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Originally Posted by Ati  I certainly see the same things---some folks looking at material things, often I think as much to "test" process out--easier and quicker to see if you find a parking spot than if your ability to get along with others is improving, sometimes anyway! And some looking at ways to improve life for themselves and others in other ways.
I think we might often get into the "deeper aspects" of I-M once we feel more familiar with the process, or if we've undertaken similar explorations in the past (or present) |
I agree. You said it so much better than I did when I tried (above)
but that's basically what I was thinking and trying to express. I can't really generalize, because I don't personally know that many people who are into I-M, but I have a feeling that when we hear about the LoA for the first time and wonder "mm... could this be for real?", we tend to want to test it with things that are measurable or visible in the short term - which reminds me of the example in "The Secret" when they suggest you try to manifest cup of coffee. Sort of like testing the waters: you accept the possibility enough to give it a try, but you're not sure, so you put it to the test to see if it works. Then it works once, but now you're looking for consistency before you actually buy into the concept, you're not yet completely convinced. So you keep testing, trying to manifest the same kinds of things. If you reach consistency and are curious enough, you want to learn more and more about it and that's when you become a lot more aware of the deeper aspects involved in the LoA. It's a process - of learning and development.
However, I have to agree that it's possible that some people stagnate right after being "convinced" that it works and just keep applying the basic knowledge they initially acquired without ever having the interest in researching more about it and going deeper into the subject. But the majority of people posting in these forums (my main reference in terms of sample) are really striving to learn more and go deeper, which is a very good thing. :-)