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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #41 - Law of Attraction at Work

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Welcome to the September 4, 2008 edition of law of attraction. This edition is based on the U.S. holiday in September, Labor Day, hence the topic is Law of Attraction at Work. How do you use the principles of the Law of Attraction to find work, attract business or customers and or make work a more enjoyable experience?

Trudi White presents Turning Labor Day into Play Day posted at Next Action Blogging, saying, "Turning Labor Day into Play Day - use the holiday to create your dream job."

Stephen Martile presents How to Advance Your Career posted at FreedomEducation.ca by Stephen Martile, saying, "Career advancement comes from doing things a certain way, just as Wallace Wattles describes in his famous book, The Science of Getting Rich.

If you follow this process, you must advance your career. Remember, this is not a philosophy or an idea that hasn’t been tested. This is a creative approach to career advancement. It’s the Science of Getting Rich. It works when you work it. It must work because it is Law."

Other reads.

Vikash Kumar presents How to create a vision board? posted at Attract Wealth And Happiness, saying, "A Great tool for "The Law Of Attraction" is a vision board and here is the pros & cons of making a vision board."

Teri Riggins presents The Law of Attraction for Dummies posted at The Law of Attraction and Me., saying, "This is the introductory post for my LOA blog."

Sonal Shah presents Win with Personality » WHY AFFIRMATIONS FAIL TO MANIFEST posted at Win with Personality, saying, "WHY AFFIRMATIONS FAIL TO MANIFEST – If your affirmations are not manifesting and you are stuck somewhere, read this to be on your way to successful manifestation"

Peter Murphy presents 5 Powerful Motivation Techniques that Work Like Magic posted at Get Motivated Stay Motivated.

That wraps it up for this edition of the Law of Attraction Carnival. The next edition is hosted at Living the Law of Attraction

Please check the submission guidelines.

You can submit your article at Blog Carnival.

Other Law of Attraction Carnivals:

Law of Attraction Carnival #38 For the Joy of it!

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #37 - Success Stories

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #36 - Visualize

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #35 - Desire

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #34 - LOA Toolbox

Welcome to Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #33

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #32- Money/Abundance

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #31 - Back to Basics

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #30 - Religion

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #29 - Relationships - How to use the Law of Attraction to create, maintain, improve relationships.

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #28 - Relationships

Edward Mills list of all previous Law of Attraction Blog Carnivals

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #40 - Appreciation | Gratitude

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The Law of Attraction Carnival - Appreciation | Gratitude #40 is now posted at Living the Law of Attraction.

The next edition of the Law of Attraction Carnival will be hosted here at the Law of Attraction for Beginners. Submission deadline is September 2 and publish date is September 4. The next edition is based on the U.S. holiday in September, Labor Day, hence the topic is Law of Attraction at Work. How do you use the principles of the Law of Attraction to find work, attract business or customers and or make work a more enjoyable experience?

Please check the submission guidelines.

You can submit your article at Blog Carnival.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #39

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Welcome to the August 7, 2008 edition of law of attraction. Well, actually it is August 10, but this is when the edition was to have been published.

Daylle Deanna Schwartz presents It’s All SUCCESS! posted at Lessons from a Recovering DoorMat, saying, "When you redefine what success means to you to appreciate all the little successes you may not usually acknowledge, the Law of Attraction brings you more successes."

Dr. Joe Capista presents Success Means Different Things to Different People posted at The Success Triangle.

Kate Ivy presents Visualizing Your Success posted at >Happy Go Kate, saying, "Think you can't visualize your success? Think again! There's more to manifesting than just a few fleeting thoughts."

Frederic Premji presents Discovering Your Life’s Purpose posted at BlogMotivation.com.

Daniel Roach presents Living Consciously Every Day posted at Daniel Roach.Org.

fred xiao presents 3 Myths we should avoid when applying law of attraction posted at Easy money attraction.

axel presents a nice article on Learning To Trust posted at axel g.

Charlie Phillips presents Taking Advantage of Opportunities! posted at CHARLIE PHILLIPS - LIFE COACH.

Arin Vahanian presents Why It Is Necessary To Live NOW posted at Super State.

Phil B. presents Grow, Plateau, and Go << Phil for Humanity posted at Phil for Humanity, saying, "Grow, Plateau, and Go!"

Felix Ekpa presents The Magic touch | No Limits! posted at No Limits!.

