Good Vibrations and The Law of Attraction

Musings

There is an unwritten law of the Universe that states whatever you ask for it is given. There are a plethora of books and teachings that tout this philosophy, The Secret, is probably the most popular and well known at this moment in time. There are slogans such as, “Thoughts become things”, that lead a lot of people to believe just by merely changing their thoughts, they can change their life. I agree with that to a certain extent. I believe thoughts are the first step in changing one’s life, but it’s a little more involved then just thinking more positively.

I do believe that whatever you ask for, the Universe gives it to you. The problem is, the Universe doesn’t speak in words. It speaks and hears in vibrations. So when you verbally ask for something, the Universe isn’t listening to what you are saying, it hears the vibrations of what you’re feeling. I believe this is why a lot of people read these books, they have some immediate successes, because they are reading an uplifting book that makes them feel better, they ask for something in that better feeling place, and then have some small success. Then, it stops working altogether. I believe a lot of people get frustrated and fed up with these books because a year later, their life might not be more different then it was before they read the book. I believe it’s because these books do not make it clear (once again) that it isn’t what you are saying, but how you feel about what you are saying.

For instance, let’s say a person starts praying about bringing more money into their life. They start doing affirmations, “A large sum of money falls effortlessly into my Life!” They start to bless their bills and thank them for the services they provide, yet it’s been three months and they are still in the same old job, with the same old pay check, and the money situation isn’t any better than when they started and could potentially be worse. I believe it’s because the same worry and fear about money that person has, essentially hasn’t changed. They have become so focused on desiring more money, that their emotions-and hence vibrations-are stuck on the lack of money, therefore manifesting the same or even worse financial situation. That person got what they were asking for, they just didn’t know that what they were asking for was the opposite of what they were saying.

You could change the word money to romance, a job I love, a better house, etc. If you feel very negative about a situation you are in, and want to positively change it, start feeling positive about that situation right now. The more you complain, the more negatively you feel, the more you want out of whatever the situation, the more you will get of it. Even if you dump your boy/girlfriend, quit your job, move to a new house, it will probably be the same situation, (different person, job, house), or even worse. Suffering does bring growth, but I don’t believe you have to suffer to grow.

So how does one ask for something consciously and align their vibrations with what they are saying? Very easily with a little practice. If someone is trying to manifest more money into their life, a good place to start would be visualizing having tons of money. (If you are not a very visual person, try writing down what you would visualize on paper. The story doesn’t matter as much as the feeling you are invoking.) Imagine you had all the money you could possibly want and imagine yourself spending it. Visualize the life you would have, the car you would drive, etc. Now become conscious of how you feel while you are having this wonderful daydream. That is the feeling you want to ask the Universe for something you desire. That beautiful, joyful, feeling of having all the money you want and could ever use. How do you maintain that feeling to increase your baseline vibrations and manifest more of your desires into your life faster with more ease? GRATITUDE!!! Start living a life of appreciation, even if you live in a cardboard box! “I am so thankful for this wonderful box. It provides some extra cushion from the concrete, and it acts as a wonderful buffer against the wind. Thank you Earth for providing the trees that made this wonderful box, I am so thankful that I am always provided for in so many wonderful ways!” Say it with Joy and Mean It!

There are positive aspects about EVERYTHING in this world. If you want to change your life, if you want to ask God for something and get it (instead of the opposite), if you want these self help books to work, START LIVING A LIFE OF GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR EVERYTHING! Especially when you feel negative about something. Your emotions are constantly telling you how receptive you are being to what you are trying to manifest in your life. Are you angry, depressed, pessimistic? You are resisting the good that is within your reach, you are just grabbing in the wrong direction. Embrace your anger, depression, anxiety. Surrender to it and uncover the hidden treasure it was concealing. The Joy you uncover will manifest every single one of your heartfelt desires, that is the Law of Attraction and the Universe guarantees it.

Debbie @ November 7, 2007