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In this manifesto, we explore a concept that could change the way you approach manifesting if you’re multi-passionate or if the idea of being ultra-specific feels constrictive. For those of us who love variety and thrive on change, the usual advice to “be specific” about what we want can feel downright impossible. Maybe you’re the kind of person who changes your hair color often or who loves exploring new hobbies. If specificity feels like a straitjacket rather than a guiding star, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you don’t have to force yourself into that box to manifest what you desire.

The Problem with Specific Manifesting for Multi-Passionate Souls

Manifesting, as we’ve heard time and again, is about getting clear on what we want. But for those of us with diverse interests or a love for change, it’s hard to pinpoint a singular, unchanging vision of what we want. Traditional advice tells us we have to zero in on the exact details of our goals: envision the precise home, the specific partner qualities, or the job down to its last feature. While that can work beautifully for some, it’s not the only way—and if specificity isn’t your lane of genius, forcing it can leave you feeling disheartened, even setting you up for disappointment.

Here’s the thing: if you struggle with being specific, then specific manifesting isn’t the best route for you. Fortunately, you don’t have to take that approach. There’s another path to manifesting success—one that’s all about embracing a general, open energy.

The Power of Going General

Enter the concept of going general, something that’s wonderfully freeing if you’ve ever felt trapped by the need to define every detail of your dreams. Abraham Hicks, a renowned voice in the manifesting world, often talks about the benefits of general manifesting. It’s about tuning into broad, feel-good energies without needing every single detail pinned down.

Going general doesn’t mean you’re wishy-washy or unclear about what you want. Instead, it allows you to focus on the feelings you desire, creating a space for openness and alignment. For example, you might not know exactly what type of home you want next, but you might know you want it to feel cozy, bright, and safe. (this is where I am at the moment with having a desire to move). That’s the essence of going general: it’s about holding onto a broad vision that makes you feel good, while leaving room for divine guidance to fill in the details.

Feelings Are the Core of Manifesting

Manifesting is all about your feelings and energy, not about having every box checked on some specific list. When you focus on how you want to feel, you create a magnetic, open energy that aligns with the life you want to manifest. Trying to get your mind, body, and spirit into a hyper-specific vibe isn’t going to feel natural if that’s not your way of being.

So instead, go general. Imagine the general feelings you want in your life. For example, if you’re thinking about moving, rather than visualizing every detail of the perfect apartment, focus on how you want your next home to feel: peaceful, uplifting, and full of natural light. This allows you to manifest from a space of feeling good, without forcing yourself to be overly specific.

Check Your Manifesting Energy

Are you manifesting from a place of joy or resistance? This was a huge shift for me personally. I realized I was spending more time thinking about what I didn’t have rather than what I was excited to bring in. When we dwell on what we’re lacking—maybe we hate our job, we’re frustrated in our relationships, or we feel limited by our finances—we stay stuck in that energy.

But if you’re able to find appreciation, even in a small way, for where you are now, you shift your energy completely. Maybe your job isn’t ideal, but you can find gratitude in the paycheck it provides. Or maybe your apartment isn’t perfect, but you love a particular corner with a cozy chair or a houseplant. By leaning into gratitude for what’s good in your present, you create an energy of abundance. This energy, rather than an energy of resistance, is what draws more of what you want into your life.

When Going General Feels Good

Let’s say you know you want to move but aren’t sure where or what type of home is right. You could spend time stressing about whether it’s going to be an apartment, a house, or a high-rise, or you could go general. Think about the feelings you want in your new space: peace, ease, light, relaxation. Picture yourself in a space where you feel calm and happy. That’s it. That’s enough.

From there, allow yourself to be open to the ideas that come to you, and let aligned action take the lead. Maybe you’ll feel inspired to browse Pinterest, or you’ll stumble upon a real estate website with homes you love. Going general invites ease and flexibility, letting you move forward without pressure. It’s also a beautiful way to practice “aligned action”—a concept that emphasizes taking inspired steps from a place of clarity and joy rather than force or urgency.

Practicing Aligned Action from a General Space

Aligned action means moving forward from a space of openness and curiosity, rather than stress or desperation. It’s a process of responding to the nudges and opportunities that come your way, rather than controlling every step of your path. When you go general and tap into feel-good energy, you set the stage for aligned action to unfold naturally.

So if you’re thinking about your next move or your dream job, start with the general feeling and follow any small nudges you get from there. Maybe you feel inspired to drive through a new neighborhood or scroll through a job site. You don’t need to know the exact outcome yet—just let yourself be guided by the feeling of excitement and openness. Every step doesn’t need to be part of some grand, specific plan for it to work out beautifully.

Takeaway: Go General to Manifest Success on Your Own Terms

If being specific just doesn’t resonate with you, or if you’ve struggled to get into that level of detail, then let go of the pressure. Manifesting isn’t about finding the one “right” way. It’s about tuning into what feels right to you. Going general is a powerful approach that can help you stay connected to your desires without feeling boxed in. By focusing on general feelings, you can ease into feel-good mode and take steps from a place of excitement and ease.

So if specific manifesting feels like a burden, try going general instead. Let yourself imagine the broad strokes and feel the excitement of possibilities without needing to pin down every detail. Go general, allow yourself to stay in feel-good mode, and trust that the universe has a way of filling in the specifics for you.

Live pleasurably,

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