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Man-if-estation: The life you live depends on the ifs you obey
Updated On: 03 May, 2026 07:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Nishant Sahdev
Manifestation was never magic. It was always about the hidden ‘ifs’ controlling your habits, relationships, fears, and a willingness to act

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Spend enough time on social media and you will meet the modern gospel of manifestation. Between reels and quotes, it promises that if you simply “vibraLte at the right frequency”, the right job, the right partner, or unexpected money will somehow find you.
It is The Secret in a new form for the age of algorithmic anxiety — a belief that treats the universe like a cosmic concierge, ready to grant your wishes if you feel them strongly enough.
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