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It is quite easy to see that the Law of Attraction (LoA) works for some people. At least, on the side of things shown to us. Information delivered by a sensation hungry media, trying to promote any idea long enough, in order to sell more ads, and by doing that making sure the LoA delivers. Still, by using some good judgement and reading between the lines, one sees that some people are better connected' than others. Many methods, books, and articles has been written on how to make the LoA work for anybody who wishes. To be aware that reality is a manifestation of his, or her thoughts. The obvious thing to do then, would be to modify and change the thought patterns- each to his own particular wish.

Easier said than done, but why is that? Why is it so hard for most candidates to change their patterns of thinking, or the neural pathways in the brain. This is a broad area and there are endless reasons why people act the way they do. It is widely accepted that fear is a major obstacle in breaking away from the everyday life that we long to improve. Awareness of this fear factor is usually insufficient when trying to deviate from its known patterns.

G.I. Gurdjieff wrote:

"Man will renounce any pleasures you like but he will not give up his suffering".

The emotional addiction is even stronger than the substance addiction, which is not only physical but a mental addiction as well. The body and the mind still remember what it was like to live without those cravings and substance abuse, which is no longer the case in regard to those addictive, negative emotions.

The many methods of self improvement that remind us to be aware of the positive aspect of life, help, but mostly in the beginning when the mind is still enthusiast about things. As this is a gradual process that takes time, there are also negative things building up as we go along. The good message is that LoA is not being blocked just because most of us are blocked. The universe (or its many other names) is bombarding us with opportunities on a daily basis. How many times did you hear people saying: "I should have done it years ago" and "If I only listened". Listen to what? Meaning probably- listening to your own better judgement, and also to neglected moments of intuition.

No matter what the perceived reality at a given moment is, one can always be open to the fact that everybody has access to intuition, and more so while meditating. You might be more perceptive, creative and receptive to your own intuition, while

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