Nathalie Lussier presents How to Start Down the Road to Financial Freedom posted at Billionaire Woman.com, saying, "How to change your outlook to bring more of what you want into your life."

Elio Galluzzi presents Manifesting Money? posted at The Entangled Universe » The Entangled Universe.

That wraps it up for this edition of the Law of Attraction Carnival. The next edition is hosted at Living the Law of Attraction and the theme is Appreciation / Gratitude.

Ellie writes:

A heart filled with appreciation and gratitude has no room for discord.
If, everyday you deliberately looked for things to appreciate - deliberately
took count of all the things you are grateful for in your life. Your vibration
would be filled with love and joy and that is exactly what you would be
living.

Please check the submission guidelines.

You can submit your article at Blog Carnival.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #38 - For The Joy of It

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The Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #38- For The Joy of It is now posted at Living the Law of Attraction.

I can tell you all that right now, as I'm healing my broken collarbone, the one thing I miss that will give me joy is a waking-up in the morning BIG OL' YAWN and FULL BODY (ARMS TO TOES) S-T-R-E-T-C-H-I-N-G.

Ahhh, it's the simple things in life that can be very joyful and rewarding.

The next edition of the Law of Attraction Carnival will be hosted here at the Law of Attraction for Beginners. Submission deadline is August 5 and publish date is August 7. The next edition is a general round up of Law of Attraction, Conscious Creation, Deliberate Manifestion articles.

Please check the submission guidelines.

You can submit your article at Blog Carnival.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #37 - Success Stories

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I chose this theme of Success Stories as a way to find more positive reminders that the Law of Attraction works to consciously create our realities. In the transition between our old life and the new life we are creating, there can be chaos. In that chaos it may appear that things aren't going well or as we desire. For instance, my job has been changing significantly from full internet access to almost no unrelated work internet access. My job description is changing and tools that are basic Windows tools have been removed that reduce my ability to effectively perform my job. Additionally my work schedule has changed and more overtime is needed at work, reducing my time for non-work related projects. Along with that, I had a kidney stone to deal with in May. Five days later I broke my wrist skateboarding. And last week I broke my collarbone. Although the pain medications are working, they reduce my ability to focus. So this edition of the carnival is just what I need, a big shot of Success Stories. I'm obviously successful at bringing these events into my life, now with renewed inspiration and happiness, my life is getting back on track.

I want to thank all the contributors and readers of this blog and carnival for you patience.

This first selection by Jeannette Maw reminds us to choose our own happiness. Success or Slump: Who's To Say? posted at Good Vibe Blog.

Success Stories

Alicia Getchell presents Five experiments in the Law of Attraction and their outcomes. posted at Living Philosopher, saying, "More than five times the law of attraction has stunned and amazed me. My success stories are truly magical and I hope that they will boost others in their confidence and faith in this way of being."

Peter Murphy presents How To Transform Apathy Into Motivation posted at Get Motivated Stay Motivated.

axel presents 100% Success posted at axel g.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #36 - Visualize

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The Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #36- Visualize is now posted at Living the Law of Attraction.

The next edition of the Law of Attraction Carnival will be hosted here at the Law of Attraction for Beginners. Submission deadline is July 1 and publish date is July 3. The topic for that Carnival will be - “Success Stories”.

Please check the submission guidelines.

You can submit your article at Blog Carnival.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #35 - Desire

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Welcome to the June 5, 2008 edition of law of attraction. Obviously a bit on the late side. I broke my wrist skateboarding, yes really, and I'm working through the challenges this has presented me, such as typing with only one hand. Additionally time to work on writing is a bit restricted as I adjust to other life events. No need to label them, I'm sure we all have "things and events" that pop up. :)

The topic for this edition of the Law of Attraction Blog Carnival is DESIRE. I didn't elaborate on the parameters of this subject to see what article submissions would come in. Some articles clearly address the topic of DESIRE and others have the idea of desire within the context of the article.

I sincerely desire you enjoy this carnival's selections.

DESIRE

Jeannette Maw presents What Do You Want? posted at Good Vibe Blog

Wendy Piersall presents What do American Idol & the Butterfly Effect Have to do With Your Destiny? posted at Sparkplug CEO

Gary Evans presents Manifesting Money Without Thinking About It posted at Good To Feel Good.

