Balancing the Law of Attraction with Compassion and Wisdom

Do you believe you create your own reality? I do, but that's little comfort when you're going through hard times.

I just completed a year-long Law of Attraction coaching course, and yet I find myself out of a job at the moment.

So why would I create THAT? 

Sometimes the messages from the Law of Attraction movement can feel like blame when we are told we create our own reality. I don't know about you, but that's the last thing I want to hear when I'm struggling. Self-blame doesn't make me feel better, and doesn't help change the situation. That energy is definitely not creating reality in the right direction!

Some of the things I read from leaders in the Law of Attraction movement make it all sound so easy. You can be a millionaire, heal cancer, and attract your perfect mate. I do believe all of these things are possible. But if they aren't showing up, why?

What we need to remember is that many of us are sincerely doing the best we can in creating our reality. We want to become aware of our limitations and blockages and what we need is patience, compassion and encouragement to heal, not blame or flippant quotes. 

I am grateful to have wonderful friends I can call who help me work through issues and examine my beliefs to see if and how I might be blocking what I want to create. Many of them believe we create our own reality, but when something painful or disappointing happens, I know I can call these friends and get compassion and support, and not a pat or insensitive "Well, you created it."

We also need to be kind, loving and forgiving to ourselves. I need to be my own best friend, and my own best cheerleader when times are tough, and never internalize any message that makes me feel bad.

While there are many wonderful teachers out there, they are still human. They may be doing the best they can, but they cannot do the work for us, and they cannot be the ultimate source of our healing.

We still must spend time every day meditating, praying, and communing with Spirit, with God and The Goddess for support, inspiration and guidance. Sometimes I feel more responsive to the male, fatherly strength—and sometimes I need the warmth and compassion of the female, mother energy. 

This source never feels like blame, only love.

I am still a devoted student of positive thinking, new thought, the Law of Attraction and the Human Potential Movement, and always will be. And I do accept responsibility for the conditions in my life. But I also must do the deeper, internal work for my growth, and cannot rely only on positive quotes or magical thinking to do the work for me. I must also forgive myself for my past choices, and keep my thoughts loving and encouraging going forward.

As I'm working through my issues about work, and receiving healing from past bad experiences that have affected my confidence, I'm feeling stronger and more energized. I am authentically creating the conditions for a wonderful future, and allowing the good that is on its way to me. 

I am happy to say I am feeling more ready than ever to share my gifts with the world and serve it by creating and expressing fun and joy in my career and life. I am creating this with a whole lot of compassion from myself, my friends and teachers here on earth, and those beyond.

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