“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters”~Epictetus
Since the release of the movie “The Secret” in 2006 people the world over have become engulfed by a new wave of positive thinking, beautifully packaged under the heading of “The Law of Attraction”.
It was with great relief that I embraced the new term of Law of Attraction. I have finally been supplied with three words which cover the epitome of my upbringing.
Being raised by two people who were living examples of the Law of Attraction, my parents, I have repeatedly rejoiced at the examples presented today, on mass scale, of how to live a happier, more fulfilled life. How reassuring it is, hearing words from “those in the know”, showing striking similarities to my own parent’s words.
Words of wisdom from my parents include ~
Attitude is everything.
You will always be presented with choices.
Follow your intuition.
Focus on what is going right in your life, not what’s wrong.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
As one door closes, another opens.
Always find the good in every situation; it is there.
If you’re not happy with something, change it.
You can’t put an old head on young shoulders.
Tomorrow is another day.
Show appreciation for everything in your life.
Money isn’t everything.
Say “I love you” to those you love.
Hugs are important.
Don’t be afraid to show your emotions.
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.
This list is incomplete; however each phrase is a topic in itself. There’s plenty more to cover, and with time, I will be giving each phrase more in-depth coverage, as living each day with these phrases in mind is sure to bring joy into your life!
And, “Attitude” is the link which encompasses the list in its entirety!
Personally, I find smiling to be a universal language. A smile not only gives the impression that you are approachable, you feel better on the inside as well. When you are genuinely happy and smiling, try to feel instant anger…it won’t work! It’s impossible to go from one extreme to the other. Any interaction with another person will have a far more pleasing outcome for both parties, if you are lit up, inside and out, with a smile. 🙂
In My World 
I don’t know what this Law of Attraction is but the quotation at the top…<>
This is what I have lived by for well over 10 years now. I had to learn about it the hard way. The neat thing about it is that it eliminates hypocrisy in our lives. Bad and/or undesirable things will always happen in our lives, things we cannot control. But we can always control our response to it.
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I really like quotes; wonderful how just a few words can say and mean so much.
The law of attraction basically says that we draw into our lives the things that we most think about, good or bad. It’s a loaded subject and one which fascinates me.
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