Metaliphe presents What U Are Seeking is Also Seeking U (continued) posted at Chandra Unplugged - No nonsense, Straight-up blogging from a Life Coach, saying, "The first step in understanding the Law of Attraction is to ASK. Several years ago I was going through a difficult time in my life when I needed to make some changes and I had a good friend say to me, “Do you know how to get what you want?” I looked at her and said, “Tell me”. “Ask, she said, you have to ask for what you want”."

Other Law of Attraction articles

Will Edwards presents The Law of Attraction posted at Inspiration.

Joann Ang presents Law of Attraction posted at Law of Attraction Info Center.

Ivy and Amanda Preston presents Mar 10, The Power of Positive Thinking posted at Ivy and Amanda Preston, saying, "Get into the habit of positive thinking and reap the rewards."

Ciara Carruthers presents First manifestation attempts: What to manifest? | Law of Attraction Blog posted at Law of Attraction Blog, saying, "What should be the first thing to try to manifest? Money is often a sore point and not a good place to start, in my opinion. So where to start? With food!"

Elio Galluzzi presents >What do you want to attract in your life and why posted at The Entangled Universe » The Entangled Universe, saying, "A quest to find the truth on the Law of Attraction"

Erek Ostrowski presents Manifesting a Job You Actually Want (Step Two) posted at Verve Coaching>, saying, "The second step in manifesting a job you actually want is to create a conversation “for” what you want in a job."

Gary Evans presents My Subconscious Addiction posted at Good To Feel Good.

Stephen Martile presents Why You Attract What You Don’t Want posted at FreedomEducation.ca by Stephen Martile

Other articles I found interesting

Shamelle presents Money And Processions: Breaking Free From The Materialism Trap posted at Enhance Life.

Gayathri Moosad presents Self Hypnosis in 8 simple steps posted at The Personality Development Workbook>, saying, "How to perform self hypnosis to program your subconscious effectively to attract success"

http://www.powerfull-living.biz/blog/2008/05/21/10-qualities-that-foster-trust-safety-in-business-personal-relationships/trackback presents Powerfull Living » 10 Qualities That Foster Trust & Safety In Relationships posted at Powerfull Living, saying, "Learn the elements that improve relationships in all areas of your life"

That concludes this edition.

Be sure to check our listing on Blog Carnival for information about the next edition of the Law of Attraction Carnival hosted by Ellie Walsh at Living The Law Of Attraction.

Please check the submission guidelines before submitting your article at Blog Carnival.

Previous Law of Attraction Carnivals

Law of Attraction Carnival #34 LOA Toolbox

Welcome to Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #33

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #32- Money/Abundance

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #31 - Back to Basics

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #30 - Religion

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #29 - Relationships - How to use the Law of Attraction to create, maintain, improve relationships.

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #28 - Relationships

Edward Mills list of all previous Law of Attraction Blog Carnivals

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #34- LOA Toolbox

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The Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #34- LOA Toolbox is now posted at Living the Law of Attraction.

The next edition of the Law of Attraction Carnival will be hosted here at the Law of Attraction for Beginners. Submission deadline is June 3 and publish date is June 5. The topic for that Carnival will be - “Desire”.

Please check the submission guidelines.

You can submit your article at Blog Carnival.

Other Law of Attraction Carnivals:

Welcome to Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #33

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #32- Money/Abundance

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #31 - Back to Basics

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #30 - Religion

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #29 - Relationships - How to use the Law of Attraction to create, maintain, improve relationships.

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #28 - Relationships

Edward Mills list of all previous Law of Attraction Blog Carnivals

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Welcome to Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #33

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Welcome to Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #33 the topic of this edition is health. The Law of Attraction is all about vibrations. Write a post about health and the law of attraction. How nutrition and exercise can affect our vibrations for health and healing. Also can be about how to use the Law of Attraction to heal yourself. Personal stories are excellent examples.

April sure impacted my life a bit differently than I expected. Some vibrational escrow caught up and exposed me to new opportunities that I took advantage of. Primarily, I received an invitation from Aaron Potts at Today is that Day to join in the Million Dollar Body Challenge. Since then I've been very focused on my health and fitness. I'm still learning and have that "look what I discovered" enthusiasm. With this new found energy devoted to health and fitness I chose the topic Health for this edition.

