Polarity (Blog)

[Savage]

Use this thread to discuss the following entry from Steve Pavlina's blog:

Polarity

[Adam]

An excellent article. It explains so much that had escaped me before. Thank you very much.

I have some meditating to do... Expect a well directed energy pump to pop up soon.

[yossarian]

Wow.

For me this one article really encapsulates your genius Steve.

Your articles are the Trojan horses of the New Age.

As I read I see the brain cells of millions of secular humanists reaching out their membranes to perform macropinocytosis, brain cells which have no idea what they're in for.

Power, Wisdom and Love in pill form. Very inspiring take.

[Akashic_Librarian]

Damned fine work steve. Once again your article appeared for me just when it should.

Your a brilliant person and I hope you live forever to share more useful insights!

[Holistic Star]

A very interesting and informative article.

I think it explains why I have been experiencing some blocks / setbacks in achieving what I want to recently. I have been thinking about getting as well as giving and obviously cancelling out my intention. Doh!

i have some thinking to do.

Thank you very much for this blog entry

[Klamachpin]

Wait, what?

So a way to define polarity is through energy (in the terms of the article) flow. Either the flow or current runs away from you or towards you, depending upon if you are primarily contributing to the universe or acquiring something from the universe.

But don't you have to receive in order to give, and give in order to recieve?

The way I imagine an energy flow working is like this:

universe ----> you ----> universe

Whereas what is seemed to be described as correct flow in terms of polarity would be either this:

universe ----> you <---- universe

or this:

universe <---- you ----> universe

Neither of the two "correct flow" examples jive with my idea of a current or flow. Either you become an energy storage unit without an outlet and eventually explode, or you give so much without replenishing your own supply that you implode.

The only way I can see it working is if what I percieve as a single intention as instead seperate but related intentions. For example, suppose I wanted to write a book. The action of writing the book requires of me to gather information (whether it be fictional or factual), organize and transform that information into the format I want, and then communicate that format to others. Wouldn't that be one intention, "write a book", or would it be three seperate intentions?


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[selfimprovementjunkie]

What an awesome post! I have been reading as much as I can about the Law of Attraction and Steve is the only one I have read that has had the courage to really dive in to this and come up with ideas on how to truly manifest. I completely believe that we can manifest things into our experience. I also believe it probably takes some study and hard work, but what doesn’t? I hope that the marketing hype and the vulchers that have now swarmed the Law of Attraction do not ruin it.

Self Improvement Junkie

[Holistic Star]

Right I've had a think and now have a question:

Do all your intentions have to have the same polarity (i.e will they work better if they are all outward or inward?)

e.g. Say you have an intention towards sharing IT knowledge (outward), if you also had an unrealated intention about your health that was about receiving (inward) would the opposite polarity work against both happening?

Thanks

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Klamachpin

But don't you have to receive in order to give, and give in order to recieve?

What I'm getting from the article, is that we are like bellows, which works only in one direction at a time, rather than as a continuous pump.

Bellows have two valves, one at the front, and the other at the back... When one is open, the other must be closed, otherwise it doesn't move the air in the direction desired. The heart also works on the same principle, so it would make sense that if the model of the bellows is incorporated into our bodies in one of the most vital organs, perhaps it is a good way to view how to keep energy flowing as well.

[mej023]

I love the example of vector mathematics in the explanation of polarities that you used. As a programmer, this is something that was easy for me to grok.

Am I correct in thinking that polarity can be or is related to the "resistance" that Abraham discusses in regards to creation using the LoA?

That is, our observation of the contrast causes strong incoming polarity that is in direct opposition to our intentions (outgoing polarity).

[Adrienne]

I read this and I really enjoyed the post, but I am also confused by it. If I understand correctly, an intention can only flow one way or the other? A combination only serves to cancel out part of the intention power. I understand how this makes sense. But does this mean that in an intention there can not be something that is for the world and for you?
Since there is so many bloggers here, I will use a blogging example..

What if your intention is the following:
In an easy and positive way, for the greater good of all, I intend to create a blog which gives to all who read it, adds to my income, and is a positive contribution to the world. I intended this to come into my life and the lives of others who hold this intention.

(the wording of the intention may not be perfect since I made it up on the fly, but please just go with me on this)

So, from what I understand, this intention does not work because of the following.

The phase “gives to all who read it” is out going energy
The phase “adds to my income” is incoming energy
The phase “Is a positive contribution to the world” Is outgoing energy.

So, does that mean this mean it should be broken up into two separate intentions?
If they should be, does this mean they should be not be thought about too closely to each other?

When I think about it, I also thought energy is always flowing into me, and it is just where I put that energy. If I put it to use, I get more. Kinda like exercising, the more you exercise (the more energy you expend), the more energy you have.

If anyone can help clarify this for me, I would appreciate it..

