I decided to give it a try. And what do you do when you want to learn something?

You buy a book.

I’ll be doing the exercises the book suggests and will share with you the ones I consider more interesting, as well as the results, good, bad, or nonexistent.

Do you believe in manifesting?

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this article! I am grateful that I could share my knowledge with you and truly hope it somehow helped you. If you have something you would like to add or another insight on the matter, don’t hesitate to share it with me.

Have a lovely day!