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After quarantining in 2020, I finally did it.

I bought into New Age spirituality in pursuit of a sense of purpose and peace of mind.

I purchased a subscription to an astrology app.

Young woman writing on notebook at sunset in park

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I started meditating whenever I felt overwhelmed (so, like…a lot).

I visited an acupuncturist every three weeks for my mental health.

And I began journaling at length.

Scripting, a manifestation practice that is intended to be more intentional.

Ahead, we tapped two experts to help break down the buzzy ritual.

Meet the Experts

What is Scripting?

During 2020, Galebe came across manifestation on TikTok and incorporated scripting into her manifestation practice.

One of the most important points of scripting is writing your future on paper.

But the key to scripting correctly, according to Nafousi, is writing with specificity.

it’s crucial that you be clear about what you want when visualizing the future.

Nafousi’s preferred method of practicing scripting is meditating two or three times per week for about 10-15 minutes.

Once I am relaxed, I allow my imagination to take me forward in time.

Journaling

Another method to incorporate scripting in your day-to-day is journaling.

Galebe prefers journaling as her form of practice.