The individuals who are using the Law of Attraction understand that there are three basic steps: Ask, Believe, Receive. At first glance, the Asking and Believing portions appear to perhaps require some secret knowledge and possibly some effort, but the act of Receiving seems rather apparent and effortless. So, why, after an individual has discovered how the Law of Attraction works in practice and has done "all of the right things" in the Asking and Believing steps, is he or she still not Receiving?
Is the act of Receiving a proactive or passive step? Some individuals ascribe to the notion that once you have determined and expressed your wants and desires and have mastered the art of believing by adopting and maintaining a positive attitude and outlook, that all you have to do now is to wait to Receive ~ i.e., the dormant stage of waiting for the "Universe to provide". Others assert that you must make certain that you are ready, willing and able to Receive and specify various rules for how to allow for the event to occur.
In my view, Receiving is very proactive and a part of the process that can be greatly expedited. That is, assuming that you have a clear vision of your desire and have been able to raise, align and maintain your personal vibrational frequency. I can write this with absolute confidence because I know from decades of personal experience that "it" works.
What is this "it" and why am I not calling it a "technique", "method", "system" or "task"? Because "it" is not something that one does out of obligation or for self-serving purposes. Nor is "it" a gimmick or a trick. This "it" is done with an open heart, a genuine interest and concern and a deep desire to contribute in a selfless manner.
This "it" is called "Giving". Giving can take many forms. It can be monetary and, if you are aware and enlightened, then you know that it is usually the people who have the least amount of money that are the ones who give the most of what little they do have to others who are in greater need of it. To that you may think or say "so why is the Law of Attraction not working for them, why are they still in poverty?" The answer is that such a person does not desire money above all else and is blessed in other ways ~ why else would such person voluntarily give away what little they do have?
Other than money, there is the gift of yourself ~ your time (we are all so busy these days!), your understanding, empathy and compassion, your insights and knowledge and your love, respect and goodwill toward all that is alive and living, including the animals, the plants and the planet.
Each of us has something of great value to give. If you would like to Receive, then you must Give. And, following the Universal laws and rules, the more that you do Give (willingly, happily and selflessly) ... the more you will Receive.
The decision of what and how much to Give is strictly personal and may require some practice. If you are not used to Giving, then begin with small things or acts. At first, you may feel trepidatious and struggle with feelings of loss, but once and over time that you experience the act of Giving, you will come to know and feel an elation, an exhilaration that will so greatly increase your personal vibrational frequency to such high levels ... that the Universe will, indeed, respond.
There is an old and tried adage: "what comes around, goes around."
In Light & Love,
Angelika
Related Articles:
Law of Attraction (Part I) - The Real Secret: Asking
Law of Attraction (Part II) - The Real Secret: Believing
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Friday, December 30, 2011
Law of Attraction (Part II) - The Real Secret: Believing
There are three steps to the Law of Attraction: Ask, Believe, Receive. It sounds very simple, and yet when it comes to actually putting the steps into practice, many people have difficulties, leaving them wondering what the "real secret" is. This is evidenced by all of the online and local study groups, endless books of instruction and various products that are on the market to assist one in making it work. To me, the Law of Attraction is as simple as it sounds. In an earlier post, I covered the first step ~ Asking. In this post, I will discuss my personal approach to the second step: Believing.
About Staying in the Positive At All Times ...
Many people are under the impression that in order for the Law of Attraction to work, they must stay in a positive frame of mind at all times. In my view, this is a really high bar to set for oneself and, in doing so, the individual sets himself or herself up for perceived or actual failure. We live in an economically, socially, politically, environmentally and spiritually fast-paced, challenged and troubled world. There are many things that touch our lives every day that are beyond the scope of our control and that affect our thoughts which, in turn, shape our feelings.
No matter how conscientious one is about maintaining positive thoughts constantly, the negative thought (and associated feeling) will inevitably creep in. When it does, the individual may become worried, stressed-out or even fearful that they will manifest negative things as a result of this negative thought. It is this worry, stress and fear that will attract negative things if it is allowed to linger, persist or fester, not the (ideally "fleeting") negative thought itself.
