The LOA Experiment (DIY)

[Acting Like Godot]

I am mentioning SC, because of Aspiring_To_Clarity's earlier post (Post No. 12 - see above) where she raised the point about not using LOA to affect or influence others.

There are various subtleties in that idea - about not using LOA on others - but SC is one way to avoid those sorts of complications. In SC, you do not seek to affect or control other people's free will. You merely seek to communicate with them. You tell them what you want to say, and you "listen" to their response, if they have any.

Practical Applications

Here are some practical applications of how you may use SC, where you have intentions that specifically involve other people.

1. You have some problem with your love relationship and you feel that your partner is not listening to you. Use SC to talk to his/her deeper mind instead.

2. You wish to help someone who has a problem. However, the person is not receptive to even listening to your advice (eg you're dealing with a rebellious teenager). Use SC to talk to his/her deeper mind instead.

3. Here is one of my personal favourite applications. You are working on a project at work, but due to office politics etc, not all the project members are cooperating well etc. Use SC to understand everyone's perspective and discuss with everyone the best way forward.

More Exotic Applications

1. Your close relative died 5 years ago and you really feel bad about it, because you never had a chance to say goodbye properly, or you weren't around in the person's last days, or you just miss the person or whatever. Use SC to talk to the dead person.

2. Talk to your guide. Yeah, each of us has at least one.

3. Not comfortable with the above two examples? Then use SC to talk to your higher self. Just think of your higher self as the wiser, deeper, non-physical part of you.

[impaul99]

Originally Posted by moonrambler

Paul, I was reading on your site about when you found an affirmation you used to do that stated a certain level of income and that's what you became stuck at years later. I don't have anything like that though.

Sure you do, you're just not consciously aware of it.

And I've been affirming a new level of income for over six months straight -- visualizing, doing alpha work at night, morning affirmations, you name it. I don't get it.

Have you worked with a coach before? I've been working with coaches for the last year or so and I've seen some major improvement in myself. Why? Because it is so much easier for my coaches to see through my blindspots than it is for me to see them.

If you have any interest, maybe I can coach you through this.

You're probably stuck inside a limiting belief loop that needs to be cleared.

Imagine yourself like an avatar character inside a video game that happens to be a football player. Now imagine that with every affirmation, every visualization you strengthen that player and add extra layers of padding onto his shoulders. The more you do, the stronger he is. However, this football player in the game right now has these giant iron shackles around his ankles that are rooted deep in the ground. No matter how strong you make the football player in terms of muscles and shoulder pads, he's stuck to the ground with shackles and can't get on the football field to do anything.

You need to unshackle that football player and then he'll actually get on the field and play, and all the visualization and affirmation you've been doing is going to pay you back big time.

[impaul99]

Originally Posted by Acting Like Godot

I am mentioning SC, because of Aspiring_To_Clarity's earlier post (Post No. 12 - see above) where she raised the point about not using LOA to affect or influence others.

There are various subtleties in that idea - about not using LOA on others - but SC is one way to avoid those sorts of complications. In SC, you do not seek to affect or control other people's free will. You merely seek to communicate with them. You tell them what you want to say, and you "listen" to their response, if they have any.

Practical Applications

Here are some practical applications of how you may use SC, where you have intentions that specifically involve other people.

1. You have some problem with your love relationship and you feel that your partner is not listening to you. Use SC to talk to his/her deeper mind instead.

2. You wish to help someone who has a problem. However, the person is not receptive to even listening to your advice (eg you're dealing with a rebellious teenager). Use SC to talk to his/her deeper mind instead.

3. Here is one of my personal favourite applications. You are working on a project at work, but due to office politics etc, not all the project members are cooperating well etc. Use SC to understand everyone's perspective and discuss with everyone the best way forward.

More Exotic Applications

1. Your close relative died 5 years ago and you really feel bad about it, because you never had a chance to say goodbye properly, or you weren't around in the person's last days, or you just miss the person or whatever. Use SC to talk to the dead person.

2. Talk to your guide. Yeah, each of us has at least one.

3. Not comfortable with the above two examples? Then use SC to talk to your higher self. Just think of your higher self as the wiser, deeper, non-physical part of you.

