Nina Verkoeyen, affectionately referred to as “the modern female Buddha” by LA Weekly, is the visionary founder of Meta Spirituality, an innovative spiritual tradition that has been captivating audiences across the United States since its inception in 2016. With over two decades of experience as a psychologist and spiritual teacher, Nina’s journey has been one of profound transformation, leading her to redefine the way spirituality is understood and practiced in contemporary society.
Nina Verkoeyen: The Art of Direct Manifesting
In 2016, Nina underwent a spontaneous spiritual awakening, an event that marked a turning point in her life. This transformative experience, often described as enlightenment, gifted her with profound spiritual insights that redefined her understanding of the self, the universe, and the divine. It was a moment of clarity that dismantled conventional paradigms of spirituality and inspired her to establish Meta Spirituality—a revolutionary framework that challenges traditional spiritual norms and empowers individuals to forge a direct connection with their inner divinity.
At the heart of Nina’s philosophy is the belief that humanity has outgrown the limitations of mainstream spirituality. She argues that the reliance on intermediaries—be it rituals, tools, or external teachers—can hinder personal growth rather than facilitate it. According to Nina, these intermediaries often serve as distractions, creating a dependency that keeps individuals from fully embracing their innate creative power. Meta Spirituality, in contrast, invites people to step into their roles as creators of their own lives, bypassing external “lessons” in favor of cultivating a direct, unmediated relationship with the divine essence within.
Meta Spirituality is more than a philosophy; it is a growing community of seekers ready to embrace this transformative approach. Its message resonates deeply with individuals tired of traditional spiritual practices’ prescriptive and hierarchical nature. Instead of being passive students of life, adherents of Meta Spirituality are encouraged to reclaim their agency, recognize their inherent divinity, and actively shape their realities. By doing so, they move beyond the confines of conventional spirituality, embracing a deeply personal and liberating path.
Under Nina’s guidance, the Meta Spirituality movement has gained remarkable momentum, drawing followers from diverse backgrounds. Its appeal lies in its simplicity and universality—a call to awaken to the divine presence within, free from dogma and intermediaries. The community’s rapid growth is a testament to the resonance of Nina’s message in a world yearning for authenticity, empowerment, and a direct connection to the Creator.
Nina Verkoeyen’s work is a beacon of hope and inspiration for those seeking a more meaningful spiritual path. Her vision for Meta Spirituality transcends cultural and religious boundaries, offering a fresh perspective on human potential and divine connection. As this movement continues to flourish, Nina remains dedicated to her mission: to share the wisdom of Meta Spirituality and inspire millions to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery and spiritual empowerment.
OMTimes: Nina, it is a pleasure to be with you today. Let’s start talking about the metaphysics of Manifestation. What is the essence of direct manifesting, and how does its spiritual origin and purpose guide our journey?
Nina Verkoeyen: Thank you for having me. It’s an honor to talk with you today. The essence of direct manifesting lies in recognizing that we are the Creator of our reality, capable of shaping our lives not through external practices or tools but through our divine will and inner authority. Unlike traditional manifesting techniques that rely on spiritual intermediaries such as affirmations, rituals, or visualization, direct manifesting bypasses these tools and goes straight to the core of who we truly are—the Creator. This approach teaches us to harness our inherent power directly without shifting responsibility to third parties or external aids.
By learning to use this inner power and authority, we step into a new level of spiritual maturity and take on greater responsibility for our lives. Direct manifesting is not just another technique; it represents the next step in our spiritual development. It challenges us to fully embrace our role as creators, guiding our journey by deepening our understanding of our true nature and our ability to manifest our desires through the conscious use of our divine will. This shift in perspective is crucial for our spiritual growth, as it moves us from dependency on external practices to a more empowered state of being, where we recognize that everything we need to create the life we desire is already within us.
In Meta Spirituality, we believe that collectively, we are ready to step into even more power and responsibility as a collective. It is our spiritual duty and the next phase of our spiritual evolution to learn how to let go of the spiritual canes and walk through the “field of manifesting” on our own feet. We are ready to exercise our divine will without relying on external support, knowing that this greater inner power also comes with greater responsibility.
