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Dear Reader,
Somewhere along the line, each of us must acknowledge that we create our own lives. Yes, were truly that powerful, and every one of us needs to take control of that power. I dont want people to tell me how bad their lives are; for their sake, I want to know what they are going to do to change the situation and what will make them happy. Thats what the power of attraction is all about: figuring out what brings you joy and then focusing your energies on the possibilities that life has to offer.
This book underscores theories about the law of attraction that have been around for centuries, such as positive energy attracts positive energy. I have also included information on topics such as compassion and how to use the law of attraction to help others. Everyone creates his or her own life, but that doesnt mean we should center on all materialistic things and lose sight of our fellow humans.
Now, this is obviously not the first book to discuss the law of attraction, nor will it be the last. But the theories surrounding this topic are open to all kinds of interpretation and different methods of practice; theres no right way to focus your energy, as long as the end result is a positive request, a true belief in the universe, and a willingness to receive that which youve asked for. Ill introduce you to some methods that have worked well for me, but I encourage you to determine which aspects of these routines work best for you. If something doesnt feel right, simply adapt it so that youre working at your highest level of positive energy.
You attracted this book into your life. Read it with an open mind and a positive attitude. If you find that you arent ready to put this into practice in your life at this moment, thats alright. But know that you already have everything you need to start living the life youve always imagined. You just have to believe it!
Diane Ahlquist
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This book is dedicated to my mother, Rosemarie, who I chose before I was born, and a good choice it was. I attracted her.
Introduction
If you can think it, feel it, and believe it, youre in. In what? In with the universe and the understanding that you can attract whatever you want in life.
There is a universal lawthe law of attractionthat says we draw near to us the things we think about most. So if you focus on the things you want, you will get them. But if you spend most of your time thinking about what you dont want, you get those things, too. So positive thoughts and positive intention are the keys to a happy, healthy life.
Now, I know, I know, youre saying, Diane, if it were that easy, everybody would already have what they want and no one would be unhappy! Well, it is that easy; people just tend to lose sight of the feeling and believing aspects of the law of attraction. Attracting what you want is far less complicated than you think, and youre doing it all the time, whether you realize it or not. Are you wondering why youre faced with difficult situations and difficult people all the time? It could be that these are the things drawing your (negative) energy and attention; by default (because you arent consciously asking for it), the universe sends more of the same back to you.
Mastering the law of attraction will lead you to a happy, healthy, prosperous, and spiritual life, if this is your inclination. The important thing is for you to know what you want in advance. And, hey, even if you do change your mind along the way, we can fix that, too. This book may be the key to the years of wondering what you have been doing wrong. Is it a miracle cure to create a wonderful life? Nope, no miracle, just a universal law that you may not have been aware of.
Humans have practiced these methods knowingly or unknowingly since the beginning of time. Now its your turn. Whats it going to be: a positive outcome or a negative one? Its all up to you!
How This Book Is Organized
Ive divided this book into five easy-to-digest portions that will lead you through the concepts of the law of attraction to putting the law to good use in your daily life. I suggest taking the time to focus on one chapter at a time before moving on. This information is like building blocks; you use each piece to make the foundation and the structure stronger.
Part 1, The Universal Law of Attraction Defined and
Demystified, gets into the specifics of the law of attraction: what is it, where did it come from, and why is it suddenly all the rage these days? Youll also learn about other universal laws and why they always hold true. Finally, youll read why the law of attraction tends to work very well for some folks and not at all for others. The secret is that it works for everyone; but you get what you focus on most, and if that happens to be something negative guess whats going to come your way?
Part 2, Can You Feel It? discusses important skills for using the law of attraction. The issue of want vs. dont want is of the utmost importance here, as are the use of positive language, your belief, and focusing on your request. Ill also talk about compassion and its role in the law of attraction.
Part 3, What Goes Around Comes Around, talks about the specifics of appealing to the universe, visualizing a positive outcome, and, just as important, allowing what youve asked for into your life. Sneaky self-sabotage methods are covered in this section, as are methods for overcoming them. Ive also included a section on educating your child to make the most positive choices in life and to use the most positive language possible, so that she or he wont have to undo the negative energy we adults tend to focus on!
Part 4, People, Places, and Specific Intents, gets into the nittygritty that people are so curious about: Can you make someone love you? What kind of vibe should you send to a backstabbing friend? Ill also discuss methods for acing job interviews, planning for a first date, and bringing a new home into your life. Ill also give you ideas for attracting wonderful things to our great big home, the planet. What you see in your mind, youll bring to your reality, so prepare to welcome the best of the best!
