It is our infinite needs and desires that distinguish us from the rest of the inhabitants of the planet. While the lives of all the other species of the planet revolve around the basic needs of survival, ours go way beyond them.
We work tirelessly to fulfil the multi-faceted needs and desires that each one of us has in our hearts. Unfortunately, though, not all of these see the light of the day.
But, what if someone told you that there was a way to make every dream of yours come true? What if you were to come in possession of the master key that could unlock any locks to lead you to your desires?
Well, you already have that key. In fact, it has been woven into the very fabric of the universe. It’s called the law of attraction, and you might have heard of it in recent times.
The law of attraction is one of the most fundamental laws that govern the universe. It states that like attracts like. That means any given thing attracts other things that are like it. To understand it, you could compare it to how gravity works.
In the universe, astronomical objects are attracted to each other’s gravity. In the context of us humans, we attract things and situations into our lives that reflect how we think and feel.
So, in essence, we are the creators of our own lives. Using this knowledge, we can attract anything we want just by adjusting how we think and feel.
It may sound too good to be true and almost like having a magic wand that fulfils wishes. In a way it is, but it is something much deeper than that. It is the basis of creation itself.
Does It Really Work?
Ever since the law of attraction (LoA) came into the spotlight thanks to the work of some particular authors, millions of people all around the world have used it to manifest what they had always dreamed of.
In many of the cases, what they wanted seemed absolutely impossible until it actually happened and left everyone involved pleasantly surprised.
There are thousands upon thousands of accounts online that speak volumes about the applicability of the law of attraction in any situation imaginable. I
f this law is applied the way it should be, there’s no doubt that it can yield the same results for you that it has for countless other people.
Also, if you understand the law of attraction and how it works, it will be apparent to you that it really does work.
In fact, it would even appeal to the logical side of your mind that doesn’t want to believe in anything until it is proven. To do so, you might want to dig a little deeper and understand the science behind it.
The Science Behind It
There are many phenomena in Physics we understand well. We have laws and formulas explaining how they work and the same can be replicated in any experiments. But what is often found is that the “why” can be very hard to explain.
For instance, we know that gravity exists and that any two objects are attracted to each other’s gravitational fields. But we don’t exactly understand why it happens. It’s just the way the universe is built. It just happens.
The same way, understanding why the law of attraction works could be a tough nut to crack, but we sure can understand how it works.
Scientists have conducted many experiments (not done directly to prove the law of attraction) that suggest that our minds interact with the fabric of reality itself on a level that we don’t yet understand.
One of the most popular examples of this is the double-slit experiment. The details of this experiment are quite technical, but basically, what is always found when it is performed is that light behaves as a particle or a wave depending on whether or not it is being observed.
This is mind-blowing stuff. It says that a simple act of observation can change how light behaves.
Also, many discoveries in quantum physics point towards the immense role of consciousness in shaping the reality around us. And there are a ton of things that physicists don’t yet understand about the quantum world and the many, many bizarre phenomena that happen there.
With time, groundbreaking discoveries might come along that could provide a solid scientific foundation for the law of attraction.
There’s one important thing to consider though. Just as you don’t need to understand how electricity works to benefit from it, you don’t need to understand how the law of attraction works to benefit from it either.
You can simply follow the many principles of it to manifest into the physical reality what you have always held intangibly in your mind.
How To Use The Law of Attraction
To be able to use the law of attraction, it is essential that one particular idea takes root in your mind. It’s that thoughts become things. What we think about the most is also what we attract the most in our lives.
Therefore, it can also be said that thoughts create our reality. Anyone who ponders on it a bit realises just how powerful that is.
In an abstract sense, too, this idea is quite relevant. We have achieved wonders in terms of technological progress, but every single piece of technology was just an idea in someone’s mind.
They then worked on it and gave it a real physical form for everybody to use. The LoA goes one step beyond that. It shifts things in reality to allow the manifestation of your most prominent thoughts.
Knowing this, you can begin to foster thoughts in your mind that get you your heart’s desires. There are three basic steps that you can follow to ensure that the universe brings to you what you want.
These steps might sound very simple, but they require quite a bit of practice to use effectively. You may have to work to change your mindset a bit before you can get started. The three steps are:
1. Ask
Even though you might feel that you absolutely know what you want, that may not always be the case. It is in the mind’s nature to keep jumping from one thing to another.
One day you could desire one thing and the next day, you could desire something completely different. This needs to change if you want to take the first step towards manifesting those desires.
You need to be utterly clear about what you want. You need to be so clear about it you could visualise it happening or having already happened. It could be a single thing or even multiple things.
Obviously, this requires some getting used to as you might not be accustomed to creating a detailed image of what you want. This happens because many of our desires happen in the spur of the moment.
