Soulscapes: Manifestation Has Receipts – Here’s Mine

Sometimes, without meaning to, you manifest something , and only realize it much, much later when you are already living it. That’s the quiet kind of manifestation no one talks about. It is like exactly a year ago, on one random evening, you find yourself at this super dreamy event, and just for a split second, your heart whispers something crazy into the universe. You forget about it instantly, of course. But somehow, silently, sneakily, the Universe picks it up, holds onto it, and sets the stage – quite literally – to make it happen!

Magic in the Making

Fast forward a year, and suddenly you are no longer just watching from afar – you are right there, in the heart of it all, living the exact moment you casually wished for once upon a time. Wild, right?

It’s moments like these that convince me – fully and completely – that the universe has a mischievous sense of humor, and some truly incredible timing. It plants little seeds of dreams in your mind, quietly preparing you behind the scenes. And when you least expect it (but exactly when you are ready!), everything clicks into place.

Trust me, I have got one such magical story brewing for you – and it's honestly too good not to share!🥰 Stick around – this story might just be the Universe’s playful little wink, gentle reminder, or a sign you didn’t even know you were looking for. 😉✨

Before It All Unfolded

Let’s rewind to early 2024 – back to February in Montreal, when this whole story really started to take shape. I had just joined a Friday dance class with DanceFluent Montreal. The style? BollyJazz. A mix of Bollywood and Jazz styles, and honestly, it was the perfect combo I didn’t know I needed. (I still go whenever I can—peek at my IG highlights for tiny glimpses! 💃)

I had recently moved to Montreal, and looking back, it felt like one of those sliding-doors moments. Because if I hadn’t made that move… I wouldn’t have found this dance class. And if I hadn’t joined that class… I wouldn’t have met him – a fellow dancer I had just gotten to know and he mentioned a dance event happening on 30th March 2024. A show he was performing in. With free food. For an absurdly low ticket price. (Honestly, how could I not be intrigued?) And so I registered – partly because my growing obsession with dance needed feeding, and partly because…well, how do you say no to free samosas, mango lassi, lots of entertainment and stage lights?

Messy, Happy, Still Dancing

Okay, real talk – I was that person in a dance class who forgot the steps almost every week. Missed the counts? Check. Bumped into people? Double check. Accidentally created my own freestyle version of the choreo? Probably. But I kept showing up. Not because I was good at it, but because I loved it. The music, the mess-ups, the feeling of just moving. And honestly? I kind of loved the mistakes too. They were my proof – I wasn’t giving up anytime soon. And thank god I didn’t… because what started as a fun little Friday thing turned into something way bigger than I ever imagined.

A Quiet Beginning

The show was at the Mainline Theatre in Montreal. So there I was, walking into the theatre with zero clue about what exactly the night had in store. At that point, I didn’t know much – just that there would be dance, good vibes, and free food… so obviously, I was in. 😜

It wasn’t until I was actually there, sitting in the audience, that I learned the name of the group running the whole thing – Tashan Dance Company. And let me tell you, they owned that stage. From their own high-energy performances to the guest acts from dancers all across the city, the entire evening was just... electric. I cheered, I filmed, I laughed way too loudly during the games they hosted. I was having the time of my life.

Caught this at the entrance of Mainline Theatre back in 2024 - right before the show began!

And then, right in the middle of filming one of their sets, this little thought popped up. Just for a second. “I wish I could be up there too… performing like that with them.” It came out of nowhere. Quiet, fleeting, so quick I almost missed it. I didn’t dwell on it. I didn’t write it down. I didn’t even realize it was a wish. But apparently, the Universe did. It’s as if it was waiting for that one moment, for me to utter those silent words, so it could seal them into my story with a cosmic ink. A quick wish from me…a slow-burn setup from the Universe.

A snap from the night I sat in the audience, taking in all the performances that lit up the stage.✨

The Confidence Curve

Months went by, and I kept showing up to those Friday dance classes, without fail. They were too much fun to miss. Somewhere along the way, I made a few friends, laughed a lot, and most importantly, something in me started to shift. I began to gain confidence. Maybe it was the consistency of those Friday classes… or maybe it was that one random event where I ended up dancing impromptu on stage (don’t ask how that happened 😂).

Was I still messing up? Absolutely. Still forgetting steps? Yep. But now, I wasn’t beating myself up over it. I was finally letting myself be a beginner, and actually enjoying it. I started dancing with my mistakes, not against them. And somehow, that made all the difference.

