Too Much Law of Attraction
Has the Law Of Attraction truly become the starting point for any and all personal and life changing principals or has it run it’s course as a fad?
Has it become the McDonalds of personal development? Quick ,easy and served fast but with little or no substance other than think and you will change?
I wonder why is it so many people doing MLM’s and Network Marketing are primarily the ones I see pushing the concept? Or I see people pushing it on the MLM’ers & network marketers. It’s almost like watching a really bad used car sales pitch where the sales guy/gal is taking advantage of the customer.
I’ve very rarely written on the subject of the Law of Attraction, if much at all. Not because I don’t believe in it. I certainly do. (Notice the banner at the top of my blog for example) But I’m sure I’ll get some crap for this one never the less.
I’m looking for your feedback on this one.
I wrote about The Secret of course when it first came out but even then I’ve always been aware that it was just a starting point. It’s not a be all end all solution to a person’s life challenges.
I see so much about the LOA still to this day on Facebook and Twitter that’s it’s almost hard for me to take it seriously anymore. The Secret has been out for how many years now? The message is still powerful and there are legions of people out there that haven’t become aware of the concept yet. However…
The Problem With The Attraction
I would think by now someone would have taken the concept and applied it to a much deeper level of change & maybe even implemented a blueprint of some sort that goes below or beyond the LOA. Maybe it has and I’m just not aware of it?
In my opinion the LOA touches on the surface level of change. It doesn’t have you confront issues of your past head on, or even acknowledge the programs that are going on with in you that keep you from being able to sustain the change the LOA encourages. Sure you’re inspired and that’s great, but do you sabotage yourself still even though you’re inspired?
That sounds awful frustrating doesn’t it?
I believe this is where lots of people are stuck though.
As i see it, it’s like over writing a computer program with another program on top of it. They are conflicting with each other, become problematic and the person is left standing there saying, “But I’m thinking positive thoughts, why aren’t I getting different results?”
Sure the LOA can bring a person into a state of awareness even positive consciousness and yes, that’s a positive start.(MANY peoples lives have begun transformation just because of the awareness it’s created in their lives)
But does it actually facilitate true long lasting change? Does the persons journey become more frustrating or facilitated?
I remember reading Mark Joyner’s blog [Cartoon] about the Law of Attraction when the big explosion came out in 2006 and maybe I’m behind the times but I remember going into resistance when I read it. (He’s since supported Joe Vitale on this subject)
But I digress, this isn’t to challenge the Law of Attraction but to challenge is the message played out? Should it have evolved by now into something much more verifiable, with quantifiable results?
How many people are training on something they haven’t done themselves in the LOA field? Like home business scams it’s really hard to say isn’t it?
Have I Jumped The Positive Ship?
Now before you go screaming mutiny!!! Tony is jumping ship!!! Don’t.
I’m a firm believer in the power of the the LOA. It’s helped open doors which have lead me down paths of both challenge and change. I’m just asking a few questions here. 🙂
I firmly believe the actually delivery of the LOA principles is played out, not the concept or it’s effectiveness. Hell even the name kinda gets on my nerves these days. I think it’s the MLM make money with it only delivery that grates me the worst.
I know I’m going to mash some buttons with this but it’s how I feel. I’m tired of Twitter messages and FB Groups focused on “Attract more money into your life using the LOA principles!!”
Money, fitness, happy relationships etc are all simply a result of living your life by the right principles.
One of my clients I’m working with said it best:
“If you want to lose weight, quit trying. Fat loss is a result of proper nutrition, education & a disciplined lifestyle. Make those your focus and the result will be losing body fat while looking better naked.” -Roy Taylor
Clearly the message of LOA for making money reasons is what I’m targeting here.
I’m tired of the tricks and tips to making money. Whether off line or online. The principles that are applied to a great body are so similar to creating wealth it’s not even funny. They both are a choice.
Proper mental nutrition, the right business vehicle and discipline will help you create the wealth you desire, but that you must have a desire for a better quality of life. Not just more money.
