I liked the look of this odd, functional-sounding book.
Its fantastic, read a quote on the front attributed to Noel Edmonds.
I was too young to know who Noel Edmonds was.
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But still:fantastic.
You write it down, set a date, and wait for it to be delivered.
What could be a more enticing prospect?
Over the next decade or so, I became a staunch proponent of manifestation.
I manifested my way into jobs, relationships, lump sums of money.
Id ask for a certain amount of cash, and then get an unexpected tax rebate.
Id ask for a compatible partner, and then meet her in a bar.
My peers with inherited wealth began buying houses, or being able to afford kids.
Back in 2011, the illusionist Derren Brown released a four-part series for Channel 4 calledThe Experiments.
Maybe all those mystical deliverables were actually just me putting myself forward.
I didnt manifest a book dealI simply wrote a book.
Some neuroscientists also give credence to the idea of manifestationalthough again, with more logical explanations.
Despite it being irrational, it felt better when I was addressing something bigger than myself.
I havent picked up my dog-eared copy ofThe Cosmic Ordering Servicein years and dont expect to.
That said, I havent tossed it in the trash yet, either.
Who knowsmaybe one day Ill need it.