Plot Twist Pending…

Then one day, out of the blue, came an opportunity. The same dance friend who had told me about the event months ago mentioned that Tashan was holding auditions. Tashan! The same group I had watched on stage. The same stage where that tiny wish had slipped out of me. He said that if I was interested in joining the team, I should register and give it a try. I was thrilled. I didn’t know if I was ready, but I wanted to go for it. So I registered and started looking forward to the day.

But the Universe has this funny way of taking you on the scenic route. Definitely worth it….but never a straight line. It’s not the “let’s hit the goal and call it a day” kind of journey. Nope. It’s more like: twist here, detour there… surprise!

When It’s Meant to Be…

So, of course, the Universe had to throw in a little twist. Due to an injury, I had to miss the audition. I texted them saying I wouldn’t be able to attend the audition due to my injury. They replied saying I could still send over some of my dance videos if I couldn’t make it in person. So I did, just a few clips from my Instagram. After a couple of days, in late September, I got an email: I was in!!!🎉 I had officially been selected to be a part of the team!

I attended the welcome event for new members, even though my leg was still acting up. But I didn’t want to miss it. And once I healed up, I started going to the regular practices. I had my first on-stage dance performance with them around Diwali, just before I flew to India. After I came back from India, guess what? They had just started their practice sessions, thanks to the Christmas break. So yep… perfect timing!

And then, it happened.

The Full-Circle Moment

We – yes, we, now that I was officially part of the team – organized the same annual recital. The date? 28th March 2025. Almost exactly a year later, I walked into the same Mainline Theatre. Only this time, I wasn’t clapping in the crowd or filming from the back row – I was on that stage. Performing.🤩 Living the moment I had once silently wished for. (Bonus: Along with the dance performances, I also got to try a bit of acting – I played a sassy, unimpressed, no-nonsense waitress. It was so much fun!)

If you haven’t started believing in the Universe and its magical, slightly dramatic, cupid-like tendencies (not just for love, okay?) – then let this be your sign.

The moments before and after being on stage felt… ethereal. This was manifestation, in full form. It felt like I was gently led home – hand in hand with the Universe – just like a child trusts their parent to guide them exactly where they need to be. No overthinking. No forcing. Just… flow. And here is the thing: I didn’t obsess over it. I didn’t chase it. That one tiny wish, whispered a year ago, was quietly growing roots all along. It was planted, watered with experience, nurtured with small wins, and bloomed exactly when I was ready.

The People Who Made It Mean More

After joining the team, I got to explore dance in ways I never had before. I was exposed to different styles, some vibrant and full-on Bollywood, some sassy, some fluid and graceful. And somewhere between learning the moves and losing myself in the music, I realized something: dance becomes soulful the moment you stop thinking and just start feeling it.

During the recital, I performed in seven choreos. Seven!! For someone who used to stumble through just one routine? That felt huge. It stretched me. It challenged me. And it taught me how much growth can happen when you stop labeling yourself as “just a beginner” and start embracing the process. It reminded me that even as a beginner, there is so much you can learn and enjoy, if you just stay open and keep showing up.

I got to meet so many incredible dancers - people who welcomed me, inspired me, and shared the stage with such heart. Being surrounded by that kind of energy? It leaves you full of gratitude. And hungry to keep learning.

Maybe that’s what a dream looks like when it’s unfolding: not one big moment, but a series of little awakenings that build you into someone who can handle it all. ✨ Have you ever stepped into something new and found yourself growing in ways you didn’t expect? Because this... this was that for me.

Caught mid-move on stage, dancing to my favorite banger - Aankh. 💃✨

From the audience to the stage - living the moment I once only watched.💜

My spotlight moment as the no-nonsense waitress. 🎭✨

Maybe the Universe Dreamed It First

We often think we come up with our dreams. But maybe… just maybe, the Universe plants them within us. Then patiently, cleverly, it sets us on a path that molds us into someone capable of actually living those dreams. That’s exactly what happened to me.

I was given the dream.

I kept dancing.

I was given chances to grow, build confidence, mess up, learn, and laugh.

And when the time was right – I became part of the team I once admired from afar.

To Be Continued… By the Universe

And who knows where this journey will lead next? Maybe this is just the beginning. Maybe this version of me was exactly who the Universe needed to show up… so the next chapter could unfold.

So, my lovely readers and friends….❤️ Trust the timing, embrace the detours, and believe in the dreams… even the quiet ones that tiptoe into your heart when you are not paying attention.

Because the Universe? Oh, it hears everything. ✨

Now tell me – have you ever had a moment like this? A little wish that turned into something big? Or a twist in your journey that made way more sense in hindsight? I would love to hear your story! Tell me in the comments or DM me. Let’s talk about the dreams that found you.🙌🏻