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I asked the question if the LOA was played out on my Facebook page and I got a HUGE response. Some said the actual message is played out but not the principle. Who is delivering the message was another big point brought up. (I totally believe this is why I even felt like writing this post, the who’s have zero credit for the most part)
My question is where do you start to really implement true long lasting change once exposed to the LOA principle?
Do you overwrite the programs (beliefs) that you have governed yourself by for years? (Basically ignoring your original beliefs)
Do you identify, challenge and then delete the original programs (beliefs) first before you attempt to think positive?
These are big questions to ask.
I’m obviously incorporating my study of shadow work here as a means of which to first identify, challenge and accept these beliefs you may have had in place for some many years. Maybe even decades.
There for allowing you to facilitate the change in mind set, rituals and daily results. (Which can lead to a better body, more cash flow and a better quality of life)
So The Question Still Stands
Is the Law of Attraction Played out? Or is it who is singing the message of the LOA that is played out?
Am I instigating something here?
Probably so.
Am I calling out some folks who use the LOA purely as a money maker?
Maybe…
It comes down to the magic pill that many people are looking for in order to make quick change easily. And there are a few people out there that use the LOA as a means to make a quick buck. Some people want to be duped and believe it’s easy to create the changes in life they desire.
For some people it is easy because the ground work has been set. Whether consciously or unconsciously their change is facilitated by their beliefs at some point and time before the LOA principle was shared with them. Their pump was primed you could say.
Regardless I’m curious of your insights beliefs
Nice post, Tony and some great points to consider. I would even go so far as to say that the LOA is more like running your finger across a dirty window. But hey, at least you’re now aware you have a window and there seems to be some crap on it obscuring something. The challenge for me comes from the fact that the LOA has now become a personal development version of Santa Claus (“If I just wish hard enough and be a positive boy, I’ll get that new bike.”). Then all of that “stuff” we get using the LOA just becomes more crap on the window obscuring what we all really want which is inner peace and happiness. And we will never get that from “stuff” or anything material or physical for that matter. That is purely an inside job and has nothing to do with the outside world at all.
Nice post, Tony and some great points to consider. I would even go so far as to say that the LOA is more like running your finger across a dirty window. But hey, at least you’re now aware you have a window and there seems to be some crap on it obscuring something. The challenge for me comes from the fact that the LOA has now become a personal development version of Santa Claus (“If I just wish hard enough and be a positive boy, I’ll get that new bike.”). Then all of that “stuff” we get using the LOA just becomes more crap on the window obscuring what we all really want which is inner peace and happiness. And we will never get that from “stuff” or anything material or physical for that matter. That is purely an inside job and has nothing to do with the outside world at all.
Very well said my friend. There is so much more inside of us. All that stuff is just a result of doing the work inside. And even then, do we really want the “stuff?” Our ego does, not our spirit. Miss you my friend!
Very well said my friend. There is so much more inside of us. All that stuff is just a result of doing the work inside. And even then, do we really want the “stuff?” Our ego does, not our spirit. Miss you my friend!
Hi Tony,
I very much agree with Jerry.
The dark side of the LoA – blaming the victim (there in a bad way – they attracted all this bad stuff) and lack of compassion (I just have to tell them to focus on the good and they will be in bliss – I don’t actually have to do anything (heaven forbid at personal cost to myself).
A one-liner I couldn’t resist: It’s not a law and I don’t find it attractive.
If the LoA affects others (how else do I attract customers?) then not even one person ever has wanted to attract a world of widely dispersed wealth and health (because we sure ain’t got it).
I do think it can have benefits. If you look for the positive you might find it (you’re certainly more likely to). So I want us to move on to talking about creating a better world and the action we are going to take to do this. This will have collective and structural as well as individual elements (like embracing our shadow).
Hi Tony,
I very much agree with Jerry.
The dark side of the LoA – blaming the victim (there in a bad way – they attracted all this bad stuff) and lack of compassion (I just have to tell them to focus on the good and they will be in bliss – I don’t actually have to do anything (heaven forbid at personal cost to myself).
