January 22, 2025 • 15 mins
The episode explores the Law of Attraction, revealing how our thoughts, beliefs, and actions can influence our realities. It discusses key principles such as manifestation, magnetism, and the importance of aligning our energies with our desires, along with practical strategies to implement these concepts in daily life.
• Exploring the core concept of the Law of Attraction
• Understanding the significance of manifestation
• The role of action in attracting what we desire
• Discussing the principle of magnetism and its effects
• The importance of positive energy and its ripple effects
• Criticism and skepticism surrounding the Law of Attraction
• Practical applications: visualization, affirmations, and gratitude
• Balancing positive thinking with grounded action
• Addressing the potential pitfalls of negative thinking
• Encouraging listeners to experiment with their beliefs and approaches
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, ready to dive into something pretty
interesting.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Let's do it.
Speaker 1 (00:03):
Today we're looking at the law of attraction.
Oh, very cool.
You send over a bunch ofarticles and notes on it.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
So obviously you're curious about it.
Yeah, if our thoughts canreally shape our reality, for
sure.
So to start us off, can youjust give like a quick overview
of what we're dealing with here?
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Yeah, so it's a concept that's been around for
centuries.
So it's a concept that's beenaround for centuries.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Okay, you know the idea that, like tracks, like
that our thoughts can somehowinfluence what we experience in
life.
And some of those claims are, Imean, they're pretty wild,
right.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:35):
Manifesting your dream life just by changing your
thinking.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
Definitely.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
I mean, what does the material say about how this law
actually works?
Speaker 2 (00:44):
So at its core is this idea of manifestation.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
OK.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
It suggests that we actually have an active role in
shaping our reality.
It's not just passively wishingfor things.
Speaker 1 (00:55):
OK.
Speaker 2 (00:56):
It's about making conscious choices about the
thoughts we think.
Speaker 1 (00:59):
OK.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
The beliefs we hold, you know that align with what we
want to experience.
Ok, so that's the basic premise.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
Okay, but how?
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:08):
How can thoughts alone?
I mean, how can they have thatmuch power Right?
I'm picturing someone sittingon their couch thinking about
winning the lottery.
Right Never buys a ticket.
Right Doesn't seem veryeffective.
Speaker 2 (01:19):
Right Action is definitely a part of it.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
But the law of attraction suggests that our
thoughts create this energeticvibration.
Speaker 1 (01:28):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:28):
That attracts similar experiences into our lives.
Speaker 1 (01:31):
So like if you're putting out good vibes, you're
going to get good vibes back.
Speaker 2 (01:35):
Yeah, think of it like a magnet.
Speaker 1 (01:37):
Oh.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
You know, if you're radiating positivity, if you
believe in yourself, you're morelikely to attract positive
opportunities.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Okay, so it's not just about thinking positive
thoughts, right, it's about thethoughts influencing, like the
type of energy you're puttingout into the world.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Exactly, and that's where the principle of magnetism
comes in.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
Okay, tell me about that.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
It's similar to the idea of karma you know what you
put out into the world, you tendto get back.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
So if I'm constantly like thinking these negative
thoughts, yeah.
I'm more likely to have badstuff happen.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
That's the idea, oh okay, but conversely, if you
focus on positive energy, okaygood intentions.
It's like you're creating thisforce.
Speaker 1 (02:19):
You know okay that draws positive people and
experiences into your lifethat's pretty cool, so it's kind
of empowering in that senseabsolutely, but this.
But this whole energy thing.
Speaker 2 (02:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:27):
It still feels kind of I don't know.
Abstract.
Speaker 2 (02:30):
Right.
Speaker 1 (02:30):
What does it actually mean to align your energy with
what you want?
Speaker 2 (02:34):
Okay, good point.
Let's say you want to write abook.
Speaker 1 (02:37):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
Okay, aligning your energy with that might mean
setting aside time each day towrite.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:43):
Brainstorming ideas, joining a writer's group,
whatever it takes.
Speaker 1 (02:46):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:47):
It's about taking those steps that move you closer
to the goal.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
Gotcha.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
And showing that you're actually committing.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Okay, I see.
So it's not just about thethoughts themselves, it's about,
like, those thoughts leading toaction.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (02:59):
Things that are going to you know help you reach your
goals.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
Exactly.
And another important principleis the principle of paradoxical
intent.
Okay, this suggests thatdesperation or fear can actually
sabotage our desires.
Speaker 1 (03:16):
Oh, I've totally experienced that Like when you
want something so bad, youalmost like scare it away.
