The Art of Manifestation
‘There is an Indian proverb or axiom that says that everyone is a house with four rooms, a physical, a mental, an emotional and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time, but unless we go into every room every day, even if only to keep it aired, we are not a complete person.’ ~ Rumer Godden
I love this quote. I happened across it yesterday and immediately bought Godden’s book, A House with Four Rooms, to see what other jewels she shares with her readers. At the moment I’m existing solely in my mental room (ha!) as my head’s consumed with The Move to a house of the more traditional kind. Today I gave notice to my landlord that I will be leaving, and got my first removals quote; next week I’ll get two more, have a few days away before I begin my search for a new flat the following week. Because I work from home it’s essential I find the right place, and because I’ll be staying there at least a year, well, it’s just got to be right. The longer I’ve lived on my own the more of a homebird I’ve become; it’s such a wonderful feeling to able to shut my front door, put on some comfy pants and do what the hell I like in my own space :)
So, I have a few days to go until the search begins; I’m hoping it will be like it was the last time – the third flat we viewed on the very first day in Bath. I know exactly what I want, and as before (because it was so freakily effective) I’ve been making a mini vision board in my journal to outline my wish list; this move is so important to me, I thought I’d boost the manifestation of this new home by sharing what I want here too – I mean, if it’s blogged and out in the world, the moving fairies can’t get it wrong, surely? So, putting it into the present tense for added wings, here’s what I wish for:
I live in a one-bed flat in a safe and quiet street in Chiswick, west London. The flat is spacious and full of light, with gas central heating, neutral flooring and plenty of storage space. Built-in bookshelves house my many books, and a fabulous mantlepiece in the living room displays my treasured photographs. The flat is a modern conversion in a building with character, and every room has natural light pouring into it, including the bathroom! The gym is within walking distance. I am deliriously happy living here.
This, or something even better, manifests for me now.
I will report back when I have found my new home, and we can see if this manifestation experiment has worked – watch this space!
[Images 1, 3 and 6 of Liza Giles home in Elle Decoration (via here); images 2 and 7 of Nicolette Camille's home via Design*Sponge; image 4 by Amanda Johnson; image 5's origin sadly unknown - apologies to the photographer!]
These images are beautiful! I made a huge list of “must-haves,” “would-be-nice-to-haves” and “deal-breakers” before I started searching for my new home and it really helped. I wasn’t able to find a place that had everything I wanted but the list really helped me decide on what elements were most important to me and which elements I was willing to compromise on. Best of luck on finding the home of your dreams!
And so it is! Sending you good vibes to wind your way to finding this perfect little haven.
This has to be one of the most well-written manifestation statements I have ever read! I’m sure you’ll find everything you are looking for and then some!
Thanks for the reminder to dream big. With my move at the moment my only wish has been “let the new place not be too terrible.”
Must work on upping my wishes.
These are great images here. I have to say they inspire me for decorating my new house. We just moved in here, and I am missing a lot of my old things, but I get to start from scratch. This is a good scratch pad.
And in regards to the manifestation (my word for the year, by chance) I was looking back at some old images, and my inspiration board for the house I wanted to manifest looks a lot like this one. In a different state than I’d planned, but hey, manifestation can come in surprising forms.
I can see you there already and can’t wait to visit you there, it’s just exactly the sort of place I like to spend time in.
What a beautiful, meaningful quote. I’m currently scribbling it down haha.
Love the images, especially the living room.
Just want to wish you the best of luck in your search of a new home (and the accompanying move)! May the moving gods smile on you ;-) I look forward to seeing where you land and what you make of your new home.
Love what you’ve put out into the world here, Susannah! You’ll be in a treasure that makes your heart sing in July :)
Yes!
yEs!
yeS!
This, or something even better, manifests for you now.
xo,
meghan
and so it is. <3
i believe in manifestations too. i need to update mine.
good luck with yours.
I want to live in the space you’ve put together! But sadly, there isn’t room for both of us if you only have one bedroom :) I’ll have to imagine my own into reality, I suppose.
Best of luck finding your dream “flat”!
I wish you well as you search for your new nest!