A one-liner I couldn’t resist: It’s not a law and I don’t find it attractive.
If the LoA affects others (how else do I attract customers?) then not even one person ever has wanted to attract a world of widely dispersed wealth and health (because we sure ain’t got it).
I do think it can have benefits. If you look for the positive you might find it (you’re certainly more likely to). So I want us to move on to talking about creating a better world and the action we are going to take to do this. This will have collective and structural as well as individual elements (like embracing our shadow).
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I think that the Secret/law of attraction should have had a sequal called The Broadcast / law of common sence. It could be about all the common knowledge people ignore. Like if you want more money, make more spend less. If you want better health move more eat less. I dont think the law of attration is played out. I just think its losing its face value. Basic economics, supply and demand. People are demanding that they get everything they want by just thinking positive but not suppling all the hard work/research/time/ energy/ & effort it took everybody who has what they want to get it.
I think that the Secret/law of attraction should have had a sequal called The Broadcast / law of common sence. It could be about all the common knowledge people ignore. Like if you want more money, make more spend less. If you want better health move more eat less. I dont think the law of attration is played out. I just think its losing its face value. Basic economics, supply and demand. People are demanding that they get everything they want by just thinking positive but not suppling all the hard work/research/time/ energy/ & effort it took everybody who has what they want to get it.
Yo dude,
I think for most people, just believing in the Law of Attraction is enough to get them through many things in their lives … at least until the next hurdle.
Just like info products that are never used, or exercise equipment that collects dust… it’s the potential that it has that keeps people going, keeps people buying, and keeps people believing.
Whether they truly use it or now (just like LOA), it’s the potential that is has that keeps them going.
You know … anything worthwhile in life is worth working for.
I think our society is too accustomed to quick results “the McDonalds of personal development” … and when they don’t get quick results, they move on.
Look at the diet industry, or heck … the dating industry. (both of which should be considered as NOT ‘quick-fix’ areas of your life)
I am not trying to preach here … I just think we all need to realize that there are many things in life that are worth working for, and even REQUIRE working for.
The harder something is to attain, the more rewarding it is. Life would actually kind of suck if everything was easy.
I’m actually going to stop rambling here Tony… as you know I can go on forever about this stuff… 😉
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Have a good one,
Ryan
Yo dude,
I think for most people, just believing in the Law of Attraction is enough to get them through many things in their lives … at least until the next hurdle.
Just like info products that are never used, or exercise equipment that collects dust… it’s the potential that it has that keeps people going, keeps people buying, and keeps people believing.
Whether they truly use it or now (just like LOA), it’s the potential that is has that keeps them going.
You know … anything worthwhile in life is worth working for.
I think our society is too accustomed to quick results “the McDonalds of personal development” … and when they don’t get quick results, they move on.
Look at the diet industry, or heck … the dating industry. (both of which should be considered as NOT ‘quick-fix’ areas of your life)
I am not trying to preach here … I just think we all need to realize that there are many things in life that are worth working for, and even REQUIRE working for.
The harder something is to attain, the more rewarding it is. Life would actually kind of suck if everything was easy.
I’m actually going to stop rambling here Tony… as you know I can go on forever about this stuff… 😉
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Have a good one,
Ryan
Wow Let me just say thanks for the response so far!
@Evan -You bring up a few good points to consider. I believe the LOA has it’s moments of cracking open our clarity. It’s not the be all end all. My point is not to challenge so much the validity of the LOA but more along the lines of who is pimping it and really WHY are they?
Is the message over? I’m with you though. Let’s talk about acknowledging our worth and engaging in new experiences that serve our desired results!
@Chris -Man that’s WELL said! Put forth the action but be better defined in your thought process prior to engaging. I love your common sense input. (common sense isn’t always common is it?)