Speaker 2 (03:19):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (03:19):
Is that what it's getting at Exactly Right?
Speaker 2 (03:22):
The more fixated we are on something, the more we
might act out of fear and lack,and that can push away the very
thing we're trying to attract.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
So the key is to like approach things with confidence
.
Yeah, like a calm confidence.
Absolutely that what I want isalready on its way to me.
Speaker 2 (03:40):
Yeah, the law of attraction encourages a shift in
mindset, you know.
Speaker 1 (03:44):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
Moving from lack to abundance and belief.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
OK, that makes sense.
So I've got manifestation,magnetism, paradoxical intent
Are there?
Are there any other like mainprinciples that that are good to
know?
Speaker 2 (03:56):
Yeah, there's also the principle of expanding
influence.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
What is that one?
Speaker 2 (04:00):
This one suggests that our positive energy can
have a ripple effect InterestingNot just on ourselves but on
those around us.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
So the more positive I am, the more positive the
world around me is going to be.
Speaker 2 (04:10):
Yeah, it's a core belief within the law of
attraction.
You know that our thoughts andactions have a power beyond
ourselves.
Speaker 1 (04:18):
Makes you think twice about how you're acting, you
know.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
Absolutely how we're moving through the world.
Speaker 1 (04:22):
Absolutely so okay, you know absolutely how we're
moving through the world,absolutely so.
Okay, that's all reallyinteresting.
Speaker 2 (04:26):
But I'm guessing there are some people who hear
this and think, come on, this isall a bunch of oh, for sure you
know, while the mechanics of itall are still debated,
exploring these principles canbe valuable okay even if you're
skeptical about the biggerpicture yeah, okay so
understanding concepts likemanifestation, magnetism.
These things can help usapproach our goals, our
(04:47):
relationships, with moreintention and awareness.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
So even if you don't completely buy into, like all of
the law of attraction, yeah.
The principles themselves canstill be helpful for, like,
personal growth.
Speaker 2 (05:02):
Exactly Now to really understand this, let's take a
quick look at where this ideacomes from.
Speaker 1 (05:07):
Right, so where did this idea that thoughts can
shape reality actually come from?
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
Did someone just wake up one day and have like a
sudden epiphany?
Speaker 2 (05:15):
Not quite.
The roots actually go backcenturies.
Really, even the Buddha,thousands of years ago, touched
on it.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:22):
You know the power of thoughts, okay, thousands of
years ago, touched on it right,you know the power of thoughts.
Okay, when he said what youhave become is the result of
what you have thought so this islike an age-old idea absolutely
okay ancient Greek philosophersemphasized the power of belief,
and in the 19th century the newthought movement really
explored it though you know howpositive thinking could
(05:42):
influence a person's life, andand then, of course, more
recently, the Secret right.
Yes.
Speaker 1 (05:47):
Brought the law of attraction to a much wider
audience.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
Exactly, made it more mainstream.
Exactly, the secret reallypopularized these concepts.
Speaker 1 (05:55):
Okay, so we can see that it's got a long history.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Continues to resonate with people today, but I'm sure
it has its critics.
Of course it does sound a bittoo good to be true.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
What are some of those criticisms that you've
come across?
Speaker 2 (06:09):
Well, one criticism is that it can sound like victim
blaming.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
Okay is that it can sound like victim blaming.
Speaker 2 (06:15):
Okay.
So like, if someone is ill, isit because they like attracted
it with their thoughts?
Speaker 1 (06:22):
Right, right, that's a good point.
Speaker 2 (06:26):
You know it's important to be mindful and not
oversimplify complex situations.
Speaker 1 (06:29):
Totally.
What about scientifically?
Speaker 2 (06:31):
Yeah, the scientific community acknowledges positive
thinking but generally doesn'taccept the law of attraction as
a proven scientific principle.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
Because they want more hard evidence.
Speaker 2 (06:41):
Exactly.
There's a lot of personaltestimony about it working, you
know, but not much hardscientific data to support it.
Speaker 1 (06:49):
So a gap between, like, anecdotal and scientific
proof.
Okay, so we've explored thetheory, the history, even some
of the criticisms.
Speaker 2 (06:57):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
Now I want to talk about how someone can try this
out, Right Like you know, intheir own life.
Where do they even begin?
Speaker 2 (07:05):
That's a great question and a perfect
transition, so putting the lawof attraction into practice.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:12):
It's not just about like sitting back and waiting
for miracles to happen.
Okay, it's not just about likesitting back and waiting for
miracles to happen.
Okay.