It is important to realize this and, when a negative thought occurs, not to dwell on it and not to chastise yourself for it. It is this dwelling and punishing oneself that gives the negative thought its power. Accept the fact that it has happened, that you cannot take it back and it is already part of the irretrievable past.
But more importantly do not think of being required to have perfectly positive thoughts at all times in the first place! You are human and part of the true beauty of being human is being imperfect. Even the most spiritually evolved individuals have negative thoughts.
Gratitude, mantras and affirmations are widely suggested to help one stay on a positive course. These are all very effective techniques, but I believe the most potent approach involves developing and maintaining a healthy amount of self-esteem, self-love and acceptance, and confidence. Feeling good about yourself automatically raises your vibrational energy which radiates out through your aura field. An energy vibrating at a higher, "lighter" and more positive frequency naturally attracts similarly higher and more positive energies ~ which translates into the actual manifestation of one's wishes and desires.
Persons who, at their core, do not really feel good about themselves and who suffer from low self-esteem, self-doubts or a lack self-respect, invariably and quite unintentionally send out a dense, dispirited and negative vibrational energy. Although various techniques and aids may temporarily raise the vibrational energy of such a person, if the individual does not have a good, solid foundation of self-worth and self-regard, such higher vibrational episodes are tentative, difficult to sustain and take much effort.
The goal is for the higher vibrational energy to be an automatic, naturally occuring, and an ongoing experience. And, the way to get there is to develop a strong, healthy sense of self-purpose and self-assuredness. One of the easiest things one can do in this regard is to simply take better care of themselves - eating healthfully, exercising regularly, getting enough rest and sleep and enjoying themselves. Laughter is, after all, the best medicine!
For some, the process may involve healing past or recent emotional wounds and this should be addressed as a top priority. The person who suffers from depression, despondency or pessimism, or who lives with fear, a substance addiction, a heavy heart, a burdened soul or an injured inner child, will find the Law of Attraction laborious and difficult. Aside from seeking appropriate help, making a concerted effort to care for oneself on both the physical and emotional level helps in the healing process, strengthens the individual and empowers the principles of the laws of positive attraction.
In Love & Light,
Angelika
Related Articles:
Law of Attraction (Part I) - The Real Secret: Asking
Law of Attraction (Part III) - The Real Secret: Receiving
About Staying in the Positive At All Times ...
Many people are under the impression that in order for the Law of Attraction to work, they must stay in a positive frame of mind at all times. In my view, this is a really high bar to set for oneself and, in doing so, the individual sets himself or herself up for perceived or actual failure. We live in an economically, socially, politically, environmentally and spiritually fast-paced, challenged and troubled world. There are many things that touch our lives every day that are beyond the scope of our control and that affect our thoughts which, in turn, shape our feelings.
No matter how conscientious one is about maintaining positive thoughts constantly, the negative thought (and associated feeling) will inevitably creep in. When it does, the individual may become worried, stressed-out or even fearful that they will manifest negative things as a result of this negative thought. It is this worry, stress and fear that will attract negative things if it is allowed to linger, persist or fester, not the (ideally "fleeting") negative thought itself.
It is important to realize this and, when a negative thought occurs, not to dwell on it and not to chastise yourself for it. It is this dwelling and punishing oneself that gives the negative thought its power. Accept the fact that it has happened, that you cannot take it back and it is already part of the irretrievable past.
But more importantly do not think of being required to have perfectly positive thoughts at all times in the first place! You are human and part of the true beauty of being human is being imperfect. Even the most spiritually evolved individuals have negative thoughts.
Gratitude, mantras and affirmations are widely suggested to help one stay on a positive course. These are all very effective techniques, but I believe the most potent approach involves developing and maintaining a healthy amount of self-esteem, self-love and acceptance, and confidence. Feeling good about yourself automatically raises your vibrational energy which radiates out through your aura field. An energy vibrating at a higher, "lighter" and more positive frequency naturally attracts similarly higher and more positive energies ~ which translates into the actual manifestation of one's wishes and desires.
