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How To Manifest Your Next Relationship
Manifesting is a power that we all have that we can use at any time throughout our lives. In fact, we are manifesting at every single second and every single moment through the thoughts we are thinking the most. People are brought together through what they are manifesting for themselves and what type of energy they are attracting into their life. By directing more of your attention to the things you want and the fact that you are worthy of them, you can begin your journey of manifesting in love.
When it comes to manifesting someone into your life or manifesting a romantic partner, there are a few steps you can take to recognize your power here.
1.Develop your relationship with yourself.
A common factor in why people aren’t receiving the things they want is that they believe they are not worthy of them. You can have strong desires, but if you don’t have the self-belief and self-love to support them, then what you want will always feel far away from you.
A key to manifesting someone in love is being the type of person you love and that you fall in love with. Take yourself out on dates, treat yourself to something nice, love yourself unconditionally, tell yourself how loved and valued you are, develop a self-love ritual, and commit to loving yourself first and foremost.
Love will match you where you are. This part of manifesting is where you heal. You may have already reached this point on your journey of manifesting, and if so, skip to the next step. However, this part of the process can take months and even years and is the most important part of this whole thing, so don’t cut it short. Knowing and believing you are worthy of what you want is how you get it.
2.Figure out the type of person you are looking to manifest.
Who do you want to be with? How do you want to feel in your dream relationship? What type of people inspire you and bring out positive emotions in you? Set your intentions, write a list of the attributes and characteristics of the person you see yourself with, the way you want to feel with them, etc. If it’s difficult to think about the details, then write down how you want to feel in the relationship in general.
If you are trying to manifest a specific person, think of the person when writing down who you want to be with and say “This or better.” If they are for you, they will be, and if not, what is for you (better) will replace it.
Manifesting someone into your life is allowing your energy to meet someone else’s in the middle. It should not feel like you are doing all the work or that you have to put in more effort than what you are receiving. If you are on the right path with manifesting the right person into your life, it will be a good experience for you, and you will be met where you are emotionally.
3.Work on your manifesting power in all areas of your life.
Manifesting works in all areas of your life, and strengthening these different areas can help you in love as well. Focus on manifesting other things in your life so that you can show yourself that you can do it. Whether it be small things or big, working on this power is like a muscle, and the more you use it, the stronger it is. By honoring your spirit, your power as a creator, and the gifts you have within you, you create space for magic to happen in your life and in love.
Strengthen your intuition so you can notice the signs. When working on manifesting someone or something, you will begin to see signs that you are on the right path. Whether it's a song you hear, a horoscope you read, a person you see. Journal these moments of synchronicity, and remember to congratulate yourself for the recognition. Ask the universe to show you a sign, and be prepared to receive them.
4.Open up to receive.
Make space for what you want to enter your life. You have set everything in motion, now it’s time to let go. I know, “What do you mean let go?” you may ask. Well, tightening your grip on something you want doesn’t make it come to you any sooner. In fact, it pushes it further away. If you want to manifest someone, you have to let go. Have you ever wondered why as soon as you’ve forgotten about them, they text you randomly, or you run into them somewhere? It’s because you finally let go. Letting go is opening up to receive.
Know that as you let go, your intention and desires do not go as well. The universe knows what you want at all times, and there is no misunderstanding here. The discord of not receiving what you want comes from getting in the way of yourself through overthinking and acting more than trusting. You have already set the tone, and now is the time to believe and trust that it will happen for you.
5.Practice gratitude.
Gratitude is the final and significant part of manifesting. You really cannot manifest without gratitude. When you wake up in the morning, journal down what you are grateful for. Be around people that put you in this space of gratitude, and be in your happy places. Perspective is everything, and by directing your attention to the things you are thankful for, you create more of them in your life.
Work on bringing more gratitude into your life and focus on what is making your heart happy right now. Gratitude is felt in the same space love is, and when manifesting love, this is where you will meet it.
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Tayler Barakat is a Mystic who has studied Astrology for over a decade. She does intuitive astrology and tarot readings for people all over the world, and her work focuses on healing and empowering individuals. Follow her on Instagram @taylerbarakat_ and check out her website www.listentothevirgo.com.
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UnPrisonedhas returned for its highly anticipated second season, delving deeper into the complex dynamics of the Alexander family.
The series premiere comes a year after its debut season garnered rave reviews from fans and critics and earned record-breaking ratings for Hulu's Onyx Collective brand. UnPrisoned's success can be attributed to its raw, relatable themes and comedic appeal.
Inspired by creator Tracy McMillan's life, the show follows Paige (Kerry Washington), a therapist and single mother whose life takes an unexpected turn when her father, Edwin (Delroy Lindo) --who was released from prison-- moves in with her and her teenage son, Finn (Faly Rakotohavana).
Throughout UnPrisoned's first season, viewers witnessed how Edwin's incarceration deeply affected Paige's life and relationships. In the series, Paige unpacks her trauma through interactions with her inner child and her online followers. Meanwhile, Edwin is overcoming specific struggles with his own past that led to his life of crime, including a dysfunctional upbringing and his mother's arrest. As the Alexanders attempt to reconcile, new challenges arise.
This new season promises to further explore their unconventional family dynamic. Here are several compelling reasons why season two of UnPrisoned should be on everyone's watchlist.
The Alexander Family Life Is Still In Shambles
UnPrisoned's second season resumes where the series left off, with Paige grappling with the fallout from her troubled therapy practice and Edwin navigating life independently after moving out. Meanwhile, Finn faces his own challenges. The teenager is battling anxiety and seeking information about his father—a topic Paige avoids discussing.
