It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of the Conversations with God book series by Neale Donald Walsch. Across the massive set of books and the millions upon millions of words they contain, there’s one paragraph that changed my life forever—and it’s this:
I’m sharing the screenshot of this particular quote here from my iPhone:
This one insight explained something that had puzzled me for years:
Why do some people manifest everything effortlessly while others struggle, even when they work hard and do all the “right” things?
The answer is absolute clarity.
When you lack clarity, when you send mixed signals about what you want, when your thoughts, actions, and beliefs are out of alignment, you get mixed results.
But when you become crystal clear—when your mind, body, and soul are fully aligned behind a decision—reality bends to your will.
This is how true manifestation happens.
Let’s break this down
Everything you desire comes into reality through three levels:
1. The body (action and execution)
- What are you physically doing to bring your desires to life?
- Are you taking the right actions, making the right decisions, and structuring your life around what you want?
2. The mind (beliefs and focus)
- What do you believe about your desires?
- Do you feel worthy of them? Or do you sabotage yourself with doubt, fear, and guilt?
3. The soul (deeper purpose and alignment)
- Does your desire resonate with your deeper self?
- Are you pursuing it because it truly fulfills you, or because of external validation?
But when you gain absolute clarity on what you want—when your mind, body, and soul are in perfect alignment—reality bends in your favor. Things start showing up effortlessly. Life begins to feel like it’s guiding you toward your goals rather than resisting you at every step.
This is the foundation of Bending Reality—not wishful thinking, not hoping the universe delivers, but becoming so clear and unwavering in your desires that reality has no choice but to respond.
The Universe listens to clarity
One of my favorite quotes about desire and clarity comes from Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist:
“When you really want something, it’s because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. The universe is nourished by people’s happiness. When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
This is a profound realization.
Your desires are not random. They don’t come from ego or wishful thinking. They are signals from the universe—the universe experiencing itself through you.
The problem is, that most people send conflicting messages about what they want.
One part of them desires something deeply, while another part questions it, doubts it, or fears it.
The result? Nothing happens.
But when you reach absolute clarity—when you stand firm in your choice, with no hesitation, no fear, and no second-guessing—the universe moves.
The Universe listens to clarity: The Esther Hicks perspective
One of the most powerful teachings about desire and manifestation comes from Abraham Hicks, channeled through Esther Hicks.
She explains that the entire point of existence is to observe everything around us and create new desires.
Every time you see something you love—whether it’s a beautiful house, a thriving relationship, or an inspiring career—you send out rockets of desire into the universe. These rockets are energy waves that start moving the pieces, in reality, to bring your desires into form.
But there’s a problem.
Most people shoot out these rockets of desire and then immediately cancel them with doubt, fear, or uncertainty. Instead of trusting that the universe is aligning, they change their mind, hesitate, or question whether they truly deserve it.
Clarity is what allows your desires to take form.
Without clarity, you create mixed energy signals—and mixed signals create mixed results.
Let me share a story that perfectly illustrates this.
A dream home delayed by uncertainty
I have a friend who had a crystal-clear vision of his dream home.
- He knew the structure—modern, spacious, flooded with natural light.
- He knew the style—elegant, minimal, deeply luxurious.
- He knew the feeling—a place of peace, inspiration, and creativity.
And yet, despite having the money, resources, and knowledge to get that house, it never materialized.
Why?
Because deep down, he was afraid.
At a subconscious level, he feared living in that house alone. He was single, and the thought of being in this huge dream home without a partner made him uneasy.
So, even though he thought he wanted it, his subconscious was sending a conflicting signal:
“I want this house.”
“But what if I feel lonely?”
“What if it’s too much for me?”
“What if I don’t deserve this just yet?”
And so, nothing moved.
The right house didn’t show up.
The right deals never came.
The money stayed in limbo.
But then, something changed.
He met someone. He fell in love.
And suddenly, his vision of the dream home expanded—it was no longer just a house for him, but a home for them.
And as soon as he got clear, everything moved.
- The perfect house appeared.
- The financial situation aligned.
- The opportunity came effortlessly.
This is why clarity is everything.
Your what-ifs jeopardize your manifestations. The moment you remove doubt, the universe delivers.
How to gain clarity: The Three Most Important Questions
If you have 20 minutes, doing the Three Most Important Questions exercise on Mindvalley Membership will truly help. I designed this approach to help anyone get instant clarity on their life vision in 20 minutes.
- This simple process will strip away societal conditioning and give you immediate clarity on what truly matters in your life.
- You’ll walk away knowing exactly what to focus on in 2025 to make it your most extraordinary year yet.
The secret of all masters
Neale Donald Walsch shares another insight that completely transformed my understanding of success:
“Remember, life is an ongoing process of creation. You are creating your reality every minute. The decision you make today is often not the choice you make tomorrow. Yet here is a secret of all Masters: keep choosing the same thing.”
This is the single biggest reason people fail at manifesting.
