the law of attraction

The phrase Law of Attraction, although used widely by New Thought writers, has a variety of definitions. A more modern consensus among New Thought thinkers is that the Law of Attraction says people's thoughts (both conscious and unconscious) dictate the reality of their lives, whether or not they're aware of it. Essentially "if you really want something and truly believe it's possible, you'll get it", but putting a lot of attention and thought onto something you don't want means you'll probably get that too.

Since many of the claims of the law of attraction appear impossible without violating established scientific principles and our understanding of the universe, it has received criticism from the scientific community. Physicist Ali Alousi, for instance, criticized it as unmeasurable (and therefore unscientific) as well as questioning the likelihood that thoughts can affect anything outside the head. The Associated Press is also quoted as saying that "some medical professionals suggest it could even lead to a blame-the-victim mentality and actually be dangerous to those suffering from serious illness or mental disorders".

The Law of Attraction claims to have roots in Quantum Physics, although this is dismissed by the scientific community as pseudoscience.

According to proponents of this law, thoughts have an energy which attracts whatever it is the person is thinking of. In order to control this energy to one's advantage, proponents state that people must practice four things:
1. Know exactly what you want.
2. Ask the universe for it.
3. Feel, behave and know as if the object of your desire is already yours (visualize).
4. Be open to receive it and let go of (the attachment to) the outcome.

Thinking of what one does not have, they say, manifests itself in not having, while if one abides by these principles, and avoids "negative" thoughts, the universe will manifest a person's desires.


p/s: Interesting isn’t it? Somehow, the law of attraction incites me intensely. I didn’t try it out yet, but just by reading it, I can feel a surge of growing positive strength in me. Psychological, maybe? But at least it makes dreams a tad nearer, easier and achievable.

pp/s: At the back of mind, there is this vision board, on the board, there will be pictures of all my dreams, one day it will all come true, cause I believe it will, I know it will. (: