What is the Law of Attraction: FAQs

Since the publication of a certain book that was even featured in Oprah, everyone has been buzzing about the law of attraction. Subsequent materials have been written and published about the law of attraction but still, a lot of people are still asking, "What is the law of attraction?"
The basic principle under the law of attraction is that like attracts like. You have probably heard about birds with the same feathers flocking together and think that this is what the law of attraction is about. However, the law of attraction does not only apply to how you as a person attract similar people but also applies to how you can attract your goals and wishes. Still complicated? Let's put it in an easy Q&A format for you to better understand.
Q: What is the Law of Attraction?
A: The Law of Attraction implies that our thoughts and feelings affect our reality. If we take this principle and apply it in a practical sense, then it means that if you feel and think that you are ugly, chances are - you really will be. Remember when you start feeling like you're going to be sick even though there are really no symptoms of sickness yet then a few days later you find yourself running a high fever? Under the law of attraction, it could be said that you attracted that sickness by believing or thinking yourself to be ill. You thought that you're going to be sick, thus you are.
The Law of Attraction merely implies that your beliefs, ideas, thoughts, feelings - all of these combine to make who you are now and that by changing all these, you will be able to change yourself for the better.
Q: Does this mean that I can be whatever I want to feel or think myself to be?
A: Yes, and no. Yes, because the law of attraction allows you to reach goals and achieve happiness but no, because it doesn't mean that you won't have to work hard for it. There are a lot of rubbish being thrown about the law of attraction making some people believe like it's some spell they just need to tell themselves that would automatically grant their wishes. You have to be more grounded and realize that the law of attraction just opens your potential but that in the end, you still have to exert some effort - whether in changing your mindset or beliefs to taking actual steps to change - to be able to achieve your goals.
Q: Will I immediately feel the effects?
A: This actually depends on what you are trying to achieve. There is no definite duration for when one actually feels the change and the effects of practicing the law of attraction since everyone is different and deep-seated beliefs and ideals take time to alter or completely eradicate. Just think of the law of attraction as an empowering tool so that when you feel like you're going to start thinking of negative thoughts, frustrating yourself to no end; remember the law of attraction and change these thoughts right away. You will feel better and different in an instant.

Kevin Bracken