you know whats funny. A child believes in santa claus with their whole heart. yes, even though he isn't real, by the child writing down what it is they want and sending it off to him "really their parents" there isn't a doubt in the childs mind that they know santa will get it and bring them their presents. When really its their parent bringing them the present. But isn't that still manifesting. A child has the power to manifest what it is they want and even though economic times may limit some parents from getting a child what it is they want for Christmas, they will still receive love.
So how does this relate to you and me? Well, i think of something i want, i write it down and or send it out to the universe through thought. The universe has its own plans for me, even though i believe with my whole heart that i will get what it is i want, the universe might have other plans but i will still always get love. Which is instant manifestation,receiving love. If you think of love it is there. All you have to do is truly believe and understand that the plan is there for you. So, if you get that present or not you still get something. Just realize that something you get is always love.