Read "The Secret"

Hi Phil,
I can safely say watching the Secret on DVD has changed my life forever just like it did when I read Rich Dad Poor Dad for the first time.

I'm still working on 'attracting' my bigger dreams though.

What it has really done is made me challenge my own thinking and mindset about things. It's given me a perspective shift and since I first saw the DVD, I've read many more books about the Law of Attraction now.

I've also come to realise now that the Secret is an introduction rather than the complete picture on the topic.

It's not just something you do but a lifestyle habit you must adopt.

It's also not your conscious thinking that 'attracts' things but your subconscious thoughts and habits.

I have a post coming up soon on my blog on how I believe you can improve the Law of Attraction that explains how your conscious thoughts and subconscious thought come into play.

So yeah, I guess I have found some profound insight since discovering the Secret!

They place a lot of emphasis on 'feeling good' because this provides the direction and motive force for action.

This not to deny the value of action but random action is pointless and misdirected action also takes us away from what we really want.

By identifying what we want as a starting point, the feeling of relief that we experience tells us that this is a better direction than the one we are presently traveling. By constantly looking for these feelings, wherein we feel better than before, our inner senses are guiding us towards what it is that we want.

Improvement tends to be incremental and we shape our lives - and our experiences - by the choices that we make. When we choose a new direction that feels right we feel a surge of energy - enthusiasm and strength - that impels us forward.

Likewise, when we make a "bad" choice - one that does not align well with what we really want - we feel a sense of unease or discomfort. Many would recognize this as conscience in some situations. However, it applies to a broad range of situations that point us in the wrong direction - away from what we really want.

If we want prosperity, then thoughts of robbing a bank might come to mind. Many other thoughts associated with this are likely to cause alarm and we would quickly back away from this a serious consideration. Perhaps starting a small business based on a hobby, or taking a course to obtain necessary skills would stir positive feelings. These would then be directions to look at more closely and, again, feelings would be our guide.

If we want peace, love and harmony, then conflict with others, attempts to dominate and control, nagging, insults and threats would not feel right and we would likely feel strong negative feelings. Some would push ahead anyway because they feel anger at disrespect they have received. How many times have we apologized after our anger has subsided and we feel bad about what we have done in the heat of the moment? Our inner senses have guided us in a better direction.

If those who want more loving relationships remain focused on what they want from such a relationship, compatible thoughts (and feelings) will guide us. For instance when we ponder thoughts of kindness, generosity, and appreciation these feel good and those feelings impel us forward. Expressing those good feelings is a positive action that impacts on our environment and our experiences begin to change. Some people will move away as our attitudes change, others will be attracted by our new attitudes. Life is dynamic.

This can easily be seen with sporting interests. If we decide we are interested in golf, then golf courses will appear everywhere that we hadn't noticed before; tv channels and newspapers will bombard us with advertising for golfing equipment; we suddenly see more reports of golfing news and we spend a lot more time discussing golf with friends (many new) who share our interest in golf. At the same time, we see less of our football buddies and see fewer promotions for football. Life is dynamic.

However, actions which have their roots in hatred and anger do not produce peace, love and harmony. A vindictive spouse does not easily find peace or kindness in that relationship - or even beyond it. Vindictiveness is not usually a one-off incident, nor are its effects narrow. Moreover, as with attitudes to golf, some people will become more distant and others will move closer. What sort of people move closer to a vindictive person?

When you feel good about something, shift your direction. When you feel really good about something, follow your passion. Action is then exhilarating and with purpose.

Ivan

Najmiyusoff,

Be sure of what you are focusing on and enjoy having it, even if it's only imaginary, or a vision, to begin with.

If you become concerned about NOT having it then you are paying attention to what you DON'T want and will attract more of the same.

Focusing on problems brings more of the same. Focusing on successful outcomes reduces anxiety, makes you more alert to opportunities that provide a solution, and feels a hell of a lot better.

The absence of anxieties and feeling good about possibilities that present themselves is energizing, enabling action. Focused action helps to move you towards the outcome you intend.

Ivan