The DANGERS Of Manifestation That Nobody Tells You About

[@larswillsen]

Right, here's a rule of thumb as I was teached by my dad who was an Inuit .. Money, and such does'nt matter in the end. Accomplish goals as a human spreading love, understand spiritualism and your place in this world.

[@bensmithreal]

Wise man 🙏

[@tdyson90]

Hmm i definitely agree with you that many people aren't fully aligned with their true self, and force manifesting things that they think they want (from the ego). However, manifesting and being a co-creator with the Divine is a beautiful thing to aspire to. If you put mental energy into visualizing what you desire, and truly feeling what it is like to alread have that outcome, and then release the attachment to HOW that manifests in your life, then when that opportunity is presented to you in a way you couldnt have possibly planned, then you KNOW that this outcome is meant for your highest good, and the divine wants what you want. If it has to be fully forced, and you have to create the HOW, its not truly manifesting. That's just ego and cause and effect in this 3d realm. In my opinion, of course!! Great information on your channel! Keep shining, Ben!

[@cathyjardim2778]

Ive always noticed that there arent any "manifestation" teachings that really address this very salient point you are making. Thank you for your authenticity❤🎉

[@v.andrews4606]

That's an interesting point of view. I'm curious if you've heard of Neville Goddard? His take on manifestation is quite different from many LOA teachers and he talks more about the reasons behind it. He basically says that it's not about getting things in 3d, but satisfying your desires within (so you can discover your true nature - pure unobjectified consciousness)

[@tbnzet]

I can see that could be a reason to manifest. I believe part of why we come into this 3d reality is due to things/events our spirit desires to experience in this physical realm. Manifestation could help us achieve those experiences in a lifetime, so manifestation in that perspective could be a useful tool even in a spiritual sense. Even manifesting things we end up regretting can be a spiritual learning - like the things we desire may turn out to not be what we expected or actually like. Though I agree with Ben that we have to be careful not to get too attached to things here in 3d. Also, most of us probably can't directly access what our spirit/consciousness truly desires, so we may end up manifesting things due to ego or conditioning

[@bensmithreal]

Yes, I am aware of him. It’s true that we are here to experience life, but for those who are seeking spiritual truths, they have had many lifetimes of experiencing and so for those people a time comes to let go of these desires and strive for truth. When the inner call happens, nothing outside satisfies you!

[@E-drive-vq4fy]

You seem like a genuine person. I appreciate you being honest. So much bs information is being put out. Nothing worse than people selling false hope to make a dollar. Thank you!

[@bensmithreal]

I appreciate your kind words, thank you🙏

[@kelmann3622]

This is exactly what I needed to hear, so thank you Ben.

[@FrancisDarracott]

Always speak your truth, Ben! 👏🏻

[@bensmithreal]

Thank you bro!🙏

[@tmdavidson1478]

About balance. Regardless of what we manifest or don't, the universe will always provide a balance. It's like balance is a metaphysical law. It's at the heart of karma. Without the intent of malice, vengeance or punishment, the fabric of space and time just indiscriminately brings things into balance. Only our judgment and attachments keep us bound to this level of existence.

[@matiastao831]

What you said is quite practical. Know what is best for your growth before manifesting anything.That sports car can be a burden if that doesn’t serve your highest purpose.

[@juliegordon8098]

Be always careful what you wish for. You may get it but not the way you want. Example poss over 20 yrs ago I remember very well at 6am ish one morning saying in the silence gosh I must get rid of my car/ change my car or something along these lines. Fell back asleep got up went to work. problem was sitting stationary at a set of lights on a large incline 2 lanes in traffic not far from my work. I saw in my rear view mirror a guy driving v fast weaving from lane to line until he drove into the back of my car & push my car into the one in front of me. I felt he’s going to hit me & nothing I can do about it. I’d received double whiplash & a completely written off car. I hope you get my point. manifestation wasn’t even talked about at this time to me, we probably just called it wishful thoughts. But it always made me very aware since this moment be careful about my thoughts/attention. We are only human & at times we can fall into errors without realising.