I didn't know this was called SC, but I've been using this for like 9 years and it totally works. I've used it to get jobs and stuff and to talk to people's subconscious mind without them even knowing it. It is always in the spirit of co-operation though. I wouldn't dare use it for "evil"

I have also found that you don't even need to specifically know the person who you're talking to. For example you can ask your subconscious mind to connect you to whoever it is that will be working with you next year, or whoever will be your next boss, or even communicate with your future mate by connecting to them and sending a message that you're ready to meet them now and stuff like that.

I also use this almost every night to connect with my guides and my higher self. It's fun.

[Acting Like Godot]

Yup ... Here is an account from my blog, for a session where I sought to
subjectively communicate (1) my guide, and separately (2) someone I hadn't personally met yet, but whom I knew I would.

Mind Session 39/2008 « A Little Magic Everyday

[Arboretor]

Thanks, ALG. I will experiment with SC and see how it works for me.

[Mags]

Your explanation of SC was great, ALG, thank you!

I've used this kind of technique a few times to talk to my Gran. She's still alive (93 years old ), but her short-term memory is totally gone and so having a conversation with her in the physical is difficult. So, I've used SC to bypass her physical limitations and communicate with her. It's been a wonderful experience!

[moonrambler]

Originally Posted by moonrambler

Paul, I was reading on your site about when you found an affirmation you used to do that stated a certain level of income and that's what you became stuck at years later. I don't have anything like that though.

Originally Posted by impaul99

Sure you do, you're just not consciously aware of it.

Yes, you're right, I see what you mean. It may not have been affirmations, but something else.

Have you worked with a coach before? I've been working with coaches for the last year or so and I've seen some major improvement in myself. Why? Because it is so much easier for my coaches to see through my blindspots than it is for me to see them.

If you have any interest, maybe I can coach you through this.

I have not worked with a coach before, and if you can coach me though this, it would be the most wonderful amazing thing.

You're probably stuck inside a limiting belief loop that needs to be cleared.

Imagine yourself like an avatar character inside a video game that happens to be a football player. Now imagine that with every affirmation, every visualization you strengthen that player and add extra layers of padding onto his shoulders. The more you do, the stronger he is. However, this football player in the game right now has these giant iron shackles around his ankles that are rooted deep in the ground. No matter how strong you make the football player in terms of muscles and shoulder pads, he's stuck to the ground with shackles and can't get on the football field to do anything.

You need to unshackle that football player and then he'll actually get on the field and play, and all the visualization and affirmation you've been doing is going to pay you back big time.

I got emotional reading your description of the giant iron shackles . . . man, that really is how it feels.

I've done a lot of work in regard to my beliefs/feelings about money/prosperity over the past several months, and I really thought the most recent one which I discussed here, the fondness I have for that "Mother Earth News" sort of lifestyle, was a big key that I could clear up, by coming to realize that the lifestyle is not incongruent with wealth. But . . . once again, there has been no significant shift in my reality to correspond with the shift in belief.

I thought of one more thing yesterday, which is in regard to the fear of lack. Actually this is a subject I've been thinking about since last fall, and have spoken about it with a couple people, but I don't think I have actually tackled the fear.

It would be like this -- let's say a moderately successful actress wants to work in Oscar-winning films. But because she's always afraid she won't get offered a part in a film like that, she takes lots and lots of parts in bad movies, a decision which undermines her reputation and takes away the energy and time she would need to take on a part in a really excellent movie. It's a Catch-22 . . . she can't stop herself for taking on these roles, because she's afraid then she won't get anything at all. She's afraid that it will be like this: she stops working in lousy movies, tries out for good movies, doesn't get offered anything, and then she'll have nothing.

And that fear and action highlights the fact that she does not have a real belief that she will get offered something much better.

[jawillie]

Thanks for keeping up with this ALG. I am still trying things, though I am not sure if I am supposed to be doing this stuff daily?

I feel so scatter-brained. I try to focus on one or two things but I have a milliion things going on at once. What do I REALLY want??? I don't even know!!