Happy house-hunting
Happy house-hunting! Hope you find somewhere perfect for you soon :) xx
Good luck with the search! I absolutely believe that if you visualize what you want and send your wish out into the world you will find what you are looking for. I found my perfect flat yesterday with everything on my wish list (it’s taken a very long time though) and the circumstances surrounding it were so serendipitous that I think someone has been listening to my prayers! As a treat I am going to the Toast sale in Oxford to buy the bed linen I want for my new place (the last frivolous purchase for a while I fear…).
Awesome photos! I hope this manifestation works! Will it work better if I cross my fingers and imagine with you?
I’m making a huge decision right now too, and I need to ask for your advice. I’m leaving my half-finished law degree to study photography in London. I’ve been accepted to Kingston, Roehampton and Middlesex universities, but I have no basis on which to chose. Have you heard of the photography courses at any of these? I saw that Roehampton is not far from Chiswic, do you still feel like living in London (silly question, I know..)? I’m a city girl and what I’m looking forward to is to be able to feel like I live in a big city with cafes, museums, restaurants etc. I’m afraid I’ll feel like living in a small town and only go to London as a tourist… Can you help?
Thank you! :)
Marthe, i will email you!
Sounds like a great place to live – good luck with the househunting!
easy peasy :)
with you as my wing-girl, i hope so! :)
all of those are lovely photographs of lovely rooms, though I believe that the first one is my personal favorite.
I would love a dream-flat much like yours, but I’d relocate it to San Francisco :)
oh god, ME TOO!!!!
I’m aiming for SF in 2012! *manifestation*
Oh gosh, I first scrolled through the pics and thought, ‘Blimey, she has already moved? And decorated like THIS?!’ 8-O
No but, seriously, I am sure you’ll find your perfect place as I do know that manifestation does work. It has never let me down and I’ve got shoe boxes to the ceiling.
saw these gorgeous pics via your twitter earlier, I love the way the photos are arranged, and well I love just everything about them.
I wish you’ll find the place of your dreams soon, fingers crossed!
Many best wishes for finding your new home!
I love this concept…I may have to try it myself! I’m (almost) in the market for a new place, too, and have been keeping one eye on the local real-estate market. It’s still a few months before I am actually able to commit to purchasing though, and every time I see a likely place, I start thinking, “Oh, pleeeaase still be there when I’m ready!”
But I know there will be somewhere right for me…when I’m ready. *wish wish*
Best of luck in finding the right spot to call home!
i love that quote!
your picture of your new home sounds wonderful, i hope it doesn’t take you too long to find it.
Thank you! :)
As a born and bred North Londoner, I just wanted to say maybe you should consider moving a little closer to all those lovely shops and markets you plan to go to! Highbury (N5) is lovely and leafy; my parents are heading to Crouch End (N8) next month and they tell me it’s great; and if you can afford Chiswick then why not Highgate?! Stoke Newington (N16) is cool too and very near Columbia Rd etc, but if you ask me it’s a bit _too_ cool and also on the edgy side in places.
Anyway, that’s my patriotic duty done. I’m going to be trying this manifestation thingymajig too. Hope the fairies can handle all the extra trade you’ve generated!
Hi Nina, I’ve lived all over London but am choosing chiswick because a very good friend of mine lives there and I like the area
I love those images and firmly believe in the effectiveness of manifestation. I’m sending good house-hunting energy your way! xo
Wow! Putting in your notice before you’ve even found another place is so gutsy! I don’t know if I could put myself out there like that. And thank you for the reminder about having vision boards and writing out what you want – I need to do that regarding some things too. I look forward to seeing this unfold for you!
I’m lucky to currently have a *really* lovely landlord who said that if i didn’t find a flat in time i can stay for as long as i need – how cool is that?! :)
All best wishes for your perfect place Susannah; and very impressive manifestation images and statements. I love Rumer Godden; she is so interesting. Did you know you have the second volume of her autobiography? The first is called ‘A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep’….also excellent. Blessed be.
this post is total porn to me. please find that place so i can come live with you. ; ) xo
Okay, I am chiming in with putting things out there. I want to visit London. This year. Preferably (coward that I am throwing in that loophole).
I’m so sorry we never managed to catch up while you’ve still been in Bath. I wish you serendipitous flat-hunting in London, and many many days of joy and peace during your next adventure!