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If we are mindful of our words, and speak in positive ways rather than negative ones, we will most certainly increase our chances for positive results.
Our words matter. Our thoughts matter. That is the basis of the Law of Attraction, and it absolutely works. We can be responsible for, and in control of, our thoughts and words, even when we have very little other power and ability in the world.
We are always able to be powerful and proactive with our thoughts and words. So often we don’t take advantage of this, and end up feeling completely powerless.
So what are the limitations to the Law of Attraction? First, I believe that there is a Higher Power actively involved in our lives. Call it God, Goddess, Pantheon, Deity, Holy Spirit, Great Sprit, Universe, or whatever. Sometimes that Higher Power has a lesson for us – something we need to learn, experience, or do, that is different than what we would manifest for ourselves.
It’s a funny balance we need to strike – a real middle path. On one hand, God helps those who help themselves. We need to be as proactive as we can be. On the other hand, we need to bow to the fact that, in our lives, we only have as much control as Higher Power lets us have. We need to let go, and let God. So the challenge is to walk that middle path. We must be as proactive as we can, and as surrendered as we can, all at the same time.
The Law of Attraction is but one spiritual law that governs our lives, not the only one.
Sometimes, our words and our thoughts can be perfectly positive, we can live in a way that pleases God, and unfortunate things will still happen to us.
These things may happen as a lesson, as a challenge, or perhaps even as a result of past life karma. They may happen to serve a greater good that we can’t yet see.
When these things happen, we should not lose faith in ourselves, in our ability to manifest positive things, or in our Higher Power. That’s the thing about faith. It’s hardest to have when we need it the most.