@Ryan-You’re comment is a perfect mash up of Chris and my perspective. I’m with you as far as work. “When there is a worth while desire there is certainly work required.” I just happen to ENJOY the work required when I’m passionate and have certainty about my potential 😉 I believe we saw that with Tony Robbins New vid! It completely made sense to me when I looked back on my life experiences. I’ve always said hope isn’t an action plan but it certainly is a start. Great feedback my friend and looking forward to connecting in person again soon!
Wow Let me just say thanks for the response so far!
@Evan -You bring up a few good points to consider. I believe the LOA has it’s moments of cracking open our clarity. It’s not the be all end all. My point is not to challenge so much the validity of the LOA but more along the lines of who is pimping it and really WHY are they?
Is the message over? I’m with you though. Let’s talk about acknowledging our worth and engaging in new experiences that serve our desired results!
@Chris -Man that’s WELL said! Put forth the action but be better defined in your thought process prior to engaging. I love your common sense input. (common sense isn’t always common is it?)
@Ryan-You’re comment is a perfect mash up of Chris and my perspective. I’m with you as far as work. “When there is a worth while desire there is certainly work required.” I just happen to ENJOY the work required when I’m passionate and have certainty about my potential 😉 I believe we saw that with Tony Robbins New vid! It completely made sense to me when I looked back on my life experiences. I’ve always said hope isn’t an action plan but it certainly is a start. Great feedback my friend and looking forward to connecting in person again soon!
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I am a very Spiritual person and have read “The Secret ” and many books pertaining to it.
And from what i understand, the reason dwelling on the past and spending so much time on it isn’t necessary is because they are negative thoughts and the whole idea around the LOA is to think positively.
Yes, addressing the issue at hand and determining where negative thoughts stem from is important but most important is letting go and changing your thoughts for the positive.
Also, people do try to make money off of anything and everything even the concept behind the LOA. and how it can help make $$$$ by applying it to our lives. Some people just don’t realize that the Library can offer you all the information you need without spending a dime to find what your looking for.
Played out? Maybe so!
Thanks for Post! Good read!
I am a very Spiritual person and have read “The Secret ” and many books pertaining to it.
And from what i understand, the reason dwelling on the past and spending so much time on it isn’t necessary is because they are negative thoughts and the whole idea around the LOA is to think positively.
Yes, addressing the issue at hand and determining where negative thoughts stem from is important but most important is letting go and changing your thoughts for the positive.
Also, people do try to make money off of anything and everything even the concept behind the LOA. and how it can help make $$$$ by applying it to our lives. Some people just don’t realize that the Library can offer you all the information you need without spending a dime to find what your looking for.
Played out? Maybe so!
Thanks for Post! Good read!
Great insight April! Thanks for taking your time to give it. I probably leaned a little more towards the dark side of the conversation. (As Evan also mentioned) However I don’t mind exposing my darker shadow in order to have someone shed some light on it with their perspective. I believe this is the one area the LOA doesn’t really go into. I’m not totally convinced (Nor am I looking to be however I am still open) that the LOA goes deep enough in order to sustain change. I don’t see a problem asking questions even if they seem dark, in order to get different perspectives. (Some see this as negative thinking) I believe it’s healthy to acknowledge our shadows where the darker stuff dwells in order to confront it, embrace it and then move towards what we desire using the LOA. If we don’t acknowledge it & embrace it we’ll never have the opportunity to Let it go and create new thoughts that don’t get sabotaged by our previous unacknowledged beliefs.
Being this is my point, it is interesting so many people attempt to use the surface level of the LOA to make their moola and promise the stars with out doing this deeper darker work. Alas I’ve gotten some good responses here and I really appreciate yours. 🙂
Great insight April! Thanks for taking your time to give it. I probably leaned a little more towards the dark side of the conversation. (As Evan also mentioned) However I don’t mind exposing my darker shadow in order to have someone shed some light on it with their perspective. I believe this is the one area the LOA doesn’t really go into. I’m not totally convinced (Nor am I looking to be however I am still open) that the LOA goes deep enough in order to sustain change. I don’t see a problem asking questions even if they seem dark, in order to get different perspectives. (Some see this as negative thinking) I believe it’s healthy to acknowledge our shadows where the darker stuff dwells in order to confront it, embrace it and then move towards what we desire using the LOA. If we don’t acknowledge it & embrace it we’ll never have the opportunity to Let it go and create new thoughts that don’t get sabotaged by our previous unacknowledged beliefs.
