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    By Esther Hicks, Jerry Hicks

    The Law of Attraction

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    Introduction

    How many times have you wondered why some people seem to effortlessly attract success, health, and happiness while others struggle despite their best efforts? This fundamental question has puzzled humanity for centuries, leading many to believe that life circumstances are simply random or predetermined by forces beyond our control. Yet what if there were discoverable, consistent principles governing how we create our reality—principles as reliable as the law of gravity?

    This exploration reveals a comprehensive framework of universal laws that operate continuously in our lives, whether we're aware of them or not. The teachings present three interconnected principles: the Law of Attraction, which governs how our thoughts magnetically draw experiences to us; the Science of Deliberate Creation, which explains how we can consciously direct this process; and the Art of Allowing, which shows us how to align with the natural flow of well-being. Together, these concepts form a complete system for understanding why we experience what we do and how we can deliberately shape our future experiences.

    The Universal Law of Attraction

    The Law of Attraction operates on a simple yet profound principle: that which is like unto itself is drawn. This isn't merely positive thinking or wishful visualization, but rather a fundamental force that governs all manifestation in the universe. Just as radio waves must match specific frequencies to be received, our thoughts emit vibrational signals that attract matching experiences, circumstances, and relationships into our lives.

    At its core, this law reveals that we are constantly broadcasting our dominant thoughts and feelings, which then act as magnetic signals drawing similar energies toward us. When we consistently focus on abundance, we align with abundant experiences. When we predominantly think about lack or limitation, we magnetize more situations that reflect those feelings. The key insight is that the law responds to the essence of our thoughts rather than their specific content—meaning that thinking intensely about what we don't want actually draws those unwanted experiences closer.

    Understanding this principle transforms how we view both positive and negative experiences in our lives. Consider someone who constantly worries about their health, frequently discusses illness, and anxiously anticipates getting sick. According to this law, their focused attention on disease, even though unwanted, creates the very conditions they fear. Conversely, individuals who naturally expect good things to happen, who speak optimistically about their future, and who look for positive aspects in challenging situations tend to experience more favorable outcomes. This isn't coincidence or luck—it's the reliable operation of attraction responding to their dominant vibrational output.

    The implications extend far beyond individual circumstances to explain broader patterns we observe in society. We often notice that those who speak most about prosperity tend to have it, while those who consistently discuss their financial struggles continue to experience them. This law also explains why certain environments or social circles seem to perpetuate particular kinds of experiences, as like-minded individuals reinforce shared vibrational patterns through their collective focus.

    Recognizing that we are always attracting based on our predominant thoughts and feelings empowers us to become more conscious of our mental and emotional habits. Rather than feeling victimized by random circumstances, we can understand that every experience offers valuable feedback about the signals we've been broadcasting, giving us the opportunity to deliberately adjust our focus toward what we actually want to create.

    The Science of Deliberate Creation

    Deliberate Creation represents the conscious application of attraction principles to manifest desired outcomes in our lives. While the Law of Attraction operates automatically, Deliberate Creation requires intentional focus and emotional alignment. This process involves two essential components: clearly identifying what we want and genuinely believing we can receive it. When these elements align, manifestation occurs naturally and often more quickly than we might expect.

    The process begins with authentic desire—not mere wishing or hoping, but a genuine yearning that emerges from life experience. These desires act as launching points for creation, sending out vibrational requests into the universe. However, desire alone isn't sufficient. We must also cultivate expectation and belief that our desires can manifest. This delicate balance between wanting and allowing represents the heart of deliberate creation. Many people excel at the wanting part but struggle with truly expecting positive outcomes, often due to past disappointments or limiting beliefs about their worthiness.

    Emotional guidance plays a crucial role in this process. Our feelings serve as a sophisticated navigation system, indicating whether our thoughts align with our deeper intentions. Positive emotions signal that we're focused on desired outcomes, while negative emotions warn us that we're concentrating on unwanted possibilities. This emotional feedback system allows us to course-correct in real-time, shifting our attention from problems to solutions, from lack to abundance, from fear to confidence.

    Consider someone wanting to improve their health. Deliberate Creation would involve first clarifying their specific vision of vitality and well-being, then consistently focusing on that desired state rather than on current symptoms or limitations. They might visualize themselves feeling energetic, imagine engaging in activities they love, and speak about their body's natural ability to heal and thrive. As they maintain this focus while genuinely expecting improvement, they align their vibration with wellness and begin attracting resources, information, and circumstances that support their healing journey.

    The key insight is that physical action, while important, becomes far more effective when preceded by proper mental and emotional preparation. When we align our thoughts and feelings with desired outcomes before taking action, we move with the support of universal forces rather than struggling against resistance. This creates a powerful leverage effect where relatively small actions produce disproportionately large results, leading to experiences that feel magical or miraculous but are actually the natural consequence of conscious creation.

