I never have a problem repeating something I hear that is valuable (or funny), but I will always try to give credit to whomever I stole from. Following is the daily inspirational quote from the Abraham-Hicks web site. Their link is below on the left. Also, please look at my prior blog post titled Bibliography. Their books have been some of the very best at the subject of Law of Attraction. I would like to consider myself a disciple. Anyway, I can't top today's quote:
We are all Vibrational Beings. You're like a receiving mechanism that when you set your tuner to the station, you're going to hear what's playing. Whatever you are focused upon is the way you set your tuner, and when you focus there for as little as 17 seconds, you activate that vibration within you. Once you activate a vibration within you, Law of Attraction begins responding to that vibration, and you're off and running -- whether it's something wanted or unwanted
Excerpted from a workshop in North Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, August 18th, 2002
All Is Well
The Old Monk
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Do You Think This Is All Bull... ?
It is highly probable that many people reading this blog with think that what I am talking about is not possible - just too far fetched. Yet these same people say yes when I ask them: "Have you ever known anyone who says they are lucky and truly are lucky? Or anyone who is always talking about sickness and are always getting sick from something? Everyone I talk to says yes to this. Everyone knows people like this, but yet think "Well, this happens in a small degree to some people, but the concept is false.
How can that be? How can something just be a little true? Look, if it is true, it's true. If it is false, it is false. So if you think the Law of Attraction is false, fine. I'm glad you have a theory of life that works for you. (I'm assuming it is working for you). We'll talk about that another time. But if you say it is just a little true for someone who thinks they are lucky, but nothing bigger than that; then I question your logic. We have been surrounded forever of stories of people who have wanted something badly and it came true for them. A miracle cancer cure, a business that succeeds, a soul mate that appears. These all do happen; and it is not blind luck and it is not a random, fickle act of God. It does not just happen to a few special people - or at least it doesn't have to. We all can do this. We just need to learn how to do it rather than simply stumbling onto a success here and there. We can consciously create everything in life the way we want it; not just a few pieces of life.
Quite honestly, I have been pretty successful at it for some time now, and I tell you, this is the best way to live. I don't get cut off in traffic. I can always find a good parking spot when I need one. My bank balance always has enough money to pay my bills when I need to or buy something when I want. I'm the healthiest I have ever been and I'm getting younger every day. All the people around me are nice and friendly and I never run into crabby people. There is no reason everyone's life can't be just the way they want it. You just have to actively create the life you want rather than defaulting to reacting to whatever crosses your path. Remember, if you live reactively to what happens around you, then the Universe will give you randomness to experience. Well, that must be exciting, and I'm sure some people thrive on that, but not for me, thank you.
The Law of Attraction is indeed a law of the Universe, and my choice is to use it in my favor rather than the default option. Much nicer. And a part of that intentional use in my favor is to send you Love, which I do now and always. Love, peace, blessings, and joy; but most of all Love!
The Old Monk
How can that be? How can something just be a little true? Look, if it is true, it's true. If it is false, it is false. So if you think the Law of Attraction is false, fine. I'm glad you have a theory of life that works for you. (I'm assuming it is working for you). We'll talk about that another time. But if you say it is just a little true for someone who thinks they are lucky, but nothing bigger than that; then I question your logic. We have been surrounded forever of stories of people who have wanted something badly and it came true for them. A miracle cancer cure, a business that succeeds, a soul mate that appears. These all do happen; and it is not blind luck and it is not a random, fickle act of God. It does not just happen to a few special people - or at least it doesn't have to. We all can do this. We just need to learn how to do it rather than simply stumbling onto a success here and there. We can consciously create everything in life the way we want it; not just a few pieces of life.
Quite honestly, I have been pretty successful at it for some time now, and I tell you, this is the best way to live. I don't get cut off in traffic. I can always find a good parking spot when I need one. My bank balance always has enough money to pay my bills when I need to or buy something when I want. I'm the healthiest I have ever been and I'm getting younger every day. All the people around me are nice and friendly and I never run into crabby people. There is no reason everyone's life can't be just the way they want it. You just have to actively create the life you want rather than defaulting to reacting to whatever crosses your path. Remember, if you live reactively to what happens around you, then the Universe will give you randomness to experience. Well, that must be exciting, and I'm sure some people thrive on that, but not for me, thank you.
The Law of Attraction is indeed a law of the Universe, and my choice is to use it in my favor rather than the default option. Much nicer. And a part of that intentional use in my favor is to send you Love, which I do now and always. Love, peace, blessings, and joy; but most of all Love!
