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The Missing Key to the Law of Attraction

Magnet Are you everything you really want to be? Do you have everything you really want to have? Are you doing what you really want to do? I believe it is quite possible to be, do, and have everything you want through the power of the Law of Attraction.

The problem is that most people are falling short and struggling. They have missed the KEY to allowing the Law of Attraction to produce the results they want.

I have been writing this series of posts inspired by Joe Vitale's book, The Attractor Factor: 5 Easy Steps for Creating Wealth (or Anything Else) from the Inside Out.

The five-step formula is:

Know what you don't want.
Select what you do want.
Clear all negative or limiting beliefs.
Feel what it would be like to have, do, or be what you want.
Let go as you act on your intuitive impulses, and allow the results to manifest.

This post is the first post about step four and reveals the KEY to the Law of Attraction.

Joe quotes Goddard Neville,

"I urge you to use your imagination...If you have a friend (in need of a job), listen carefully until you hear his voice tell you of his new position. Feel his hand clasp yours. See the smile on his lips. Use every sense... Persist until you feel the thrill of reality, then drop it and let that scene fulfill itself on the outside."

We often simply say the Law of Attraction is about focusing on what you want until you get it. We attract what we think about. But notice Goddard's advice to HEAR, SEE, and FEEL the reality of the scene as if it had already taken place.

The KEY is to FEEL the thing you want as if you already have it.

For example if your goal for 2008 is to make $100,000 then get into the feeling of having already accomplished it. What does it FEEL like to have reached your goal? Assume the feeling of your desire as if already fulfilled.

This is the step missing in most self-help books. You may visualize it, "but until you feel it as already complete, you will be missing a key step in the attraction process" says Joe Vitale.

Dan Forbes, PL is a licensed Broker-Associate and Certified Residential Specialist serving the Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida market. He leads the Forbes Advantage Team at RE/MAX Gulfstream Realty's Lakewood Ranch Office. To learn more about buying a home or selling a home in the Bradenton - Sarasota Florida Real Estate market please visit Dan on the web at BradentonFloridaRealEstate.com ; TheRealEstateZoo.com ; The-Short-Sale-Expert.com ; and BradentonRealEstateClub.com Please call Dan today directly at 941-713-5760 or toll free at 800-756-3068.

Posted by Bradenton Florida Real Estate - Dan Forbes on 12/03/2007 07:02 AM

Comments (22)

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22 Comments on The Missing Key to the Law of Attraction

Dan- Feeling is the key and is also the part most people miss and that is why they say LOA does not work for them, it is always working, whether you accept it or not, whether you believe it or not. Esther and Jerry Hicks teach a lot of the feeling part of LOA in their book, Ask and it is given. Katerina

12/03/2007 07:21 AM

by Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)

Hi Dan,
Same concepts and LOA as in "The Secret". I think it is something we have to work on daily or we fall victim to the negativity all around us.

12/03/2007 07:27 AM

by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)

Dan, thanks for keeping me focused on my goals. This post is great because as you say, it's not just about ME. Maybe you should start "ACTIVEDAN.COM". I'll be your first member!

12/03/2007 07:32 AM

by Al Maxwell - Real Estate Agent - (Coldwell Banker)

The visualization part is so important. I know I do exercises every day to stay positive.

12/03/2007 07:49 AM

by Christina Bennani (RE/MAX Colonial)

Great post! I am a firm believer in all of the above! Thanks for sharing! Julie

12/03/2007 08:05 AM

by Julie Escobar (ProspectsPLUS!)

Dan,

As usual, a great analysis of a great concept in a great book! Every night before I go to bed and do just that. I shut my eyes and image my dreams and that I have accomplished them.

I have used this to both expand my business and to buy a new car. We wanted a particular car with particular features.... the dealer said that they don't make that car.... that way. I insisted he check other dealers in the area and he happened to find one.... only 20 miles away... and in the color we wanted. I wasn't surprised. I expected it.

12/03/2007 08:12 AM

by Martin Abeshaus (ZIPVO)

Dan-I love this series. Our imagery of what we want in life plays a big part on our actions that follow. You have made this all so simple for us and thank you!

12/03/2007 08:15 AM

by Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~Utah REALTOR® (Keller Williams Salt Lake City)

Katerina - I know we read a lot of the same books. Our thoughts are similar.

Cynthia - Yes, The Secret is a great book and movie. One thing though is that we must get to the place that "allowing" is not "work."

