{"id":2622,"date":"2015-11-08T17:32:33","date_gmt":"2015-11-08T17:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thelogicaloptimist.com\/?p=2622"},"modified":"2015-11-28T19:06:40","modified_gmt":"2015-11-28T19:06:40","slug":"the-law-of-attraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelogicaloptimist.com\/index.php\/2015\/11\/08\/the-law-of-attraction\/","title":{"rendered":"– The Law of Attraction"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"law<\/a><\/p>\n

Chances are you\u2019ve watched \u201cThe Secret\u201d, or at least heard about it. Released in 2006, the DVD is a series of interviews that basically claim: everything you want or need is achievable if you repeatedly think about it and maintain positive emotional states that attract desired outcomes.<\/h4>\n

\"The<\/a>For the record, I\u2019m not a fan of the marketing gimmicks that The Secret employs to make \u201cthe law of attraction\u201d sound like a historic revelation; a big mystery revealed. Similarly, I\u2019m not a fan of many of its statements, such as \u201cthe universe rearranges itself\u201d, \u201cenergy vibrates in our rhythm\u201d, etc. I didn\u2019t like that approach in 2007 when I first watched The Secret, and I still don\u2019t like it today.<\/p>\n

That being said, I\u2019m a huge fan of the \u201csecret\u201d itself, i.e. \u201cthe law of attraction\u201d. To me, this principle sums up what personal transformation is all about. The law of attraction says \u201cwhat you focus on with your thoughts, feelings and action is what you achieve in your life\u201d. I\u2019ve experienced that personally on so many levels and I have friends and clients who had similar results after embracing the law of attraction as a lifestyle.<\/p>\n

The law of attraction as a belief system is accurate, but not due to some arrangement of the cosmos (as The Secret would like you to believe). It\u2019s not due to unseen fields of energy that are attracted to what we put out there. The law of attraction is actually a tangible phenomenon. It\u2019s the logical outcome of a set of rules that can never fail.<\/p>\n

So what\u2019s the law of attraction really?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>Well, in my opinion, the law of attraction is what happens when you focus all your energy on one thing. Play a video game long enough and you\u2019ll get better at it \u2026 do nothing else but play that game and you\u2019ll master it. The law of attraction is the power of full engagement manifesting itself in achievement of your goals. In other words, the law of attraction is \u201creaping what you sow\u201d.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re fully engaged in something at the mental, spiritual, emotional and physical levels, you are guaranteed some level of achievement. That level is affected by other factors, such as your talent, your circumstances, etc. However, there\u2019s always positive outcome after dedicating yourself (your whole self) to a goal \u2026 and that\u2019s the law of attraction.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all heard the saying \u201cyou can achieve anything you put your mind to\u201d. Well, that\u2019s partially true, because your mind is only part of the equation \u2026 what\u2019s also required is your soul, your heart and your action. Once all four elements are aligned with your goals, you will certainly see results.<\/p>\n

\"law<\/a>This concept manifests itself in everything. You want to change jobs, become an artist, learn an instrument, lose weight, etc. \u2026 the law of attraction will get you there. You just need to know why you want it, you need to believe in it, take action, commit to it and stay motivated, and you will then surely be rewarded. Full engagement is a powerful energy that never fails, and that\u2019s what the law of attraction is all about.<\/p>\n

Your performance in any field is directly related to the level of effort you invest. This requires you to push beyond your limits and aim higher than what you think you\u2019re capable of. You need to stay positive and committed, while continuously engaging the four elements of your being: the mental, the spiritual, the emotional and the physical.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an example:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want to get in shape, you obviously need to be involved in some sort of physical activity and eat healthy. There are no ifs or buts about it. You do that, and the law of attraction dictates that the focus of your energy on your goal will reap results.<\/p>\n

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  1. \"law<\/a>Mentally you need to visualize your goal and be 100% convinced that you accept no other alternative. You have to be of the mindset that you will not miss a workout or eat anything outside your planned regimen. Mentally you need to be fully determined.<\/li>\n
  2. Spiritually you have to believe in yourself and have the confidence that you will see this through. You need to maintain high spirits and allow nothing to discourage you. You need to rise above your daily habits and truly connect with the purpose of your own existence.<\/li>\n
  3. Emotionally you need to stay happy and excited. You need to avoid negative self-talk and make sure to celebrate your successes after every workout and every healthy choice you make.<\/li>\n
  4. Physically you need to push yourself harder than you\u2019ve ever done before. You need to go beyond your normal limits, while making sure you\u2019re getting enough sleep, nutrition and hydration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It\u2019s been said that \u201cyou get what you focus on\u201d \u2026 so logically you need to focus on what you want.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \"law<\/a>The Secret is not a secret, and \u201cthe law of attraction\u201d is not a mysterious principle that\u2019s too complex to decipher. It\u2019s not about the stars aligning for your destiny; it\u2019s not about floating vibrations or the metaphysical. You attract what you focus on because when you focus on something you\u2019re putting in the mental, spiritual, emotional and physical effort needed to get the job done.<\/p>\n

    If this makes you feel discouraged, don’t. Would you rather leave your success up to fate? Or would you rather know that success is based on your own effort and determination? Look at one aspect of your life that\u2019s flourishing and you\u2019ll find that the law of attraction is already in motion. It\u2019s therefore wise to then reverse-engineer this process for your own advantage. Find a goal that you\u2019d like to achieve and then align the four aspects of your energy to it. This is guaranteed to work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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