It's more about aligning yourthoughts, your beliefs and
actions with your desires.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
So no magic wands or genie lamps involved.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
Not quite.
Speaker 1 (07:27):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:27):
You're more of a co-creator with the universe.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
Interesting.
So where do we start?
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Well, it starts with being clear about your goals.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:34):
Like what do you actually want to manifest in
your life?
Speaker 1 (07:38):
I guess it is kind of like that saying a goal without
a plan is just a wish.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:43):
You need a plan.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
Yeah, we need more than vague desires.
You need focus, you know.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:49):
Intention.
Speaker 1 (07:49):
Intention Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:51):
The law of attraction really emphasizes that, okay.
Ok, the law of attractionreally emphasizes that?
Ok, the power of clearintention and like really
believing, believing you canachieve it.
Let's say, your goal is to runa marathon.
Speaker 1 (08:02):
OK, yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
It's not enough to just like kind of sort of want
to do it Right.
You need to fully commit.
Speaker 1 (08:07):
OK.
Speaker 2 (08:08):
To that vision.
Ok, and believe that you can doit.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
OK, I see.
So, once you've got thatintention.
Speaker 2 (08:14):
Right.
Speaker 1 (08:14):
What are some concrete steps, like yeah, to
start aligning with that desire?
Speaker 2 (08:20):
One really powerful technique is visualization.
Oh, okay, so you imagineyourself crossing that finish
line?
Speaker 1 (08:28):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:28):
Feeling that exhilaration, hearing those
cheers from the crowd yeah,really experience it.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
As if it's already happened.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
Okay In your mind.
So you're tricking your mindinto thinking it's real.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
In a way, yes.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:42):
Visualization is powerful.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
It creates this energetic blueprint.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:46):
And the universe responds to it.
Speaker 1 (08:48):
Okay, that makes sense.
Speaker 2 (08:49):
Yeah, I've also heard about affirmations Uh-, about
affirmations uh-huh like thosepositive statements you know
repeating to yourself where dothose fit in?
Affirmations are great forreprogramming your subconscious
okay if you're always saying I'ma slow runner or I'll never be
able to run that far rightyou're reinforcing those beliefs
yeah, that makes sense but ifyou start saying things like I
(09:11):
am strong, I am capable, I am agood runner, okay you.
You shift those beliefs, createa more positive self image.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
So you're like replacing the negative with the
positive, exactly you becomemore intentional about the
energy you're putting out.
Speaker 2 (09:25):
Okay, and that leads us to another important practice
.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
Okay, gratitude, gratitude, okay, yeah.
So like being thankful.
How does that tie in?
Speaker 2 (09:34):
When we focus on what's good in our lives, we
raise our energetic vibration.
It's like we're telling theuniverse hey, I appreciate what
I have and I'm open to more goodstuff.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
So it's like not focusing on what you don't have
but what you?
Do have Exactly.
Speaker 2 (09:50):
And the law of attraction suggests that this
gratitude it makes us moremagnetic to positive experiences
.
It's funny.
This is making me think oftimes where, like I've been so
focused on a goal.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:03):
But it just totally backfired, right Is this saying,
we should just give up trying.
Speaker 1 (10:08):
No, no, no.
Action is essential.
Okay, the law of attractionworks with action, not in place
of it.
Speaker 2 (10:14):
Okay, so it's like a partnership.
Yeah, exactly so.
The universe provides theopportunities, but we need to
actually grab them.
Precisely.
Speaker 1 (10:22):
Okay, think of it like the universe might send you
the perfect running coach.
Speaker 2 (10:26):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (10:27):
Or you know a chance to join a great group Okay, but
you still have to actuallyconnect with the coach, okay.
Or you know, sign up.
Speaker 2 (10:33):
Take action Exactly.
Okay, so positive thinkingalone isn't enough, right, it's
got to be combined with, likeconcrete action, things that are
going to move you toward yourgoals.
Yes, but if our thoughts canattract positive experiences,
could they attract negative onestoo?
Speaker 1 (10:53):
That's a crucial question.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
Yeah, just like positive thoughts can attract
positive experiences, the sameprinciple can apply to negative
thoughts.
Oh, wow.
Attracting negative experiences.
Speaker 1 (11:04):
So it's like a double-edged sword.
Speaker 2 (11:05):
It is.
We need to be really mindful ofthe thoughts we dwell on.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
And make sure we're feeding our minds with positive
and empowering beliefs.
Speaker 1 (11:15):
So it's about making a conscious choice yes, okay.
Speaker 2 (11:17):
The law of attraction just amplifies that.
You know, Our thoughts aremagnetic.