Thanks
Adrienne

[mtrimpe]

Loved the timing of the article. Very appropriate for where I am now. I've always been intensely focussed on purely giving and to be honest, that simply hasn't worked for me. What I realized yesterday is very important to me, and relates well to the article:

We cannot create (give) or destroy (get) energy, we can only transform it.

[Savage]

I'll be writing plenty more about polarity -- most of these questions I've already addressed in a new article (still in progress).

We as humans are here to learn about both of these polarities and eventually to polarize ourselves by picking a preferred direction and committing to master it. Conceptually the idea is similar to picking one side of the Force from Star Wars (dark side or light side) and going all the way with it. If you decline to pick a side (which you're certainly free to do), you can't use the Force to a very high degree.

While you can imagine the energy flowing through you in a circular pattern, you still end up with two directions. The energy can either flow clockwise or counterclockwise but never both at the same time, just like an electrical circuit. So you still must act as a one-way conduit, channeling the energy in one direction or the other but not both.

The reason this happens, which I'll explain in a future article, is that what actually generates the energy flow is your own polarity. In essence you are polarizing yourself, and that's what creates the flow of energy. So the more polarized you become, the more energy you can effectively channel.

[Andrew Brunelle]

Boy, what an interesting post. I really enjoyed it and it opened up some new possibilities for me. I believe you are embarking on explaining the LoA with much more detail than most others do, and the way you explain it makes it more practical, more believable. It is not, as some say, "getting something for nothing," but investing energy into something and getting something of equal value in return. Giving and receiving energy, from and to the universe, a great tool to place in my arsenal. Thank you, Steve.

[shant121]

Thanks! Steve, that was an awesome article and got me thinking. Love the way you explain, you have a more 'scientific' way of talking about things. Look forward to more articles on polarity.

[Love]

thank you, steve. this article makes things seem a lot clearer. It makes it easier to find my focus. I look forward to reading more.

[JJH]

Doesn't the entire concept of polarity become irrelevant as people climb up the consciousness scale? As you raise your vibration, your polarity can only be of the creative, or giving kind.

Isn't this simply a concept for helping one decide their path? "Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny..." as Yoda said.

Looking forward to deeper revelations in the upcoming articles.

[Savage]

Originally Posted by JJH

Doesn't the entire concept of polarity become irrelevant as people climb up the consciousness scale? As you raise your vibration, your polarity can only be of the creative, or giving kind.

No. Your level of consciousness is independent of your polarity. In fact, the more conscious you become, the more interesting the polarity choice. That will be explained in a future article. But as a simple example for now, picture the Emperor character from Star Wars. He was highly conscious and aware (not suffering from depression, apathy, grief, or shame), but he chose to polarize with the dark side of the force. In fact, it was because he was more conscious than Anakin that allowed him to turn Anakin to the dark side.

Just as there are conscious lightworkers, there are conscious darkworkers as well. More on that in another article...

[BigBluecrab]

" If you use the polarity of acquisition and receiving (inflow), you will experience a surge of related emotions such as greed, lust, and power."

Great article, it really clarified some things for me ,and made me stop ,and hone my intentions further...Only question was that I thought the inflow refs. were, well negative. I realize you said not to get caught up in the words, and really those adjectives aren't inherently negative,but thought Thankful, celebratation, gratefullness would be more appropriate..No?

[TheColonel]

Hot damn. I can cross "The Master Key" off my list. That sucker is way too complicated anyway.

Brevity is the soul of anything I care about. It's about time somebody put the mechanics of this stuff in succinct language.

I thought you were going to talk about polarity in terms of Positive/Negative emotions.

Surprise!!!

[Dive Bomb]

Real basic question but do we need to use the same polarity on all of our intentions or separately use a different polarity for each intention we make?

Oh and great blog post. This stuff is so interesting.

[psudo]

You get.. You need to give...(If you hoard you will loose out )...then you get more...then if you give more you get more... A spiral?

[Mayo]

So,... it's not about that big boat, mansion.... you have to think about....
it's that big business you have to think about...

I see the problem where i had stumbled upon many times, so now i have to think how to build a big business instead of how to get to that big house...

I wrote down the updated 1MM$ intention, but instead of 1MM$ "wish" i had put "to give all your self in the process of building business without expecting anything back"! Now i think i understand Gates, Buffet, Branson,...

Thanks Steve!!!!

[JJH]

Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina

No. Your level of consciousness is independent of your polarity. In fact, the more conscious you become, the more interesting the polarity choice. That will be explained in a future article. But as a simple example for now, picture the Emperor character from Star Wars. He was highly conscious and aware (not suffering from depression, apathy, grief, or shame), but he chose to polarize with the dark side of the force. In fact, it was because he was more conscious than Anakin that allowed him to turn Anakin to the dark side.

Just as there are conscious lightworkers, there are conscious darkworkers as well. More on that in another article...