I am in the process of starting a new business and possibly getting out of the old. But, I can't just quit one to start the other. It all has to mesh together so I don't go broke in the process. So to keep the one running I have to obviously give it my attention and passion. To start the other I need to also give it my passion and time, etc.

Oh, can you tell how scattered I am just by this post???

I don't even know what I want to ask here.... lol. Anyone reading my mind? What do I need to know?

How do you calm a busy mind so you can even begin to focus on what you want?

[impaul99]

Originally Posted by moonrambler

I have not worked with a coach before, and if you can coach me though this, it would be the most wonderful amazing thing.

Go to my blog and use my contact form to send me your personal email contact info. Maybe we can work something out. I'll need to know more about your situation.

[Acting Like Godot]

Ninja has been doing the experiment too. He relates his first success:

Breathe in... breath out... panic!!

[Trev]

Hello everyone,

count me in for the experiment.

A big thank you to Acting Like Godot for giving his time and help

Trev

[Acting Like Godot]

Originally Posted by jawillie

I feel so scatter-brained. I try to focus on one or two things but I have a milliion things going on at once. What do I REALLY want??? I don't even know!!

I am in the process of starting a new business and possibly getting out of the old. But, I can't just quit one to start the other. It all has to mesh together so I don't go broke in the process. So to keep the one running I have to obviously give it my attention and passion. To start the other I need to also give it my passion and time, etc.

For a situation like this, I would suggest that you simply do a short visualisation exercise at the start of each day, focusing on what you would like that one particular day to be like.

Since you don't know how exactly you want everything to pan out over, say, the next 3, 6 or 12 months, just spent a little time, everyday, focusing on what you want that particular day to be.

You may also try manifesting for more time and energy.

And remember, everyone, please continue to keep brief notes on your experiment.

[Acting Like Godot]

Originally Posted by Mags

I've used this kind of technique a few times to talk to my Gran. She's still alive (93 years old ), but her short-term memory is totally gone and so having a conversation with her in the physical is difficult. So, I've used SC to bypass her physical limitations and communicate with her. It's been a wonderful experience!

Quirky, but I came across a certain magickal technique in a book. The author, a wizard, says that he uses the spell to communicate with his pet dogs and cats. I would say that it's a kind of subjective communication too, although the author obviously doesn't use that kind of terminology.

The author is Christopher Penczak. Those interested may want to google.

[Acting Like Godot]

Originally Posted by Vee

It's like you are reading my mind! I am so glad it's not just me, you are articulating what I've been feeling for ages - "having no practical value whatsoever" is exactly the way to put it. For example on New Years I wanted to manifest a night out - and someone called! All good - but they couldn't give me a lift home - and i didn't have enough money for a cab at the time and I didn't want to venture home alone at 3am in the morning for safety - so my manifestation had no pratical value whatsoever. I am actively waiting for the ah-ha moment when my intention is exactly what I wanted in my visualisation.

Sometimes you have to be a bit gutsy and take the opportunity when it presents itself, even if you can't see how the opportunity will lead to the complete fulfillment of your specific intention. You just have to trust that the universe will take care of the rest of the details, once you take the plunge.

Not saying that you SHOULD have done it in this case. But just for example, suppose you had just gone anyway .... You might still have met someone who would give you a lift home; or perhaps a friend would have said you can stay over at his/her place; or you would have ventured home safely at 3 am by yourself, or whatever.

Not saying that this is easy for me. By nature, I can be quite a cautious scaredy-cat myself. In contrast, my wife is quite intrepid. When half an opportunity presents itself, she grabs it in a matter-of-fact sort of way, and more often than not, things just work out in the end.

[dancer]

For the record - I'm particpating in this experiment.

ALG, thank you so much for your generosity.

[jawillie]

Thank you, ALG. I am going to get a small notebook and try devoting a few minutes each morning for this. I actually find I really enjoy "walking visualizations" As I walk I visualize my day. BUt, perhaps a couple really concentrated moments in the morning will help me a bit more.

[Acting Like Godot]

Originally Posted by jawillie

I actually find I really enjoy "walking visualizations" As I walk I visualize my day.

