I am a great believer in the law of attraction and how it can help us achieve balance.
I have read “The Secret” as well as many works that went before that have a similar theme – particularly Napolean Hill’s classic work: “Think and grow Rich”. I find that the only message sometimes lacking in the overall concept of “thoughts become things” is the necessity to take action. In other words, the visualization is essential as is feeling that the universe is a place of abundence, but you personally need to take action if you want these things to be realized.
In terms of balance there is a useful exercise that encourages you to visualize, in detail, your ideal day and your ideal working week. It works best when completed with a facilitator but can work on your own as well. Think in detail about what would be your ideal balanced week in terms of: where are you? Who are you with? What are you doing for work? Leisure? family? What house are you living in?
Think in as much detail as you can and write it down on a sheet of paper for future reference. It needs to really mean something to you. Once you have done that keep it in mind but don’t go into detailed planning at this stage as to how you are going to achieve it all. However you DO need to make some intial plans to make it more real. For example if you want to change careers you might want to give that some specific thought as to what you will be doing and investigate how you will go about making the change. Talk to others, investigate and research to really get a feel for what your new career will look like.
You can do this on a day to day basis as well. Visualize an ideal day and notice the little things that make that day ideal for you. If they are missing in your everyday life now, what do you want to do to get that into your life? Think about what it will mean to have that extra leisure time, that extra time for yourself? Make some commitments to bring that into your life.
It isn’t easy but by taking some actions you will be surprised by how things align for you along the model of the ideal day or week. Even if you don’t subscribe to the law of attraction, you will find that you are getting closer to your ideal balance by taking intentional action to achieve it.
February 11, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Jerry,
Thanks for the post from last week. Here’s an idea…how about a regular blog feature where you highlight people who are exhibiting this behavior well, (as well as stories of people who wanted to but fell short).
This would generate blog entries that could link to other blogs / websites / videos, etc.
For example, I would love a link to the amazon page for the book, maybe a selection of blogs on the subject, and a video link of a presentation …
Hey – you can learn how to do those things at my next seminar! At http://www.brain-bucket.com
I believe that Thoughts become things…but only when you decide to live “on purpose.”
thanks!
June 24, 2008 at 4:45 am
The Secret movie was an awesome example of how the law of attraction can summon the universal powers to manifest people situations and material things into your life.
All of the presenters had compelling stories that described in detail how their lives changed once they applied the secret principals.
I watched the movie several times only to discover the secret was never revealed nor did they explain how to actually make the law of attraction work in your favor.
I searched for a year and finally discovered exactly how the secret law of attraction works.
Anybody can put the principals to work for them and change their life dramatically in a short period of time.
It’s true, they are laws and they work all the time but its your choice to make them work for you and not against you.