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We Did Well to Kick Up All That Fuss!
Dear
<$firstname$>,
The response to last week's e-zine issue proves that the
16,069
readers of this e-zine do not share a single unified
perspective. (If you missed it, please read it now at
http://www.choosingprosperity.com/archive/pftio030807.htm
or the rest of this message might not make sense.)
Within minutes of last week's broadcast, dozens of blog
posts and personal emails began pouring in - each one
reflecting a powerfully unique point of view.
On the Surface - Diversity...
And
while some people feel strongly that effective use of
the law of attraction means shielding oneself from anything
that is not ideal, other readers are convinced that
life will always offer us a balance of contrasting experiences
and that it is up to us to 'selectively sift' through
the contrast as part of our ongoing journey.
We're All In This Together...
I
encouraged all writers - even critics - to post their
comments at:
http://choosingprosperity.typepad.com
so that this would be a community-wide dialogue.
I
did this because I understand that the 'law of allowing'
is every bit as powerful as the 'law of attraction.'
As
Abraham-Hicks, my favorite teachers of the Law of Attraction,
explain:
'Even
as an entire body of people upon your earth, you have
more points of harmony than you do disharmony. The basic
nature of your beings is much more harmonious than it
is unharmonious.
As you
understand that your primary intentions are harmony and
growth and that the primary intentions of those who
surround you are the same, and as you recognize that
even in your differences you are each intending to have
life experience that will bring you knowing, then,
perhaps, you will be more willing to allow the others to
be as they are, as you expect them to allow you to be as
you are.
And as more of
you are reaching that state, then upon your Planet
Earth, there will be total harmony and peace and
satisfaction and contentment and joy.' -- Abraham
(For
f'ree mp3s direct from Abraham-Hicks on the 'Law of
Attraction' and the 'Law of Allowing' go to http://www.abraham-hicks.com/mp3downloads.php)
Where
The Rubber Meets the Road: Moving From Theory to Practice
Although this may sound great in theory - one of the
greatest challenges of following the law of attraction
occurs as we practice consciously navigating relationships
with other people.
Subscriber
Lynne Osborne has graciously given permission to include
our dialogue about 'the controversy' in this issue to
illustrate the point.
Step
1. I send out an e-zine with a strong opinion in it.
Step
2. Lynn (who I've never met and never corresponded with
prior to this encounter) sends me this response:
'Sorry,
I disagree with you. I have read all of the Abraham-
Hicks material, and it plainly states that if you are
looking at something that makes you feel bad, then find
something to focus on that makes you feel good. If you
can't find anything about a situation that makes you
feel good, then go to your memories of a time, situation,
place, person, etc., that brought forth the good feelings
within you. So, I have to disagree with you on this
one.'
Step
3. As I reflect upon her response, I focus on the intention
of honoring my perspective while honoring hers.
(Note:
In a scarcity-based thought-system we are encouraged
to believe that in order for me to be 'right' everyone
else has to be 'wrong'. When embracing an abundance
mind-set, all thoughts of 'you / me', right / wrong'
and 'win / lose' dissolve away and unity consciousness
prevails.)
I
write back to Lynn...
'I
see controversy as the same as contrast. All it means
to me is that people have different opinions.
Abraham-Hicks
encourages us to sift through contrast to come up with
our own unique perspectives.
Listening
to divergent views about the movie does not feel bad
to me.
If
it feels bad to you then, of course, I would not recommend
it.'
Step
4. Lynn reads my reply and writes back:
'Exactly!
When you state it this way, I totally agree with you.
Some people can debate all day long, and it flows their
energy beautifully. But for others, such as myself,
it would raise the blood pressure, increase anxiety
and fear, and cause anger and intense disagreements,
so it would not be for me. I guess that's why we have
such well-spoken people representing the Secret, and
not me. LOL'
Applying Universal Laws in
'The Real World'
What
a powerful example of using the law of attraction (focusing
on connection even in the space of disconnection) to
create an outcome that we prefer.
Even
if it appears that we disagree on the surface, there
is often a point of unity and agreement which is what
the law of attraction encourages us to reach for.
We
would not have found that place of agreement if Lynn
had not been willing to look past the surface contrast
to find a deeper truth (so thanks for your courage and
your openness Lynn!)
Law of Attraction - About Much
More Than Stuff
So
if you were first attracted to learning about the law
of attraction so that you could use it to attract more
'things' into your life, that is absolutely fine. Understanding
how the universal laws work certainly helps us thrive
in very practical ways.
However,
that is truly just the beginning.
Rev.
Michael Beckwith explains that a focus on 'stuff' is
a beginning stage experience:
'Often
times people gather around how to get things faster
in their life...but that's not the entire message [of
'The Secret']. That's the beginning stage message -
that you can open yourself up and have greater possibilities
come into your life.
But
this teaching is not really about materialism, nor is
it about consumerism. It is really about growing spiritually
with an understanding that there are laws in the Universe
that if you practice them, they'll respond to you just
like electricity, just like gravity.' (Watch this interview
at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V6wdmFdM4o
)
If
you read the blog posts from current Prosperity Partnership
members
http://choosingprosperity.typepad.com
responding to the question: 'What is the most significant,
most surprising or most fulfilling shift that occurred
for you as a result of your PPP experience?', you won't
find them talking specifically about attracting necklaces,
or red bikes or shiny sports cars.
You'll
find them expressing the ways in which they have found
their lives transformed on the deepest levels and I
believe a richer, deeper experience of life is the inevitable
reward for everyone who embraces the law of attraction
and every learning and growing opportunity it places
in our path.
The
Prosperity Partnership Program is not the only way to
deepen your understanding of the way the law of attraction
can be applied in every area of your life - but it is
a powerfully effective and welcoming path.
New
PPP journeys begin each month, with the next sessions
beginning the week of March 18th. The 2-week trial period
is always f'ree. Go to: http://choosingprosperity.com/triala.htm
Do
share your thoughts about this week's article at in
the comments section at http://choosingprosperity.typepad.com
With
fond appreciation,
Elyse Hope Killoran
President
of Prosperity from the Inside Out™
"Taking
the Law of Attraction Deeper Still...
From Cathy Brennan http://www.pathwayscoach.com
-
"A
full year has passed since joining the PPP, what a
wonderful adventure. I had been using the Law of Attraction
for several years, this program brought the depth and
focus
I needed to really deeply ingrain the principles into
my
being. I have had material success, I even won $10,000,
but
the true change has been how I experience life. I experience
joy every day, it’s not dependant on anything ‘out
there’,
it’s inside. I greet each day with gratitude and
curiosity,
how much fun is that! I love what unfolds, even if it’s
not
what I wanted. I have been able to follow my passions,
by
trusting my intuition for inspired actions. Thank you
and
Max for sharing your gifts in such a powerful way.'
For additional Reflections from current PPP Members
- both
written and voice - go to:
http://snipurl.com/16gjs
Learn about the March complimentary program trial at
http://www.choosingprosperity.com/triala.htm
Progressive
Affirmation: Let the Universe Carry You...
To
internalize this truth, repeat each stage numerous times
daily until you feel at one with (no resistance to)
the statement.
1)
It would be wonderful to relax and let Universal Energy
carry me.
2) It is fun to imagine that I can relax and let Universal
Energy carry me.
3) I am now relaxing and allowing Universal Energy to
carry me.
4) I relax and allow Universal Energy to carry me.
Impact
the Planet
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to
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