OMTimes: Nina, as one of the leading authorities in direct Manifestation in the US at this time, please explain to us the deepest and primary barriers to manifesting love in their lives from the heart.
Nina Verkoeyen: The deepest barrier to manifesting love, or anything else, stems from our distorted self-identification—when we identify as a separate individual instead of recognizing ourselves as the Creator, who is one with everything and everyone. The only true barrier is not knowing that we are God. From this distorted perception arise all other issues, such as fears, low self-worth, the inability to discern whether we truly want something or if the desire is not genuine, and virtually every inner and outer obstacle on the path to manifesting.
Many people carry subconscious beliefs of unworthiness or fear of intimacy that block the flow of love into their lives. Another significant barrier that emerges from this distorted self-identity is the attachment to specific people, leading to the creation of special relationships. This creates unhealthy attachments and unrealistic expectations, and energetically, it directs too much energy and attention towards one specific person, thus “separating” unity by elevating this person above others.
Subconsciously, our spiritual homeostasis will always strive to return to unity and wholeness rather than maintaining division and separation in our perception. As the Creator, we instinctively try to counterbalance the act of placing someone on a perceptual pedestal, and as a result, these relationships often become dismantled—through dramas, conflicts, and other challenges that serve as lessons not to separate but to remain in unity and equilibrium. Most people misunderstand love, believing it involves separating one person and making them special. True love, however, is the opposite—it involves seeing yourself and the other through the eyes of unity, as the Creator, recognizing them for who they truly are: one with you and everyone.
This type of unconditional love represents the next step in our spiritual maturity and the level of love and purity we need to achieve. This shift will ultimately eliminate the “Romeo and Juliet” drama from our lives. Manifesting love from the heart requires a deep sense of self-love and the ability to release these blockages by embracing vulnerability, trust, and openness.
OMTimes: How does the idea of non-linear time affect the manifestation process, and how does our perception of time impact the alignment of our desires with their Manifestation?
Nina Verkoeyen: Non-linear time suggests that all possibilities exist simultaneously, and what we perceive as past, present, and future are merely different points of focus within the same moment.
In the context of Manifestation, this means that every possible outcome exists in the potentiality of the here and now.
Our inner choice or will as the Creator “selects” one version of what we want to create, thereby bringing that one and only reality into existence from all the potential possible versions of our choice.
Many people today believe in the concept of parallel realities—multiple universes that exist simultaneously, where we can shift from one reality to another, from one universe to a nearly identical parallel version of it. But the truth is, there is only one reality, created by you as the Creator, here and now. All else is simply potential choices that were not and never will be manifested. All there is is all there is.
Using the terminology of quantum physics, we, as the great Observer, select or choose from the unmanifested potentiality—from millions of possible potential realities—only one, which we manifest in the here and now through our choice.
The two main ingredients of the manifesting formula are the power of choice and the level of energy.
If our inner choice as the Creator is strong enough, and we have sufficient energy to convert into matter by focusing on this choice, then we will see the desired outcome.
Thus, the formula for manifesting (M) is M = C (the power of choice) + E (amount of energy).
The problem is that most people lack both of these ingredients.
The only way to have the power of choice be 100% is to know yourself as the Creator—this self-awareness eliminates all fears, doubts, inner conflicts, and other symptoms of incorrect, distorted self-identification.
These symptoms are also the reason we lose energy—energy is lost and dispersed when we are plagued by fears, doubts, and inner conflicts, leaving us without enough to manifest and convert energy into matter.
So, truly manifesting is simple—it requires you to align your perception with who you truly are: the Creator who exists beyond linear time in the here and now. By using the power of choice and the energy of creation that flows through us, we generate this reality.
It is a shift in self-identification that is necessary for us to fulfill our mission as the Creator—to consciously create this reality, to create harmony and abundance, and to create from the place of love, which is our primary vibration as the Creator.
OMTimes: Is direct manifesting a spiritual practice that anyone can embrace, or does it require a deeper spiritual understanding?