Persons who, at their core, do not really feel good about themselves and who suffer from low self-esteem, self-doubts or a lack self-respect, invariably and quite unintentionally send out a dense, dispirited and negative vibrational energy. Although various techniques and aids may temporarily raise the vibrational energy of such a person, if the individual does not have a good, solid foundation of self-worth and self-regard, such higher vibrational episodes are tentative, difficult to sustain and take much effort.
The goal is for the higher vibrational energy to be an automatic, naturally occuring, and an ongoing experience. And, the way to get there is to develop a strong, healthy sense of self-purpose and self-assuredness. One of the easiest things one can do in this regard is to simply take better care of themselves - eating healthfully, exercising regularly, getting enough rest and sleep and enjoying themselves. Laughter is, after all, the best medicine!
For some, the process may involve healing past or recent emotional wounds and this should be addressed as a top priority. The person who suffers from depression, despondency or pessimism, or who lives with fear, a substance addiction, a heavy heart, a burdened soul or an injured inner child, will find the Law of Attraction laborious and difficult. Aside from seeking appropriate help, making a concerted effort to care for oneself on both the physical and emotional level helps in the healing process, strengthens the individual and empowers the principles of the laws of positive attraction.
In Love & Light,
Angelika
Related Articles:
Law of Attraction (Part I) - The Real Secret: Asking
Law of Attraction (Part III) - The Real Secret: Receiving
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Law of Attraction (Part I) - The Real Secret: Asking
The principle of the Law of Attraction is simple: Ask, Believe, Receive. So, why has it evolved into such a precise science? Why do so many people seemingly have so much trouble harnessing the power of the Law of Attraction? What is the "real" secret? This is my personal approach to living and thriving in abundance. In this post I will cover the first aspect of making it work: Asking.
In the "asking" stage, many people make the first mistake right at the very first step ~ without even realizing it. Everyone has desires and dreams, but when asked to formulate them in a specific request, many individuals, surprisingly, have trouble doing so. It is essential to know exactly what you want and to express it in those terms. Vagueness does not work. If you cannot define your desires, the Universe does not know what to give you!
Thus, for example, simply thinking that "I want more money" is not precise enough. The Universe does not know just how much you want or need ~ so how can it give it to you? It is like saying to your partner "I want more sex." Without telling him or her more, your partner does not know if that means two, five or ten times more per month, per week or per day nor does he or she know when, where or how you expect to receive it.
So, it is extremely important that you are very clear on what, exactly, you want and to define how much you want and/or in what form you want it. It is also very helpful to be definite about your purpose for wanting it and where you would like it to come from. Thus, for example, if you want more sex, do you want it with a particular person or will anyone do?
One of the most effective methods of determining and defining your exact desires is by writing them down. You may be surprised that this is sometimes more difficult than it first seems. This is often the case for several reasons.
First of all, many people are not used to the idea of making specific requests for certain things. They may perceive their request to be too fantastic, extravagant or outlandish. They look at their current circumstances and feel convinced that the request is beyond the scope of their individual reality. They are fearful or reluctant of asking for "too much" or for things that they reason they could "never really have" because of their present position or status in life.
Secondly, some people may feel embarassed about the nature of their request. They may consider their deepest desires to be peculiar, excessive or in some other way inapproriate and may not be comfortable with verbalizing or expressing them.
Finally, some people feel that they are undeserving of whatever it is they really want. They feel that they are not worthy of such gifts or they may worry about appearing to be greedy, egotistical, foolish or delusional.
Although these types of worries, trepidations and skepticism are relatively common, they need to be resolved if the Law of Attraction is going to work. Many experts think that these matters are appropriately addressed in the "Believe" stage. Personally, I think they need to be dealt with before the request is even made and then maintained through the "Believe" stage.
