‘TikTok would make me a sceptic too’: Manifestation isn’t as silly as you might think

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One of manifesting’s pioneers, author Roxie Nafousi, credits the practice for helping her recover from drug addiction and turn her life around. “My life couldn’t be more different now, and it’s all because of manifesting,” she adds. This is a practice that is as much about surrender as anything else “Manifesting is a self-development practice, meaning it’s a way of living rather than something you ‘do’,” Nafousi explains. If I didn’t understand the practice and I just listened to what people said about manifesting on TikTok, I’d probably be a sceptic too.” One of manifestation’s key components – and something that people might not necessarily realise – is that it’s about healing.