Proponents of the Law of Attraction appeal to a wide range
of disciplines in order to explain and support the intuitive principles they
believe.
For example, research in psychology, neuroscience,
philosophy and evolutionary biology can all be used to add extra dimensions to
our understanding of how the Law of Attraction works.
Here are some of the most exciting things you should know about
the science of the Law of Attraction—you may be inspired to research these
topics further in order to learn more!
1. The Law Of Attraction Has Platonic Roots
As far back as 391 BC, the famous Greek philosopher Plato noted
that “likes tend towards
likes.” As you’ll know, this is extremely close to the slogan “like attracts like” that
is often used to encapsulate the key message of the Law of Attraction.
2. The Power Of Positive Thinking Has Support
In Medical Journals
One prominent example of scientific support for the Law of
Attraction was published in the Yonsei Medical Journal in 2007.
Korean researchers Ji Young Jung et al found that there was a
strong connection between positive thinking and overall life satisfaction in
the population, which echoes the sentiments of scholars who suggest positive
thinking exercises as a way to boost manifestation potential.
As the authors of the medical journal article noted, “these findings offer promise of
positive thinking as an approach for psychological interventions designed to
promote life satisfaction.”
3. Neurologists Know Visualization Creates A
Better Future
Scientists working at the Welcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging
at the Institute of Neurology in London have discovered that people who
visualize a better future are more likely to be able to bring that future into
existence.
This, of course, is just what the Law of Attraction tells
us—that daily, vivid mental images of a better life help to draw that life
towards us. In the publication documenting their findings, the neurologists
wrote “The ability
to construct a hypothetical scenario in one’s imagination prior to it actually
occurring may afford greater accuracy in predicting its eventual outcome.”
4. Psychologists Support The Use Of
Affirmations
Affirmations—another key tool in your Law of Attraction
arsenal—are also well-supported in the psychological literature.
For example, one researcher at the University of Exeter has
published on constructive repetitive thought, finding that people
who consistently tell themselves that they can meet a goal are more likely to
secure a positive outcome.
Affirmations are proven to help with recovery from trauma,
improve anticipatory planning, aid treatment for depression, and boost physical
health.
5. Mirror Neurons Help To Explain The Spread
Of Good Vibrations
A large part of the Law of Attraction is learning how to be an
open, happy person who vibrates on a high frequency and induces a positive
response in others. The way in which we spread good attitudes to other people and
attract kindness, generosity and success can be partly explained with reference
to mirror neurons—neurons that “mirror” the behavior we observe.
In other words, when someone sees you radiating positivity,
this same response is mirrored in the brain of the observer—drawing them to act
positively towards you as well. Meanwhile, studies on the
amygdala (the brain’s emotional center) show that we induce feelings of fear
and anxiety in others if we are ourselves fearful or anxious!
This is further evidence to explain the Law of Attraction
theorist’s claim that negative thinking can prevent success, well-being, love and
human connection.
6. Geneticists Show That Limiting Beliefs Are
Inherited
You shouldn’t feel guilty for your limiting beliefs, but rather
work to identify and change them—and cutting edge genetic research is showing
why you shouldn’t be blamed for the negative beliefs that can stop you from
manifesting effectively.
Specifically, scientists in Atlanta have found that when
mice associated the scent of cherry blossom with an electric shock, they become
so sensitive to that scent that they actually pass their fear to their
offspring (children) through their genetic code.
This means that even mice that have never been shocked will fear
the scent of cherry blossom—and brain imaging studies show that this anxious is
represented by the presence of different neurological receptors.
So, while you may have beliefs that are holding you back, you’re
not solely responsible for them (though you do have the power to overcome
them).
As the above suggests, academics from a wide range of fields
have always been aware of some of the concepts that undergird the Law of
Attraction, and there is increasing interest in finding new neurological
evidence to support our ability to manifest what we want from life.
Keep an eye on the latest findings in biology, psychology,
genetics and neuroscience, and you’re sure to find out even more about why
working with the Law of Attraction can be so effective.
24 Hour Law Of Attraction Daily Routine To
Help Attract What You Really Want
Even just dedicating
ten minutes a day to using the Law of Attraction through
(say) affirmations or creative visualizations can help you to improve
your chances of developing the kind of life you crave. However, you can
maximize the effectiveness of the Law of Attraction by finding ways to use
it constantly—from the moment you get up until the time you go to bed.
Read on for a useful 24 hour guide to the Law
of Attraction exercises you can do throughout the day, and note that the
precise timings can be adjusted to accommodate your unique schedule.
07:00—Visualize
As you wake, take a moment to visualize the day’s events unfolding in a positive way. A simple, two-minute visualization process can help you build a clear, vibrant image of what you want from the coming hours and put you in a perfect mood to start a great day. See yourself as happy, strong and satisfied, and imagine all the good things you plan to do.
As you wake, take a moment to visualize the day’s events unfolding in a positive way. A simple, two-minute visualization process can help you build a clear, vibrant image of what you want from the coming hours and put you in a perfect mood to start a great day. See yourself as happy, strong and satisfied, and imagine all the good things you plan to do.
07:10—Focus on Your Goals
After getting up, take the time to write down at least one goal for you to accomplish that day. Nothing is too small as long as it is part of your overall plan to transform your life—for example, you might resolve to talk to a new colleague at work or spend half an hour honing a new skill.