The Old Monk
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Bibliography
I haven't developed my philosophy and way of life regarding the Law of Attraction alone. Not by a long shot! Most things begin by reading something that trips a little switch in the brain that says "look into this deeper." It is important not to disregard those hits, particularly if you get several of them in a short period. Those hits began my reading and then studying and then personal experience to see if the idea works. Following are the books that were most instrumental in my learning and growth:
Abraham-Hicks works. Specifically, there is a series of 4 books: Ask and It is Given, 2004; The Law of Attraction, 2006; The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent, 2006; and The Astonishing Power of Emotions, 2007. These are, by far, the most important works giving practical information about all aspects of the LoA and how to make your life much more joyous and complete. ( I won't say "successful" - that is for you to decide). Officially written by Esther and Jerry Hicks, they were the original basis for the movie and subsequent book, "The Secret". Their books are the foundation of my thinking and, often, the words I use. I have simply added my experience which totally corroborates their work.
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. We have all heard of this classic from the 1950's. His points then are just the same as today. It is just that the world is more ready now. In fact, in the preface of ...Emotions, Jerry Hicks recounts his experience with Hill's book and discovery that the most important parts of Hill's book were edited out! Those references to "vibration" of a desire which must match the vibration of it's manifestation. Very key point which is stressed the the Abraham-Hicks works. I mention Hill's book not because of its current value (read Hicks instead), but to show that this is not just some new-age-affirmation-woo-woo concept.
It Works by RHJ. A strange little 28 page brochure that I stumbled across. First published----- get this----- in 1926! It is amazing and said everything that we are saying now. 1926!!! Published by DeVorss & Company you can order one for $3 (or 100 for $180) at www.devorss.com. I asked Barnes & Nobles and they got it for me without shipping.
There are many, many more books that have helped shape my spiritual beliefs and which dovetail very nicely with Law of Attraction, but which do not specfically deal with this subject alone. I'll cover those books another time. Meanwhile, pick up one of the Hicks books. It will ring to you like nothing else. Then, there is no knowing how much love, joy, and abundance (financial, health, and relationship) that you can experience.
Blessings, Joy, Prosperity, but most of all Love,
The Old Monk
Abraham-Hicks works. Specifically, there is a series of 4 books: Ask and It is Given, 2004; The Law of Attraction, 2006; The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent, 2006; and The Astonishing Power of Emotions, 2007. These are, by far, the most important works giving practical information about all aspects of the LoA and how to make your life much more joyous and complete. ( I won't say "successful" - that is for you to decide). Officially written by Esther and Jerry Hicks, they were the original basis for the movie and subsequent book, "The Secret". Their books are the foundation of my thinking and, often, the words I use. I have simply added my experience which totally corroborates their work.
Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting, 2000 by Lynn Grabhorn. A great, easy style of writing where she shares her personal experiences slowly learning the how the LoA works. With a great deal of humor she tells about both her successes and failures in figuring out exactly how all this works.
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. We have all heard of this classic from the 1950's. His points then are just the same as today. It is just that the world is more ready now. In fact, in the preface of ...Emotions, Jerry Hicks recounts his experience with Hill's book and discovery that the most important parts of Hill's book were edited out! Those references to "vibration" of a desire which must match the vibration of it's manifestation. Very key point which is stressed the the Abraham-Hicks works. I mention Hill's book not because of its current value (read Hicks instead), but to show that this is not just some new-age-affirmation-woo-woo concept.
It Works by RHJ. A strange little 28 page brochure that I stumbled across. First published----- get this----- in 1926! It is amazing and said everything that we are saying now. 1926!!! Published by DeVorss & Company you can order one for $3 (or 100 for $180) at www.devorss.com. I asked Barnes & Nobles and they got it for me without shipping.
There are many, many more books that have helped shape my spiritual beliefs and which dovetail very nicely with Law of Attraction, but which do not specfically deal with this subject alone. I'll cover those books another time. Meanwhile, pick up one of the Hicks books. It will ring to you like nothing else. Then, there is no knowing how much love, joy, and abundance (financial, health, and relationship) that you can experience.
Blessings, Joy, Prosperity, but most of all Love,
The Old Monk
Thursday, January 31, 2008
When Doesn't the Law of Attraction Work?
In my experience, I have found that there are one (or more) of three reasons when the Law of Attraction doesn't work.
First, and by far the most common, is that we effectively and most often unknowingly change our mind. If you are looking for a relationship in your life, you can readily picture the person you are looking for with exactly the right traits, interests, etc. Then, you hold that picture in your mind. You have the active daydream of sharing with that person in a wonderful, loving relationship. You have done it all perfectly. You are sending out the right energy and it is accumulating for you. But then in a weak moment, you might think "Oh, he/she won't come. I'm too____ (ugly, old, short, dumb, whatever). Well, there you go...... The Universe loves you so very much it WILL give you want you want, and what you want must be what you are thinking about. So if you are thinking that someone won't come because you're dumb, then very lovingly the Universe will keep them away and at the same time put you in a situation where you can experience being dumb. You may not think so, but that is the most wonderful, loving thing you can receive! You have gotten what you are thinking about. Another example: Simply thinking that you want someone because you are lonely will keep them away. Because your primary thought and where you are spending your energy is dealing with "lonely". So that georgeous, wonderful, precious Universe will lovingly give you what you are focusing on -lonliness.
