11 Apr When You Believe It, You’ll See It: The Secret to Manifesting Your Dreams
Do you find yourself (like me sometimes, haha) doing all the things: visualizing, affirming, journaling, meditating, but still waiting on that big desire to finally show up?
One of my Divine Money Manifesting students, Shah, recently asked a great question after listening to a podcast episode where I talked about giving ourselves a break from constantly pushing to manifest. She was thinking about something she’d been wanting for a long time that hadn’t manifested yet, and suddenly heard the words:
“When you believe it, you’ll see it.”
I love, love, love those words, I actually first heard them from Wayne Dyer over 25 years ago!
And the thing is… they bring up the question that so many are secretly thinking:
How do you actually believe something will manifest when it hasn’t happened yet?
Let’s dive into that, because this question is one of the biggest keys to creating the life (and abundance) you desire.
The Truth Behind “When You Believe It, You’ll See It”
You’ve probably already gathered, that the world teaches us the opposite. From every direction we’re told “I’ll believe it when I see it.” But if you want to manifest, you have to flip that around.
To manifest something new, whether it’s more money, your dream home, a successful business, or the freedom to live the life of your dreams (all things my students have done and more!) you have to believe in the idea it’s possible for you first. Your belief is the signal (or order) you send out to the Universe. It’s the instruction manual for your brain. And it’s the energy that activates everything.
This is where mindset, neuroscience, and manifesting beautifully merge (my favorite combo). When you believe something is possible, your brain starts to filter your reality differently thanks to the RAS (yep, we have our own ‘rose coloured’ or ‘dark grey’ glasses called the Reticular Activating System). So when you believe your desire is possible for you the RAS goes to work and you begin noticing opportunities, taking inspired action, and shifting your energy to become magnetic to what you desire.
But here’s the thing:
Belief isn’t something you “try” to feel (thanks Yoda). Belief is something you build.
How to Believe in What You Can’t See (Yet)
If your desire hasn’t shown up yet, it doesn’t mean it’s not working. It just means you still have work strengthening your inner beliefs. And here’s five simple, but powerful ways to deepen your belief:
1. Visualize Like It’s Already Done
Don’t just picture the thing, become the woman who already has it. Feel her ease, her certainty, her joy, her gratitude. Visualize BEING her, not just getting what she wants.
2. Speak as if It’s Happening Now
Swap “I hope” and “I wish” for “It’s coming,” “It’s manifesting,” or “I’m becoming the version of me who has manifested this life.” Speak from knowing and believing, not needing or wanting.
3. Take Identity-Aligned Action
Ask: What would the version of me who already has this be doing today? Then do something – even small – that aligns with her energy. That’s how you step into her. And just so you know, shifting your identity is B.I.G. and one of the main things we focus on doing inside Divine Money Manifesting. When you shift your identity from the inside, EVERYTHING on the outside transforms.
4. Celebrate the Signs (No Matter How Small)
Manifesting often starts with little whispers… so you want to celebrate the tiniest signs instead of brushing them off. Maybe a friend randomly sends you a $20 gift card or you find a coin on the ground. You have a new idea pop into your mind, or someone brings up the exact thing you want. An opportunity is presented to you, or a podcast you’re listening to mentions your exact dream. Those little nudges all matter. They’re signs that your energy is shifting. That your desire is warming up in the quantum field – yay! That’s your evidence. Start celebrating them now – it will speed up your manifesting!
5. Let Go with Trust
Letting go doesn’t mean giving up. It means trusting that it’s already in motion. Your job isn’t to chase after your dreams, it’s to align, believe, and allow.
A Quick Word on the Brain…
Your brain’s top job is to always keep you safe. We’re still basically wired like cave men… which means anything new, including big, exciting desires, can feel like a threat. So if your belief feels a little wonky, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just building new neural pathways.
And the great thing is, over time, with repetition and emotion, those pathways become stronger and strong. And before long, belief isn’t something you try to feel, it’s who you are. That’s why I said you have to BUILD belief. And that’s why manifesting takes time, ‘cos you’re building the belief – the foundation – which in turn builds your dream from the unseen (the metaphysical) into the seen (the physical).
How Changing Beliefs Changed My Life…
When I was on welfare and over $100,000 in debt, belief wasn’t easy. To be honest, it usually felt impossible. But I realized I didn’t have to believe in having millions overnight. I just had to believe in the next step. I had to believe it was possible for me, that I could have more, that I could get out of debt, then start to manifest more and then eventually live a life I loved and that I’d dreamed of.
That belief, layer by layer, transformed my life from welfare to millionaire. And the great thing is, its not for a ‘select few’ – it can transform yours too!
Want to Go Deeper?
Inside my Divine Money Manifesting course and community, we have modules focussed on Shifting Your Identity AND every meditation, visualization, process and exercise has all been created to help you re-wire your mind, and transform who you are on the inside – your beliefs, your identity, so the outside – your reality – completely transforms.
Because here’s the truth:
You don’t manifest what you want… you manifest what you believe is possible for you. I’ll say that again… You don’t manifest what you want… you manifest what you believe is possible for you.
And your beliefs are shaped by the identity you live, the identity you hold onto.
So if you’re ready to become the version of you who naturally attracts what you desire (instead of constantly chasing it), we go deep into how to embody the new you inside Divine Money Manifesting. Inside my most popular course, you’ll experience so many powerful shifts, and it will change everything.
Final Thought
If you’re waiting on something you’ve wanted for a long time… take a breath.
You’re not behind.
You’re not blocked.
You’re just in the process of becoming the person you need to be to manifest, attract and live your dreams.
Keep believing, even before the evidence appears. Because the moment you believe it, that’s when the Universe begins to shift things around and you’ll begin to see it.
And when you do… O.M.G. the magic that happens – it STILL blows my mind with some of the stories my students share with me – and I’m the one teaching them this stuff!!
So… stay inspired. Stay empowered. And keep taking steps toward the person you need to be to manifest those huge goals, because she’s already inside you just waiting to live that dream life!
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