A manifestation box is a super fun way to play with the law of attraction, and it's a technique that I've had a lot of instant success with.
In this article, I'm going to share what a manifestation box is, how to use it and why it's so powerful.
I have to share something with you guys that I tried and have had some amazingly creepy, fun results with. I recently acquired a small box that I call my manifestation box. I've been putting small intentions and desires I want to manifest into the box and they've all literally been manifesting; I'm obsessed!
How do you use a manifestation box?
I was browsing through some inspirational articles one night and stumbled across an interesting manifestation technique. The idea is to find a small box and make it special to you–infuse it with your love and energy, decorate it, anoint it with your favorite oil, maybe put a small crystal in it, etc. Whatever would make it feel sacred and special to you.
Next, you think of something you want to manifest and write it down on a small piece of paper and put it inside the box. Every day, you read the paper/s and imagine the dream happening, feeling how you would feel as if they had happened.
You then close the box and put it away, visualizing that the box is receiving the energy of the Universe in your absence and you let it go from your mind.
I love the concept of putting something out of mind while feeling that it's "being taken care of". I don't know about you, but I feel like I have a million folders open in my mind at all times. I'm always thinking about this and that, and how can I make this happen and what if that doesn't happen?
What I manifested using the manifestation box technique
I started by putting in a few different random, kind of vague-ish things that I would love to have happen, but wouldn't be bummed if they didn't. One of them was to have a blog post go viral and one was to receive amazing news. Two things that I don't necessarily need to happen, but I would just love it if they did. Oh my gosh you guys...
So every night the first week I looked at these little pieces of paper and just let myself fantasize for a moment about what it feel like to have a post go viral or to receive amazing news. I sat there with a huge, cheesy smile on my face and then put the papers back in the box, closed it and put it away. I envisioned a funnel of energy going to my box and allowed myself to forget about it.
That week my husband randomly asked me if I wanted to go to San Diego. We had just gotten back from California and our Disneyland trip. I'm obsessed with San Diego and it had been on my mind, but I figured it was out of the question until a later date since we'd just been to California. So to say I was delightfully shocked when he asked me would be an understatement. That was my amazing news!
Then, that same week (wish I could add dramatic music to this post) I had blog posts go live on both The Huffington Post and Scary Mommy, one day apart from each other. My blog stats skyrocketed, and let me just say it's very rare for an article to go viral on either of these sites, especially Huffington. I was just like "holy shit...it actually worked." And in ways I could've never guessed.
The following week I went to San Diego and published two usual, "non-exciting" blog posts. I didn't have anything in the works with Huffington or anyone else. I was like "There's no way I'm going viral this week or getting amazing news."
The day I got back from vacation, on a Saturday night, I got news from a friend telling me that Scary Mommy had shared my previous week's post from Huffington on THEIR Facebook page. Not only was that freaking amazing news, but once again, my blog stats went through the roof!!
The following week, I had another post go totally crazy on Huffington, going to the front page of their site, being the featured story in Huffpost Weddings, and being shared on four of their Facebook pages, including their main one. A friend let me know again that it had been shared on multiple pages and took that screenshot for me. Amazing news, once again.
That's me and my husband arm-in-arm on the front page of the Wedding section.
Have I convinced you to try it yet? Find a special box similar to something like this and put a few intentions you want to manifest inside it. Let me officially recap the steps:
1. Find or create a small box.
2. Take a few little pieces of paper and write down some intentions. I didn't put more than two intentions in mine.
3. When you put the papers into the box, take a moment with each intention and just envision it actually happening. How would you feel? Would you call someone, shouting in excitement? Would you jump up and down and run through your house like a psycho? Totally pumped up and freaking out? The more emotion you can feel, the better. Do this for like 5 minutes a day.
4. After you visualize your intentions, put the papers in the box, close it and put it away with the intention that energy will be flowing to your box in your absence. The Universe will be taking care of the behind-the-scenes and will surprise you. You have no idea how it will happen and don't try to figure it out. Just go about your business as usual.
Why does a manifestation box work so well?
I think it works so well because it helps us let go of our desire rather than dwelling on the fact that we don't have it or haven't experienced it.
When you have faith that it's taken care of and you relax, are in an open, allowing state of receiving, paired with expectation that something exciting is going to happen...exciting things do happen.
This Universe we live in is a very abundant, giving universe. Things are rigged to go in your favor. You just have to believe that. That's way easier said than done, I know, but that's the simple bottom line. And what an amazing bottom line it is!
Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed this article. If you've ever used a manifestation box, definitely let me know in the comments below. I love hearing your manifestation stories!
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Lots of love,
Jessica
Jessica Dimas is the author of Anything Can Be: A Reference Guide for Applying the Law of Attraction. Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram for more inspiration and updates.
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Cassandra
I think this works so well because a) the power of words and b) visualization. Combining the two makes it a supercharged spell! Congrats on your dreams coming true. 🙂
Jessica Dimas
Yes, exactly! I feel like it's the power of setting an intention, visualizing, and then letting it go. Powerful stuff 🙂 Thank you so much for your comment xo
Ann
I am going to try this ! Cute article
I live in San Diego , glad you love it here .
Anna
Tasha @ Cookie Crumbs
I love this post. I haven't done something quite like this, though you better believe I now have a special box with my dreams in it, but I do believe in how you think affecting how your life plays out. I truly believe if you believe fully that your dreams, or anything really, is possible that it will happen.
I just adore your blog and am now subscribing. Thank you for sharing this!
Tasha~www.cookiecrumbs07.com
Jessica Dimas
Yes Tasha, I completely agree! If you can get yourself to fully believe in your dreams, I believe universal forces are put into motion and it will manifest. Thank you for your sweet comment, I enjoyed reading it <3
Richard
Hi there,
This is an amazing article !