Nina Verkoeyen: Direct manifesting is not a practice but a way of being—the way of being who we truly are. It is about being who we are, expressing who we are, and fulfilling our main purpose as the Creator: to consciously and harmoniously create this reality.
God does not need spiritual tools, practices, or manifesting methods to create reality—God simply wills it, and it is so. We are God, and it is time to accept this inner knowing. I want to teach people to embrace this greater inner power and the greater responsibility that comes with it. This approach grants us greater freedom and the profound ability to create using our divine will—one that is not of our separate ego mind but of the will of enlightened beings who know their true self as the Creator.
And yes, it is a way of being that anyone can and should embrace because it is our true self that we embrace and begin expressing when manifesting directly.
OMTimes: What common spiritual misunderstandings about manifesting would you like to clarify?
Nina Verkoeyen: One common misunderstanding is the belief that the mind creates reality. The truth is that the mind is a buffer between our ego self and true self, a divider whose sole purpose is to maintain the illusion of separation between the two. This is the mind’s only purpose and function. So, the mind doesn’t create reality, and neither do thoughts, which are byproducts of the mind. What makes reality is the power of choice that comes from correct self-identification.
Self-identification is not a matter of thinking; it is not a mental phenomenon. It is about knowing the true essence that we are God—not in the mind, not as a philosophical idea, but with our whole being, deep in our bones, activating it in the very core of our DNA, so to speak, in every cell and bone of our body. The Creator that we are is the informational and energetic blueprint of us.
Mainstream spirituality often promotes the idea that the mind creates reality and that changing our thoughts affects the outcome. However, thoughts don’t do anything; they simply come and go as byproducts. What truly creates reality is us knowing, at the deepest level, that we are God.
While maintaining a positive mindset is important, manifesting requires alignment with your true self, releasing resistance, and trusting the process. Another misconception is that manifesting is about controlling outcomes. In reality, it’s about co-creating with the universe and allowing your desires to unfold in harmony with your highest good. It’s also important to understand that manifesting is not just about material gains; it’s about creating a life that reflects your true essence.
OMTimes: In what ways does one’s spiritual mindset and vibration influence one’s ability to attract one’s desires?
Nina Verkoeyen: Spiritual mindset and vibration are often misunderstood in the context of manifesting. The truth is that your mindset and frequency are secondary to the manifesting process. Thoughts do not shape reality, nor does frequency. Both are byproducts of something much deeper: your self-identification.
There are two types of self-identification: one is seeing yourself as a separate individual being, and the other is knowing yourself as God, united with everyone and everything. The first is an illusion; the second is the truth of who you are—the Last Truth, as I call it in my teachings. This fundamental truth about who you are, when revealed and activated within you, will completely transform your life.
Once your self-identification shifts from the illusion to the truth, both your mindset and frequency will shift naturally and effortlessly. Many people believe they need to work on their mind, mindset, and frequency intentionally, but I say those will inevitably transform once your identity shifts. If your identity hasn’t shifted, you can work on your mind all your life, but nothing will radically change.
That’s why people spend decades trying to work through their mind’s content—their traumas, inner conflicts, and limiting beliefs. But you can’t work on an illusion. You need to shift your identity, and your mind and frequency will change instantly as a result.
This is what Meta Spirituality does. It’s the only teaching that focuses solely on shifting your self-identification. We don’t provide spiritual practices, tools, or methods to your old identity in the hope that they’ll change your reality and help you manifest what you want. Instead, we shift your identity, and everything else follows instantly. There’s no need to work on your mind or your frequency. From this new identity, you can create your reality directly, without any intermediaries or tools—this is direct manifesting.
OMTimes: What spiritual wisdom would you share with someone seeking to begin their path of manifesting?
Nina Verkoeyen: Begin with the understanding that there is no such thing as predetermination. You are a powerful creator, capable of shaping your reality. Manifesting is not just about getting what you want; it’s about becoming who you are meant to be. I’m also offering free training on direct manifesting for those interested in exploring this unique approach to creating the life you desire.
Visit my website, https://metaspirituality.org, to register / here is the link to register: https://metaspirituality.org/manifestingfree
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