As we close another incredible year, we celebrate the artists and writers who inspire us to imagine more. It feels only right that this issue carries a theme just as magical. The Manifestation Issue is a testament to the power of intention. 

I’m disordered and respected while my name is thrown in and out of my hands, my body observed without sensitivity even though I’ve laid my shirt down and given my life to be here. She* is well-developed and overweight, behavior cooperative while I’m told I have no choice but to wait and understand. 

You may already know Latha Jay for her grounded and inspiring content about manifestation. We’re big fans and are so excited to have her answer some of our biggest questions about how manifestation becomes a tool for self-leadership, nervous system healing, and identity-level transformation. 

Hope does not always shout. Sometimes it watches quietly, letting you find your way. Hopeful, I stand at the center of a world that feels both fragile and alive.