Harsh truths about The Law of Attraction and manifestation (sorry lol)
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2023
- Is the Law of Attraction and manifestation a scam? this video might be triggering for some who are die hard Law of Attraction advocates. I've been in the "spiritual" and "personal development" scene for a while now, watched RUclipsrs and LOA teachers like Aaron Doughty, Victor Oddo, Teal Swan, Activation Vibration, Esther Hicks, Leeor Alexandra etc and I'd like to share some of my perspectives on manifestation, law of attraction, vision boards, visualization and all the things in between.
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hey you, thanks for watching
I tried this bs for 4 years and never worked. It caused harm to my mental health and made me lazy, since I was putting my energy on manifestation instead of taking action. Videos like this should have more exposure, loa community is mostly based on delusional people and scammers.
thanks for watching - I'm glad you have found a more beneficial approach to living that works for you :)
Me too. But for longer.
what is loa community?
@@dustyottenheim3364 loa = Law Of Attraction
Depending on what you want in your life and what works for you. Personally I'd rather be my own boss.😊
One thing that one must be careful of when embarking on a spiritual journey is not falling into ego traps. One can easily fall into an ego trap with the whole high vibe low vibe narratives
ego traps are part of the journey ;-*
ego is god too.
Good on you for being real. The truth is most of law of attraction isn't a law it's a scam or toxic positivity. Law of attraction nearly drove me insane trying to control my every thought and make them positive. It was detrimental to my mental health and even my morals. ( ignoring real issues because they are negative )
thank you for your honesty brother. I find that my journey to self improvement is filled with "snakes and potions" that eat up my time. I have read so much, and I find that I tend to believe everything at first, then after digesting it, and meditating on it, only some of the principles are for me. After reading, "The Power of Intention", I started reading about Stoicism, and I can see a practical application for that. I seem to be making a personal recipe with a dash of this, and a pinch of that. I don't know where this will lead, but I know if my mindset is to be kind to others, and treat myself with respect, I will continue to grow as a person.
beautiful. find your recipe
You co-create with the universe. Which means you set the intention, universe sends the opportunity and you work your behind off making good of it! If you don’t, you will be exactly where you are! But I do firmly believe (based on tons of personal experience), that if you set the intention… the path is shown. And the path that emerges works better than other stuff you source by hustling without intention.
thanks for sharing Trina
God doesn't give you all you want but all you need. 🙏❤
I’m just getting into Neville Goddard and the Law of Assumption and it has really helped me changed my negative thinking and how unkind I could be about myself because I now realise you can’t really accept or bring in good things if you’re feeling shite.
However, all the ‘SP’ stuff makes me uncomfortable, just kind of ignoring the fact and being delusional to another person’s boundaries and them not wanting to be with you… I don’t know, seems a bit creepy and toxic. But I find if I avoid all the SP stuff, it does help me change my changing. Louise Hay is good too when I need more grounded advice.
I love your videos btw, you’ve also become a grounded voice when I need it. Cheers 👍
I have just found your channel and am really impressed with your fair attitude. I have been on a 40 plus year quest to find meaning , happiness and spirituality and I too didn’t have much luck with the law of attraction and positive thinking. In fact it just became another stick to beat myself with when I couldn’t get it right. I am much happier with acceptance and gratitude, I accept what is and change what I can but always try to be aware and grateful of all the blessings I do have.
Loving your content. I have Lupus & literally have to force myself to rest so I can then do other things. I watch YT to entertain me and am grateful to have found your channel 😊
good luck for your lupus I have hives and symptoms but it should not be the same I hear you
God bless you in the name of Jesus spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially amen!
AWEsome! these beliefs may really take you down. I can't remember how many times I've had a sense of failure and felt guilty just because I experienced something nasty like a disease for example. The belief that I couldn't hold my vibes high enough and that resulted in sickness just amplified my pain.
thanks for sharing sending hugs
same for me
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“ every day when I go to the toilet to take a dump, I manifested that shit “ 😂😂😂😂 it’s just so funny how he said it
I like your closing disclaimer that you may well change your mind again as you have in the past. There are no absolute truths apart from the Truth that we are, so something may ring true for you at a stage or phase of life and later not so much. We live , we learn, we change , we grow. Thanks for a great vid man.
always learning. thx
So funny. 😂 Still trying to figure this energy thing out. Not convinced yet. Being hopeful and positive hasn't got me to a better place but a terrible one instead. Things just happen. I think there's "fate" and it's teaching you to listen deeper and become humble at the forces of life. But who knows. Glad I found you today. Knowing there's grounded people like you reminds me why I keep going... Cheers. 🙏
This channel needs to be more popular. Love the real talk here!
he is just started, same thought !