If it works for you, it works for you, so do continue with it. I also enjoy doing visualisation when I go running. Here is an example of how I do it:

Run 17 and 18 of 2008 + Mind Session 38/2008 « A Little Magic Everyday

Creation & Other Adventures: Run No. 6 of 2008 and Mind Session No. 6 of 2008

[uberinquisitive]

I'm going to join in, too.

LoA and SC - I<33 it!

[Acting Like Godot]

I already touched on this earlier. But it's such a key point that I want to elaborate on it. I'm talking about the need to get to alpha - a mental state when you are alert and awake, yet very calm, very relaxed.

For all serious IM/LOA exercises, this is the state you aim to be in, before you commence the IM/LOA exercises. The deeper you get into alpha, the more powerful your manifestation will be.

Getting to alpha consistently, quickly, regularly is a skill that you'll get better at, over time, and with practice.

There are different ways to get to alpha. Here are a few examples:

Progressive Muscular Relaxation (based on relaxing the muscles)

YouTube - Breathing Relaxation Exercise (based on breathing)

How to Perform Self Hypnosis - wikiHow (see just Steps 1 to 6)

Do practise the above. Note: even if you have no particular intentions to manifest, the exercises are all good for relaxing yourself and de-stressing.

[Acting Like Godot]

Think about your intention. Then ask yourself - what is one personal attribute that would help you greatly, in fulfilling that intention? For example, depending on the intention, the personal attribute could be, say, boldness or optimism or creativity or wisdom or diligence ... or whatever.

Now, look for a picture or photo which you really, really like (it could be from a book or magazine or postcard or from the Internet or a Tarot card), and which, to you, could symbolise this personal attribute. Study the picture carefully. Pay close attention to all the little details. The colours, the shapes, the composition etc etc.

Next, go to alpha. Then, visualise the picture. After that, become the picture.

Here is an example of how to do this exercise.

[All Is Well]

I have been doing daily meditation in the first five days since I started my experiment. Most of the meditations were not very deep. I felt like I was trying to imagine what it would be like when my intentions get realized. The images are not very detailed and vivid. Often, I have to stop and think the color, the shape, the feeling etc. But overall the experience is good and positive.

I also did one meditation while running one day. The time passed a lot quicker than usual.

But I have not been able to do any meditation in the past ten days. Yes, I was quite busy. But I was also doing a lot of things that are neither urgent nor important. For example, I have time to go to library and get some books on raw diet. So I spend some time during the weekend to think about why I could not do what I plan to do. I found there are two main reasons.

1. Somewhere in my mind, I don’t believe I am ready for what I intend. For example, one of my intentions is about my career. I believe I need to pass certain exams and gain more experience first before a positive big change can happen.
   
2. I have not really understood the power of LOA. Therefore the daily meditation does not have a high priority in my life. It is just like exercise. Before I realized the importance of it, I always found excuses of not having time to work out. But as soon as I see it as important as eating and sleeping, I have never missed a day (well, maybe a day or two once in a long time).

Since ALG had said in the very beginning that we shall do meditation about 5 times a week, I think I will restart my two month experiment. I already did my meditation last night. Before I go to sleep, I also repeat the affirmation “I am ready” to myself over and over. The funny thing is that when I woke up this morning, the affirmation came into my mind immediately as if I have been repeating it the whole night.

[jawillie]

Originally Posted by Acting Like Godot

Think about your intention. Then ask yourself - what is one personal attribute that would help you greatly, in fulfilling that intention? For example, depending on the intention, the personal attribute could be, say, boldness or optimism or creativity or wisdom or diligence ... or whatever.

Now, look for a picture or photo which you really, really like (it could be from a book or magazine or postcard or from the Internet or a Tarot card), and which, to you, could symbolise this personal attribute. Study the picture carefully. Pay close attention to all the little details. The colours, the shapes, the composition etc etc.

Next, go to alpha. Then, visualise the picture. After that, become the picture.

Here is an example of how to do this exercise.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

This is so helpful to me.