They draw in similarexperiences.
Speaker 1 (11:25):
Okay, so it's not about ignoring the bad stuff.
Speaker 2 (11:27):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
It's about choosing to focus on the good.
Speaker 2 (11:31):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
Even when things are difficult.
Speaker 2 (11:33):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
It's about balance.
Speaker 2 (11:34):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (11:35):
Positive thinking, aligned action and being aware
of those negative thoughts thatmight be holding you back.
Speaker 2 (11:42):
Exactly Now.
Remember, this deep dive ismeant to give a good
understanding of the law ofattraction and it's important to
be aware that this is complex,lots of different
interpretations, nuances, and toapproach it with, you know, a
healthy dose of skepticism.
Speaker 1 (11:58):
Yeah, for sure.
Speaker 2 (11:59):
And critical thinking .
Speaker 1 (12:00):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:01):
Don't just accept everything you hear, you know.
Do your research, experimentand see what works for you.
Speaker 1 (12:07):
Yeah, that's good advice for anything, really.
Yeah, don't just take someone'sword for it.
Speaker 2 (12:12):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (12:13):
Go out, explore, try it.
So, as we're wrapping up thisdeep dive, what are some like
key takeaways?
Speaker 2 (12:21):
What do you?
Speaker 1 (12:21):
want to leave our listener with today.
Speaker 2 (12:23):
I think the main thing is that, regardless of
whether you embrace, like all ofthe law of attraction, the
principles, can be reallypowerful.
Setting intentions, cultivatingpositivity, taking action those
are good for anyone.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
Yeah, even if you kind of strip away some of the
more mystical elements.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 (12:43):
There's still a lot of good advice.
Speaker 2 (12:45):
Absolutely.
Now, if someone is listeningand thinking, all right, I'm
interested.
I want to give it a try.
Where would you suggest theybegin?
Speaker 1 (12:53):
That's a great question.
Where would you suggest theybegin?
Speaker 2 (12:56):
I would say start with self-reflection.
Okay, Really connect withyourself, your values, your
desires, you know what bringsyou joy.
Speaker 1 (13:03):
So knowing what you want to attract.
Speaker 2 (13:05):
Exactly.
Once you have that clarity, youcan start aligning your
thoughts, your beliefs, actionswith that vision.
Speaker 1 (13:12):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (13:12):
That might mean visualization affirmations,
gratitude practices or even justlike surrounding yourself with
positive influences.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
Yeah, so creating that supportive environment.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (13:23):
Okay, that makes sense.
But what about when things getrough?
Right, you know, life's notalways perfect.
Speaker 2 (13:29):
Right.
Speaker 1 (13:29):
How do you stick with the law of attraction when
you're facing those challenges?
Speaker 2 (13:33):
For me, it's about belief, it's about trust, okay
and unwavering focus.
Speaker 1 (13:39):
So when things get hard, you don't just give up.
Speaker 2 (13:41):
No, you know, when you really believe in something,
you're more likely to keepgoing.
Okay, it's about having faithin the process.
Speaker 1 (13:49):
Even when you can't see the results right away.
Speaker 2 (13:52):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (13:53):
Okay, so you're not pretending everything is perfect
, right?
You're choosing to focus on thepositive.
Exactly exactly and trustingthat that things are working out
yes and remember the universeworks in mysterious ways.
Speaker 2 (14:07):
Sometimes what we think we want isn't actually
what's best for us.
So be open to those unexpecteddetours, okay, and trust that
there is a bigger picture okay,I see.
Speaker 1 (14:18):
So even if things don't go as planned, there's
still a lesson to be learned.
Speaker 2 (14:21):
Absolutely, and that's part of the beauty of the
law of attraction it's notabout controlling everything.
Speaker 1 (14:26):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (14:26):
It's about surrendering to the flow.
Speaker 1 (14:28):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (14:29):
While also actively shaping it.
Speaker 1 (14:31):
Okay.
So it's like a balance, yeah,between intention and surrender,
exactly Creating a life thatfeels authentic.
Yes, purposeful.
Speaker 2 (14:38):
And meaningful.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
Okay, I think we've covered a lot today.
Speaker 2 (14:42):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (14:42):
You know we talked about the principles, the
history, criticisms,applications.
It's definitely given us a lotto think about.
Speaker 2 (14:48):
It has.
As you continue to explore ityourself, remember to approach
it with, you know, curiosity.
Yeah, an open mind, yes, and ahealthy skepticism.
Speaker 1 (15:01):
Yeah, because, at the end of the day, the best way to
know if something works for youis to try it.
