True visualization is a spiritual attribute and is not merely “wishful thinking.” All things visible begin first, in Plato’s words, “as an idea in the mind of God.”
True disciplined, conscious visualization is one of the most powerful means of bringing one’s wishes and desires into physical, tangible manifestation.
You can learn about this discipline from many sources. To me, the clearest description is given in Ascended Master teachings, which can be studied in detail via the works of Madam Blavatsky (Theosophy), Alice Bailey, Mark & Elizabeth Clare Prophet’s Summit University Press books, and the works of Godfre Ray King.
The method I refer to, here, is from King’s classic work, Unveiled Mysteries ( Saint Germain Press, 1939, Third Edition):
Step 1: Develop a very clear, detailed idea of a definite plan or desire to be fulfilled.
And, be absolutely certain before going any farther that your desire is honorable, constructive, worthy of your time and effort, and harmless to every part of creation. Also, be sure that your motive is honest–toward yourself and the rest of the world. Be sure there is not the slightest unspoken feeling that you would be “okay” to benefit at the expense of another. For, if you do, the results will be far from what you desire, and the Law of Karma will take over.
Step 2: Write your plans out with as much clarity and detail as possible.
Step 3: Close your eyes and “see” within your mind a mental picture of your desire and plan in its completed, perfect form and activity. FEEL the emotions attached to it.
Step 4: Read your written words as many times during the day as possible and, especially, just before you go to sleep at night.
Step 5: Do not discuss your desire or the fact that you are visualizing with anyone. Do not even talk out-loud to yourself about it. To do so significantly weakens and diminishes the level of energy generated by your visualization.
Step 6: Do not allow any thoughts or emotions of fear and doubt to touch your pure-intentioned visualization. These are simply emanations of the human brain and psychology. Replace these at once with the conscious acknowledgement and decree that your soul– your Self–is One with God.
Finally, let go of any expectation or demand of a set time at which results must come to fruition. “Time” is nothing more than a tool used to order things in the material realm. In Spirit, there is only NOW–the Eternal Present. And, as you know, your true Essence is Spirit, not matter.
If you decide to try this, let us know what happens! We are all here to help one another…