As always, this edition recieved many submissions. Many more than included in this carnival. To keep this series a quality Law of Attraction carnival, submissions that are on topic are given preference over other submissions. If an article supports the ideas and philosophies of Law of Attraction, Deliberate Creation, Manifesting, etc. they might be included as long as the content supports these ideas.

Featured Articles

Jeannette Maw presents Weight Loss & LOA » Good Vibe Blog posted at Good Vibe Blog. Jeanette shares the direct correlation of our thoughts to weight loss and how our attitude influences our success or failure with diets and fitness.

Jennifer Mannion presents Thoughts Affect Your Body posted at Heal Pain Naturally. In this article Jennifer breifly shares her story about how she changed her thoughts to heal her body and references other sources for additional information.

Alex Baranosky presents Health and the Law of Attraction posted at Easy Law of Attraction. Alex provides some good first steps to take in changing our beliefs about our wellness.

Other articles worth reading:

Karen Lynch presents Healing Energy (Live The Power) posted at LivethePower.

Gary Evans presents Trusting Your Inner Guidance posted at Good To Feel Good.

Tim Gary presents Have You Been “six-packed” by Your Thinking? posted at Internet Success Bites.

Frederic Premji presents 7 Questions To Finding Your True Passion posted at BlogMotivation.com, saying, "Insightful article about how to figure out what you are passionate about"

Marc Basile presents The Law of Attaction and Finding Love posted at The Incurable Romantic, saying, "From the site: "For the most part, you could call me a believer in the Law of Attraction, and that you can use it to help in finding love." Surprisingly practical advice to help finding love, whether or not you believe in the Law of Attraction or not."

Ezra presents Advanced Law of Attraction Manifesting Results in Your Life FASTER - Ezra's Writings - ||- ezragardener.net -|| Self-help on money, weight loss, wealth, spirituality, health and more. posted at Ezra's Writings.

Arin Vahanian presents How to Get Rid of Excuses NOW and Start Living the Kind of Life You’ve Always Wanted posted at Super State.

Sam Zoranovich presents Unapologetic Genius - Modeling Reality posted at Unapologetic Genius, saying, "An article on how we construct models of reality, and how doing so consciously leads to spiritual and personal development."

JMSherer presents Personal Magnetism the Art of Attractive Presence posted at Living Infinitely.

That concludes this edition.

Be sure to check our listing on Blog Carnival for information about the next edition of the Law of Attraction Carnival hosted by Ellie Walsh at Living The Law Of Attraction. The topic is "What's in your LOA Toolbox?" What practices, methods, tools do you use to keep you on track with the Law of Attraction? Do you meditate? visualize? use a vision board? write out your perfect day? Share the methods you use that helps you to utilize the Law of Attraction in your daily life.

Please check the submission guidelines before submitting your article at Blog Carnival.

Previous Law of Attraction Carnivals

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #32- Money/Abundance

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #31 - Back to Basics

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #30 - Religion

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #29 - Relationships - How to use the Law of Attraction to create, maintain, improve relationships.

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #28 - Relationships

Edward Mills list of all previous Law of Attraction Blog Carnivals

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #31 - Back to Basics

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Welcome to Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #31. This edition's topic is Back to Basics. "Write an article or give a lesson in the Law of Attraction for a beginner. Someone who has never heard about the Law of Attraction or is so new to the concept that you are pretty much sharing the information with someone without a lot of knowledge or experience about manifesting our realities."

For this edition many submissions were received. Many more than included in this carnival. To keep this series a quality Law of Attraction carnival, submissions that are on topic are given preference over other submissions. If an article supports the ideas and philosophies of Law of Attraction, Deliberate Creation, Manifesting, etc. they might be included as long as the content supports these ideas.

Featured Articles

Hemal Radia presents Using 'the secret' that is the Law of Attraction IN YOUR LIFE posted at Manifesting & Law of Attraction, saying, "This is an article that was initially created especially for the Law of Attraction Carnival.
It is for those new to Law of Attraction and includes:

-WHY USE THE LAW OF ATTRACTION?
-WHAT IS THE LAW OF ATTRACTION?
-HOW YOUR THOUGHTS MANIFEST ON A PHYSICAL LEVEL
-7 WAYS TO USE THE LAW OF ATTRACTION
And much more"

Frederic Premji presents Law of Attraction Explained posted at BlogMotivation.com.

Piotr Stepien presents The Law of Attraction posted at we overstep.