[@CliffRockafella]

material things usually come with a price and or burden (attention and maintenance) from my experience if you have a deep spiritual foundation then it is easy to unattach from these things . I just love to have appreciation of the nice things we have , usually temporary . First and foremost these days I value knowledge research and just 'Being' really . good talk thanks

[@bensmithreal]

Totally agree with you, thanks🙏

[@peterpiper5300]

My partner used to join triathlon events including the ironman events. I always thought it was mostly ego operating. Why did he have to join those organized events when he can swim, bike, run on his own without having to pay all those joining fees.

[@JaninaWeinhold]

Thank you for this confirmation❤ Yes right... one step after another and think about what you want or need before and think about if this Manifestation is good for your journey. Thanks for your words. Very welcome and right time❤

[@bensmithreal]

Thank you, glad they were helpful😌🙏

[@Lonewolf__666]

Great video Ben. I’m not Materialistic at all. Also had a sence from a earlier age, there was more to life. Now I just need to start the next step of meditation, going within. I have experimented with psychedelics, but want to do it in a healthy way.

[@bensmithreal]

Sounds great! This reminded me of a Milarepa quote: “The affairs of the world will go on forever, do not delay the practice of meditation. Once you have met with the profound instructions from a meditation master, with single pointed determination, set about realising the truth.”

[@ohblimey21]

Great thing to share Ben. Keeping it real. Bravo 👏

[@newsundesign]

That idea of “what’s best for me in the long run” is also an intended manifestation. You mentioned ‘surrender’ in a previous video. In this case we surrender to the loss. Even lions inevitably will be torn to shreds by lesser animals in the savanna. Unless they intend to die…like elephants do.

[@bensmithreal]

This is true, accepting whatever comes is needed, but I was more pointing to the trappings of desiring to manifest more within the physical reality🙏

[@spaced-out-records]

Thanks Ben

[@theonlyfrankito]

You da 🐐 for this one

[@NeilBradleyMS]

This makes a lot of sense. Thank you for the video, Ben.👍🙏

[@theresashay7169]

Thanks Ben for the excellent video.

[@mahen108]

Thank you Ben for sharing. Great Video!

[@bensmithreal]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@huxleylawson6527]

Would you please make a video outlining the bullet points of what it means to ascend our awareness to higher levels of reality? What that looks like, how it feels, what it provides us to reach these places, and how to visualize and manifest the experience of ascending and reaching for the wealth of the non temporal realities of The Divine. Please do that. It will help greatly to have guidance on what to be focusing our attention on, to manifest what really “matters”.

[@bensmithreal]

I will look to do a video on this in the future, thank you!

[@wojohowitz5432]

well , this video hit me like a throat punch. I am not sure how to think or react to it. I feel like a little kid who was just told he can't have that new toy, I want to stomp my feet and cry. I've imagined a life, my "best life designed" , for over 30 years.... I'm not there yet, but i do "live in the end" to the point of delusion (i am told). To not achieve this desired life at this point, feels like everything will be taken from me. I know I am an Avatar with a Soul within, wanting to experience this realm. I am like no other Soul, so i don't expect to experience this realm like anyone else. I know there are Laws in this realm, but I also know that I have "experienced" other realms. This video has sent me into a tailspin.

[@rubenharo250]

Do not worry!!! When you leave this earth you will return to non-physical. Now you have to enjoy your manifestation to expand the Universe itself. Some people think they will get lost in this hard plane. You seem to have learned about Neville Goddard. Follow his teachings. He was a wise being. Some self-proclaimed gurus and "holly" people have tarnished the experience of physicality and have lost themselves in the tyranny of getting things and "stuff" and held on to it in avarice. I am a manifestor of my reality which successfully has brought good and bad moments. That is how you develop yourself. Once you connect to Source Consciousness you will no longer feel lack and limitations AS well as the lust for clinging on to the physical. Now remember, Ben is somebody who is WAY AHEAD of most of us, who has, as he said, dropped the "lesser" things and achieved some enlightenment. Hope this helps somebody instead of hinder. Much Love and Light to all.

