In fact, the physical manifestation—the materialization of something in our physical experience—is actually the last step of the manifestation process. Placing too much emphasis on this final step instead of the steps that precede it can lead to much frustration in the process.

How does one tap on NOT-MIND for manifestations? The process is simple. First, separate your pure intentions from the associated thoughts and emotions. Recognize that these thoughts and emotions are not needed

Spiritual teacher Rupert Spira encourages students to ask the question, “Am I aware?” Am I aware? Something magical happens when you ask this question. The moment you ask it, all mental thinking ceases, and it is as if something draws you inward to the core of your being.

Everything just happened from beyond the mind. It is only when I look back that everything makes sense to the thinking mind. This is what Steve Jobs famously conveyed when he said that we can only connect the dots looking backward but not forward.

Holding the intention means simply becoming aware of its purest content without allowing the mind (or resisting the temptation) to figure things out. Just hold the purest intention in your awareness for a few seconds at a time and then let it go. If you would like to take it one step further (especially in the beginning), you may want to also hold

This connection with your manifestation answer is best made using NOT-MIND.

Manifestations should not be left to chance, belief, or faith. The creation process is beyond all of that!

The physical act of manifesting is nothing more than connecting with your desired manifestations. There is nothing esoteric or mysterious about the creation process.

Take a week, like my friend did, to notice what takes place in your inner awareness. Each time something comes up in your experience, ask yourself whether it is a (1) pure intention, (2) thought (positive or negative), or (3) emotion (positive or negative)?