I think one of the draw backs of the LOA movement is that there is a lot of focus on the acquisiton of material objects. Personally, my LOA work is focused on freedom - financial freedom, spiritual freedom etc - being able to draw to me the opportunities and resources I need when I need them.
Emily: I’ve got to work on decluttering. I never seem to have the time to get it done though. Should I be visualizing myself having the time?
Shelley: Would using coupons to reduce the grocery expense lower my energy or stop me attracting me abundance? Is it a negative affirmation about money? How about shopping at thrift stores?
Shelley: I often worry about not being able to pay the bills on time. I want to be free from all debt & it’s slow going paying down the balances even though I pay extra. I often find myself saying we can’t afford this or that…the fun extra stuff. I have keep an online gratitude journal. I also have the Louise Hay book you mentioned. I guess the thing I have the most problem is with raising my energy & not letting the reality of our situation drag me down. We’re not in dire straits by any means, but we’re not as comfortable as I’d like to be either. Also, we are a one-income family. I’d love to be able to find a way to earn cash and yet still be here to homeschool my children.
Q: I really love the principles of LOA, but I still struggle with having a poverty mentality that I have carried with me since childhood - the fear of not having enough and just barely making ends meet. How do I move past this? - Shelley
I started working with what we now call the Laws of Attraction in the late 80’s. I worked particularly on money (cos I didn’t have any) and now about half my income comes from areas other than my job - which is handy because I never feel like I’m a slave to the job.
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