Being this is my point, it is interesting so many people attempt to use the surface level of the LOA to make their moola and promise the stars with out doing this deeper darker work. Alas I’ve gotten some good responses here and I really appreciate yours. 🙂
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I have been effectively using “The Law of Attraction” since 1960 after READING and Studying and Implementing the Principles of the the Book written by the Father of the Law of Attraction, Charles Haanel.
And anyone I have consulted for and did same..
exert massive Action have also enjoyed the benefits of More Life Control.
I have given away thousand copies of the Book, unfortunately I know only a small percentage applied Action to the principles.
For a FREE copy of the book Contact me. Just Google my name.
I also recorded the Book several years ago and it is available for a modest charge
I have been effectively using “The Law of Attraction” since 1960 after READING and Studying and Implementing the Principles of the the Book written by the Father of the Law of Attraction, Charles Haanel.
And anyone I have consulted for and did same..
exert massive Action have also enjoyed the benefits of More Life Control.
I have given away thousand copies of the Book, unfortunately I know only a small percentage applied Action to the principles.
For a FREE copy of the book Contact me. Just Google my name.
I also recorded the Book several years ago and it is available for a modest charge
I agree with you Chuck. The LOA can be grossly over hyped as I feel it has, however the principles aren’t really all that hocus pocus. It’s called applying the principles that makes the difference! I’ll do some Googling as well as make contact with you too. Thanks!
I agree with you Chuck. The LOA can be grossly over hyped as I feel it has, however the principles aren’t really all that hocus pocus. It’s called applying the principles that makes the difference! I’ll do some Googling as well as make contact with you too. Thanks!
I’ve been on this path for 10 years and agree; if we don’t get to the root of our negative programming and remove the virus, the hard drive will not work in the powerful manner we would all like. Since everything in life is energy including our thoughts, feelings and emotions, it makes sense then that it’s a matter of clearing and letting go of low vibrational energy that is inhibiting rather than propelling us.
I’ve read the books, watched the movies and came to the same conclusion…how do I eliminate what is preventing me from allowing what I choose for my life? My guidance led me to what I found to be a legitimate solution, and seems to be working rather well for me now. It is a program call The Release Technique, and for the record I am not associated nor do I receive any money for mentioning, I’m simply sharing something that is working for me. The founder was Lester Levenson who has since passed, and the program is being led by Larry Crane.
Lester’s understanding was simple, connect completely with God, Source, Universal Life Force, and you will live in delicious, imperturbable peace. If you choose not to go that direction, you can spend more time and release the negative energy around every issue in your life, known and unknown, and eventually reach the same space. Either way, you clear yourself in to a space of happiness for no reason, and provide the space for your goals to enter. The key is to spend more and more of your day feeling good, being in a happier space since that is the vibration that opens the door to abundance.
Most important is to realize that nothing material, not even another person can bring you long lasting happiness, even though most people think that is the case. We must go inside and connect with the Truth from which we were born as it’s an inside job; go within or go without. That’s not to say you’ll never achieve your goals, you’ll simply find that it will not satisfy you as you thought it would, so you’ll create another goal and another. It’s the proverbial hamster in the wheel scenario because the ego is never satisfied, ever, so it’s always looking for something more. Nice car, house or boat, but now I need a bigger one, know what I mean?
One last point, I also believe that we have our experiences for a purpose, which we generally understand later in many cases. We learn, grow and gain wisdom along the way, and hopefully become better people.
Best of luck to all!
David
Thanks for the in-depth share David. I’m a big proponant of “clearing” so we can all get out of our own way. We’re already rich with life and it’s a matter of allowing ourselves to experience it is all.
Again, awesome share with good insights. Thanks you!