Frequently Asked Questions About The Law of Attraction:
What exactly is the Law of Attraction?
The Law of Attraction is one of 12 Universal Laws that explains the ways in which cause and effect are related. It recently gained worldwide attention with the release of the movie “The Secret” by executive producer Rhonda Byrne, who also released a book by the same name in 2007. The basic premise is that we will attract into our lives what we think, feel, say, and do. Our thoughts, feelings, words and actions are all forms of energy. When these thoughts are high, positive energy, then we will experience things that match that. When our thoughts are low, negative energy, we will create things that are often called “bad”. The Universal Law of Attraction states: We attract whatever we choose to give our attention to--whether wanted or unwanted. This Law is Universal because it does not matter who you are, where you live, what your religious beliefs are, what year you were born...the Law is true for everyone equally.
How do I use it to manifest what I want?
You use the Law of Attraction by giving your attention to all of the things that you want in your life! Your thoughts, your words, how you feel and your actions all work together to help you manifest your deepest, innermost desires. It is literally positive thinking on steroids! You will not just think and speak and act on what your present state is, you will think and act and speak on what you want! You will become the writer to your own story that is your life! You don’t wait to have abundance and prosperity in your life; you become the essence of abundance and prosperity! You speak of it, you notice it in others lives; you act “as if” now.
Can you give a more practical way to use it?
When you have a desire for something; a physical object or an experience or a feeling, you will first notice that desire and ASK for what you want. Make a clear, concise request to the Universe of what you want. To effectively ask, you must think and feel positive about the things you want and see yourself as already having and experiencing what you want right now. Next, you must BELIEVE that it is possible for you! This is where most people need to do work on their belief systems. If you do not think it is possible for you to have a million dollars because no one in your family has ever had a million dollars, then you probably won’t manifest it either! Believing comes first, then your FAITH sustains your belief. Just knowing without a doubt that the thing you want is on its way is your faith in it. Lastly, you will open yourself to RECEIVE. This can be the hardest part for many people! They let their negative thinking come in when their desires begin to manifest and they sabotage themselves! It’s kind of like when you win something in a contest; usually the first thing the winner says is “I can’t believe it”! Your feelings of “too good to be true” or your unworthiness starts to kick in and the rug is pulled out from under you!
What kinds of things can the Law of Attraction be used to manifest?
Any and every thing you can imagine! People have used this ancient law for centuries to create more joy in their lives, more prosperity, a successful business, wonderful family relationships, a loving partner, a healthy, fit body, and more! If you can think it and if you believe you can have it, then the possibilities are endless!
So, all I have to do is “think” more positively?
Look at the word ATTRACTION. The last six letters spell ACTION. You must do your part! Even the Bible states that “faith without works is dead”! (James 2:26). You will absolutely be required to do more than just “think good thoughts”! You must act and speak in congruence with your thoughts! You wouldn’t think to yourself “I want to lose ten pounds and eat healthier” and then every time someone saw you, you were eating at a fast food restaurant or you constantly talked about going to one! Everything works together; your thoughts, actions, feelings and words to bring about a positive change in your life!
How will I know what actions to take?
You must realize that the actions you take will come from inspiration and intuition. This can be found in each and every one of us. Many of us have never heard this sometimes small, quiet voice because there is so much noise in our day to day lives! Using your intuition requires a certain amount of stillness and quiet that most people fear. I have a saying and it goes “prayer is when you talk to God; meditation is when God talks to you”! I absolutely believe in the power of meditation. Just taking five minutes each and every day to tune in can be an enormous help on the road to manifesting! You will know that the choices you make are good ones when you feel good about them. When you feel discomfort about a choice, then you will know to make another choice! If something you pursue doesn’t work out as you expected, know that another choice will reveal itself to you to get you where you want to go. These actions you take from inspired thoughts and ideas may be things you’ve never done before. Others may even criticize you or think that you’ve gone “crazy” because you are taking risks or doing things that in the past were not “you”. Focus on how YOU feel and ask your heart for guidance.
O.K., so how long will all of this take?
I will answer this question with one word; UNTIL. Until you have the things you desire in your life. Until you are at peace most of the time. Until you experience love and joy every day. Until you are free of debt and worry over money. Until you find the partner of your dreams. Until you close on your dream home. Just like anything else you may do well, you must be consistent in your practice of these principles! No one ever played symphony on the piano by coming up to one and just sitting down and playing! No one ever painted a masterpiece the first time they picked up a brush! No one ever went to the Olympics and won a gold medal the first time they walked out on a track! All of those moments culminated from days and weeks and years of doing something over and over and over again! Don’t see time as your enemy, but your friend! Everyday that you wake up is another day to build your successful business or write you best-seller, or create your Grammy winning music! Develop a sense of expectation for each day as a day that “it” will happen!