Speaker 2 (15:05):
Exactly Experiment.
Speaker 1 (15:07):
See what happens.
See what happens.
You might be surprised.
Speaker 2 (15:09):
Exactly.
And with that we'll wrap upthis deep dive into the law of
attraction.
Speaker 1 (15:17):
Awesome.
We hope you enjoyed it, I did.
All right, ready to dive into something pretty
interesting.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Let's do it.
Speaker 1 (00:03):
Today we're looking at the law of attraction.
Oh, very cool.
You send over a bunch ofarticles and notes on it.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
So obviously you're curious about it.
Yeah, if our thoughts canreally shape our reality, for
sure.
So to start us off, can youjust give like a quick overview
of what we're dealing with here?
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Yeah, so it's a concept that's been around for
centuries.
So it's a concept that's beenaround for centuries.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Okay, you know the idea that, like tracks, like
that our thoughts can somehowinfluence what we experience in
life.
And some of those claims are, Imean, they're pretty wild,
right.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:35):
Manifesting your dream life just by changing your
thinking.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
Definitely.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
I mean, what does the material say about how this law
actually works?
Speaker 2 (00:44):
So at its core is this idea of manifestation.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
OK.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
It suggests that we actually have an active role in
shaping our reality.
It's not just passively wishingfor things.
Speaker 1 (00:55):
OK.
Speaker 2 (00:56):
It's about making conscious choices about the
thoughts we think.
Speaker 1 (00:59):
OK.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
The beliefs we hold, you know that align with what we
want to experience.
Ok, so that's the basic premise.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
Okay, but how?
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:08):
How can thoughts alone?
I mean, how can they have thatmuch power Right?
I'm picturing someone sittingon their couch thinking about
winning the lottery.
Right Never buys a ticket.
Right Doesn't seem veryeffective.
Speaker 2 (01:19):
Right Action is definitely a part of it.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
But the law of attraction suggests that our
thoughts create this energeticvibration.
Speaker 1 (01:28):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:28):
That attracts similar experiences into our lives.
Speaker 1 (01:31):
So like if you're putting out good vibes, you're
going to get good vibes back.
Speaker 2 (01:35):
Yeah, think of it like a magnet.
Speaker 1 (01:37):
Oh.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
You know, if you're radiating positivity, if you
believe in yourself, you're morelikely to attract positive
opportunities.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Okay, so it's not just about thinking positive
thoughts, right, it's about thethoughts influencing, like the
type of energy you're puttingout into the world.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Exactly, and that's where the principle of magnetism
comes in.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
Okay, tell me about that.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
It's similar to the idea of karma you know what you
put out into the world, you tendto get back.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
So if I'm constantly like thinking these negative
thoughts, yeah.
I'm more likely to have badstuff happen.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
That's the idea, oh okay, but conversely, if you
focus on positive energy, okaygood intentions.
It's like you're creating thisforce.
Speaker 1 (02:19):
You know okay that draws positive people and
experiences into your lifethat's pretty cool, so it's kind
of empowering in that senseabsolutely, but this.
But this whole energy thing.
Speaker 2 (02:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:27):
It still feels kind of I don't know.
Abstract.
Speaker 2 (02:30):
Right.
Speaker 1 (02:30):
What does it actually mean to align your energy with
what you want?
Speaker 2 (02:34):
Okay, good point.
Let's say you want to write abook.
Speaker 1 (02:37):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
Okay, aligning your energy with that might mean
setting aside time each day towrite.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:43):
Brainstorming ideas, joining a writer's group,
whatever it takes.
Speaker 1 (02:46):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:47):
It's about taking those steps that move you closer
to the goal.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
Gotcha.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
And showing that you're actually committing.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Okay, I see.
So it's not just about thethoughts themselves, it's about,
like, those thoughts leading toaction.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (02:59):
Things that are going to you know help you reach your
goals.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
Exactly.
And another important principleis the principle of paradoxical
intent.
Okay, this suggests thatdesperation or fear can actually
sabotage our desires.
Speaker 1 (03:16):
Oh, I've totally experienced that Like when you
want something so bad, youalmost like scare it away.
Speaker 2 (03:19):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (03:19):
Is that what it's getting at Exactly Right?
Speaker 2 (03:22):
The more fixated we are on something, the more we
might act out of fear and lack,and that can push away the very
thing we're trying to attract.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
So the key is to like approach things with confidence
.
Yeah, like a calm confidence.
Absolutely that what I want isalready on its way to me.
