Celebrate 2009 and Make the Law of Attraction Work for You in 2010

It’s that time of year again. The months of November and December mark the time when we traditionally give thanks and celebrate our good fortunes. 

And, for some, the year 2009 has presented more challenges than we have experienced for some time. 

The media paints a dire picture: 

• People are out of work.
• Many have lost their retirement.
• The economy is in the toilet.
• Swine flu is killing people.

So what is there to celebrate?

True, most of us have seen a year during which some of what we thought essential to happiness evaporate from our lives. 2009 has definitely been a year for stepping back and licking our wounds and re-evaluating:

• Plans have had to change.
• Expectations have shifted.

And, for some of us, getting into recovery mode has been difficult.  

But most of us have picked ourselves back up, dusted ourselves off, and begun to rearrange the pieces. 

Why do we do this?  The answer is: Because most of us believe in the ‘possibility.’ We also know that if it is to be; it is up to us as individuals to make it happen in our lives.

The Law of Attraction

In the last several years, many have written and spoken about something called the Law of Attraction. 

Basically, what this law says is that what we focus on expands in our lives. We all have had this law demonstrated to us many times throughout our lives. 

For example, if I go out and buy a new bright blue Volkswagen convertible automobile, I will begin to see them everywhere, despite the fact that I never noticed them before. 

Likewise, in our personal relationships: If we like to gripe and complain, we soon will have a friendship network of gripers and complainers. 

If we feel poor, we will surround ourselves with poor people.  If we feel and act wealthy, we will have wealthy people around us.

In other words, like attracts like.

The Law of Attraction is a simple fact of life.  If it is so simple, why don’t we have more of what we say we want in our lives? 

The answer is, because most of what we think and do is done unconsciously. 

We aren’t even aware of the repeating patterns of thoughts, feelings and actions that keep us where we are. The only way out of this self-perpetuating cycle is to: 

1. begin to intentionally focus on what we do want to experience; and
2. consciously take charge of our thoughts, emotions and behavior.

In some ways, I think the losses most of us have experienced in the last year have been a good thing.

They have caused us to stop and think: 

• What really is important to me?
• Are the objects in my life really the reflection of my value as a person?
• What have been my greatest blessings this year?
• What were the highlights of this year?
• When did I feel the most joy?
• When was I of most service?
• Who did I spend time with that was most inspiring?
• What do I want to experience more of in this next year?

The answers to these questions will tell you what you can most profitably think about, talk about and spend time doing to move your life in the direction that is most rewarding for you.

My life—like everyone else’s—has had times of joy and times when I asked myself, “How in the world did I get myself into this mess?” 

At one of those down times, a friend told me, “Start being aware of all that you have to be thankful for, make a list.”   

Continuing, he said, “Start with the sheets on your bed.” 

I have never forgotten what he said, and many times it has helped me put things in perspective. What we focus on really does expand in our lives. The Law of Attraction works.

Regardless of the circumstances, we always have control over where we choose to focus. 

Life begins and ends, the ride is up to us. 

May you find many things to be thankful for this holiday season and create many more to be thankful for in the future.

Note: If you are concerned about success in hiring, contact me by phone at 602-357-4399 or by e-mail at ken@positiveoptions.net

The Law of Attraction is a simple fact of life.