Personal Development Partners - Got Goals? Get a Partner!

Other Law of Attraction articles

Gary Evans presents A Secret Meditation for Law of Attraction Followers | Good To Feel Good posted at Good To Feel Good.

Jeanette Maw presents The Problem With Excuses posted at Good Vibe Blog, saying "The problem with excuses, I have recently gotten really clear about, is that the Universe hears them as instructions."

Scott Lee presents First Experiences on the Law of Attraction posted at Scott Free Thinking.

Suzie Cheel presents I Used Deliberate Attraction To Get Well! posted at The Abundance Highway, saying, "This is a simple process that anyone open to changing their thoughts and words can use. Suzie's story reminds us that the words we use are so important in what we attract to ourselves."

Paul Davison presents The Law of Allowing: A Monkey?s Eye View posted at monkeyinmymind.com, saying, "Although the Law of Allowing generally seems to relate more to allowing others “to be,” I believe another manifestation of it is the art of allowing life to present itself to you exactly as it is: a present."

Azhagiya Tamilmagan presents Mind And Thought Power posted at Your Guidance.

Evelyn presents Cinderella And The Story About Attracting Abundance posted at Attraction Mind Map.

Debra Moorhead presents Are You Truly Focusing on Your Desires? posted at Debra Moorhead.com.

Other articles worth reading:

HL Grove presents Making Your Dreams Come True posted at Hennie Grove.

Taylor Coburn presents Getting Things Done posted at Internet Business at ProcessToProfits, saying, "How to end procrastination, that nasty habit that keeps freedom and dreams at bay."

Joan Newcomb presents Adventures In Density And Effort: Soul Mates posted at Adventures In Density And Effort, saying, "I attracted my husband in 6 weeks using specific LOA principles. Of course it took ten years to get to those 6 weeks..."

Raymond presents People Will Do You Favors When You Are Friendly and Nice posted at Money Blue Book.

ITAKEOFFTHEMASK presents Mastering Life Transitions is the Key to Happiness and Success posted at itakeoffthemask.com, saying, "Make that much desired JOB TRANSITION Create an ABUNDANCE TRANSITION Achieve RELATIONSHIP TRANSITIONS Be HEALED and TRANSCEND Physical and Spiritual Barriers!

This article just might CHANGE YOUR LIFE!"

Chad Hershey presents 20 Primary Universal Laws - Part 1 of 2 and 20 Primary Universal Laws - Part 2 of 2 posted at Passive Income Blog.

Roger presents Self-Esteeming - Creating Self-Esteem posted at The Happy and Prosperous Blog, saying, "We would all like to have high self-esteem, right ? This post explores what self-esteem means and suggests ways we can all go about raising our self-esteem to give us a better experience of life."

Carter presents Why Do You Complain? posted at SuperSonicSuccess, saying, "Why Do You Complain?"

Anmol Mehta presents Mind Power to Manifest Intentions & Desires Instantly posted at Mastery of Meditation, Enlightenment & Kundalini Yoga, saying, "How one's state of mind can affect one's body, emotions and life dramatically. Understanding the Law of Attraction from the Eastern perspective."

That concludes this edition.

Be sure to check our listing on Blog Carnival for information about the next edition of the Law of Attraction Carnival hosted by Ellie Walsh at Living The Law Of Attraction. Please check the submission guidelines before submitting your article at Blog Carnival.

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Previous Law of Attraction Carnivals

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #30 - Religion

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #29 - Relationships - How to use the Law of Attraction to create, maintain, improve relationships.

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #28 - Relationships

Edward Mills list of all previous Law of Attraction Blog Carnivals

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Law of Attraction Carnival #30 - Religion

The Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #30 is now posted at Living the Law of Attraction.

The next edition of the Law of Attraction Carnival will be hosted here at the Law of Attraction for Beginners. It's Spring, a time of new beginnings, and sowing of seeds for a future harvest. For the next edition, the topic is "Back to Basics."

When I played sports, some of the first practices we had as a team were the fundamentals, the basics of the sport, catching, throwing, hitting, etc.

Write an article or give a lesson in the Law of Attraction for a beginner. Someone who has never heard about the Law of Attraction or is so new to the concept that you are pretty much sharing the information with someone without a lot of knowledge or experience about manifesting our realities.

