Manifesting is just like praying. In both you strongly wish something to happen

Yeah agreed, I guess it's prayer rebranded for people who wouldn't necessarily be religious otherwise.

My parents have fully bought into it and it's taken over their lives. They're constantly focusing on their ideal future rather than enjoying what's in front of them and it makes me sad.

Be honest:

Who do you think is more likely to hit the game-winning free-throw?

• a guy who looks at the hoop thinking “aw crap I’m gonna airball, and everyone is gonna laugh at me”
• a guy who looks at the hoop thinking “okay I’m gonna swish this, and my whole team is going to celebrate”

Many top-achievers describe the power of visualizing success (positive manifestation).

Many people who pray are cultivating healthy virtues (patience, kindness, strength).

Have you ever heard the term “self-fulfilling prophecy”?

I hadn’t really heard of the new technique of “manifesting” until now. I read this for an explanation. It does sound very similar to the mindfulness practiced through prayer.

At least from my perspective, the difference being that prayer includes other things like thankfulness, asking for forgiveness for mistakes I have made, etc. I think prayer is a bit more “complete.” I also believe there is a huge advantage to acknowledging that we are simply not in control of everything that happens in our lives. That sounds like a lot of pressure to assume your success is only dependent on your actions.

I am all for people finding ways to healthily better there own lives. If manifesting fills that niche for non-religious people, it seems like a good thing.

Shorter version: Manifesting is just praying with extra steps.

I only believe in manifestation in the sense of "if you say we're slow and we get busy I'll kick your ass" stuff.

Don't tempt fate essentially.

So basically Spacestar Ordering