How Parts Work Can Help You Manifest the Life You've Always Dreamed Of

Parts work is one of my favorite therapeutic modalities for so many reasons. It’s not only deeply insightful, but also fun and creative in how it helps us understand ourselves. Instead of viewing ourselves as one single, individual personality, parts work encourages us to think of ourselves as a system made up of various parts—each with its own feelings, thoughts, needs, and roles. For example, when we find ourselves being playful, dancing around the living room without a care, we might recognize that it's our inner 8-year-old showing up—someone who learned to cope with anxiety through movement. Or, when we snap at a customer service representative, we might realize it’s our 15-year-old self, feeling unheard and resorting to anger as a way of being taken seriously.

Once we become aware of these parts, the next step is to approach them with compassion and curiosity, understanding the positive intention behind each one. We often discover that the very strategies these parts use to protect us might be counterproductive in the long run. Going back to the customer service scenario, our 15-year-old self may be trying to ensure we're heard, but in doing so, the outburst only triggers defensiveness from the other person, making it harder for anyone to truly listen. Once we realize that these old strategies are no longer effective, we have the power to choose a new way forward.

Would we want our 15-year-old self handling a customer service dispute, or our wise, grounded adult who’s skilled in communication and de-escalation? The answer is obvious—our adult self is far better equipped to navigate such situations.

This is where choice becomes so empowering. Parts work helps us break free from being unconsciously driven by these younger, reactive parts. Instead, we begin to make conscious decisions, leading to a life that feels more grounded, confident, and in control. When we act from this place of clarity and choice, others begin to see us as leaders—people who can make thoughtful, balanced decisions.

Sometimes the path forward actually effortless but we choose the more difficult one because we are so used to struggling. Is your path actually clear and easy? Photo taken by me in Palmer Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Now, how does this tie into manifestation? I didn’t see the connection either until a recent "aha" moment. Manifestation is all about embodying the feeling of already having what we want. If we desire abundance or wealth, we need to imagine what that would feel like—mentally, physically, and emotionally—and then begin to live in alignment with that energy. The Law of Attraction tells us that like attracts like, so when we live from that higher frequency, we draw in the experiences that match it.

However, when we’re acting from parts—like that 15-year-old self, for instance—we’re actually manifesting from a place that doesn’t reflect our higher self’s desires. If we let our angry, defensive parts lead the way, we might attract more conflict or misunderstanding, because that’s what those parts are trying to avoid. But when we meet those parts with love and compassion, and invite them to step back so our higher, wiser self can take the wheel, we shift the energy. Now, we’re attracting the calm, grounded, abundant life we actually want, because we’re acting from a place of alignment with our true self.

In this way, understanding our parts is the first step toward manifesting the life we desire. By becoming aware of which part of us is making decisions in any given moment, we can shift the dynamics. We can work with our parts to step aside and let our Soul Self—the part of us that knows what’s truly best—take the lead. From that place, we can make intentional choices, create healthier interactions, and take aligned actions that move us closer to our goals.

I absolutely love helping my clients understand their parts and manifest their dreams!

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