If you read anything by Esther Hicks or her Abraham teachings, you’ll quickly learn that the secret of the law of attraction lies in our ability to resonate a particular vibration or frequency that is in tune with our desires. Basically, we are all made of energy at our core – and those molecules that make up our being on a quantum level are constantly in motion.

While, yes, I agree that science says we are all made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons in constant motion, I have a difficult time believing that my thoughts can change how, specifically, all those particles that make up my body vibrate. It’s one of the reasons I find the science behind The Secret somewhat hokey.

Power of Thought

That said, I think metaphorically, the law of attraction is accurate. As the teachers say, “like attracts like” and that you are a magnet who draws to you those things you think and feel. If you tend to look at the world positively, you will notice all the good in your life. If you are pessimistic, all the bad in your life will take center stage. While I wouldn’t chalk that up to “vibrational energies,” there is a sense of alignment to it.

We are creatures of habit, so everything we do is aligned with how we think. If we choose to eat junk or fast food rather than healthy foods, that is the choice we are most comfortable making in the here-and-now. If we choose to stay in a poor job or mediocre relationship, it is because we are aligned with fear rather than bettering ourselves and attracting better things into our lives.

Are You Motivated By Reward or Fear?

Just today, I was listening to a speaker explain that we are twice as likely to be motivated by fear than by reward. We tend to overestimate how much fear and uncertainty the unknown will provide, so we waiver – should we really leave our current job or relationship? What if this is as good as it gets? Is the devil we know really better than what we could have?

When you start to use the law of attraction in your life, you must become aware of these limiting beliefs. If you fear the unknown, yet you want something completely outside of your comfort zone, chances are, you will sabotage yourself before your desire manifests. That’s the principle of alignment – if you don’t believe you are worthy of receiving your desires, then you won’t be.

How to Use the Law of Attraction

Here are a few suggestions for putting the law of attraction into your life:

1. Focus your attention – With so many things competing for our attention each day, we tend to filter out what isn’t relevant in our lives. But as soon as we focus on something, we find references everywhere. You see this if you buy a new car – suddenly, you notice how many other people have the same make and model. Or if you plan a vacation – suddenly, there is information about your destination of choice everywhere you look. The truth is, this stuff has always been there – you just didn’t notice.

   The more you focus your attention on what you really want, the quicker you will find a way to get there. Attention equals priorities. Thinking about your desires is what eventually leads you to take massive action. If it’s out of sight, it’s out of mind – but if it becomes a daily habit, it’s now a priority.

2. Think positively – Much as been written about the value of positive thinking. Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.” If you think you can’t manifest your desires, you won’t. Alternatively, if you believe you can and commit to achieving your goals, you will.
3. Don’t worry, be happy - Cue the music! You can worry yourself sick but that won’t actually change the situation. We often worry about things outside our control – and our thoughts can consume us. But if you actually think about the benefits you get from worrying about any situation – there really aren’t any. You aren’t proving that you care more about the person or are more committed to making things work because nothing actually happens.

   Instead, focus on what makes you feel good – and I don’t mean giving into vices and escape mechanisms. Do healthy, positive activities and be content to find happiness in your life right now. No matter how bad you think your life is, somewhere, there must be something to be grateful for – even if that’s just that you are still breathing and alive. Start with the small things, and each day focus on something new you are grateful for.

Manifesting your desires requires commitment and focus to achieve your goals. By making a committed decision to pursue what you want, you can positively affect your reality. Wherever your attention is – that’s what you are focused on manifesting.

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