We often hear that the power of our thoughts shapes our reality. This idea operates on multiple levels, including the psychological, energetic, and spiritual dimensions. The energy of our thoughts is said to resonate with similar frequencies in the universe, drawing experiences, people, and circumstances that align with our mental focus.
In metaphysical terms, everything in existence has a vibrational frequency. Thoughts are seen as vibrations that can influence and align with the vibrational patterns of physical reality, effectively “creating” or attracting desired outcomes.
One of the most brilliant and important books ever written on this subject is The Kybalion, detailing manifestation through the power of thoughts. The Kybalion explains seven universal principles in a way that many find easy to understand and apply.
In this article, I will focus on the specific laws that I have found most useful for practical application when manifesting desires. While the greatest impact for manifestation comes from understanding and applying all seven universal laws in harmony and full awareness, reflecting divine order and structure, I will highlight three laws that I believe are crucial for helping you manifest the life you wish to live.
- The Law of Vibration – Thoughts are energy, a form of forced projection—something that extends outward or is thrown forward—modes of vibratory motion that influence both the thinker and others mentally. This creates an effect similar to “I can feel your mood or what you are thinking.” In other words, thought vibrations radiate from the thinker into the environment. When applied to thoughts, the Law of Vibration teaches that one can polarize or strongly direct their mind to ensure their mental states and moods remain consistently positive, thereby personally and powerfully creating “Vibrations at Will.”
- The Law of Polarity – Mental states have their opposite poles, and it is possible to shift between them. For example, love is the positive pole to hate, courage to fear, and happiness to misery. The positive pole holds a higher degree (vibration) than the negative and readily dominates it. The tendency of nature is toward the positive pole. This makes sense, as God is Love and love is the highest vibration.
- The Law of Rhythm – Everything in life flows; all things rise and fall. Everything has its tides of existence, moving in a forward-and-backward-like motion between two opposite extremes (poles). These swings manifest in every aspect of life, creating a rhythm that is constantly in motion—first “toward” one pole, then “backward” toward the other. The rhythm is governed by the Law of Polarity.
Now that you have these modest definitions, you may begin to conceive how what you manifest in your life directly corresponds to your way of thinking. Source has gifted us the natural birthright to create life as we envision it—both within our personal space and as co-creators of a grander vision. However, for the purposes of this article, I will focus on manifestation as it applies to the individual.
Polarization must be applied to your mental states and moods at all times so that you maintain “Vibrations at Will.” This is the essence of Mental Transmutation (Change). You must understand your mental states and learn to shift your “mental poles” to raise or lower vibrations at will. Mastery of your mental states allows you to rise above being a slave to them.
This means that you must polarize yourself at the desired pole. You do this by actively “refusing” to participate in the backward swing—or if you prefer, a “denial” of its influence over you—while standing firm in your polarized position. Your will must be made superior in the direction in which you want your thoughts to vibrate.
You cannot allow yourself to be swung back and forth according to your mental states and emotions. For most people, periods of courage are often followed by equal moods of fear. This cycle of rising and falling feelings has long been the norm. However, with conscious awareness, you can escape the constant mood swings and polarize yourself to the positive—your dreams and desires.
You must focus on the positive pole of what you desire and suppress the opposite by refusing to give it attention. “Attention” is derived from the Latin root meaning “to reach out” or “to stretch out.” Thus, the act of attention is essentially a mental “reaching out” or an extension of mental energy.
This means you must concentrate on the opposite pole to that which you desire to suppress. Do not dwell on what you wish to eliminate. Instead, destroy the undesirable by changing its polarity. Courage is not needed if you have no fear. You must gain mastery of your moods and mental states for this process.
Let me reiterate: To eliminate a negative quality, concentrate on the Positive Pole of that same quality. Gradually, your thought vibrations will shift from negative to positive until you are firmly polarized on the positive pole. This requires willpower in every sense of the word, as if you are resisting constant temptations. You must force your will toward the positive desire leaving no room for half measures.
It is not enough to simply visualize the outcome or imagine that you already have what you desire, though this is certainly a part of the process. You must also possess incredible intention and will. You need force, defined as the clear, concentrated, and deliberate movement of mental energy. This requires great diligence. Your thoughts are the most powerful engine in the world, shaping your reality.
By changing your polarity to the positive, you can master your moods, transform your mental states, remake your disposition, and build a stronger character to manifest your dreams.
I strongly recommend reading The Kybalion by the Three Initiates for a deeper understanding of the philosophy behind the seven Hermetic Principles. This book stands as a profound authority on the subject, and if you apply these principles consistently, it may be the only resource you’ll ever need. And let me add—it’s a quick read, making it all the more accessible for anyone ready to manifest their positive desires through these timeless teachings.
As I have linked The Kybalion as a free PDF at the end of this article, I will not delve further into the application of these laws here. However, I strongly recommend you read it. It is a short but impactful book, and well worth the time if you wish to manifest your dreams, will, or desires with full awareness.
“THE ALL IS MIND; The Universe is Mental. THE ALL is LAW itself, from which all Laws emerge.” – The Kybalion
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For purchase: The Kybalion by the Three Initiates
Free copy: The Kybalion by the Three Initiates