It’s no Secret, the Theory of Directed Effort
Recently I was involved in a discussion about what has become known as “The Law of Attraction.” It became rather heated. It seems to me that some proponents of this “law” have a tendency to become rather fervent in its defense when its premises are questioned. As so often happens during a verbal interaction, the discussion took directions I never wanted it to go in and logical arguments gave way to emotional examples and anecdotal evidence. Of course, anecdotal evidence presented contrary to “The Law of Attraction” was quickly spun about to fit into the paradigm created by those who worship at the altar of this would be “law.”
Before I go on I wish to make something clear. I have quite a few beliefs which some others might consider strange. I am very interested in mysticism and I enjoy studying the occult and the practices of witchcraft. I’ve been known to practice the art of interpreting an astrological chart. I’ve taken part in pagan rituals and prayer. I enjoy meditation. Basically I am open to all kinds of ancient spiritual beliefs and curious as to their origins and their inner workings.
If it becomes obvious that I am no expert on this “Law of Attraction,” and if my understanding is incorrect, keep in mind that I am basing these thoughts and opinions on statements made by adherents to this belief system during a heated debate. If I make a statement that seems like misinformation or is not what the belief system is about, then perhaps the adherents to this system are mis-educated or misguided in their beliefs.
So one might ask why someone like myself who so likes to dabble in unorthodox spirituality would be adverse to “The Law of Attraction.” Let me say first of all that there are many