The parable of the waiter and the soup
I shared a story at our recent Masters of Manifesting Seminar in Dubai that I’d like to repeat to you here.
Imagine this. You walk into a restaurant. You sit down, feeling hungry, and excited about the meal you’re about to have.
The waiter approaches.
“Sir, what would you like today?”
You glance at the menu and say, “You know what? I’m feeling like something warm and comforting. I’ll have the soup.”
“Excellent choice,” the waiter says, nodding, and he heads off to the kitchen to inform the Chef.
Now, behind the scenes, something interesting happens. The chef immediately starts working on your order. He pulls out fresh ingredients, starts heating the broth, chopping vegetables, and seasoning the dish just right. He’s getting everything ready to serve you exactly what you asked for.
But then, suddenly, you change your mind.
“Waiter! Waiter!” You call him back. He rushes over.
“Yes, sir?”
“You know what? Soup is nice, but I’m thinking maybe something more filling. Do you have pizza?”
The waiter, unfazed, says, “Of course, sir. Let me update your order.”
He hurries back to the kitchen, and now the chef has to scrap the soup. He turns off the stove, throws out the broth, and puts away the vegetables. He sighs but quickly shifts gears, rolling out dough, and preparing the toppings.
But then… you start overthinking again.
“Waiter! Waiter!”
The waiter comes rushing back, “Yes, sir?”
You frown at the menu. “You know, pizza is great, but I just realized—I’m trying to cut back on gluten. Do you have steak?”
Now, the waiter, still patient but slightly amused, nods and says, “Absolutely, sir. I’ll change your order.”
Back in the kitchen, the chef sighs again. He tosses the half-prepared pizza into the trash, wipes down his workstation, and starts over—seasoning a steak, preheating the grill, making the perfect sides.
At this point, the restaurant staff is doing everything they can to fulfill your wishes—but YOU are the problem.
Each time they start preparing exactly what you asked for, you change your mind.
And here’s the kicker:
After a while, you get frustrated.
You start wondering, “Why is my food taking so long? Why am I still hungry?”
The answer is simple: you kept restarting the process.
How this relates to manifestation
This is exactly how most people approach manifestation.
They tell the universe, “I want success.”
The universe starts rearranging things, sending opportunities their way.
But then they hesitate.
“Wait, maybe success will take too much effort. Maybe I should focus on love instead.”
And so, the universe shifts gears, working on bringing love into their life.
But then, again, they change their minds.
“Actually, maybe I should just focus on financial freedom.”
And each time they do this, they reset the entire process.
The secret of all masters is that they never change their minds. Once they make a choice, they stick with it. The moment you stop changing your mind, reality bends in your favor.
So let me ask you:
Are you placing an order and letting it be prepared? Or are you constantly changing your mind and wondering why nothing is happening?
Our recent Masters of Manifesting seminar
If you enjoyed this insight on manifesting and clarity, I want you to know that I gave a full 16-hour talk on this topic at Mindvalley’s recent Masters of Manifesting seminar in Dubai.
It was one of the most exclusive events we’ve ever held.
People paid $6,999 per ticket to attend.
We brought together all the biggest manifesting teachers on Mindvalley:
- Regan Hillyer, whose Art of Manifesting is our #1 program, sharing how bold goals attract big opportunities.
- John Lee, creator of Seven Figure Creator, teaching how to manifest wealth and financial freedom through modern platforms.
- Jeffrey Allen, the mind behind Duality, showing how to harness your energy body to align with your manifestations.
- And myself, sharing how clarity and the science of manifestation can literally bend reality
It was 16 hours of powerful training over two days, designed for an audience committed to mastering the art of manifestation.
While the live event is over—it happened on January 18-19, 2025—the recordings are now available on Mindvalley.
The standard price for these recordings is $1000, but because we just finished our Mindvalley Summit, we’re making them available for just $199 until 11:59 pm Wednesday, February 12.
Learn about it at mindvalley.com/masters.
How to get the most out of this seminar
I know 16 hours sounds like a lot, so here’s what I recommend:
- Listen to just 1 hour every Saturday and Sunday for the next two months.
- As you implement what you learn, watch your life go through a massive, massive, massive shift.
You’ll learn from six master teachers, covering topics like:
- Accelerating time to manifest faster
- How to remove subconscious resistance to wealth
- Energy body work for manifestation
- Kundalini awakening with guest teacher Dawn Hoang
- Group manifestation with guest teacher Rola Dia
- Overcoming negative beliefs about success
- … and much more.
You can get access to these recordings for just $199 at mindvalley.com/masters until the end of the day on Wednesday.
Final thought: Own your desires, get clear, and watch reality bend
The universe doesn’t respond to confusion. It responds to clarity.
So, stop hesitating.
Stop feeling guilty.
Stop changing your mind.
Own your desires. Be clear. And watch reality bend in your favor.
With belief in your limitless potential,
Vishen