Speaker 2 (03:40):
Yeah, the law of attraction encourages a shift in
mindset, you know.
Speaker 1 (03:44):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
Moving from lack to abundance and belief.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
OK, that makes sense.
So I've got manifestation,magnetism, paradoxical intent
Are there?
Are there any other like mainprinciples that that are good to
know?
Speaker 2 (03:56):
Yeah, there's also the principle of expanding
influence.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
What is that one?
Speaker 2 (04:00):
This one suggests that our positive energy can
have a ripple effect InterestingNot just on ourselves but on
those around us.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
So the more positive I am, the more positive the
world around me is going to be.
Speaker 2 (04:10):
Yeah, it's a core belief within the law of
attraction.
You know that our thoughts andactions have a power beyond
ourselves.
Speaker 1 (04:18):
Makes you think twice about how you're acting, you
know.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
Absolutely how we're moving through the world.
Speaker 1 (04:22):
Absolutely so okay, you know absolutely how we're
moving through the world,absolutely so.
Okay, that's all reallyinteresting.
Speaker 2 (04:26):
But I'm guessing there are some people who hear
this and think, come on, this isall a bunch of oh, for sure you
know, while the mechanics of itall are still debated,
exploring these principles canbe valuable okay even if you're
skeptical about the biggerpicture yeah, okay so
understanding concepts likemanifestation, magnetism.
These things can help usapproach our goals, our
(04:47):
relationships, with moreintention and awareness.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
So even if you don't completely buy into, like all of
the law of attraction, yeah.
The principles themselves canstill be helpful for, like,
personal growth.
Speaker 2 (05:02):
Exactly Now to really understand this, let's take a
quick look at where this ideacomes from.
Speaker 1 (05:07):
Right, so where did this idea that thoughts can
shape reality actually come from?
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
Did someone just wake up one day and have like a
sudden epiphany?
Speaker 2 (05:15):
Not quite.
The roots actually go backcenturies.
Really, even the Buddha,thousands of years ago, touched
on it.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:22):
You know the power of thoughts, okay, thousands of
years ago, touched on it right,you know the power of thoughts.
Okay, when he said what youhave become is the result of
what you have thought so this islike an age-old idea absolutely
okay ancient Greek philosophersemphasized the power of belief,
and in the 19th century the newthought movement really
explored it though you know howpositive thinking could
(05:42):
influence a person's life, andand then, of course, more
recently, the Secret right.
Yes.
Speaker 1 (05:47):
Brought the law of attraction to a much wider
audience.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
Exactly, made it more mainstream.
Exactly, the secret reallypopularized these concepts.
Speaker 1 (05:55):
Okay, so we can see that it's got a long history.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Continues to resonate with people today, but I'm sure
it has its critics.
Of course it does sound a bittoo good to be true.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
What are some of those criticisms that you've
come across?
Speaker 2 (06:09):
Well, one criticism is that it can sound like victim
blaming.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
Okay is that it can sound like victim blaming.
Speaker 2 (06:15):
Okay.
So like, if someone is ill, isit because they like attracted
it with their thoughts?
Speaker 1 (06:22):
Right, right, that's a good point.
Speaker 2 (06:26):
You know it's important to be mindful and not
oversimplify complex situations.
Speaker 1 (06:29):
Totally.
What about scientifically?
Speaker 2 (06:31):
Yeah, the scientific community acknowledges positive
thinking but generally doesn'taccept the law of attraction as
a proven scientific principle.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
Because they want more hard evidence.
Speaker 2 (06:41):
Exactly.
There's a lot of personaltestimony about it working, you
know, but not much hardscientific data to support it.
Speaker 1 (06:49):
So a gap between, like, anecdotal and scientific
proof.
Okay, so we've explored thetheory, the history, even some
of the criticisms.
Speaker 2 (06:57):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
Now I want to talk about how someone can try this
out, Right Like you know, intheir own life.
Where do they even begin?
Speaker 2 (07:05):
That's a great question and a perfect
transition, so putting the lawof attraction into practice.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:12):
It's not just about like sitting back and waiting
for miracles to happen.
Okay, it's not just about likesitting back and waiting for
miracles to happen.
Okay.
It's more about aligning yourthoughts, your beliefs and
actions with your desires.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
So no magic wands or genie lamps involved.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
Not quite.
Speaker 1 (07:27):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:27):
You're more of a co-creator with the universe.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
Interesting.
So where do we start?
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Well, it starts with being clear about your goals.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:34):
Like what do you actually want to manifest in
your life?