The second reason the LoA might not work is because you have some special life purpose that is contrary to what you are wanting to manifest. It may be a lifetime purpose that you are to do or experience or possibly karmic repercussions that you want to clear up this time around. It may sound morbid or wierd, but you could have given yourself the experience of cancer for any myriad of reasons (compassion for others, need to receive nurturing from others, experience the current treatments for cancer, or, a biggie, be there as a support for someone else suffering the same way). Under these circumstances, all of the perfect steps you perform using the Law of Attraction to eliminate the disease won't work. Because on a soul level you did indeed want to experience what you are currently experiencing.
The third reason for the LoA not working, is the concept of Divine Timing. You may be doing everything right and the Universe wants to help and bring it to you, but for some reason it just doesn't seem to be happening. In this situation, Creator knows. I want to say this just that bluntly. Creator knows. But Creator also knows what is the very best not only for just you but for all of humankind. Imagine the Universe beautiful and just and perfect. Then be sure of one thing: Creator has imagined it quite a bit better than you have. Your manifestation will come - at the best time possible.
So.......... You want to win the Lottery and it isn't happening. Do you think deep down that the odds are too great to win or that you "hope" to win (which is the same as not winning)? Has your soul chosen to experience a life without noteriety and/or luxury? Or maybe, it will indeed be yours, but at just the right time when you can use that lottery to do the very best you can for all of the world. Please remember, though, that all of these reasons for not winning are perfect and flawless. The world is yours to create for you and you are doing exactly that. Congratulations on a job wonderfully well done!
Love and peace to you always,
The Old Monk
First, and by far the most common, is that we effectively and most often unknowingly change our mind. If you are looking for a relationship in your life, you can readily picture the person you are looking for with exactly the right traits, interests, etc. Then, you hold that picture in your mind. You have the active daydream of sharing with that person in a wonderful, loving relationship. You have done it all perfectly. You are sending out the right energy and it is accumulating for you. But then in a weak moment, you might think "Oh, he/she won't come. I'm too____ (ugly, old, short, dumb, whatever). Well, there you go...... The Universe loves you so very much it WILL give you want you want, and what you want must be what you are thinking about. So if you are thinking that someone won't come because you're dumb, then very lovingly the Universe will keep them away and at the same time put you in a situation where you can experience being dumb. You may not think so, but that is the most wonderful, loving thing you can receive! You have gotten what you are thinking about. Another example: Simply thinking that you want someone because you are lonely will keep them away. Because your primary thought and where you are spending your energy is dealing with "lonely". So that georgeous, wonderful, precious Universe will lovingly give you what you are focusing on -lonliness.
The second reason the LoA might not work is because you have some special life purpose that is contrary to what you are wanting to manifest. It may be a lifetime purpose that you are to do or experience or possibly karmic repercussions that you want to clear up this time around. It may sound morbid or wierd, but you could have given yourself the experience of cancer for any myriad of reasons (compassion for others, need to receive nurturing from others, experience the current treatments for cancer, or, a biggie, be there as a support for someone else suffering the same way). Under these circumstances, all of the perfect steps you perform using the Law of Attraction to eliminate the disease won't work. Because on a soul level you did indeed want to experience what you are currently experiencing.
The third reason for the LoA not working, is the concept of Divine Timing. You may be doing everything right and the Universe wants to help and bring it to you, but for some reason it just doesn't seem to be happening. In this situation, Creator knows. I want to say this just that bluntly. Creator knows. But Creator also knows what is the very best not only for just you but for all of humankind. Imagine the Universe beautiful and just and perfect. Then be sure of one thing: Creator has imagined it quite a bit better than you have. Your manifestation will come - at the best time possible.
So.......... You want to win the Lottery and it isn't happening. Do you think deep down that the odds are too great to win or that you "hope" to win (which is the same as not winning)? Has your soul chosen to experience a life without noteriety and/or luxury? Or maybe, it will indeed be yours, but at just the right time when you can use that lottery to do the very best you can for all of the world. Please remember, though, that all of these reasons for not winning are perfect and flawless. The world is yours to create for you and you are doing exactly that. Congratulations on a job wonderfully well done!
Love and peace to you always,
The Old Monk
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