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Originally Posted by Frans  In his latest blog-entry ("Manifesting Intentions Without Resistance") http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/200...ut-resistance/
Steve says that uncovering hidden fears sabotage your intentions.
In my opinion, fears play even a more significant role...
Whether you believe in the "Law of Attraction" or not, it doesn't matter, the LoA is a great philosophical principle because it gives people a good reason why they should be positive and thankful for every single aspect of their live.
Unfortunately (!), most people seem to turn the LoA upside down, because it is NOT their FIRST intention to become positive or grateful for all nice things in their lives. Their FIRST intention is to attract something they don't have yet, hence "Intention-Manifestation". I-M practitioners are not satisfied with the life they have - they want something else.
They want MORE money, a BETTER relationship, a HEALTHIER body... you name it.
They want that, because at the most basic level, they are searching for security and certainty.
Only a person who has fears seeks security and certainty.
Fears dictate people to practise "Intention-Manifestation".
Unless YOU are God, I don't believe that YOU can get what you want - no matter what the well-earning preachers of the I-M Church are trying to sell you.
Can you imagine what a new world you would enter, if you can let go this I-M stuff, if you can be positive, thankful and happy without wanting something in return?...
Why are you afraid? There's no need to be afraid, just trust in divine providence and you'll get - NOT what you WANT, but what you NEED.
Try it and convince yourself  FREE HUGS TO ALL |
I'm not saying you're completely off, in fact, you have a valid point somewhere in there and I'm sure it might apply to some people and some cases.
However:
1. The premise is somewhat flawed: fear is not the basis of all desires. Not all desires are motivated by fear. And not everyone working with the LoA is looking for security and certainty. That's an inaccurate premise too.
2. You're generalizing. Intentions vary immensely. While some people intend material things, other people intend personal growth, peace, etc. I think you're talking about the reason and intention behind the intention, is that correct? If that's the case, this varies from person to person, so generalizing is assuming that everyone in the I-M "church", as you put it, is motivated by fear, unhappiness and material needs - or other needs that are not being met otherwise. And that's not true.
"They want that, because at the most basic level, they are searching for security and certainty." - Question for you: have you experimented with the LoA? Is this statement based on your personal experience or observation of other people's experiences, from the outside in? I'm just curious as to how you got to this conclusion.
"Unfortunately (!), most people seem to turn the LoA upside down, because it is NOT their FIRST intention to become positive or grateful for all nice things in their lives. Their FIRST intention is to attract something they don't have yet, hence "Intention-Manifestation"." - Same as above. I would add, though, that you might be correct in this statement, but even though some people may start using the LoA this way, I have a feeling that the more knowledge we gain on the subject, the more we read about it and practice it, the more this mindset changes and evolves into something different. Eventually, most people understand the importance of gratitude and remaining positive.