I have a question...how do you word / phrase your intentions ?
Do you write for example "My intention is to be find a yellow feather"...?
If not how do you word them exactly thanks,
Emma
Hi I'm Emma you should just write dear universe/God/Goddess's for example so they know that you are wrighting to them and just talk I find it hard to manifest so I write down what I want to be done and how much I appreciate the God's and Goddess's there help and I have always believed that they read it.
Jess
I am just now trying this! I am so excited! I will let you know how it works out 🙂
Cristal
10:10 on your viral screen shot! Definitely spirit got your back girl ✨
Mukta Gurbani
Hi Jessica... I have been feeling awfully low lately as many dreams I had came crash landing but after reading about your idea, I'm going to try it out. Normally I'm a very positive person but lately getting depressed. I'll certainly try out the Magic Box truck to restore my faith n feel better. Thanks a ton
Laura
I love this and will definitely put it in motion. I have the perfect little silver box. It belonged to my mother who passed away last year. She was very good at getting the things she wanted. xo Laura
Xinthia
Such a wonderful, simple and positive way to attract ones dreams and goal❣️Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ✨More Blessings Be Yours ✨
Jessica Dimas
I'm glad you found it helpful, Xinthia!
Jessica Dimas
What a beautiful way to use something that belonged to your mother <3
Rose Sosa
I just bought a beautiful box at a garage sale and when I opened it, it had some spiritual quotes and other types of quotes. I read the quotes but none of them were calling out to me. I thought I should write my desires and affirmations and put them in the box. Like you said we get busy and then I forgot about it. Then I was thinking of what I was going to do with the box and as I was reading your post, I got a big smile and I realized that this is what I was and needed to do. I have been reading about how to manisfest what I want but I believe this is by far the best technique that I have found and I believe I can do. Thank you for the reminder.
Emmab90
Hi I'm Emma I just wanted to say that I have been trying to figure out manifestation and this is a brilliant idea I have an actual manifestation box but I actually enjoy I made myself a lot more but you are right it's a fantastic way to manifest and if you are finding that hard you should use more things like this and for example it's called a letter to the universe xx
Brittany
I incorporated a manifestation box into my morning meditation and visualization routine about a week ago after reading this post. One of the first two things I put in the box was "receive something I really want".
Well, I make jewelry, and lately I've been wanting to expand from just wire working into beadwork. Yesterday I received a huge box in the mail from my mother in law FULL of gorgeous beads! The crazy thing is that she didn't even know that I wanted to get into beadwork, and I had no idea she was sending me this gift! 🙂
Anonymous
Love this! I was wondering where did you get your
Manifestation box? Or did you make it? Super cute!
Thank you,
Shelley
Jessica Dimas
Thank you! I got this little box at World Market 🙂
Dee
Hi Jessica,
What crystal did you put in your dreambox/ manifestation box? I've started mine this weekend and Im hoping to have it completed by new year but not sure what crystal to put inside to help it manifest or give extra support 🤗🤔😁.
Thank you
P.S Loved this article. Stay blessed
Jessica Dimas
Hi Dee,
I actually didn't put a crystal in it, but I think a clear quartz would be perfect because you can charge it with any intention. Citrine would be perfect for abundance, rose quartz for love, etc. But again, the clear quartz could substitute for them all 🙂
Jess
Hi!
I have a question. After your intentions have been answered. Where do I put my paper? I'm afraid if I throw it out it'll be bad luck.
Thanks!
Jessica Dimas
You can keep them if you want, it's always an awesome reminder to look back over intentions that have manifested. I love doing that! If you want to throw it out, you can totally do that too. I personally don't believe in bad luck! You're the creator of your experience, nothing else!
kimberly
omg I have that exact same box! I am soooooo doing this! Thank you!
Jessica Dimas
If you have the same exact box, you were definitely meant to see this post! Have fun manifesting 🙂
Check IT
Creating is so easy, if only we get out of our way. This is truly the hardest part. We need a reminder now and then. Thank you, Pam, for reminding me.
Jessica
So glad I came across this story,.i've been feeling very down lately and this bought a smile to my face.i have a tiny musical box my fiance got me few weeks ago I wonder if I'm able to use that for now even though it's very small until I can find something different and something I'm more connected to.thank you for your posts💜
PJ
I recently found a small wooden box for a couple of dollars at a thrift store. It has faint markings
on the top. I'm going to sand that down & Then what?? Put my oils in there? Put my crystals in there? Haven't done anything with it yet. Now I know what to do with it. Thx for this article & your
inspo. Can't wait to begin!!
Pj
I recently found a small wooden box at a thrift store for just a couple of dollars.
Haven't done anything with it yet. Has faint art work on the top. It opens like a trunk.
Will probably sand the art work away & add my spirit animal. Then what? OIls, crystals?
Hadn't decided just what the purpose is for, until now. Thx for your article & your inspo.
Blessings.
Destiny
Wow, I have been dong this since ever. I have a box containing all of my life desires and I am seeing them happening one by one! This is just proven to be true!
Malris
Hi Jessica, I absolutely love this post! I just have one question, how do you word your intentions? do you write, "I manifest that this will happen" or, "My intentions are..." or do you write them just vaguely? I'm not very sure how to word the intentions, and Im worried that if I word them the wrong way, I might not get what im asking for . Please reply!
Jessica Dimas
I'm so sorry I'm just now seeing this comment! Yes, writing intentions is very personal. I like to try a few out and keep picking the one that feels the best. I like to word my intentions like "I am loving..." "I am open to experiencing..." "I now fully receive...". Because you have to remember that it's already manifested, you are just letting it in. Find something that feels natural and good to you, and remember that you can't mess it up. All you're doing is looking to get into a surrendered, open, loving state.