    The Art of Allowing

    The Art of Allowing represents the most sophisticated aspect of conscious creation, requiring us to maintain positive focus regardless of external circumstances. This principle states that we can remain aligned with our desires and maintain emotional well-being even when observing situations we don't prefer. Rather than trying to control or change others, we learn to selectively focus on aspects of life that support our desired experiences.

    True allowing differs fundamentally from mere tolerance. Tolerance involves enduring unwanted situations while feeling negative emotions, which continues to attract more of what we don't want. Allowing, however, involves finding ways to maintain positive feelings even when confronting challenges. This requires developing the ability to see situations from multiple perspectives, finding silver linings, or simply redirecting attention to more pleasing subjects. The goal isn't to become passive or indifferent, but to maintain emotional equilibrium and positive attraction regardless of external conditions.

    This practice involves recognizing that we cannot observe our way to different experiences—we must envision and feel our way to them. If someone desires better relationships but constantly notices and discusses the shortcomings of others, they remain vibrationally aligned with disappointing relationships. However, if they choose to focus on the positive qualities they observe in people and visualize the harmonious relationships they desire, they begin attracting interactions that match their improved focus.

    Understanding our role as conscious creators eliminates the need to feel victimized by circumstances or threatened by others' choices. When we truly grasp that nothing enters our experience without our vibrational invitation, we no longer need to build walls of protection or spend energy trying to control external factors. Instead, we can invest our attention in creating positive expectations and maintaining alignment with our desired experiences.

    The Art of Allowing ultimately leads to complete freedom—not the freedom to control everything around us, but the freedom to control our own vibrational offering and therefore our experience. This represents perhaps the most empowering realization possible: that regardless of what others choose or what circumstances exist in the world, we retain the power to align with well-being, abundance, love, and joy. As we master this art, we naturally become uplifting influences in the world, inspiring others through our example while creating lives of genuine fulfillment.

    Segment Intending for Conscious Creation

    Segment Intending provides a practical framework for applying universal laws throughout daily life. This technique involves dividing each day into distinct segments—periods of activity with specific intentions—and consciously setting positive expectations for each one. Rather than moving through life randomly or reactively, we become deliberate about what we want to experience in each situation, from morning routines to business meetings to evening relaxation.

    Each segment represents an opportunity for conscious creation. When getting into a car, we might intend safe, efficient travel while feeling good. Before a conversation, we could set intentions for clear communication, mutual understanding, and positive outcomes for everyone involved. As we prepare for sleep, we might intend restful recovery and inspiring dreams. These brief moments of conscious intention create powerful momentum that influences how each segment unfolds.

    The practice works by engaging our natural ability to broadcast vibrational signals that attract matching circumstances. When we clearly state what we want from upcoming experiences, we begin drawing cooperative forces that support our intentions. Other people respond more positively, helpful resources appear, and solutions emerge more easily. This isn't manipulation or controlling others—it's aligning our energy with positive possibilities that exist in every situation.

    Consider a business presentation where someone practices Segment Intending. Instead of worrying about potential problems or rehearsing defensive responses to criticism, they might intend to clearly communicate valuable ideas, to inspire enthusiasm in their audience, and to create mutual benefit for everyone involved. This positive focus not only improves their own confidence and clarity but actually influences the receptivity and responsiveness of their listeners. The same information presented with different vibrational energy produces dramatically different results.

    Over time, consistent Segment Intending creates a momentum of positive expectation that transforms the overall quality of life experience. Instead of hoping things will work out while secretly expecting problems, we develop genuine confidence that situations will unfold beneficially. This shift in expectation creates an upward spiral where positive experiences reinforce positive expectations, leading to even better experiences. The technique essentially allows us to pre-pave our future, sending positive energy ahead of us to prepare favorable conditions for our arrival.

    Summary

    The fundamental revelation of these teachings can be distilled into one transformative insight: we are not victims of circumstance but powerful creators whose thoughts and feelings continuously shape our reality through precise universal laws. This understanding shifts us from hoping life will improve to consciously directing our experiences through deliberate focus and emotional alignment.

    These principles offer more than personal empowerment—they provide a framework for understanding how individual consciousness contributes to collective reality. As more people recognize their creative power and choose to focus on positive possibilities, we collectively move toward a world that reflects higher values of cooperation, abundance, and well-being. For readers willing to experiment with these concepts, the potential exists not only to transform their own lives but to become positive influences that ripple outward, contributing to the evolution of human consciousness itself.

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    Esther Hicks

    Esther Hicks, author of the seminal book "The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham," crafts a unique bio through her profound literary and metaphysical contributions.

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