[@bensmithreal]

Ask yourself ‘What part of me does no like this idea of dropping my desired life’. Of course, these wants and desires arise from the narrow Self, the ego. You are not the ego. Having said this, as I mention in the video, you have free will, if you want such a lifestyle, it’s there for you to have. However, if you want to move beyond and realise the truth of yourself, then these desires much be left. The choice is yours🙏

[@wojohowitz5432]

@@bensmithreal thank you for your reply. I sat for a long while meditating on this. The message that emerged was something I wasn’t expecting. I journaled almost 30 pages of reflection and introspection. Here is the summary. The desire for my best life, as detailed through my imagination over 30+ years, has led me on the journey to authenticity and knowing myself. I “know” that I have unlocked parts of my true essence in the pursuit of material possessions. Somehow, enlightenment and a 3-d experience can co-exist. Whenever I surrender to either, the other one wants back in through an inner calling. Rather than fight this, I am choosing to work with both, as each inner and outer, is teaching me something of value. Well that’s where I am at. Thanks for listening.

[@wzupppp]

Does the visualization attract the opportunities?

[@benvisschedijk3825]

Thank you zo very Munch for this video. I reconise everything. It helpdesk me a lot so again Thank you❤❤❤

[@bensmithreal]

You’re welcome😌🙏

[@MysticFiddler1]

The book "Next Level Neville--Beyond the Secret and the Law of Attraction by Iolanthe Phoebus" discusses the danger of manifestation in detail. I thought your experience was insightful.

[@sugarglider8927]

Could you talk about threat management? As an example, political actors influencing covertly or overtly on our society - Putin’s invasion, propaganda, our taxes being used at least in part by external actors who do not align with our society’s morals? I don’t mean to sound out of place, it’s just that the awareness of some of these things seems to just about beg for our action and involvement.

[@jacobschapira]

What has been your experience with overcoming loneliness and attachment to need for romantic relationships on the path? Probably one of the bigger attachments for most people i'm gonna guess.

[@bensmithreal]

I agree with you, I think these deep primal impulses for relationships and sexual partners are some of the most ingrained. Personally, I wanted to partner and I am fortunate to have one. I think remaining somewhat detached has been my way of moving through life. It takes a lot of practice. Great question

[@E-drive-vq4fy]

I used to feel the same way of wanting someone. I’ve gotten into many bad relationships and it was due to my programming at an early age. My advice to you is to meditate and seek out your true self first. If you have trauma from childhood you will attract the wrong type. I’ve been broken so much that I would prefer to be alone. Don’t let this happen to you.

[@matiastao831]

Quite agree with u after a narcissistic relationship

[@Rain-s3d]

Hi i really need help. When i first learnt about manifesting, i was really excited and i ended up manifesting a few things. But now I don't do manifesting anymore because i'm afraid that i manifest my fears. And my brain has come up with some seriously weird fears that i never had before and i keep continuously visualizing them even when i don't want to, because they involuntarily enter my mind as intrusive thoughts; so to prevent that, i just stopped manifesting altogether. But I'd really like to start again. Does anyone know how i can solve this problem? Any help would greatly be appreciated

[@iMDRt.]

Thanks for making these videos. Could you please, at some point, discuss the limitations of manifestation. You partly addressed that in this video, but there are a few follow ups. We keep hearing "you can manifest anything you want" but what are the factors that go into this. Abstract concepts such as "intention" and "attention" are understandable. What about manifestation of desires like - "I want to stay in this body, on earth, young, for a million year, straight" "people healed their cancer through manifestation, how come I'm still not healed of mine even though I tried positive thinking, feeling, and "knowing" method?", "I was born without an arm or with an IQ of 70, how can I manifest an new grown arm, a second head, or an IQ of 300?" If manifesting something "selfless" is easier, then can I manifest the evolution of earth 1 billion years into the future, now? What about teaching manifestation to someone who lacks the capability to understand, such as a mentally retarded person? Are they hopeless?, ie. if I reincarnate into a rock, then I'm out of luck and I just have to wait until I die a billion years later then hope I can occupy a body capable of understanding in order to grow spiritually with a better vessel? Can I teach a rock to manifest? Can I manifest that I can teach a rock to manifest? Sorry for these questions. Could you please address these questions to stop manifestation gurus from saying that we can manifest anything we want? What are the conditions? Are those conditions achievable in this lifetime? If not, then is it correct to say we cannot manifest anything we want?