After getting up, take the time to write down at least one goal for you to accomplish that day. Nothing is too small as long as it is part of your overall plan to transform your life—for example, you might resolve to talk to a new colleague at work or spend half an hour honing a new skill.
07:30—Practice Affirmations
As you’re getting ready to go out, spend 30 seconds reciting an affirmation into the mirror. Choose something simple but positive, like “Today will be a wonderful day” or “I am confident that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to.”
As you’re getting ready to go out, spend 30 seconds reciting an affirmation into the mirror. Choose something simple but positive, like “Today will be a wonderful day” or “I am confident that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to.”
08:00—Discuss your Plans
While you’re having breakfast with your friends or family, talk about what you want to achieve (speaking clearly and with conviction). For example, you might say “I will redecorate my apartment soon” or “I’m going to find a job I truly love.”
While you’re having breakfast with your friends or family, talk about what you want to achieve (speaking clearly and with conviction). For example, you might say “I will redecorate my apartment soon” or “I’m going to find a job I truly love.”
08:30—Random Acts of Kindness
As you make your way to work, challenge yourself to rack up as many random acts of kindness as you can. Give up your seat for someone else during your commute, hold the door open for someone, compliment a stranger on a beautiful outfit, or give a larger tip than you need to when buying your morning coffee.
As you make your way to work, challenge yourself to rack up as many random acts of kindness as you can. Give up your seat for someone else during your commute, hold the door open for someone, compliment a stranger on a beautiful outfit, or give a larger tip than you need to when buying your morning coffee.
09:00—Spread Positive Energy
When you greet your work colleagues and go about your day, be as positive as possible. Report something wonderful that happened to you the other day, explain why you’re excited about the week, and display genuine interest in others. Avoid contributing negative comments or making complaints about tiredness.
When you greet your work colleagues and go about your day, be as positive as possible. Report something wonderful that happened to you the other day, explain why you’re excited about the week, and display genuine interest in others. Avoid contributing negative comments or making complaints about tiredness.
12:00—Be Kind to Yourself
In order to maintain your good mood and keep yourself feeling energetic, try to spend your lunch hour being as kind to yourself as possible. Eat a nutritional, filling meal containing plenty of fresh produce, engage in stimulating conversation with others, and consider taking even just five or ten minutes to yourself to enter a creative visualization and renew your focus on your goals.
In order to maintain your good mood and keep yourself feeling energetic, try to spend your lunch hour being as kind to yourself as possible. Eat a nutritional, filling meal containing plenty of fresh produce, engage in stimulating conversation with others, and consider taking even just five or ten minutes to yourself to enter a creative visualization and renew your focus on your goals.
13:00—Continue to Spread Positivity
You might notice a dip in the workplace energy after lunch, so it’s worth making that extra effort to spread positivity until the end of the working day. Make encouraging comments on a colleague’s progress, inspire others with new ideas for projects, and continue to tell people about experiences of excitement and happiness you’ve been having.
You might notice a dip in the workplace energy after lunch, so it’s worth making that extra effort to spread positivity until the end of the working day. Make encouraging comments on a colleague’s progress, inspire others with new ideas for projects, and continue to tell people about experiences of excitement and happiness you’ve been having.
18:00—Reflect on Your Progress
As you have dinner with family or friends, talk about the things you most enjoyed about your day. Just like you did at breakfast, state your intentions for the coming evening and for the week more generally, reaffirming your ongoing efforts to attract the life you want.
As you have dinner with family or friends, talk about the things you most enjoyed about your day. Just like you did at breakfast, state your intentions for the coming evening and for the week more generally, reaffirming your ongoing efforts to attract the life you want.
Sometimes it may seem to you like you are not attracting the
things you want fast enough or well enough. Don’t worry! It takes time for
the Law Of Attraction to work.
21:00—Meditate
When you begin to wind down for the night, find a quiet, peaceful space in which to mediate. Focus on your breathing, relaxing every muscle in your body, and let feelings of peace and contentment flow through you. If you prefer to engage in a more elaborate meditative journey, now is also a good time for that exercise.
When you begin to wind down for the night, find a quiet, peaceful space in which to mediate. Focus on your breathing, relaxing every muscle in your body, and let feelings of peace and contentment flow through you. If you prefer to engage in a more elaborate meditative journey, now is also a good time for that exercise.
22:00—Write in a gratitude journal
Finally, since the Law of Attraction teaches that like attracts like, documenting your positivity in a concrete way may help to increase your chances of experiencing even better days in the coming weeks and months. Write down all the things that inspire gratitude, from substantial developments (like a promotion) to the little moments that make like worthwhile (like sharing a laugh with a friend). Try to write down at least five things each day, and let the positive feelings associated with that gratitude surround you as you fall asleep for the night.
Finally, since the Law of Attraction teaches that like attracts like, documenting your positivity in a concrete way may help to increase your chances of experiencing even better days in the coming weeks and months. Write down all the things that inspire gratitude, from substantial developments (like a promotion) to the little moments that make like worthwhile (like sharing a laugh with a friend). Try to write down at least five things each day, and let the positive feelings associated with that gratitude surround you as you fall asleep for the night.
BY
KATHERINE HURST