Brilliant Dave, rocking it!
Action that manifest!
amen to that!
There’s principles that are practical and helpful, and backed by logic, like journaling, making a plan, meditating on your goals, etc. But it’s also very victim-blamey. I’m an emotionally pretty neutral realist. I’m negative when it’s appropriate. I’m positive when it’s appropriate. Most of the time I’m comfortable saying ‘I don’t know how it will work out. We aren’t there yet.’ I went through a very abusive and traumatic situation years ago, followed by a flash flood. My roommate had a lot of friends into LOA. He’d found out about my situation and told everyone we knew, and then some. Well, I had many unsolicited opinions on how I must have bad vibed myself into that situation, because ‘you were probably upset when you’d like, get bullied as a kid, or when lesser bad things happened.’ When the flood happened, my ‘bad vibes’ supposedly caused the flood. In reality, I had a diagnosis of PTSD, and found talking about my worst memories on someone else’s terms, triggering… as in the clinical use of the term. Plus, I’m not the ‘talk about it while it hurts’ type. I like to heal first, and I hadn’t had time for that since it was just months after I got out. So I was not going to be happy about it. But I truly believe the flood happened because we had a storm form out of nowhere, and the city had not had time to drain the loch or perform maintenance on the old dam. Just a thing that happens, with no deeper meaning. But these so-called spiritualists sure didn’t take losing any of their material things very well. I am an agnostic and a skeptic, but I don’t think materialism is the path to anything good. It doesn’t sit well with me that ‘high vibes’ means you have a lot of money and stuff, and I don’t think a sentient universe would want to reward people in shallow means. I much prefer stoicism. It has been very helpful for me, I’m terms of remaining emotionally neutral and realistic, despite my diagnosis… in addition to therapy, of course.
I am not a LOA follower or believer nor a hater so not sure why I am here but you did a very good job getting your point across and it was entertaining and informative.
lolol
Great video, so truthfully described. Thank you David
thanks Gerard
Nice David!! I’ve had too many crazy synchronicities for me not to believe in Manifestation. But I obviously can’t say 100% it works. I agree if one feels bad about themselves if it’s not working then it’s counter productive.
Another theory is that if we want something , sometimes we have to learn some lessons first or else we have a subconscious belief we won’t ever have it.
So there are a few blocks to work through.
I would definitely say the action is a big part, but I also have seen magic unfold and yes this could be just a coincidence. I like believing in magic ❤😊
Thanks for a thoughtful comment ❤ I like believing in magic too hehe
Belief coupled with inspired action, seems to work best for me. I get me inspirations through prayer and meditation, and do my best to act on them in the best way possible.
I believe in a modified version of the LOA.
I think you can manifest things, however they can't be too far from you on any plane be it financial or even geographic.
An example is that a homeless man can not manifest a huge mansion over night. He can however manifest some food for the day and a couch to sleep on most likely. Theoretically this guy could ascend from there and attract bigger and better things as he improves himself.
The LOA works in Levels/Stairs.
love this! thanks for sharing...
Hi David, this was fun. I find that when manifestation is driven by selfish desires (ego) it is not kind -as you said -and shouldn't that be the goal? It's the difference between the new age movement (in my view) and traditional lineage teachings, which tell us that it's not about us. Traditional teachings tell us to surrender the ego to the service of the universe, the greater good, god -however you want to put it. So when I talk about manifestation, I talk about it as aligning with our Dharma, and using our powers for good. Om
Hi Amy! I love this perspective. my introduction to this area of life came from traditional teachings on Salt Spring actually, so coming across the new age stuff afterward was an interesting contrast to the teachings of Babaji and such. I've been dancing with both over the years and finding what is most helpful to align with my dharma, as you say :) Thanks for commenting :)
I disagree with you about focusing on yourself being a bad thing. I cannot stand this notion that focusing on others at the expense of yourself is better. That’s just your way of being superior.
@@learnpianofastonline It's about balance, most that fall into manifestation just want lots of money , luxury cars , attraction from the top % of the opposite sex or something along those lines. If all you think about is your own self gratification, it is 'bad'. However if you neglect yourself and only care about the world, that is 'bad' aswell.
