Formula for Manifestation Intention + Intent + Meaningful Ritual + Action = Manifestation Step 1. Set Intention/Goal Decide what you want. Your intention is your goal. This should be stated in the first person, present tense (as if it were already true), reflecting what you DO want rather than what you DON’T want. Example: “I am happy and content” is better than “I am not depressed.” Define the goal in sensory-based language, (i.e. visual, auditory, and kinesthetic language or symbols).