For the readers, these articles are good for both the beginner and the experienced students, because, it's good to have the basics down as a solid foundation.

Please check the submission guidelines.

You can submit your article at Blog Carnival.

Other Law of Attraction Carnivals:

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #29

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #28

Edward Mills list of all previous Law of Attraction Blog Carnivals

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Religion and the Law of Attraction

Ellie Walsh put forward a great idea for the current edition of Law of Attraction Blog Carnival concerning Religion and the Law of Attraction.

Tell me your perspective - your experience - with religion and the Law of Attraction.
Do you practice both?
Do you feel religion enhances or inhibits utilizing the Law of Attraction?

Tell me your perspective - your experience - with religion and the Law of Attraction.

I am a recovering Catholic. I attended Sunday mass every week. Received the sacraments of Baptism, Confession, Communion, Confirmation and attended Catholic schools all but 2 of my pre-college years. I seriously contemplated the priesthood and considered myself, not only a good Christian (acting in the ways of Christ), but also a devout Catholic.

While attending Mater Dei High School, my religion classes taught me about the Bible, other religions, Church history and teachings. The more I learned, the more the Church seemed too restrictive, dogmatic, full of conflict and I felt that my relationship with God and the Universe was more peaceful and loving, than to be burdened with rules and sins. But that is my perspective.

Like many young people, I then did some searching. I found community in other Christian churches, less restrictive, but still found no real connection.

I discovered meditation and Buddhism and later yoga. Peaceful and tranquil, but seemed to me, to retard my desires and ambitions. Finding balance was challenging for me and at times, still is challenging.

Then, through a series of events and people (those I attracted into my life, ya think) started learning about the powers of the mind. Then as I read personal development books, studied more religions and metaphysical sciences, I started to see similarities and connections between them. They are not exclusive of each other, they are interpretations and explanations of the grand puzzle of "life the universe and everything" that priests, philosophers, scientists, monks, thinkers, bloggers and others have been trying to explain as our understanding evolves.

Do you practice both?

No. What follows is my opinion, my beliefs and what I learned from my personal experiences.

I see religion as a stepping stone along the evolutionary path of consciousness. Look back over history and you'll see that polytheism is based upon the personification of the forces of Nature that were observed by early humans. Much like young children personify their toys and bring them to life. Later as the consciousness of humanity matured, monotheism developed and created a greater one and all encompassing force. Again, monotheistic religion personified Universal forces for human understanding. Now, in this New Age, leading edge thinking takes spirituality and understanding beyond monotheism and we find the universal forces and laws apply to everyone and can be used by anyone.

Although not religious, I consider myself spiritual. When I meditate, when the thoughts that wander through my mind are gone, I feel a sense of closeness, sometimes a oneness with everything. It's possible that my practice is novice if one were to compare with others. But those comparisons are a trap, so I will just say that my experience is my experience and fulfilling for me. As it should be for you.

Do you feel religion enhances or inhibits utilizing the Law of Attraction?

Religion can do both, enhance or inhibit.

Religion can enhance a person's utilization of the Law of Attraction when belief in their deity(ies) is strong and their faith that their gods/goddesses will grant them their desire through prayer or ritual. It is that belief and faith that brings about manifestation. Religions provide a good foundation for belief and faith. They provide teachings and affirmations for followers to develop and grow their faith. With an understanding of the Law of Attraction, a religious person can make better use of prayer, for example, replacing "Oh God, don't let me loose my house to foreclosure" with "Oh God, help me find ways to keep living in my home."

Those members who have faith and belief in their god's power to grant their prayers are just as successful in manifesting as those who are non-religious yet have faith in the Universe or even faith in themselves.

On the other hand, religions can inhibit utilization of the Law of Attraction when one is taught that we are sinful, unworthy, inferior, etc. and can only be "saved" by faith and, devotion will bring reward in the afterlife. It is these beliefs in sin, unworthiness and inferiority that cause resistance to receiving abundance. If one believes themselves unworthy (resistance), then those prayers asking for help will appear to go unanswered because of the belief of unworthiness.

The difference is a religious person can take the path of "it's god's will I'm in this condition" whether good (abundant) or bad (lack). The deliberate creator, one who accepts their role in the manifestation of their experiences, acknowledges their own resistances (or at least should acknowledge their role) and can develop themselves personally to reduce and eliminate their resistances and bring about abundance. Resistance is resistance, whether you are resisting God, the Universe or resisting your own deservings of being happy and fulfilled.