A journal or diary is indispensable in resolving these types of issues. It can be a fancy, leather-bound blank book, a locking diary or a plain notebook. The only real requirement is that is kept private. This is vital. Even if you think you may not mind if others read it, the truth is that if you think someone else may read it, you will probably not be as open and honest in writing down your innermost thoughts and feelings ~ thus, defeating the purpose of the exercise.
There are no set rules or requirements as to what, when or how often you should write in the journal or diary. However, it is helpful if you set aside some quiet time and do so on a fairly regular basis and begin by writing down one of your dreams or desires and then record how you really feel about it and why. You should not worry about making spelling or grammatical errors, being neat or even making a lot of sense at first. With practice, writing from the heart becomes easier and feels more natural.
Drawing, doodling, pasting pictures or photographs, inspirational text or quotations, or anything else of that nature may also be helpful. The important thing is to keep it honest and private and make it fun.
In Love & Light,
Angelika
Related Articles:
Law of Attraction (Part II) - The Real Secret: Believing
Law of Attraction (Part III) - The Real Secret: Receiving
In the "asking" stage, many people make the first mistake right at the very first step ~ without even realizing it. Everyone has desires and dreams, but when asked to formulate them in a specific request, many individuals, surprisingly, have trouble doing so. It is essential to know exactly what you want and to express it in those terms. Vagueness does not work. If you cannot define your desires, the Universe does not know what to give you!
Thus, for example, simply thinking that "I want more money" is not precise enough. The Universe does not know just how much you want or need ~ so how can it give it to you? It is like saying to your partner "I want more sex." Without telling him or her more, your partner does not know if that means two, five or ten times more per month, per week or per day nor does he or she know when, where or how you expect to receive it.
So, it is extremely important that you are very clear on what, exactly, you want and to define how much you want and/or in what form you want it. It is also very helpful to be definite about your purpose for wanting it and where you would like it to come from. Thus, for example, if you want more sex, do you want it with a particular person or will anyone do?
One of the most effective methods of determining and defining your exact desires is by writing them down. You may be surprised that this is sometimes more difficult than it first seems. This is often the case for several reasons.
First of all, many people are not used to the idea of making specific requests for certain things. They may perceive their request to be too fantastic, extravagant or outlandish. They look at their current circumstances and feel convinced that the request is beyond the scope of their individual reality. They are fearful or reluctant of asking for "too much" or for things that they reason they could "never really have" because of their present position or status in life.
Secondly, some people may feel embarassed about the nature of their request. They may consider their deepest desires to be peculiar, excessive or in some other way inapproriate and may not be comfortable with verbalizing or expressing them.
Finally, some people feel that they are undeserving of whatever it is they really want. They feel that they are not worthy of such gifts or they may worry about appearing to be greedy, egotistical, foolish or delusional.
Although these types of worries, trepidations and skepticism are relatively common, they need to be resolved if the Law of Attraction is going to work. Many experts think that these matters are appropriately addressed in the "Believe" stage. Personally, I think they need to be dealt with before the request is even made and then maintained through the "Believe" stage.
A journal or diary is indispensable in resolving these types of issues. It can be a fancy, leather-bound blank book, a locking diary or a plain notebook. The only real requirement is that is kept private. This is vital. Even if you think you may not mind if others read it, the truth is that if you think someone else may read it, you will probably not be as open and honest in writing down your innermost thoughts and feelings ~ thus, defeating the purpose of the exercise.
There are no set rules or requirements as to what, when or how often you should write in the journal or diary. However, it is helpful if you set aside some quiet time and do so on a fairly regular basis and begin by writing down one of your dreams or desires and then record how you really feel about it and why. You should not worry about making spelling or grammatical errors, being neat or even making a lot of sense at first. With practice, writing from the heart becomes easier and feels more natural.
Drawing, doodling, pasting pictures or photographs, inspirational text or quotations, or anything else of that nature may also be helpful. The important thing is to keep it honest and private and make it fun.
In Love & Light,
Angelika
Related Articles:
Law of Attraction (Part II) - The Real Secret: Believing
Law of Attraction (Part III) - The Real Secret: Receiving
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