Let’s be real—we’ve all had those moments where we daydream about a better job, a dream vacation, or meeting the right person.
But what if those daydreams could actually help bring those things into your life? That’s where the Law of Attraction comes in.
What's the Law of Attraction
The law of attraction is a philosophy suggesting that positive thoughts bring positive results into a person's life, while negative thoughts bring negative outcomes.
Everything in the world is governed by law, including the mind and thought. As Haanel succinctly puts it: “Thought is governed by law. The reason people have not manifested more faith is that lack of understanding.
People have not understood that everything works in exact accordance with definite law. The law of thought is as definite as the law of mathematics, or the law of electricity, or the law of gravitation. When people begin to understand that happiness, health, success, prosperity and every other condition or environment are results and that these results are created by thinking, either consciously
or unconsciously, they shall realize the importance of a working knowledge of the laws governing thought”
How and what one thinks, therefore,
have a direct link to the kind of life that he/she creates.
"What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” – Buddha
Philosophy of the Law of Attraction
Haanel succinctly states that “when we begin to
understand that happiness, health, success, prosperity and every other condition and environment are results and that these results are created by thinking, either consciously or unconsciously, we shall realize the importance of a
working knowledge of the laws governing thought.
These laws direct our thought consciously, systematically and constructively; when we do this, we place our mind in harmony with the Universal Mind, we come in tune with the Infinite, we set in operation the mightiest force in existence, the creative power of the Universal Mind. This, like everything else, is governed by natural law, and this law is the ‘Law of Attraction,’ which is that Mind is creative, and will automatically correlate with its object and bring it into manifestation” As Byrne would put it: “everything that’s coming
into your life, you are attracting into your life.
And it’s attracted to you by the images you’re holding in your mind. It’s what you’re thinking. Whatever is going on in your mind, you are attracting to you,it is through the operation of this law (Law of Attraction) that each of us is attracting to ourselves the associates, experiences, circumstances, conditions, and environment by which we are related to the objects and purposes which we seek” The Law of Attraction, therefore is obedient to the thought that you are holding in your mind, whether it is pleasant or not, whether you are conscious of it or not.
“The human race has been broadcasting and
receiving, perhaps millions of years without knowing, but suffering all the while from bad thoughts sent” so much so that “if we think distress, we get distressed; if we think success, we get success” From this, we begin to realize that the future of the human race depends on the thoughts that we entertain or hold in our minds.
How to Use the Law of Attraction
So how do you get started with the law of attraction? According to this philosophy, you create your own reality. What you focus on is what you draw into your life. It suggests that what you believe will happen in your life is what does happen.
Some things that you can do to incorporate the law of attraction into your own life include:
Be grateful
Concerning gratitude, Dr. John Demartini strongly
believes that “whatever we think about and thank about we bring about”
Albert Einstein knew a great deal of The Secret (Law of Attraction), and “he said ‘Thank you’ hundred times each day. He thanked all the great scientists who preceded him for their contributions, which enabled him to learn and
achieve even more in his work, and eventually became one of the greatest scientists who has ever lived”
Visualize your goals
According to Genevieve Behrend, “everyone
visualizes whether he knows it or not. Visualizing is the great secret of success”
Believe It’s Possible
You’ve got to believe it can happen for you. Not just other people.
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” – Henry Ford
Take Action (Even Small Steps Count)
You don’t just sit around and wait. The Law of Attraction works best when you meet the universe halfway. Apply for that job, message that person, start that project.
Gratitude in Action: 90% of American Teens Report Feeling Happier—Proof the Law of Attraction Starts with a Grateful Mindset
Research has shown that over 90% of American teens and adults indicated that expressing gratitude helped them to feel “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy”
Gratitude is a pleasant state and is linked with positive emotions, including contentment.
Grateful responses to life can lead to peace of mind, happiness, physical health, and deeper, more satisfying personal relationships research has shown that people who engaged in positive intentional activities, such as thinking gratefully, optimistically, or mindfully, became significantly happier.Grateful people tend to be higher in well-being and also tend to experience greater positive emotions, such as more frequent contentment, happiness, and hope, as well as fewer negative emotions
Emmons & McCullough noted that
people in the gratitude condition experienced higher levels of positive effect
Golman said, "If we are feeling good, that shows! When we feel good about ourselves, we present ourselves differently and we become like a magnet and attract others with similar energy."
Final words
The Law of Attraction isn’t magic—it’s mindset. When you focus on what you do want instead of what you don’t, you shift your energy, your perspective, and eventually, your reality.
Remember: your thoughts are powerful. Use them wisely.
“Your energy introduces you before you even speak.”
The Law of Attraction, through visualization (or positive thinking) and gratitude, is essential to secure with mathematical exactitude the persons and circumstances necessary to build one’s happiness
Einstein said, "Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions." It's time to imagine.
Start small. Set a daily intention. Visualize your goals like they’re already happening. Keep your vibe high and your mindset focused—and watch how your life starts to shift.
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