As we mentioned before, scientists are not the only ones with a bone to pick with
regards to the law of attraction. Various religious sectors have taken great offense to the
concept of a person being able to decide their own fate based entirely on the power of
their mind. Why is that? After all, one would think that if anyone would appreciate the
potential of a person being able to direct their own course in life it would be those who
have a deeper understanding of all things unseen.
The reason for their opposition is the fact that if people are able to control the
course of their own lives it more or less usurps the position of a God in this lifetime. The
theory of the role of a deity in most religions is that it is prayer and sacrifice to this deity
which will determine your lot in life, as well as in the afterlife. The ultimate decision with
regards to your ultimate fate rests entirely on their shoulders, and if you are fortunate
your deity will be a forgiving one and grant you much prosperity in life.
If you choose to follow a path that you believe will allow you to take control of
your life out of the all knowing hands of your deity what does that say regarding your
faith? It is argued that belief in the law of attraction means that the believer doubts the
power of their deity, an action which not only sacrifices the fundamental principles of any
religion (the ultimate, unquestioning belief that is the platform upon which any deity
rests; after all, what is a god but someone who has found someone to worship them?) but
could cause doubt to fall upon the entire religious caste, an event which most societies are
simply not ready to deal with.
Another belief that has suffered a hard hit in the presence of the belief in the law
of attraction is that which states that the universe exists in a delicate balance, and all
events which occur are a result of the universe attempting to maintain that balance. The
possibility that man can decree the events that happen in his own life is a slap in the face
to the belief in that balance; after all, if man can decide the events of the future what is
there to ensure that that balance remains? How can humans live comfortably knowing
that at any time their entire way of life as they know it could come to an end as the power
of the law of attraction could cause the play of events in the world to be changed
entirely?
How Does the Law of Attraction Compare with Other Subliminal Programs on the
Market?
As the power of positive thinking has grown there have been many which have
attempted to make a profit from this incredible discovery. This has spawned a new era of
“subliminal products”, which retailers then proceed to sell on the market for a ridiculous
price and reap the profits.
The difference between other subliminal messaging products and the law of
attraction is the profit margin. Quite simply, there isn’t one. You don’t need to have any
special equipment to maximize the power of the law of attraction; it is all there in your
own mind. Neither do you need a teacher to teach you how to use it; once you have
mastered the fundamentals upon which the law of attraction is built you are ready to put it
into practice.
These same sentiments cannot be expressed with regards to many of the other
subliminal programs on the market. These programs claim to be able to help their users
lose weight, stop smoking, become smarter, get a new job, move past their shyness,
improve their relationships, etc. Do they work? Not always. The law of attraction is the
only subconscious means by which to ensure success in whatever endeavor you choose to
undertake.
Various Other Subliminal Programs
It is only fair that if you are studying the law of attraction you learn a little bit
about the various other subliminal programs available on the market. This will allow you
to compare them all and understand why the law of attraction is the only one which has
been proven time and time again (regardless of what the researchers would have you
hear).
1) Subliminal Messaging
Subliminal messaging is one of the oldest forms of subliminal manipulation, and
has been the one to face the greatest amount of controversy. The belief held by the
believers in subliminal messaging is that since memories can often be pulled forth
from the subconscious to the conscious mind, the subconscious must continue to
have some effect on the conscious, whether the owner of said consciousness is
aware of it or not.
Those who use subliminal messaging attempt to use various methods to introduce
an idea to the subconscious, which will then transmit that idea to the conscious
when the proper occasion arises. This is done through the introduction of a brief
(often a thousandth of a second) to the audio and/or visual senses. This message
will be so short that the conscious mind will immediately disregard it as being
unimportant, while the subconscious will take the information and store it away.
Subliminal messaging was first introduced in the late 19th century and was
introduced in the 1950s as a possible marketing tool. Mr. James Vicary claimed
that during a film shown in his New Jersey theater he had used a tachistoscope to
broadcast the words “Drink Coca-Cola” and “Hungry? Eat popcorn” for 1/3000 of
a second at five second intervals, and that during the time of these broadcasts
sales of both increased dramatically.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca_cola
This sparked a huge debate among the people of the United States, who were
afraid that the government would now use subliminal messaging to attempt to
control the things they thought and did; they would not be able to do anything
about it because they would never know. This controversy led to the banning of
subliminal messaging for any type of marketing purpose.
Although Mr. Vicary later admitted that the experiment had been a fraud the
concept of subliminal messaging had been brought out into the open, and its
possible benefits were explored at length; however, to date no study has
definitively shown subliminal messaging to be an effective way to control
behavior.
2) Affirmation
Affirmation is the firm declaration of something to be true, and is intended to
convince the mind that what it wants to happen will. For example, stating over
and over again, “I can get any job I want” is intended to instill in the mind the
confidence to go out and get any job that it wants. This resembles the law of
attraction, but is not sufficient to sway the subconscious until other methods are
employed as well.
Wikipedia describes affirmation as so (this was interesting, showing very well
how affirmation and the law of attraction are joined together, and would not have
been the same if it was altered in any way).
“In spirituality and personal development, an affirmation is a form of
autosuggestion in which a statement of a desirable intention or condition of the
world or the mind is deliberately meditated on and/or repeated in order to implant
it in the mind. Many believers recommend accompanying recitations with mental
visualization of a desired outcome. Affirmation could be viewed positively as a
mobilization of one's inner resources, or negatively as a kind of self-induced
brainwashing, depending on the psychological depth and wisdom of the
affirmation. For example, believers would consider "I am making more room in
my life for success every day" a much wiser affirmation than "I will win the
lottery today!" Affirmations are always phrased in the first person and usually in a
present tense ("I am") rather than a future tense ("I will") in order to increase the
realization of the statement for the affirmee.
Affirmations are believed to be a very powerful means of reprogramming the
unconscious mind. They appear to be most effective when repeated in a quiet and
restful state of mind and body, and when the desired outcome is vividly
experienced in one's mind and resulting emotions are felt. They are an intrinsic
part of many New Age groups including I AM Activity and the Church Universal
and Triumphant of Elizabeth Clare Prophet. However, in these groups
affirmations are generally recited in flat, mechanical voices at top speed and
volume, in order to elevate particpants' "vibratory levels".
Perhaps the most often used and well-known affirmation is the word "Amen," which
can be translated simply as "so be it" or "and so it is," affirming the truth of whatever
was written or said immediately prior. While often used to conclude prayer, the word
itself is neutral as to its context and exemplifies a logical affirmation more than a
spiritual one.
3) Visualization
Visualization works in much the same way as affirmation; you visualize yourself
achieving something and your brain will come to believe it is so; therefore, you
will be able to do it. Again, this is closely related to the law of attraction but does
not address any underlying issues which could contribute to negative vibes.
In Conclusion
Although the power of the law of attraction has yet to be supported by any
physical means its effects have been proven time and time again. In spite of the
opposition which you will surely face, both within your own mind and throughout the
rest of your societal acquaintances, if you adhere carefully to the guidelines set forth you
too will be able to unlock the power hidden within the depths of your own mind and chart
the course for your own destiny.
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