The Vision of Camp Manifestation

At Camp Manifestation we examine, explore and encourage the very nature of creation and the realization of that power within each of us in order to manifest whatever is in one's heart and to experience life as one desires.  By acknowledging and honoring our very human nature, putting intention toward the coupling of the power of thought combined with the moving force of action, we begin to see and experience the merging of these two forces which allows us to create magical results in the world.

As stated by Anais Nin, "We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are."  This quote points to the fact that our reality is relative and can be seen differently in any moment.  Simply put, our thought creates reality.  We attempt to cultivate this awareness through action via practices like kirtan, meditation, yoga, dance, drumming, discussion and play.  In using these practices we keep our body and minds grounded and focused which allows for easier discipline of our directed energies.  This in turn allows for us to ultimately realize the power of manifestation within us.

By participating in these activities within community, we further emphasize the experience of the creation of reality.  Action occurs inherently in interaction between 2 or more people.  Because of human nature, the moment we interact, we create.  This happens because of the synergy of the unique energies of each individual.  As we come together, inward thought turns to discussion and from this ideas spring.  Ideas then grow into plans and plans mixed with action cause physical manifestation.  This process can be seen in the development of every society and the social structures that get created from these societies.  Towns, villages, cities, etc. emerge and everything that is needed to sustain these structures is manifested out of the simple coming together of individuals.  This illustrates how all manifestation happens within community and points to the importance of creating community with positive intentionality and with these tools useful for directing energy where wanted and needed.