Faith in the Future Faith in the Future Faith in the Future Maddie Markley
Image by Alexander Moon 2020 is a time of great uncertainty. In March, the Coronavirus pandemic swept through our nation, establishing a new, socially-distanced reality. In May, the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor reignited the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement. These events, among others, have changed the way we navigate our daily lives, and have crudely reminded us of how unpredictable life can be. With that said, these events have also prompted a spiritual awakening among students across the country. Amidst the chaos, we strive to feel a sense of control over ourselves and our surroundings. To try and establish this, many young people have fallen into the spiritual practice of manifestation. With a bit of faith and self-reflection, our future goals and plans can become a tangible reality. The concept of manifestation has been thrown around by influencers on popular social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. It’s become a 2020 buzzword and a coping mechanism. The practice of manifesting, in short, is the act of aligning oneself with a desired goal or outcome. It’s different from 4
the law of attraction, focusing on attracting who you are rather than what you want. This attraction is firmly rooted in the perception of your self worth. It can also be associated with the energy you release into the world through your actions. According to Adam Sicinski, a life coach from the Matrix Blog website, “Your thoughts affect the structure of the molecules that create your cells and shape the world around you.” Our thoughts have immense power when it comes to determining our future and responding to experiences within our lives. Manifestation involves the process of restructuring our thoughts in a way that benefits us. In order to fully understand this, we must assume that time does not exist. Our memories give us the illusion of time and, if we erase these memories, we will only have the present. This means that our past, present and future selves all exist simultaneously. Somewhere in this universe, you are living with all of your fulfilled desires and existing at your highest potential. In order to align yourself in this dimension of your life, you must have immense faith in your goals. Rohini
