Where Does Manifestation Come From?

Where Does Manifestation Come From?

From Manifestation: Law of Attraction, LOA, Vibration, Affirmations, Meditation, Mindset by Manifestation

July 20, 2026 · 6 min

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This episode explores the historical origins of the Law of Attraction, clarifying misconceptions about its contemporary roots.

Where Does Manifestation Come From? Download the Selfpause Manifestation App Many people associate the Law of Attraction, or the notion of manifesting in general, with the book or film “The Secret,” and so many assume that the Law of Attraction is a recent invention . But that is not the case. As a result, I wanted to clear up this confusion with this insight into the history of the law of attraction , addressing your question about where the law of attraction originated. So, where does the Law of Attraction originate? The Law of Attraction has been around for over a century. And certainly not a contemporary construct. It was originally referenced in William Walker Atkinson’s book “Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World,” released in 1906. Learn in this small law of attraction history lesson that the principles of this law, as well as “orders from the universe” or manifestation , are not new and are really far older than “The Secret.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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Books & works: Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World, The Secret

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