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.

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

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

Why Does the Law of Attraction Work

The big question everyone asks is "What is the purpose of life?". How you answer this question really determines how successful you can be in using the Law of Attraction. My belief is that the reason I am here is simply to experience life. Or to take that a little deeper, to decide who I am and wish to be (which is based on my experiences). My belief also says that the Universe (Creator, God or any other descriptor you wish) is wonderfully benevolent, creative, and powerful, wishing the very best for us.

So if the Universe wants the best for us, that means the Universe wants us to have what we want. You cannot go into a judgmental choice here, because who makes the judgment? Our religions have always kept us under control by warning us of God's Judgment. But have you noticed how that Judgment seems to change all the time? At one time it was God's choice and proper to burn witches in New England or not eat fish on Friday. You get my point. So to repeat, the Universe wishes for us to have what we want to experience. That is the reason we are here. What would be the very best way to accomplish that? The most beautiful, the most beneficent, the most loving way? To give us what we are passionate about!!! So.......... What we think about is what we want to experience. Add emotion to that and it builds the vibrational energy I discussed in the last post. When that energy is sufficient, it manifests giving us what we want. Isn't that gorgeous? How wonderfully creative the Universe is! We are here to experience; we think of something; the Universe delivers. That is why the Law of Attraction is in place and why it works. As the cliche says, watch what you ask for, because.....

Love, Peace, and Untold Blessings to you.

The Old Monk

How does the Law of Attraction Work? Energy!

Everything in the Universe is energy. Everything. That includes all people, animals, trees, rocks - everything. Anything we consider "solid", such as the rock mentioned above, is simply energy that is compacted. If you take a microscope and look smaller and smaller, ultimately, you will find that even a rock moves with an energetic wavelength.

Now, building on that thought, all energy is neutral. It is not good or bad, hot or cold, left or right. But energy does attract like energy. (Stay with me now.) Our thoughts take neutral energy and give it a vibrational charge based upon what that thought is. The more attention we give to that thought, the greater the size. Additionally, that vibration (or energy) will attract like vibration making it even larger. Ultimately, that vibration will reach a level where that thought becomes real. Phrased another way, what you give your attention to will come into your reality. This is the Law of Attraction.

If you want a new pair of shoes, think and dream about the perfect pair, when enough energy has accumulated, the shoes will come into your life. Now, don't get to excited - or too skeptical - because there are many factors to be considered. The money to pay for the shoes might not be there if you didn't consider that in your thoughts. Also, if you have thoughts that say "Oh, this won't really happen" or "I'm not worthy or don't deserve another pair of shoes", then that thought creates a vibration of "No Shoes". So what shows up - shoes or no shoes - depends on where you spent the most energy. That is what happens to most of us. We ask for something from the Universe, but then effectively change our minds by having a conflicting thought. The solution? Don't have the conflicting thought. Yes, I agree; easier said than done. But you can get there! Honest! You can. The Law of Attraction works. Always. You can count on it. But those steps are for another day. Love to you, always.

The Old Monk