Comments on: Why the Law of Attraction may not be working for you

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:43:27 +0000

I think the essence is – knowing what you want. You can often know what you want – but have unconcious blocks about deserving it or belieiving that you can actually have it.

Even knowing what you want can be subjected to the negative beliefs of other people. Law of attraction does work – and the more tapped into creative visualisation and things like Reiki, that you are the more you will notice it does work. It also work at getting rid of what you don’t want!

The diificulty is appreciating what we NEED and will need or want in the future. That goes for financial planning or spending also.

By: Madeline Gerwick

Madeline Gerwick — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:59:31 +0000

Great article! I teach Prosperity training to business people and this concept is the first one to understand. We actually see the Law of Attraction work very well when used correctly. Mikelann has made some great suggestions. I also see a lot of people frustrated by the Law of Attraction, because they’re not fully aligned with what they want. They may be mentally aligned with the desire for more money, but they’re feeling frustrated or anxious that they don’t have it yet. That sends a very mixed signal to the Universe and it doesn’t know what to send. Try feeling joyful when you’re thanking the Universe in advance for sending you something. It works a lot better.

By: Mikelann Valterra

Mikelann Valterra — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:31:59 +0000

I love all these comments! It’s interesting- I sent out this post in my newsletter, and I received a lot of unsubscribes, yet there is also a lot of interest. It’s possible some people think I’m getting too metaphysical in addressing it, and it’s also possible that some think I’m being too harsh on the Law of Attraction. The irony is that I personally do believe in, and practice, the Law of Attraction. That is why I’m so familiar with it. But often people want it to just work without having to do the work– take action– as so many of you rightly point out.

By: Jeanette Nyden

Jeanette Nyden — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:01:01 +0000

Thank you Mikelann for this thought provoking article. My personal experience is that it takes time for things to ‘materialize.’ I’ve had wonderful things happen to me many months after I’d given up thinking about them.

By: Kenia

Kenia — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:11:33 +0000

I think many people forget the 3rd step, and that is why the Law of Attraction doesn’t work for them. The 3rd step is, after knowing what you want, and visualizing/believing it, you need to be open to receiving it. I believe the only way to be open to receiving what you ask for and visualize is by taking ACTION. Even if only baby steps, one needs to begin moving towards the direction they need to go. If you’re visualizing what you want, and then your actions are not moving towards what you want, you’re not opening yourself up to receiving. This is another reason why the Law of Attraction has gotten a bad rap. People say, “That’s ridiculous! It says I’m supposed to just imagine something, and POOF, there it will be? Yeah, right” Well no, that’s not all it says. Remember step 3 – that is the one that says, “Get off your Butt, create a plan, and MOVE!” That’s the only way to open yourself up to receiving!

By: Kenia

Kenia — Mon, 24 May 2010 23:36:45 +0000

This is great. Many people think The Secret is a bunch of hogwash because they think it means visualizing and waiting for things you believe you have will materialize. But they forget the last step: Being open to Receiving! How? By taking action!! Maybe you won’t know exactly HOW your’e going to get to what you want, but begin taking steps in that direction. Also, determining a time-frame that is believable for you (cause if you don’t believe it, it ain’t gonna materialize!). Take definite action, and decide on a definite time by which you will achieve your goal. That’s how one opens up to receiving!

By: Teresa Randall

Teresa Randall — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:41:35 +0000

Wow! What you wrote just hit me: “I teach people how to gain control over their money so they can then decide where they WANT their money to go. (Yes, that really is possible.)”

Sure, I have a spending plan and track every penny that comes in or goes out of my life, but the way you phrased that made me think differently.

I immediately pulled out a sheet of paper and decided to list what I really WANT to spend in each category.

And the results? Amazingly, it’s just slightly BELOW what I bring in each month. I bring in enough money for what I wish I was spending, but the way I currently allocate my monthly income shows a glaring disparity between wishes and reality: I see with blinding clarity that my large mortgage is eating my lunch!

Thanks again for your terrific insights! Now to figure out this housing thing….

By: Stacey Powell

Stacey Powell — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:48:22 +0000

There’s an old Russian proverb that summarizes your great post: “Pray to God, but continue to row to shore.”

By: Karen Southall Watts

Karen Southall Watts — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:21:31 +0000

Great post. I’ve been telling clients for years that it’s not really a “secret” and that thoughts mean nothing without action.

By: Cyndie Ulrich

Cyndie Ulrich — Sun, 16 May 2010 00:52:44 +0000

Accurate and insightful article, Mikelann! Thanks for taking us to the “next level” regarding financial consciousness. The education you give us is worth…well…million$!