Today was a terrible day. It was awful. I didn't handle things the way I should. I was stressed beyond belief. I was emotional. I was unprofessional with clients because I was letting my feelings rule me. It was terrible.

I find that no coincidence because I have not meditated since last week, and I have been stressing out about things that were scheduled for today.

I totally put negative energy into the day, and man, did I get it back, tenfold!

Lesson learned, I hope, I do not want to repeat such a dramatic day.

I am going to do your exercise tonight before going to bed. I just have to figure out what attribute I need.

Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us.

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

I just wanted to say I am back and I am beginning again with the experiment. I didn't think shock and grief were a good state from which to make intentions...but I am more focused now and ready to begin in earnest. I've printed out all the exercises so I can get to work!

Also, ALG, what do you know about intentions related to health issues?

[Acting Like Godot]

Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity}

Also, ALG, what do you know about intentions related to health issues?

A couple of things ... Not much, because I'm generally in good health myself.

I do have a couple of interesting experiences relating to mind + health/medical issues. 2 examples:

Acting Like Godot: Silva Course - Final Day

Acting Like Godot: Long-Distance Psychic Diagnosis

Creation & Other Adventures: Silva on the Plane <--- This one is a bit of an anti-climax.

[All Is Well]

I tried the fun exercise on Tuesday. Since getting in the altered state is the key in the visualization exercise, I decided I need something that can help me get into deep meditation quickly and easily. I searched the internet and found a picture of a meditation Buddha. I looked at the picture very closely and tried to memorize every detail. Later during my exercise, I project the picture of the Buddha onto my mental screen. Then I image myself to become that Buddha in meditation – sitting still with a calm mind, clear of any thoughts. Once I did that, I almost felt into sleep immediately. Maybe I was tired. Or maybe I shall be clearer in my intention, which is to stay conscious while in meditation. Anyway, it really is fun. And I look forward to doing it again in the future.

I did two more meditation after the fun exercise in the last two days. In both of them I fell into sleep for a few seconds after the relaxation. But I do notice it is much easier to clear my mind during the deep breathing. So the fun exercise does help.

In another thread ALG listed some books for building the theoretical base for LOA. For those of you who are interested, here is the link.

[Nikaia]

So...is it too late to join in on this? I will probably still do a full two months of it, but I'd like to be involved. My two areas of focus are personal productivity and physical fitness; I've already written my "starting point" thing for each. I did that chanting-to-myself thing as I fell asleep last night (on productivity), and whaddaya know, for the first time in months I actually got up with my alarm instead of going back to sleep, and have been working on the start of my new novel for almost an hour this morning. I'm amazed. Going to do the visualization thing in a little bit, but I have to clear off my meditation chair first. (Tells you how long it's been, that it needs cleared off before I can use it...)

[Acting Like Godot]

Join, join. Everyone is welcome to join.

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

Originally Posted by Acting Like Godot

A couple of things ... Not much, because I'm generally in good health myself.

I do have a couple of interesting experiences relating to mind + health/medical issues. 2 examples:

Acting Like Godot: Silva Course - Final Day

Acting Like Godot: Long-Distance Psychic Diagnosis

Creation & Other Adventures: Silva on the Plane <--- This one is a bit of an anti-climax.

Thanks!

[Mags]

Thanks ALG - just wanted to say that I've been following this thread with interest, and I really appreciate all that you've been sharing with us.

[Malazan]

Since this is officially my first post here, I thought I'd get right down to action and join the experiment.

I'd like two work on health and money related intentions and I'll do the two exercises shortly, but I have a question ALG. I think I recall you mentioning Michael Losier's book in that list of books on LOA/IM and it just so happens to be that I picked it up yesterday. It kept popping up in three different book stores I visited (How's that for a first synchronicity ^^). Do you have any thoughts on his technique of using affirmations in combination with your exercises?

I do like his exercise to find out what you want by using contrast but do you think just stating affirmations like: I love the thought of always having money in my wallet, I like knowing that money flows into my life constantly.. etc etc. Will yield any results? Unless you can create a lot of emotional intensity while you say it, it seems to be inferior to visualizing.

Thanks for the exercises and help!