Speaker 1 (07:38):
I guess it is kind of like that saying a goal without
a plan is just a wish.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:43):
You need a plan.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
Yeah, we need more than vague desires.
You need focus, you know.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:49):
Intention.
Speaker 1 (07:49):
Intention Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:51):
The law of attraction really emphasizes that, okay.
Ok, the law of attractionreally emphasizes that?
Ok, the power of clearintention and like really
believing, believing you canachieve it.
Let's say, your goal is to runa marathon.
Speaker 1 (08:02):
OK, yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
It's not enough to just like kind of sort of want
to do it Right.
You need to fully commit.
Speaker 1 (08:07):
OK.
Speaker 2 (08:08):
To that vision.
Ok, and believe that you can doit.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
OK, I see.
So, once you've got thatintention.
Speaker 2 (08:14):
Right.
Speaker 1 (08:14):
What are some concrete steps, like yeah, to
start aligning with that desire?
Speaker 2 (08:20):
One really powerful technique is visualization.
Oh, okay, so you imagineyourself crossing that finish
line?
Speaker 1 (08:28):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:28):
Feeling that exhilaration, hearing those
cheers from the crowd yeah,really experience it.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
As if it's already happened.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
Okay In your mind.
So you're tricking your mindinto thinking it's real.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
In a way, yes.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:42):
Visualization is powerful.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
It creates this energetic blueprint.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:46):
And the universe responds to it.
Speaker 1 (08:48):
Okay, that makes sense.
Speaker 2 (08:49):
Yeah, I've also heard about affirmations Uh-, about
affirmations uh-huh like thosepositive statements you know
repeating to yourself where dothose fit in?
Affirmations are great forreprogramming your subconscious
okay if you're always saying I'ma slow runner or I'll never be
able to run that far rightyou're reinforcing those beliefs
yeah, that makes sense but ifyou start saying things like I
(09:11):
am strong, I am capable, I am agood runner, okay you.
You shift those beliefs, createa more positive self image.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
So you're like replacing the negative with the
positive, exactly you becomemore intentional about the
energy you're putting out.
Speaker 2 (09:25):
Okay, and that leads us to another important practice
.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
Okay, gratitude, gratitude, okay, yeah.
So like being thankful.
How does that tie in?
Speaker 2 (09:34):
When we focus on what's good in our lives, we
raise our energetic vibration.
It's like we're telling theuniverse hey, I appreciate what
I have and I'm open to more goodstuff.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
So it's like not focusing on what you don't have
but what you?
Do have Exactly.
Speaker 2 (09:50):
And the law of attraction suggests that this
gratitude it makes us moremagnetic to positive experiences
.
It's funny.
This is making me think oftimes where, like I've been so
focused on a goal.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:03):
But it just totally backfired, right Is this saying,
we should just give up trying.
Speaker 1 (10:08):
No, no, no.
Action is essential.
Okay, the law of attractionworks with action, not in place
of it.
Speaker 2 (10:14):
Okay, so it's like a partnership.
Yeah, exactly so.
The universe provides theopportunities, but we need to
actually grab them.
Precisely.
Speaker 1 (10:22):
Okay, think of it like the universe might send you
the perfect running coach.
Speaker 2 (10:26):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (10:27):
Or you know a chance to join a great group Okay, but
you still have to actuallyconnect with the coach, okay.
Or you know, sign up.
Speaker 2 (10:33):
Take action Exactly.
Okay, so positive thinkingalone isn't enough, right, it's
got to be combined with, likeconcrete action, things that are
going to move you toward yourgoals.
Yes, but if our thoughts canattract positive experiences,
could they attract negative onestoo?
Speaker 1 (10:53):
That's a crucial question.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
Yeah, just like positive thoughts can attract
positive experiences, the sameprinciple can apply to negative
thoughts.
Oh, wow.
Attracting negative experiences.
Speaker 1 (11:04):
So it's like a double-edged sword.
Speaker 2 (11:05):
It is.
We need to be really mindful ofthe thoughts we dwell on.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
And make sure we're feeding our minds with positive
and empowering beliefs.
Speaker 1 (11:15):
So it's about making a conscious choice yes, okay.
Speaker 2 (11:17):
The law of attraction just amplifies that.
You know, Our thoughts aremagnetic.
They draw in similarexperiences.
Speaker 1 (11:25):
Okay, so it's not about ignoring the bad stuff.
Speaker 2 (11:27):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
It's about choosing to focus on the good.
Speaker 2 (11:31):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
Even when things are difficult.
Speaker 2 (11:33):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
It's about balance.
