I’ve realized that I haven’t talked very much about one of the creative practices I’ve been using and teaching: the Art of Manifesting Method™ (AM Method™).
The word “manifesting” can mean many different things depending on who you ask. For some people, it sounds intriguing. For others, it immediately brings up visions of wishful thinking or of asking the universe for a new car.
That’s not really how I approach it.
For me, the AM Method is a way to take an intention, something you’re thinking about, moving toward, questioning, or wanting to understand more clearly, and explore it through drawing and gratitude.
You begin with an intention and use simple lines, shapes, symbols, and intuitive choices to let that intention take form on the page. There’s structure to the process, but you also pay attention to what you feel drawn to do next. That often becomes the interesting part.
A color suddenly feels important, a line wants to go somewhere you hadn’t planned, a symbol comes to mind, etc. Something on the page may feel crowded, unfinished, connected, or surprisingly clear.
You don’t have to interpret every mark you drew. Sometimes the process simply gives you enough quiet time to notice what has already been there.
And no, you do not need to know how to draw. This is not about creating an art piece.
What exactly happens during an Art of Manifesting Method™ drawing?
We begin with an intention and build the drawing from there using simple lines, shapes, symbols, color, and intuitive choices.
I guide the process step by step, so you’re not handed a blank page and told to “be creative.” There’s enough structure to give you somewhere to begin, while still leaving plenty of room for the drawing to become your own.
There’s also an element of gratitude woven into the process. Rather than only focusing on something you want in the future, you’re paying attention to what is already present, what supports you, and what you may want to acknowledge along the way.
Do I have to be artistic?
No. And I mean that.
I hear “I’m not artistic” all the time before people even pick up a pen. The AM Method and neuro arts in general aren’t about drawing something recognizable or proving that you have artistic talent.
You’re working with simple marks, lines, shapes, colors, and symbols. The finished drawing may be beautiful, but that isn’t the assignment.
The experience of making it is what matters.
Is this manifestation in a woo-woo way?
Maybe a little, depending on your personal definition of woo-woo. 😉
There is room in this practice for intuition, spirituality, energy, the universe, God, your higher self, or whatever language feels natural to you.
But I don’t think of manifestation as controlling an outcome or drawing something and expecting it to be delivered on a silver platter.
I see it more as a conversation.
- What am I asking for?
- What am I actually ready for?
- What am I noticing?
- Where am I resisting?
- What feels aligned?
- What might I not have considered yet?
The drawing gives those questions somewhere to live outside your head.
You can approach the process spiritually, psychologically, creatively, or simply with curiosity.
Come experience the AM Method™ at VALO
On October 10, I’m bringing the Art of Manifesting Method™ to VALO for a two-hour mini-retreat with Megan McGlynn.
Megan and I wanted to bring together two experiences that approach slowing down and noticing in very different ways.
We’ll begin with the guided drawing experience, where you’ll work with a personal intention and see where the lines, symbols, colors, and intuitive choices take you.
The drawing is active. You’re making choices, following lines, noticing reactions, and spending time with an intention.
Then the sound bath gives you a chance to stop doing.
Once the drawing portion is complete, you’ll get comfortable, and Megan will guide you through a restorative sound bath. Instead of immediately packing up, checking your phone, and moving on to the next thing, you’ll have some time to stay with the experience.
You don’t need to analyze your drawing while you’re relaxing or figure anything out. You can simply listen, rest, notice, and let the experience settle.
One part creates space through creative expression. The other creates space through stillness and sound.
I’m really curious to see what happens when we put the two together.
Why give yourself two hours?
Because most of us spend an impressive amount of time thinking, planning, solving, replaying conversations, anticipating what comes next, or trying to make the right decision.
Another round of thinking isn’t always what we need.
Sometimes it helps to give the mind something different to do, like drawing, listening, noticing, and being curious about what shows up.
On October 10 from 4–6 PM, we’ll have two hours to do exactly that.
No art experience is needed, and you don’t need to arrive with the perfect intention either. All supplies will be provided.
Come curious, and we’ll see what happens.
Interested in joining us? Booking isn’t open quite yet, but I’ll add the registration link here as soon as it’s available.