[@NamelessAwarenessG]

Nice. Anyways, Can you tell me How can yogis create objects out of thin air literally. I am just asking btw

[@bensmithreal]

Truly God-realised yogis are one with the cosmic power, and so they can use the atoms around them to create whatever they like. There a very few truly God-realised souls on the planet.

[@NamelessAwarenessG]

@@bensmithreal oh thanks

[@ianjarrett7449]

How did you experience these other realms outside of this one?

[@bensmithreal]

Through meditation🙏 I’ve made other videos about the experiences themselves of that’s what you wanted to know though.

[@Michael-k6c7o]

Then, how do you know what is right thing to manifest. This journey that I’m on is so confusing.

[@Jsinebdjsmdbej]

hey dude, your channel is very curious, would you say that the other worlds you describe as "even more real" have physical sensation or are they totally separate from that?

[@bensmithreal]

There is a sensation to them, but not a physical sensation as such, more of a subtle sensation. The “realness” is really beyond words, it’s not related to the senses. It really has to be experienced to know🙏

[@kateorson4754]

The thing is that manifestation is helping ourselves to the good things the world provides without asking the one who created the world. . It was learning about the dangers of manifestation that led me to understand that when we manifest the provider is not ‘the universe’ but actually demonic forces. Satan is the god of this world and when we use manifestation to try to get what we want we are actually opening ourselves up to demonic forces. God knows what’s best for us and through building a relationship with him we can learn what he thinks the best course of action is. Because he’s outside of time he can see all outcomes. And when something comes from God it is a gift given without a price. Seek the kingdom of heaven first and all things will be added to you.

[@markc1234golf]

I think you are missing the point of Incarnation . Why does God incarnate? It is his DESIRE ! There is nothing wrong with desiring things that's the entire point of experiencing the physical realm. Have you ever listened to Neville Goddard? He met this mystic who openly was very carnal yet spiritual at the same time. Abdullah his name was. Neville also at one point went down the self torture path, no drink , vegetarian etc. This entire ascetic approach is casting the physical realm as a negative thing. How can this be however, why would God (consciousness) give itself so fully to the physical realm if not for one thing ; DESIRE. You will always return to the spiritual side so whilst our yearning for it is understandable we need to find the balance here in order to create a better world, because we are CREATORS OF WORLDS.

[@bensmithreal]

It’s not that there’s anything wrong with wanting ‘things’ in the physical. That is perfectly okay. But if you want God, then it is a barrier. People worship the hints and become consumed in the world. They forget God totally. Now I know your next argument; “well if everything is God, what’s the problem?”. What we are experiencing is God MASSIVELY reduced in vibrational rate, so to appear physical. So although in one sense it is correct to say my phone is God, in another sense we are not seeing the full essence of God in a phone. (Using a phone as an example here). So where does that leave us? Well, the work I am pursuing is in experiencing God (myself) at the ultimate level. To see God beyond the veil of Maya. At greater levels of consciousness, of which there is much greater beyond this physical realm. Yes, when you die you will go to a physical realm, but not God. (Yes I know that even the spiritual realm is God in one sense, but again, not the absolute version). Then you will come back here if you are attached to the world.

[@VilleHelin]

Manifesting sounds like a joke. :D Or a new word for work... Very educating video about manifesting, I had the idea that it would be just thinking about a goal and then physically do something to achieve that. Anyway, in 2015 while driving a car I saw this being in the sky around 20-30 meters away from the car in the sky. After some research I've come to the conclusion that it was a Wandjina. The sky god for Austratial Aboriginals. But in Finland this time. In the middle of a forest. It was a dark autumn night. Shoulders, head, big black eyes, looked like out of place. Any idea what it was? The demiurge? The devil? Just another being we don't yet know what it is? Have you seen anything similar anywhere?