Anyway, only when you have the mental clarity, can you be laser-focused in your intention. It is important to remember that whatever you intend over time, tends to become a reality. The more attention you can direct on something, the faster it gets manifested.
The intensity of your attention is key. Initially, it might feel like indulging in wishful thinking but that’s just the logical part of your brain playing its tricks. It would be useful for you to ignore it for this step.
2. Believe
This is probably the most important step and also the step where most give up or make mistakes. As stated earlier, the law of attraction says that like attracts like. So, to attract what you want, you have to be in perfect alignment with that desire.
One of the only ways to do that is by believing with all your heart that your desire will most definitely come true. This is where your mindset will really come into play.
This also entails having faith. Unshakeable and utter faith. This might be difficult, especially if your current reality is exactly the opposite of what you want to manifest. This is exactly the reason why most people can’t move beyond this step.
Sometimes, it’s just too hard to believe that something good will happen if all that you have experienced or are currently experiencing is bad.
Our brains are conditioned in a number of ways since our childhood and persistent exposure to unfavourable situations or tough times can lead us to believe that that is their default reality. In such cases, even the toughest minds can find it impossible to believe that their reality can indeed change for the better. The result?
They keep creating the same reality that they hate because it’s all they can think about and believe in.
If, however, you can muster up the courage to take responsibility for your life and feel in alignment with your desires, the universe will move mountains to make that happen.
Just remember to ward off any opposing beliefs. If you’re able to do that for a consistent period of time, you will see signs of change happening all around you, and that’s when you’ll know that it’s time for step three.
3. Receive
This is perhaps a tricky step. If you’ve heard the old saying, “Fake it till you make it”, that’s what you basically have to do. What you need to figure out is how you would feel if what you desire actually happens.
You could close your eyes and imagine it happening to get a feel for it. Most people would feel happy and joyful that they got what they wanted. It is these feelings that need to be felt over and over again.
You need to bring your desires to the present and act as though they have already been fulfilled. That’s when the “like attracts like” actually happens. In essence, by feeling the feelings of having achieved your desires, you become one with the desire itself!
This is what spiritual gurus have been teaching for many years. Alignment is a pre-requisite for manifestation.
The biggest favour you can do yourself is to adopt a life of gratitude. That’s because when you feel grateful for things, you get more of the same.
So, if you feel gratitude for things you already have, they will multiply. And, if you feel gratitude for your desires (that haven’t yet materialised), they will be brought to you by the universe.
So basically, the final step requires you to feel good, even if you are feeling like you’re faking it. Sounds unintuitive, but if it works, it works!
What Can You Use It For
The law of attraction can be used to manifest any of your desires. Unless they break the laws of physics, that is. Even though different people have different desires and dreams, there are some common ones that most would like to see fulfilled.
Some of these are innate needs of ours, while some have become necessities. The following are some of the most common ones:
1. Attract Good Health
Your health is your real wealth. It is the basis of everything that you do in your life. If you are blessed with good health, you will be able to go the extra mile to achieve your dreams.
Also, your life will be much more exuberant and there will be a general sense of satisfaction in your life.
Using the LoA, you can attract good health, if you have been struggling with it. You can follow the steps mentioned above and imagine that you are as healthy as a human can be.
You can imagine that each element in your body is functioning just the way it should and feel immense gratitude for it. Slowly but surely, you will see amazing results.
2. Attract More Money
Money is a necessity in today’s world. Most things that you want require money – even the basic needs of survival need money. It also provides you with a sense of security and that contributes a lot to a happy and peaceful life.
Today, we see most people chasing frantically after money, and yet they don’t seem to get anywhere. If you feel the same way, it’s time to use the law of attraction.
The first thing you have to do is to remove any negative mindset about money that you may have. Then, generate a feeling of love for money just as you love that special someone.
The stronger this feeling, the better. Then just visualise money flowing into your life from various sources. Don’t dwell on the “how”. Just think about the “what”. Be specific. If you’re consistent, it will definitely work.
3. Attract Your Soulmate
Who doesn’t want to find their soulmate? After all, love is an innate human need and it can be so strong that it can virtually trump anything else.
If you have been having bad luck meeting someone or you keep meeting the wrong people, it’s time that you take a good hard look at the default thoughts and emotions that you have.
As the LoA states, you only get what you think and feel about the most. So, you not meeting people or meeting the wrong people is definitely the direct result of your most dominant thoughts and emotions.
Change all of that and use the three steps to materialise the partner of your dreams. When it finally happens, it will feel like magic and you will instantly know why it happened.
4. A Happy Life
We have infinite desires, but ultimately, what we all want is a happy life. A life full of peace and contentment where we can do what we like when we like. It may sound like a distant dream for many, but we can change all of that. The hundreds of thousands of people who have done it stand as proof.