For the religious person, I believe that this New Age we are in, can actually make for a better relationship with their gods and goddesses. Just as offspring learn better ways to ask for what they want from their parents, so can followers learn to ask deities for their desires to be fulfilled. Knowing how to frame prayers when asking for divine assistance makes for a better communication process in the relationship with the Divine.

Whether you are religious or spiritual or not, I believe the Law of Attraction is a natural force available for use by anyone.

What do you think? I invite you dear reader to leave your comments or share your thoughts with me.

Other Law of Attraction Carnivals:

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #29

Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #28

Edward Mills list of Law of Attraction Blog Carnivals

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Another Look at Energy Exchanges and Relationships

I came across the following article because the current edition March '08 Parnormal Carnival is now posted at Season of Shadows blog.

The lead article Energy Cords: Working With Them for Emotional Freedom is an excellent article that ties in well with what I share in this blog.

Although I have spent more time on this blog advocating the use of Emotional Freedom Technique, my metaphysical background taught me about energy cords years ago.

I'm sharing this article with you because I feel it's important that we all see the interrelatedness of philosophies, techniques and teachings. For this article author Palehorse Redivivus writes:

One of the most important things to consider when doing this work is that intent is much more important than technique. Don’t worry about doing these exercises “right”, having a hard time visualizing, or spend time worrying about whether what you did was effective.

This is an idea that is shared with Law of Attraction practitioners and other metaphysicians alike.

Related articles about Energy Cords:

Let it go...Meditation for Cutting Energy Cords

Breaking the Cords that Bind You

On energy Cords

Related articles on this blog:

How the Law of Attraction Works: Quantum Physics

4 Essential Skills to Starting Relationships with Strangers

Ritual as an Agent for Transformation and Change

Friday, February 22, 2008

Law of Attraction Carnival #28

The 28th edition of the Law of Attraction Blog Carnival is up and available for your reading pleasure. This edition is hosted by Ellie Walsh at Living the Law of Attraction

The theme for the next edition, Law of Attraction Blog Carnival #29 is:
"Relationships - How to use the Law of Attraction to create, maintain, improve relationships."

Submissions deadline is March 4, 2008 and publish date is Thursday March 6, 2008.

You can make you submissions for the next edition here.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Return of the Law of Attraction Carnival

Photo by: Wylie Maercklein

It's comming back!

The Law of Attraction Carnival is making a return.

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The next issue will be #28. Submission deadline is February 19th and publish date is Thursday February 21st. Theme for this next edition is Attracting New Relationships - friends, romance, work, etc.

Ellie and I are really excited to be given this opportunity to continue a great resource for Law of Attraction. Please join us in the return of the Law of Attraction carnival.

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Friday, August 24, 2007

The Most Important Part of the Law Of Attraction (IMHO)

Appreciation and Gratitude

I became exposed to the Law of Attraction in December 2006 through the movie The Secret. But what really struck a cord with me and has made the most difference in my life since seeing The Secret is Appreciation and Gratitude.

Since applying appreciation to my daily life, wonderful things have started to come into my life. Other than the goodies that have come into my life (two massages, breakfast, lunch, movie tickets, gift cards to several places) I see the world with a whole new approach and with new eyes. I see things with more perspective when appreciating what I have and when I get something I am very thankful.

Why do I say the most important part of Law of Attraction is Appreciation and Gratitude? Because, appreciating what I have sets my mind in the presence of now and is a high vibration. When in the emotion of appreciation, my senses open up, I feel lighter and more connected to source. When I appreciate, when I ame truly thankful, I feel filled with grace.

Think about this for a moment. Do you enjoy doing something for someone who is grateful for your work/actions/deeds? Would you keep doing something for those who are ungrateful or do not appreciate what you do? (psychological issues aside) For me, I tend to continue putting energy into relationships where I feel appreciated. Where gratitude is shown for my efforts, deeds, gifts, etc. I desire to continue doing for others. When I am unappreciated, I will seek out a way to find gratitude to be given to me from another source.

Fortunately, the universe passes no judgements on us for lack of appreciation of what we receive. But appreciating what we have and thankful for what we get raises our vibrations. (Abraham places Appreciation in the number 1 slot in the Emotional Guidance Scale.) That is what the universe reacts to, our vibrations. So it makes sense to keep putting out the higher vibrations so the universe responds to those vibrations more than others.