Hi David, new subscriber here :) Watched a few of your videos so far and love how you make complex things simple and entertaining! Also, used to live in Ireland - love your country!
thank you kindly!
While the man behind this quote was a terrible human, I unfortunately feel it sums up my thoughts on manifestation.
“Whether you think you can or can’t do something, you’re right.” - Henry Ford, paraphrased
To a point I should add. I work in mental health and have yet to witness a schizophrenic client who believes they’re heir to a royal throne get that call from the castle. If that happens I’ll make a vision board.
cheers :) just for fun, here's my thought on the last point - if they feel joy in the belief that they will one day get a call from the castle, then they're already there, in a sense. it's only to the onlooker focused on the lack of that external manifestation in this moment that there is any issue to be perceived...
the way you treated the subject is just awesome , i hope you try to manifest 100k subscribers hahaaa
I am manifesting it as we speak hehe.
Wisdom like this comes from personal experience and that takes time. Be patient with yourself, but don't be too forgiving about it. At some point action is what brings the results.
People who complain all the time, never are happy, even if they get what they want, still will be complaining about something else, thats for sure. Its time to accept that our happiness is starting in our heads, first there need to be tidy, then will start to be tidy outside of us too, but it doesn't mean always will be lovely, everyone need to get their share of pain.
Jim Carrey get 10 million dollars, but he get as well big chunk of problems and unhappiness. I wouldn't ever want his life, even knowing he is living in huge house in Hollywood, and I am living in rented apartment. I think would be good as well to set up the expectations from Universe in achievable manner, being humble, trying to be kind and helpful will bring us more good in longer term then manifestation of certain amount of money
Bro I love your content
thanks for sharing :) I appreciate it!
What about being overwhelmed by Magnum Opus I have one still forming it's big and I still work full time...😊
Oh wow Hello brother ! I've been yoga teacher for the past 20 years and I am also trying to apply stoic principles in my every day life. I know we are one the right track. Sommetimes i wish i could do more for the rest of the world...
@felixbeaudouin1899 I feel the same! I want peace of mind and prosperity for myself but I’ve realized for a long time to truly realize this vision it would include everyone! ALL THAT IS! Because it’s difficult for me to be happy when others are suffering! Maybe it’s a bunch of hooey but if manifestation is the tool- then why not apply it to our world and those that abide here! Encompassing everything! Truly creating a New World that’s been predicted by various beliefs for ions!
The problem with law of attraction I have is that I think it put a lot of blame on victims like it's their fault what others have choosen to do against them. For this reason I hate law of attraction also if a person achive something they might not recognise that is because there were people gave them a chance to have an position in life. I really would like to put it in the trash it can simply not be true, thinking positive can affect good on your health and maybe look for jobs that a person who is negative would not. It has nothing about manifestation, you still can't control people with manifastation and make chooses that benefit you, you still can just can control your own actions!
My experience with attraction in general is. That you must shine energetically. So your emotions and feelings feel up to the love "high vibration" but that doesn't mean that you don't have to do anything. You still have to talk to people... and take action.
It is this illusion that has been raped into us in spirituality.
Consciousness and meditation solves all problems. And you get rich, famous, an happy and so on... you can have it all with no hassle. That might work for a Buddhist monk.
who doesn't need anything. Above all, everything is love that is insane.
Through mine my experience, the biggest sin is that people are told to ignore their thoughts and let them pass by. Because the EGO is evil you have to let it go to get inner peace. This is bullshit.
It's like shooting your tour guides. or break your compass, your intuition, because you think you have to become conscious now. Consciousness is everywhere, just attachment is the problem. that you were forced to forgive people who harm you, blackmail you, sabotage you..... and always forgive nicely because you have to be the good one.
So back to the mind
Everything is creation and you don't want to listen to your inner dialogue to see what you don't want to feel.
Because if you can not feel anything you in your head "Why i could not feel something".
Because you were forbidden to do it in childhood and all the emotional issues and themes ? Then you probably want to remain unconscious and always have your mind as an enemy.
How your needs were made your enemy too. If you're lucky you'll survive some psychoses because that's what happens then you turn yourself into an enemy again.
That was my consciousness process. I know this was my process of getting into deeper issues, because I had to face all the madness I was doing to myself .
But changing your conditioning after 35 years is not something easy and doesn't happen overnight, it's been 8 years.
And there's still that dependency on the internet for console gaming at the end of the 80's when it all started and denial of emotional needs.
thank you for sharing
I manifested winning the lottery the other day while I was buying the ticket and no bs I WON!