The first thing you have to do to create a happy life is to change your entire thought pattern. Incorporate gratitude into your life and it will never be the same again. Be more thoughtful about how you feel.
Be responsive instead of reactive, and that alone should foster the change you seek. Also, try to make positivity your default emotion. A positive attitude will instantly make your life much easier.
Prominent Figures Who Vouch For It
There are many celebrities, authors, athletes and more that profusely believe in the law of attraction. Knowingly or unknowingly, they used it to create a life for themselves that others could only ever dream of.
They all talk about the importance of taking control of your own life and consciously creating the life that you want to live. They all preach that we are all creators of our own destiny. Here are some really motivating thoughts of some of the most successful people:
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey needs no introduction. He is a highly successful actor and a great human being. On a number of occasions, he has talked about how he used to visualise receiving $10 million for acting services rendered and after three years, he actually got $10 million for the movie Dumb and Dumber.
He often says, “You get it when you believe it. You get it when you believe you have it. And that’s the key.”
See him explain his amazing story to Oprah Winfrey on her show, this clip can also be viewed on the Oprah Winfrey Network
Lady Gaga
The popular singer has millions of fans all around the world. She had a humble beginning and saw many struggles in her life. But she used the LoA to manifest a life of fame and money.
She says, “It’s sort of like a mantra. You repeat it to yourself every day. Music is my life, music is my life. The fame is inside of me, I’m going to make a number one record with number one hits. And it’s not yet, it’s a lie. You’re saying a lie over and over and over again, and then, one day the lie is true.”
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah is another person that needs no introduction. Virtually everyone knows who she is. She has helped countless people both directly and indirectly by teaching the LoA. She too had humble beginnings and spent her initial years in poverty.
However, she turned her life around and now has a net worth of $2.7 billion. Billion with a “B”.
About the LoA, she says, “You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe.” Another profound thing she often says is, “The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.”
Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey, the popular stand-up comedian and tv show host, was actually homeless at one point in his life. And today, he has a net worth of $290 million. He is a true example of how you can change your life with your thoughts.
On LoA, he says, “Like Attracts Like. You have to understand: you are a magnet. Whatever you are, that’s what you draw to you. If you’re negative, you’re gonna draw negativity. You positive? You draw positive. You’re a kind person? More people are kind to you. … If you see it in your mind, you can hold it in your hand. This is so true.”
How Long Does The Law of Attraction Take to Work?
One of the first questions that pop up in people’s heads when they hear about the law of attraction is “how long does it take to manifest your dreams and desires?” It’s a natural question as we would all like to live our dream lives as soon as possible.
However, there is no definite answer to this question. It all depends on the individual. Your thoughts and emotions, and the intensity of those thoughts and emotions dictate how soon you can materialise them. It doesn’t really matter how big your dream is. For the universe, nothing is big or small. It’s all just energy.
That difference is created by humans.
If you forego this difference and just see your dreams and desires in the present and start being in alignment with them, they will be brought to you really quickly.
Of course, you will have to back it all up with real tangible action. Only then will things start really happening. But if you are consistent in one direction, and you don’t let any negativity hinder you, rest assured that you will get there.
Best Practices To Follow
The three basic steps of ask, believe and receive, form the foundation of the law of attraction, but there are several practices that we can do to make sure we leave no stone unturned in our journey of manifestation.
These are practices that have worked for countless people and you could choose and apply the best ones you like.
Make A Vision Board
Making a vision board requires you to decide what you want, find the pictures that match and put them up on a board that you can then hang on a wall.
Not only does it further illustrate what you want, but it also serves as a constant reminder of your dreams and desires. The more you see them, the more you think about them. The more you think about them, the faster you manifest.
Visualisation
Visualisation is a powerful technique to be in alignment with your desires. It requires you to either sit down in silence or lay down on your bed and just imagine having already achieved your desires.
This allows you to feel the feelings that are necessary for the “like attracts like” magic to happen. It also serves as a trailer for the actual movie that will play out if you keep watching.
Saying Affirmations
Affirmations are little snippets of text that act as your mantra. For instance, if you want more money, you could say “I have more than enough money”, “I am rich”, “I love money and money loves me”.
Saying these over and over again has a deep impact on your sub-conscious brain, and it starts actively working towards helping you achieve your goals.
Gratitude Journal
Each one of us has millions of things in life to be grateful for, even though it might not always feel like it. The best way to realise this is to start a gratitude journal.
If you spend 10 minutes every day just writing down all the things you are grateful for, it will create a powerful ripple effect that will make the universe give more of the same to you.
In fact, you could also feel gratitude for all the things you desire as though you already have them. The result will be the same. The universe will bring them to you. It can really create a snowball effect, and you will end up creating the life of your dreams.
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