Casting a spell is a more involved way to manifest your desires. For some, spells are the best way to manifest and spells written by them are very personal and in some cases more effective. The ritual of preparing for and casting a spell helps focus the energy and the intent of the person doing the spell is also very important. When the person has written the spell and finished the preparations, then it is time to cast the spell.
What is it that you would like to manifest in your life? One fantastic way that I have found to manifest what I need in my life is to do things for others rather than focus simply on myself, not out of the hope that the law of attraction will take effect but because it's the right thing to do. I think that by helping others, you begin to shift your focus and realizing your wishes comes along so much easier.
It seems to me that too much focus on what you need or want and your intention does not have a chance to go out into the universe and become realized. You must let it go and know that the universal mind knows what is for your highest good.
