Ask And It Is Given: Learning To Manifest Your Desires

This process uses the phrase “Wouldn’t it be nice if…” as a soft way to focus on desires. This gentler wording does not immediately activate resistance because it feels purely imaginative. By framing desires in this way, people can introduce positive possibilities without bringing up the doubt or disbelief that often accompanies more forceful affirmations. For example, the book guides people to say, “Wouldn’t it be nice if I got the job?” rather than “I must get the job,” because the former is a positive thought while the latter may lead to anxiety. This framing is meant to keep one’s energetic vibration lighthearted and hopeful. This process is said to be especially useful when there is a wide emotional gap between where the individual is and where they want to be.

This simple process encourages individuals to compare two thoughts and choose the one that feels slightly better. Ultimately, it is meant to be a step-by-step method of reaching for higher points on the Emotional Guidance Scale by moving incrementally toward more positive perspectives. Abraham asserts that by consciously observing how different thoughts feel, people can begin to guide their emotions more easily. This process is framed as suitable for people who are currently low on the emotional scale, as they do not have to leap to higher levels immediately.