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The Science Behind The Law of Attraction

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I had a life-changing conversation the other day. The lady I was talking with spoke with such conviction, such energy, and such passion. “We create our reality,” she said.

She spoke about the law of attraction - which is how our beliefs form the foundation of our experiences. She described in detail our vibrations and how they interact with the universe. Although I’ve heard it all before, and dismissed it long ago, I was moved to my very core by her passion.

Her words penetrated me. All of a sudden, I could recall countless examples from my life that supported what she was saying.

Yet, there was my mind, my academically trained mind, standing in my way. Ten years of education would do that to anyone: It isn’t enough that it feels right. I need to understand.

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By on February 24, 2013 in happiness, success

The Most Important New Year’s Resolution You Haven’t Made

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It’s that time of the year again. The end of one thing, and the start of something new. For many of us, it’s the time of year for crafting our New Year Resolutions.

I’m not sure why we wait until January 1st to try something new, or make a commitment to improving ourselves in some way. There are 365 days in the year, any one of those would suffice.

Nevertheless, it is a tradition and some traditions bring us comfort. First, let me list off some of the most popular New Year Resolutions, as published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology.

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By on December 31, 2012 in happiness

8 Reasons We Don’t Put Thought Into Action

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From thought to action. Without that transition, nothing would ever get done. Whether we’re talking about personal growth or doing something for work, it isn’t enough just to wish it to be.

We can focus on what we want to happen with all of our intellectual might, see the results in our mind’s eye, and use all the positive thinking in the world, but if, at the end of the day, we don’t take action, it will all be for nought.

I don’t think any of this is controversial. We can all agree that to get something done, we need to actually do something. The question I set out to investigate was why I so often have such a hard time making that transition.

There are many people out there who would label me “lazy,” at times. Sometimes I have something I’m supposed to do and I just can’t bring myself to do it. Instead of accepting that label, I set out to discover the real reasons behind my occasional procrastination.

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By on December 24, 2012 in productivity, success