Perception and Manifestation

Perception is critical when it comes to manifesting.

How we perceive something (good, bad, neutral, possible, not possible, etc.) is the precursor to intention.

We must first set our perception before we set our intention. If your perception is “this won’t work”, and your intention is “I want my business sales to increase by 30% this month,” then it won’t work. Not all parts of you are in agreement that this is the right step.

A perception is an opinion that can be changed with evidence, discussion, influence, etc.

For example, you see a commercial from Vet Care Extraordinaire to raise funds for homeless animals on TV. The announcer talks about animals being dumped by owners, animals escaping, and how there isn’t enough people or money to help them properly. Violin music plays while you’re shown images of skinny dogs with bitten ears, dirty fur, and sad eyes. This makes you feel upset that people abandon their animals, and makes you feel helpless to solve such a big problem. You open your wallet, call and give them some money.

This example covers from perception to manifestation. It’s that easy.

Let’s say another commercial comes on and it’s a lawyer commercial discussing a class-action lawsuit against Vet Care Extraordinaire for embezzlement, fraud and money laundering of funds. Now, you feel angry, want them to pay every possible penny, and write a scathing review. You even contact the law firm and share your donation receipt. Months later, you receive $12.50 in the mail as part of your claim, which also doesn’t feel satisfying. You then don’t trust donating to other groups as easily.

What changed? Perception? Perception can be based off both knowledge and wisdom. (They are not the same thing. See Knowledge vs Wisdom.)

Perception can get you ready to manifest and bring into being anything, so be careful and notice what you are creating in the world.

We can be the change, but in order to do it properly, we need to understand what perception os driving us to that choice.