The Alexander Family Are Attending Therapy To Resolve Their Underlying Issues
Amid the chaos in their lives, the Alexander family decides to mend their bond by confronting their past traumas. They seek professional help and attend therapy sessions with a “family radical healing coach,” played by John Stamos, a new cast member. This collective effort aims to unravel the complexities of their shared history and strengthen their relationships.
The process of unraveling each character's internal conflicts and their potential impact on future relationships may clash with Paige's textbook therapy approach. While Paige is used to being in the therapist's seat in both career and family, this forces her into the unfamiliar role of a patient during therapy sessions. This shift would compel her to look in the mirror and try a radically different approach.
The Alexander Family Learned A Big Lesson During A Therapy Session
In therapy, the Alexanders are tasked with addressing their individual traumas to salvage their remaining relationships. One of the family therapist’s eccentric suggestions was an exercise involving a family wrestling match. During this session, Paige faces tough questions about her refusal to share information about Finn's father.
While it's unclear whether this scene is reality or fantasy, the image of the family duking it out in the ring certainly makes for hilarious yet compelling television.
Paige Tries Dating Again Following Failed Relationships
Amid her life's chaos, Paige decides to step back into the dating field. However, her many attempts have left her with mixed results. The dating apps have turned out to be a fail, and an outing with her ex Mal (Marque Richardson), who is also her father's parole officer, doesn’t go quite as expected after he brings an unexpected guest – his new girlfriend.
The situation takes an awkward turn when Mal's new partner learns why the former couple split, partly due to Paige's self-sabotage.
UnPrisoned Is A Perfect Balance Of Comedy And Drama
As a dramedy, UnPrisoned takes a comedic approach to its heavy subjects. The show takes us on a ride with Paige's dating misadventures and navigating a friendship with her ex.
Other lighthearted moments include Edwin's attempts at CPR based on online videos and, of course, the antics of the Alexander family's unconventional new healing coach.
The second season of UnPrisoned is now available on Hulu.
UnPrisoned | Season 2 Trailer | Hulu
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Blair Underwood Initially Turned Down 'Sex And The City' Because 'It Was About How Samantha Was Fascinated By Dating A Black Man’
Actor and heartthrob Blair Underwood is opening up about why he turned down Sex and the City the first time he was offered a role. Many fans of the HBO series may recall Blair's time on the show in which his character was dating Miranda (Cynthia Nixon). However, he was previously offered another role where his character would date Samantha (Kim Cattrall).
During his interview with AV Club, the Set It Off star revealed that he was uncomfortable with the initial offer due to the character's fascination with him being a Black man.
“I actually did say ‘no’ the first time,” he said. “The first time they had offered the role, to be honest with you, it was about how Samantha was fascinated by dating a Black man and wanted to know if, uh, all of the rumors were true about our anatomy! And I said, ‘Listen, I’m honored, thank you, but I just don’t want to play a character based on race, on curiosity about a Black man.'”
But that didn't stop them from reaching out again. This time he was offered to play Dr. Robert Leeds, the love interest to Miranda and he decided to go for it. "So they were nice enough to call about a year later, and I said, 'Well, is it gonna be about race?' And they said, 'No, no, no, we’re not even gonna mention race!' And I think it really did only come up maybe once," he recalled.
"It did five episodes, and I think Samantha mentioned it once, saying something about 'a Black doctor' that Miranda was dating. And that’s really been a consistent thing in my career: not wanting to be boxed as 'the Black guy.'
"I’ve had that conversation with many producers along the way, and they were so great. They said, 'No, he’s just a doctor who Miranda meets in the elevator, and they have a nice little fling.' And it was amazing."
Blair has had a wide-ranging career playing everything from a lawyer on L.A. Law to playing Madame CJ Walker's husband on Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madame CJ Walker. And during his interview, he revealed another role that he initially turned down, Set It Off. The movie, which is considered a classic in Black culture, stars Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox, and Kimberly Elise. Blair's character, Keith, played a banker and love interest to Jada's character, Stony.
He explained why he said no at first and eventually accepted the offer. "I had initially said “no” to that. Because I was playing this historic, iconic African-American historical figure in Jackie Robinson, and the time, y’know, there was Boyz N The Hood, and Menace II Society was out there, and I’d finished playing this noble Negro… [Laughs]," he said.
"And I’m reading the script, and there’s a scene where Jada Pinkett’s character—Jada Pinkett-Smith now—was going to sell her body so she could make some money to send her brother to college. And I remember, honestly, I threw the script across the room. I was, like, “I don’t want to do this. I want to do something uplifting for the Black culture and Black characters, and I don’t know if I want to see this.”
After a conversation with the movie's director F. Gary Gray and the actor's manager encouraging him to finish reading the script, Blair had a change of heart. What he first thought about the movie turned out to be totally different.
"So I finished the script, and I saw that the character they were asking me to play was really the love story in the midst of all of this turmoil of all of these characters, the four ladies: Queen Latifah, Vivica Fox, Kimberly Elise, and Jada," he explained.
"It was so well-written, it was such a great platform for them. And to be able to play the love story and the storyline that gave Jada’s character a leg up and a way out of this world, something to hope for, to wish for, someone to love her… I said, 'You know what? I’d like to be a part of that.'
"And I’m so glad I did, because that film resonates to this day. People all the time come up to me and say that they love that movie. So I’m glad that I did it."