[@Danorthstar110]

Isnt everything is predestined bro

[@NormalWinterFox]

The only example I can think of for consequences of manifestation is not me but a friend of mine. When it was Christmas time last year my coworker/friend was “✨manifesting a boyfriend for 2024😌✨ “ cut to mid-January a coworker of ours started taking interest in her but he’s not the one she wants. He is usually ok guy, chill, but can be a bit uh…let’s just say he likes to hear himself talk and he’s an eavesdropper. Anyways, my other coworker friend and I we just giggle at her and say “should had been more specific with that manifestation 😂 “

[@bensmithreal]

This is hilarious 😂

[@NormalWinterFox]

@@bensmithreal it is, I feel so bad for laughing but I can’t help it 🤣 especially when she tells me anything new that he did

[@bravenewgirl1917]

😂

[@enja455]

😂

[@matiastao831]

Seems like a programmer entered an extra zero

[@toniognenovski8825]

How do you manifest something ineffable?

[@bensmithreal]

This is the purpose of Deities. Some people use Jesus or Krishna for example because they are able to picture them and use their image to eventually manifest the experience of them. They are physical incarnations of the Divine. For those who don’t align with that route, using a mantra or meditating are practices to actually manifest the ineffable because you align too it.

[@mariemoller9901]

🥀

[@edyre]

Good or bad,Like it or not we are already manifesting every seconds since we are born so why not manifest what we want? ur point is dont manifest things manifest higher concousness so that we dont return here when die? Im not spiritual but it sounds kinda funny to me.we are here,do whats best for us HERE. Dude took 20 minutes to get to the point too😂

[@bensmithreal]

There was a lot of nuances to explain😅 But yeah, you have free will, manifest everything and anything you want, just be careful it’s what you need

[@Rain-s3d]

​​@@bensmithreal I'm afraid of manifesting my fears. How do I overcome this? Please help if you can

[@NoName-zb1gm]

I think you're confusing manifesting with being obsessive and making a bad decision like owning a nice car. Manifesting comes when there are good intentions. Buying a car you can't afford isn't manifesting. You would have made that mistake even if you didn't manifest. I tried to manifest a woman I liked and it didn't work out but I met someone better without any effort. Perhaps the second person was a result of manifesting the first. Sometimes with manifesting we get results we didn't expect.

[@jamesharkins6799]

When one wants manifestation one will manifest want😂

[@seane.9937]

When I first learned of manifesting I began to work on manifesting a Nissan sport car. I was doing all the things you mentioned, driving it, smelling the interior etc... After I worked on it awhile I forgot about manifesting and before I knew it I had another sports car of better value and premium make . But once it was in my driveway it sparked a memory of what I was manifesting. Buuut I had to put down $10K and pay close to $500 a month. I didn't realize I manifested that as well

[@debraarnold5250]

I will say what dangers are truly in creating our desired realities not learning the ways to work through the process. Because we're coming from a place of trauma..most of us are and not truly working with our guidance system and learning along the way what we really desire..And manifesting is real..dont care what any person says about what they believe in it..ive witnessed this shit.The only danger in manifesting is people like you saying its dangerous. Because we're creating our reality all the time..and even in that it's dangerous.

[@bensmithreal]

You’ve not understood the video.

[@rubenharo250]

Do not worry!!! When you leave this earth you will return to non-physical. Now you have to enjoy your manifestation to expand the Universe itself. Some people think they will get lost in this hard plane. He was a wise being. Some self-proclaimed gurus and "holly" people have tarnished the experience of physicality and have lost themselves in the tyranny of getting things and "stuff" and held on to it in avarice. I am a manifestor of my reality which successfully has brought good and bad moments. That is how you develop yourself. Once you connect to Source Consciousness you will no longer feel lack and limitations AS well as the lust for clinging on to the physical. Now remember, Ben is somebody who is WAY AHEAD of most of us, who has, as he said, dropped the "lesser" things and achieved some enlightenment. Hope this helps somebody instead of hinder. Much Love and Light to all.

[@fernandoferdinand4866]

Well, whether or not you are spiritual or you're aware or not of the idea of manifesting or manifestation, your soul manifested your mind/body incarnation within this physical realm for experience, every single moment is its manifestation. I'm glad you speak about attachments(which can also be addictions) as the reason why you incarnate back into this physical realm because humans seem to think that "Cause & Effect" is the reason for the incarnation loop which seems to be the new age meaning of karma which is not correct, if truly karma were real...✨️💫👽