Michael and the Law of Attraction
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I am traveling again, writing this after having spent the night on a sagging mattress and with temperatures being six degrees cooler than suits my comfort level. Grrrr and grumble, a most grumpy me. Maybe there is coffee. Maybe not.
As I bundle up in blankets to type this, I realize I have given much thought to Michael’s comment he left on my Sunday post about heartfelt wishes using the same principle as the Law of Attraction. Yesterday, when I was warm and comfortable, I was very much into the whole idea of a benevolent universe (I say this in a flakey, surface sort of way) and bristled a bit at the comment that the Law of Attraction is “bunkum.” Today that same comment makes me smile.
I have to disagree and agree with Michael because I do not think there is any clear-cut answer about the existence of the law of attraction and how things work around us. I disagree with the idea of just tossing it out as malarky. I think it is all in one’s own belief system. It is like religion, some people believe in one thing, others in another. For some people the idea of the law of attraction gives them hope and a positive attitude that can do things like turn around how they view life. Potential becomes evident. But I do agree with Michael in the sense that the law of attraction is not about just putting your desires out into the universe and they just happen. This can lead to terrible disappointment. I do believe that like attracts like, but like can also attract its opposite. So, you have to be really careful. On most days, if you go about with positive intentions and work towards your goals also in a positive manner, you can definitely attract positive energy. But then sometimes the universe steps in and offers you a lesson. It may seem very contrary to what you desire, but I think there are times when the universe says, “Are you sure about this? If so, prove it.” We are then forced to show our true heart’s desire. Are we serious about making the change?
And as a fan of hypnosis, it is a path wherein we choose to make changes and work towards manifesting what we desire, staying strong through the challenges and temptations. So Michael, thanks for your thought provoking comment!
December 31st, 2008 at 6:22 am
I love the law of attraction not for what it’s supposed to do for me, but because it’s one of those controversial issues that stirs up a lot of discussion.
As a hypnotist, you’re aware of the power of the unconscious mind, and it seems scientifically reasonable to me to propose that people who are extending heartfelt wishes, manifesting the law of attraction, etc., may be using their subconscious mind more than they realize to give their life some nudges in the direction of what they want.
I think that both you and Michael have a point, though, when you say that “the Law” isn’t an excuse to sit around and wait for good things to happen to you. There still needs to be some kind of effort involved.
January 5th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Thanks for your input!