There’s Action in the Law of AttrACTION… just a different kind.

You’ve heard the buzz haven’t you?  There has been so much chatter about the Law of Attraction in the recent years…  I just entered the term into Google search and produced 5.4 million results!  (update March 2012: Google now gives 16+ million results).

The Law of Attraction teachings are truly changing the course of history.  People from all over the world are beginning to understand the Law of Attraction and the Art of Allowing.   And one by one we’re learning (or remembering) how to use the principles of the Law of Attraction for creating a life that is more in alignment with who we really are.

What is the Law of Attraction?  The basic definition says: “that which is like unto itself is drawn.”   We are complex energetic beings emitting frequencies that match what we are seeing in our environment…  Basically, whatever our dominant thoughts and feelings are becomes our environment.  Thoughts become things, especially when emitted with powerful emotions.  And we are always attracting, whether intentionally or by default.  So we may as well attract the things we want versus the things we don’t want.  Right?

But how do we know if we will like the things that we are in the process of attracting?  It’s easy – just pay attention to how we feel on a regular basis.  If we feel positive emotions most of the time then we will in general attract things that please us.   And if we feel negative emotions on a regular basis, then we are setting ourselves up to attract things that will not please us.

Tip:  Be intentional and consistent about what you think and how you feel.  Rely on the power of your WILL to think more positive thoughts and envision better outcomes in your life.  Consistent effort on your behalf will help you to find positive aspects and align with them on a regular basis…  This is where ACTION becomes very important.

If you take the time to truly feel better about your current situations then you’ll usually end up with better outcomes.  Or at best you’ll feel better.

What about in times of crisis?  Is there value in feeling better during a crisis?  Who would you rather have on your team; a person who remains calm and positive under stress, or someone who is completely pessimistic and fearful?   You want someone who is calm and confident right?  Why?  Someone who is calm and confident is usually in alignment with a good outcome.  Plus, they make us feel better along the way.  Confidence feels good to those who are uncertain.   And what’s the worst thing that can happen?  We’ll have the same outcome, but we’ll feel better along the way.  Personally, I think there’s value in that.

Changing your thoughts and feelings can take a lot of work for some people, and may even seem impossible to others.  That’s why alcohol, food and anti-depressant drugs are so popular.  It’s often easier to reach for a pill, a cookie or a bottle of beer than to reach for a better feeling thought.

What makes some people successful and others not?   Successful people are consistent, and they aim for gradual changes.

Whatever you do, don’t try to reach for thoughts that are too far off from the dominant thoughts you are thinking.  Work your way up gradually, and be consistent.  Small changes each day will lead you into a completely different place down the road.  Makes sense right?

OK, so now what?  I understand that there’s value in feeling better.  What does that mean exactly and how do I do it?

This is a good time to introduce you to a very important tool called the Emotional Tone Scale.  This tool could quite possibly change how you see things.  It did  for me.  When I learned this one simple piece of information it changed my whole existence.  I would go as far to say that this tool, the Emotional Tone Scale, is the single most important thing to understand next to the Law of Attraction itself.

Stay with me here.  You see, your emotions are a state of vibration.  They are an indicator between what you are thinking in your mind and what your inner being knows to be true.  Your inner being is pure positive vibration.  So if you think thoughts that are in alignment with your inner vibration you feel good.  And if you think thoughts that contradict your inner vibration you feel bad.

Let’s have a look at the scale so you can see it and understand what I am talking about.  The emotions are listed from highest positive vibration down to the lowest negative vibration.

1.Joy Knowledge, Empowerment, Freedom, Love and Appreciation
2.Passion
3.Enthusiasm, eagerness, happiness
4.Positive expectation, belief
5.Optimism
6.Hopefulness
7.Contentment
8.Boredom
9.Pessimism
10. Frustration, irritation, impatience
11. Overwhelm
12. Disappointment
13. Doubt
14. Worry
15. Blame
16. Discouragement
17. Anger
18. Revenge
19. Hatred, rage
20. Jealousy
21. Insecurity, guilt, unworthiness
22. Fear, grief, depression, despair, powerlessness

(Emotional Tone Scale from www.Abraham-Hicks.com)

So how can you use this scale to help you to effectively feel better?  Know where the emotions are relative to each other on the scale and work your way up gradually!

Remember what I said about people making this too hard on themselves by trying to reach for thoughts and feelings that are too far from where they are?  Don’t do that!  Just don’t!

If you feel fear or depression it’s nearly impossible to find a thought of appreciation.  It’s too different from where you are.  It’s much easier to work your way up the scale.  So if you feel fear find a thought that is higher up on the scale.  Revenge always feels better than fear.  But anger feels better than revenge.  Don’t hang around at revenge or anger though… actively reach for thoughts that let you feel better.  Maybe you can find the feeling of blame, or doubt or frustration… keep going.  Be proACTive!  Reach for thoughts that eventually bring you to contentment or hopefulness.  When you are at hopefulness you are home free!

Let’s look at a real life example for clarity.  Maybe you feel negative emotion because your financial situation or business is down.  You feel fear and depression. You could turn it around by intentionally thinking thoughts about your business that are higher up on the scale.

For example, your initial negative thoughts may be something like this:  “My business is down and my finances are in the red, there is not enough money coming in and at this rate I will have no way of paying my bills next month.  This causes me to be fearful and depressed.”

Begin by reaching for thoughts that feel better.  For example – “I’m jealous of my fellow colleagues (jealousy).  They are still doing well and I’m not.  Damn that pisses me off (anger).  They are taking all my business (blame).  I’m worried that I won’t be able to pay my bills next month (worry).  I don’t think I’ll be able to make things happen in time (doubt).  I know there are many things I can do to help out, but I just feel overwhelmed when thinking about it (overwhelm).  I want it to happen now, I can’t wait for it to happen later (impatience).  It’s probably not going to work out for me (pessimism).  I think if I just chill out a little and focus on one thing at a time everything will be alright (hopefulness).  In fact, I’ve seen others go through the same problems and they seemed to turn it around by believing in themselves (belief).  I feel pretty passionate about my business and what I do (passion).  If there is one thing that I know it is that I create my own reality through what I give my attention to (knowing).  So I will now give my full attention, appreciation and focus to my success (appreciation).”

So you see how this works now?  Don’t try to be ‘grateful’ if you are pissed off or afraid.  Gradually work your way up the scale.

The Emotional Tone Scale is one of the most powerful tools I’ve ever discovered.  By using it wisely you’ll be able to consistently feel better about your life, and the direction it’s headed.  And with a more positive ‘vantage point’ you will more likely align with circumstances and experiences that will please you when you arrive.

“That which is like unto itself is drawn.”

I hope you appreciated this lesson on the ACTION in the Law of Attraction!  Go and take action now!

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