Speaker 2 (11:34):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (11:35):
Positive thinking, aligned action and being aware
of those negative thoughts thatmight be holding you back.
Speaker 2 (11:42):
Exactly Now.
Remember, this deep dive ismeant to give a good
understanding of the law ofattraction and it's important to
be aware that this is complex,lots of different
interpretations, nuances, and toapproach it with, you know, a
healthy dose of skepticism.
Speaker 1 (11:58):
Yeah, for sure.
Speaker 2 (11:59):
And critical thinking .
Speaker 1 (12:00):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:01):
Don't just accept everything you hear, you know.
Do your research, experimentand see what works for you.
Speaker 1 (12:07):
Yeah, that's good advice for anything, really.
Yeah, don't just take someone'sword for it.
Speaker 2 (12:12):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (12:13):
Go out, explore, try it.
So, as we're wrapping up thisdeep dive, what are some like
key takeaways?
Speaker 2 (12:21):
What do you?
Speaker 1 (12:21):
want to leave our listener with today.
Speaker 2 (12:23):
I think the main thing is that, regardless of
whether you embrace, like all ofthe law of attraction, the
principles, can be reallypowerful.
Setting intentions, cultivatingpositivity, taking action those
are good for anyone.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
Yeah, even if you kind of strip away some of the
more mystical elements.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 (12:43):
There's still a lot of good advice.
Speaker 2 (12:45):
Absolutely.
Now, if someone is listeningand thinking, all right, I'm
interested.
I want to give it a try.
Where would you suggest theybegin?
Speaker 1 (12:53):
That's a great question.
Where would you suggest theybegin?
Speaker 2 (12:56):
I would say start with self-reflection.
Okay, Really connect withyourself, your values, your
desires, you know what bringsyou joy.
Speaker 1 (13:03):
So knowing what you want to attract.
Speaker 2 (13:05):
Exactly.
Once you have that clarity, youcan start aligning your
thoughts, your beliefs, actionswith that vision.
Speaker 1 (13:12):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (13:12):
That might mean visualization affirmations,
gratitude practices or even justlike surrounding yourself with
positive influences.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
Yeah, so creating that supportive environment.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (13:23):
Okay, that makes sense.
But what about when things getrough?
Right, you know, life's notalways perfect.
Speaker 2 (13:29):
Right.
Speaker 1 (13:29):
How do you stick with the law of attraction when
you're facing those challenges?
Speaker 2 (13:33):
For me, it's about belief, it's about trust, okay
and unwavering focus.
Speaker 1 (13:39):
So when things get hard, you don't just give up.
Speaker 2 (13:41):
No, you know, when you really believe in something,
you're more likely to keepgoing.
Okay, it's about having faithin the process.
Speaker 1 (13:49):
Even when you can't see the results right away.
Speaker 2 (13:52):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (13:53):
Okay, so you're not pretending everything is perfect
, right?
You're choosing to focus on thepositive.
Exactly exactly and trustingthat that things are working out
yes and remember the universeworks in mysterious ways.
Speaker 2 (14:07):
Sometimes what we think we want isn't actually
what's best for us.
So be open to those unexpecteddetours, okay, and trust that
there is a bigger picture okay,I see.
Speaker 1 (14:18):
So even if things don't go as planned, there's
still a lesson to be learned.
Speaker 2 (14:21):
Absolutely, and that's part of the beauty of the
law of attraction it's notabout controlling everything.
Speaker 1 (14:26):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (14:26):
It's about surrendering to the flow.
Speaker 1 (14:28):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (14:29):
While also actively shaping it.
Speaker 1 (14:31):
Okay.
So it's like a balance, yeah,between intention and surrender,
exactly Creating a life thatfeels authentic.
Yes, purposeful.
Speaker 2 (14:38):
And meaningful.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
Okay, I think we've covered a lot today.
Speaker 2 (14:42):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (14:42):
You know we talked about the principles, the
history, criticisms,applications.
It's definitely given us a lotto think about.
Speaker 2 (14:48):
It has.
As you continue to explore ityourself, remember to approach
it with, you know, curiosity.
Yeah, an open mind, yes, and ahealthy skepticism.
Speaker 1 (15:01):
Yeah, because, at the end of the day, the best way to
know if something works for youis to try it.
Speaker 2 (15:05):
Exactly Experiment.
Speaker 1 (15:07):
See what happens.
See what happens.
You might be surprised.
Speaker 2 (15:09):
Exactly.
And with that we'll wrap upthis deep dive into the law of
attraction.
Speaker 1 (15:17):
Awesome.
We hope you enjoyed it, I did.
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