For some, showing gratitude or being thankful for what we receive gets in the way of their current experience. They are on the lower end of the Emotional Guidance Scale and vibrating at lower levels. Fortunately, gratitude is a habit that can be learned and developed.

When I was young, my parents taught me social skills. I was taught to say "thank you." "Thank you" became a habit that frequently carried no real feeling of gratitude. Sure, every once in awhile I received a gift that WOW'd me, someone did a special thing that really brought up the emotion of appreciation. But for much of our lives we say "thanks" out of societal expectation of courtesy.

So, some might ask "What do I have to be thankful for?" Consider this example by contrast.

If you are reading this, then you have a computer or at least Internet access at school or public library; therefore you live in a country that is full of abundance. By contrast there are people in this world that do not have Internet access, nor a computer, nor a local library, heck, not even enough food to feed themselves. And you think about how much you don't have. In contrast you live in abundance. Think about this for a minute. Really, think about this for a minute. Look at the society you live in compared to some who do not have enough good food or clean water.

Click here and go to The Hunger Site. Click on the "Click Here to Give - it's FREE!" button.

You might be looking at your current situation and comparing to some other lifestyle you want to experience. It's good to remember to briefly observe other lifestyles for comparisons to keep some perspective. Now you have something to be thankful for, living in an advanced society.

"OK Dean, I live in an advanced society, and surrounded by abundance, but I could never manifest anything I want."

On the contrary. We manifest EVERY day. You wake, you are hungry and desire to eat something. You seek a way to satisfy your desire by finding food either in the kitchen, the grocery store, a restaurant, mom and dad's house, etc. You have a job that brings in money so you can exchange for food, shelter and clothing. Why do we poo poo this manifestation of our desires (to eat every day) because it is such a common and repetitive manifestation that we do not appreciate that food is so plentiful in most modern societies. We all work, earn money, each day because we desire to eat several times a day. What if you didn't work? Would you be thankful for when you do get a job that allows you to buy food once again. Are you thankful when a friend/family member/stranger feeds you? So be thankful each and every meal. Be thankful each time you get in your car, so you can go to work, go buy groceries, go to a restaurant. Be thankful for your education, whatever level you attained. Be thankful for (fill in the blank).

There are many exercises that help us build our skills and this is one that really I like. It uses something we might not fully utilize ever day, but we do use every day. Our senses. This exercise is high in value, raises vibrations, increases our awareness, and develops our appreciation.

When I walk out my front door and am more fully in the presence of nature, that is, unobstructed by the man made construction of a house/condo/apartment, etc. I allow myself to sense more of the beauty of the world. I take a moment and breath deeply of the morning air. Try it every day, take just a couple of deep breaths and smell the day. Notice the smells, exhaust of cars, fresh cut grass, woodsy smells from trees, scent of flowers, the smell of oil rising from the asphalt after a night of rain. Just sense these smells. Think, or say, "thank you for my sense of smell."

Open your eyes and look around w/ purpose to see the trees and their leaves, plants, grass, the sun's light on everything, the shadows created. Look at the various shades of greens and browns, cloud formations or the cloudless sky. Look at the cracks in the sidewalks, the colors of houses, the variety of car styles. Just appreciate your sense of sight. Get excited that you can see all the beauty. Think, or say, "thank you for my sense of sight."

Stop and listen to the environment. The birds chirping, hooting, cawing. Notice the car engines running smoothly or roughly, people washing the breakfast dishes, kids laughing on the way to school. Or, notice the silence and quiet of the morning. Think, or say, "thank you for my sense of hearing."

Really take this time to feel the temperature, the wind, the humidity. Use your senses. (OK, you can keep you tongue in your mouth, unless it's snowing.) Say a silent thank you for the beauty of the day you sense before you.

Now do all this again, about noon time. Notice the change in smells, sights, sounds, feel the difference of noon.

Do this once again at night.

Do this for one minute in the morning, noon and at night. That's three minutes a day. Out of 1440 minutes a day, you can spare three minutes for this exercise. Of course you can extend this longer which is more enjoyable.

So what does this have to do with appreciation? Simple.

It's very simple.

Appreciate the simple things in life. "Stop and smell the flowers." Literally.

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