Al - Oh, ActiveDan.com I like it.

Christina - Of course, my post is not just about visualization. It goes beyond that and involves all the sense.

Julie - You are welcome.

Martin - I now see why we have a "connection." You are living it.

12/03/2007 08:17 AM

by Bradenton Florida Real Estate - Dan Forbes (Sarasota Metro Properties)

DAN: I'm really enjoying this series. Thanks for sharing it with us. I need to get back to doing this, because I tend to slip back into bad habits. These little reminders are perfect. Thanks again.

12/03/2007 08:20 AM

by Adam Waldman - Long Island REALTOR® (RE/MAX Best)

Hi Dan, thanks for the very good tips. A positive attitude does attract good things.

12/03/2007 09:18 AM

by Keith Perry - REALTOR® -West Metro Atlanta (Coldwell Banker)

Dan - What a way to start the work week. I have been feeling my real estate career. I feel big things happening just around the corner. Thanks for the post.

12/03/2007 09:41 AM

by Rebecca Savitski NC Real Estate Listings (NC List for Less Realty Incorporated)

Dan, thanks for coming up with this series. I think focusing on what you want as though it's already complete is a wonderful way of over coming negative circumstances. I do it all the time and it works.

12/03/2007 09:58 AM

by Wayne Miller (Beach & Luxury Realty, Inc)

Hey Dan: Well you know me already....deep thought...trying something new (because getting a haircut is not on my agenda ;) and putting it into action....therefore, feeling the contentment when something is working right is the complete process. I love a positive post....this is the key to a successful person. Is it not? :)

12/03/2007 05:42 PM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

It is certainly an intriguing concept - the feel part of it - and not one I was familiar with and so I thank you for that. I am working on a couple of new LOA posts myself. Should be up this week.

12/03/2007 10:59 PM

by Simon Conway (Picket Fence Realty)

Adam - I aim to please. Thanks.

Keith - THanks for your comment....always.

Rebecca - Big things ARE on the way for you.

Wayne - You are putting this stuff into practice. What a life!

Sally - I'm not sure how many negative people achieve success. Certainly success seems to belong to the positive crowd.

Simon - I use the feeling part when I am visualizing. I look forward to your posts.

12/04/2007 06:30 AM

by Bradenton Florida Real Estate - Dan Forbes (Sarasota Metro Properties)

Hi Dan ~ Than you for this encouraging post and series. Gentle reminders are good reminders. Let's raise the bar and expect success in the coming year! :)

12/04/2007 08:52 AM

by Sarah Eubanks ~ Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public (Hill Valley Financial Services)

Hi! I am new to ActiveRain and new to the idea of the Law of Attraction. I watched The Secret for the first time last week and already I've noticed a difference in my life. What a difference it makes when you eliminate all negativity around you and think positive!

12/05/2007 09:22 AM

by Cynthia Aronstam, CBR (Weichert Realtors - Prospect Hill)

Sarah - 2008 is going to be a great year!

Cynthia - YOu are on the right track

12/06/2007 06:31 PM

by Bradenton Florida Real Estate - Dan Forbes (Sarasota Metro Properties)

Dan: Thank you for the post. There is never enough said and shared about the law of attraction and I am sure that many people experienced the power of it. To me the hardest is to "feeling as is already happening... now and here!". Needs a lot of concentration and focused DESIRE.

12/07/2007 06:54 PM

by Arina Hanciulescu (ELITE REALTY)

Hi Dan,

I practise everyday but am stuck on the "feeling it" part. Do you have any suggestions on how to work it out?

Tara

12/11/2007 09:54 AM

by James & Tara Painting, Realtor, Jacksonville. Florida (Silverman Realty Inc.)

Arina - I agree with your comment. Thanks.

Tara - What works for me is practicing visualization. It takes practice. I try to experience myself in the picture involving all of my senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, etc. If you concentrate on it for longer than 30 seconds you can probably feel the feeling. Just keep practicing it.

But, don't work at it too hard. It's also about letting go of resistance. If you try to "work" at it you will probably create resistance. Take baby steps.

12/11/2007 10:03 AM

by Bradenton Florida Real Estate - Dan Forbes (Sarasota Metro Properties)

Yes thats what I've been doing, working to hard at it. I'll try to relax my way into it. Thanks!

12/11/2007 07:26 PM

by James & Tara Painting, Realtor, Jacksonville. Florida (Silverman Realty Inc.)