Hmm, this is getting very interesting... I'm going to chew on that a while. Thanks!

[Michelle]

Finally, clarity! I always knew there must be more to the LOA than is generally taught/discussed.


Thank you!

[Cat Dancer]

intentions that align well with inflow (from the universe into your consciousness):

* attract a new relationship

That's very interesting. My preferred direction is outflow. I don't mean as a moral judgment (though it sounds like it may have moral implications), but simply what I want to do: I get up in the morning, and I want to create: dance, perform, write software, create stategy, give advice. I become happier as I find ways to remove barriers from my being able to create all the time.

Then sometimes I think, "hmm, wouldn't I like to be in a relationship?" Women are surprised when I mention this; they say, "you're Cat Dancer! How can you not get dates?!"

But I feel very awkward trying to attract a new relationship into my life. I'm not shy, I do not lack skills for dating and/or seduction etc. If I wanted to I could be in a relationship. But I haven't wanted to. I'm uncomfortable trying to "get" something.

I've been confused by this. Why wouldn't I want to? Some of my past relationships have been painful, but not so painful that I'd be fearful about a new relationship. I'm not sensing negative emotions in me that would be holding me back, a barrier that would keep me from getting what I want. So what is it?

Now I wonder if simply the direction of energy might be wrong. To phrase it as "I want a relationship" works against my preferred direction.

And perhaps all it needs is a change in direction. For example, if I say, "I'd like to give you a kiss" instead of "I want a kiss", the physical result of a kiss may be the same, but perhaps it would be a more comfortable intention for me.

[Dylan]

Steve, this was a fascinating post, and I’ll be eager to see how you explore this vein of the LoA mine. The only part I didn’t quite get was your example of preparing and the eating a meal as representing two types of polarity. I thought that polarity would have more to do with the origin, or root, of the intention – the part that pushes us to have intentions in the first place. Using the meal as an example:

Let’s say you grew up with a family who did not eat dinner together. You rarely experienced those “family” moments that happen around the table. When you went to your friend’s house, however, you saw and experienced a tight knit family who had an enjoyable meal together. You liked that experience and wished you had it for yourself.

Flash forward. You are now grown up and have a place of your own. Your intention is to have a wonderful meal with your friends. That meal includes not only preparation but also the enjoyment of eating. The one intention covers both your expression to and your taking from the universe. However, the root of your intention comes from a need that was unfulfilled in your youth. In fact, part of your enjoyment comes from a small part of you that’s says, “Take that, mom and dad. I’m not going to live like you.” In this example, I would understand that your polarity is one of taking energy from the universe. You used the dark side of the Force.

On the other hand, if you grew up in a family that valued mealtime together, the root of your intention - to have a great meal - would be gratitude and friendship. Again, the same intention would cover both preparing and eating the meal, but in this case your polarity would be one of giving energy to the universe.

That’s the direction I thought the post was going, so I’ll be interested to hear upcoming installments!

[CeciL]

I personally gave the LoA a lot of thought and practice, ever since May 06 when Steve first started talking about it. One day it just clicked out of nowhere. Like clouds separating to show the sun. A simple math statement to explain very simply the LoA, for myself at least...

Thought Energy + Same Action Energy = Manifestation

Thought = Energy directed inward within self. Whatever your thinking...
Action = Energy directed outward to the "subjective" world. Whatever your doing... "Right now my action energy is creating a forum post"

Say you want a new car. You sit in your chair and visualize a new car. (Thought Energy) Then you grab the remote and watch TV all day. (DIFFERENT Action Energy) This sort of behavior won't add up and soon the DIFFERENT Action Energy will bleed into your thought energy changing it until the manifestation fades away.

So instead of watching TV one should put the "same action energy" into a new car. Look in the paper, call around for loans, test drive, fill out sweepstakes forms or look for contests. Just something that lines up with your thought energy.

[TheColonel]

Originally Posted by Mayo

So,... it's not about that big boat, mansion.... you have to think about....
it's that big business you have to think about...

I see the problem where i had stumbled upon many times, so now i have to think how to build a big business instead of how to get to that big house...

I wrote down the updated 1MM$ intention, but instead of 1MM$ "wish" i had put "to give all your self in the process of building business without expecting anything back"! Now i think i understand Gates, Buffet, Branson,...

Thanks Steve!!!!

I think Steve was extremely clear about this. It's not wrong or incorrect to think about 'getting' something.

What you have to do is be consistent in your energy flow towards that goal. If you want a boat or mansion, you simply flow the energy in that direction. That's perfectly acceptable.

If you want to create a business, you flow the energy in the OPPOSITE direction.

Often, the business may produce a side effect of creating a boat, mansion, etc. But the key is: Know which direction you are flowing energy on something, and be consistent with it.

[RandomJohn]

Interesting ideas. I'll have to play with the idea of polarity in my yoga practice.