...sadly the win was $8.50 😂
...oh and the ticket cost $25
Thats a true story - but seriously if you are trying to manifest money i think your missing the point entirely. Like you said as if the universe gives a toss if you're rich! For me i find gratitude a better option and helps me to just be thankful for what I have
"And You see all hot babes on the yt" and then You see Aron - Made my day man!
Thanks 😊 good video 😊🙏❤
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6:23 is best advice. I don’t take it to busy hating on universe and god.
I am a former "Practitioner" of the Science of Mind. I took 2 years of classes at one of their mega-churches. I used to accept fees to do "Spiritual mind treatment" for people. This is basically an elaborate thinking process that they believe activates the Universe to bring you money and love and stuff. I regret having been involved in such twaddle.
Finally the algorithm send me something useful! Is that a manifestation in and of itself? Lol
that's a great question and I've asked myself this many times. maybe the algorithm is in cahoots with the law of attraction & sent it your way? :P
@@thedavidboland I’ll go with it! Master manifester status achieved. 😆
I think law of attraction shoukd be used as a tool to get excited and love what you do and to stop fearing the future and try things that you know will better your life
I agree!
I’m thinking if manifestation is the solution--why am I not hearing about people who are manifesting a world of peace, peace of mind, prosperity & health for ALL that is?! There’s more evidence coming forth (via Science) that everything is connected--therefore what’s beneficial for one extends to everyone--(person,place & thing) And even if it’s difficult to fathom specifics when visualizing trust the creating FORCE(That’s God to me, others my believe differently) to receive these collective desires! That takes the Ego out of the equation and yet every person, place & thing would know peace and prosperity! We would truly abide in a NEW Earth that’s been predicted for ions! I’m going to start doing this, join me if you wish! 💕🙏🏻🥰
Toilet analogy and wording…..poetic.
I created my life based on goals...... Techniques of law of attraction helps.... There are a lot of universal laws...... Do something than complaint.....your life will be better
Seek the sun , your shadow will follow .
These people actually turned the secret into a best seller! Lol
"...Ninja, Kong Fu, psychic my way..." 😄
hehe
Lol, you put in aaron daughtry as one of the hot babes 😂
am I wrong? ;)
"I manifested that shit" omg that was so funny lol. Totally agree on the youtube gurus that seem to be on another planet....there's dozens and dozens of them. I honestly agree with everything you say here. I think certain parts of what they say about law of attraction is absolute bullshit. I think it has a lot to do with feeling but even some things within that are absolute bullshit lol. So long story short it's a paradox of bullshits with some things that actually work mixed in.
thanks for sharing
Thats why wanna never get because of this negative thinking lol the big ones sebd wanna to turn off people from this right because everyone is being awoKe and striving to good lol ppl in this world are incredible lol😢 i also say something missing something but it works but when it dont happen for you all in the timing you all wanted negative set it. Thats a human for you 🙏 you all cant see the good LOA HAS done to ppl. Yet you send out this video to stop the people changing other to good and things things in this world. Look at it 😊
This video makes a deeply bad assumption that the only thing people in „spiritual gatherings“ are asked to do is manifesting by sitting and imagining/ „rising their frequencies“. The active part is important as well!!! Sorry, the video propagates a misunderstanding
Nope, he doesn't say that. He talks about a balance. It's not anti-loa
the active part is so important
Stop persistently talking and thinking and start doing instead.....
yes
Or?
you're hilarious 😂😁😊
and I also loved your insight on this🙌👌
Why does every dude on a spiritual journey have to look like homeless Jesus? 😅
hey
Oh 😮 now I realized around your mouth your beard is blond or write.
Watch Joe Dispenza people are healing themselves with emotion and imagination don't listen to this
I have tried healing my self by Loa and have failed badly
😂 Joe is a scammer
Hi David, nothing is impossible on Earth. It s just so many information where everyone is in the process knowing how law attraction or manifestation works. For me it truly works cz im experiencing it and doing it moment by moment thats why there is a word "spell" that is a witchy term for manifesta.tion or law of attraction. I am a master manifestor of my own reality. You see there are small & medium manifestation that no need for action it comes sometimes instant Imagination is very powerful. Of course, a big manifestation requires action but it is all effortlessly and easily.😊 Human beings are perfectly created. We are so blessed, rich and Abundant.
Sending you much light and love you all.🤍🙂
Do you have a channel? What’s your process