Exploring the World of Manifestation: Interviews with Top Experts, Study notes of Law

Download Exploring the World of Manifestation: Interviews with Top Experts and more Study notes Law in PDF only on Docsity! The Truth About Manifestation and The Law Of Attraction Shaun Holmes Abstract The purpose of my research project is to develop a stance on whether or not manifestation is a real phenomena. Manifestation is the idea that a person can actualize their desires by using the power of their subconscious beliefs, and there are numerous entities that purport this to be a real ability we possess as humans. In order to gather information, I plan on conducting virtual interviews with fifteen of the top experts in the manifestation world. In these interviews, I will focus on three topics: the scientific (or spiritual) basis for manifestation, anecdotal evidence of theirs, and different manifestation techniques. After the interviews, I plan on analyzing the various opinions to determine what theories were most commonly referenced and which were the most promising. As a result, I hope to be able to make an informed argument on whether or not manifestation is possible. Finally, I will incorporate this argument into a written report overviewing the theories and techniques of manifestation. 1 Introduction Manifestation is defined as the power we possess as conscious beings to influence our realities through our subconscious beliefs. The concept was popularized in Rhonda Byrne’s 2006 novel, ​The Secret, ​which discusses how a person’s mindset has direct effects on their life. In the novel, Byrne asserts that the Law of Attraction is the force that is responsible for the manifestation of our beliefs. This universal law is based on the idea that “like attracts like”, and that the energy of our subconscious beliefs will actually attract the real-life version of itself. For instance, if a person deeply believes that he is well liked by his coworkers, then the Law of Attraction would cause that to happen (Byrne 2006). Aside from Byrne, there are numerous other influential people that promote manifestation as a self-help strategy and truly believe it to be more than a fictitious idea. Many of these people even claim to have their own manifestation success stories, asserting that they used the Law of Attraction to make their dreams come true. Based on all the stories out there, it may seem that manifestation is a very real concept. However, can we prove through either scientific or statistical evidence that manifestation is actually responsible for these results? Background The initial work that inspired me to look into manifestation was the CIA Gateway Document. This document discusses the “Gateway Process”, which is a CIA-designed training system used to teach a person how to channel the energy waves that comprise their consciousness towards specific purposes. ​This process is based on the theory that if a person can focus enough to bring coherence to the frequencies and amplitudes of their left brain waves and right brain waves, then they potentially have the ability to move their consciousness beyond their body and into the external universe. The basis for the Gateway Process’ validity is in part based on a few theories about the universe’s structure and how everything within it is made up of energy. The reason the CIA spent the time and resources developing this process was initially to solve issues of national security; for example, they used a person trained in the Gateway Process to look at the inside of a Russian seacraft. I remember reading this document and thinking it was incredibly interesting that a government agency actually spent time and resources on developing a process for manifestation. What’s even more interesting is that they had high levels of success in using it (McDonnell 1983). Reading this set me on a search to find more details and theories regarding the scientific basis for manifestation. Many of the following sources I found actually came from a variety of famous authors and gurus who have built their careers around promoting manifestation. For instance, I read and watched various pieces of content from Bob Proctor - a famous self-help guru whose methods are based on the Law of Attraction. Proctor believes that he actually used manifestation himself 2 the availability of the figures I am interviewing. For the sake of time, I have also decided that I could email the questions and ask for a written response if necessary as well. Regarding time, I would hope to interview each expert for about an hour each, so that should take me about 15 hours total for the interviews. If I get more than fifteen responses, I will gladly interview more experts. After the interviews, which should conclude about two months after the project start date, it will probably take me about 5 hours to compile all the opinions I received and then draw comparisons between them. Expected Results After conducting all the interviews, I would hope to have 15 expert opinions on each of the three aforementioned topics. From there, I would compile a document that compares the final results and shows which ideas are most popular. There will most likely be certain prevailing opinions on what the scientific basis for manifestation is, as well as the best strategies for manifesting your desires. My report will also give an overview of the wide range of opinions that exist in the world regarding manifestation. Conclusion The concept of manifestation seems almost too good to be true. How can manifestation - the idea that a person can actualize their desires by manipulating their subconscious beliefs - be possible? My research endeavors to answer this question by determining whether or not there is sufficient evidence that proves the validity of manifestation. Through my research, I also hope to gather information on the various manifestation techniques that people use and the logical reasoning behind why they’re successful. By interviewing 15 of the top experts in the manifestation world, I will be able to compile enough opinions to determine the overarching theories. Although I most likely will not be able to provide concrete evidence of the Law of Attraction and manifestation, I believe my research will provide a substantial argument that supports whether or not manifestation is possible. Furthermore, my research will offer a comprehensive overview of the major opinions regarding manifestation, as well as common techniques that are used to practice it. I believe my final report will be a great resource for anyone looking for a wide range of perspectives on manifestation all in one place. 5 Budget Based on the research methods I would use, I do not believe this project would require money unless I have to pay an expert for their time. In that case, my budget would depend on the rate they ask for. However, since many of these experts are big philanthropists and educators, I am hoping that they would be willing to let me interview them for free as a college student performing research. 6 Bibliography Aubin, Richard. “The Science of Manifestation.” Merlin World, May 3, 2011. http://www.markfoster.net/rn/The_Science_of_Manifestation.pdf. Braden, Gregg. ​The Spontaneous Healing of Belief: Shattering the Paradigm of False Limits​. Carlsbad, California: Hay House, 2008. 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