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(Redirected from Law of Attraction (New Thought))
:''For other uses, see: Laws of attraction (affinity); Laws of Attraction (movie); Laws of science (physics)''
The 'Law of Attraction' is commonly associated with New Age and New Thought theories. It states people experience the corresponding manifestations of their predominant thoughts, feelings, words, and actions and that people therefore have direct control over reality and their lives through thought alone. A person's thoughts (conscious and unconscious), emotions, beliefs and actions are said to attract corresponding positive and negative experiences "through the resonance of their energetic vibration." Whittaker, S. Secret attraction, 'The Montreal Gazette', May 12th 2007. The "law of attraction" states "you get what you think about; your thoughts determine your experience."[1] The idea has received intense criticism from multiple circles in the media, the scientific community, and even other areas of the New Age Movement.
Adherents claim that the statement by Gautama Buddha, "What you have become is the result of what you have thought", is an expression of the idea that thoughts introduced into reality can attract like energy. It is also often alleged that the same idea can be found in beliefs as ancient as Hinduism.Watkin, T. 'The Secret': Ask. Believe. Receive. That's the mantra. The Courier Journal, April 22nd 2007 In the West, the idea of "positive thinking" became popular during the 19th century. One of the earliest known formulations of the ideas now known as as the Law of Attraction is contained in the 1906 book ''Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World'' by William Walker Atkinson[2], editor of ''New Thought'' magazine. Dozens of books in the first half of the 20th century addressed the topic under various names of "positive thinking" and the "Law of Attraction."Griffiths, L. ‘Law of attraction’ has long history in inspirational writing East Valley Tribune, April 21st 2007.
In March 2006 a film named ''The Secret'' was developed around the "Law of Attraction", and was later developed into a book by the same name. The movie and book have been selling at a tremendous pace and have gained widespread attention across the media from ''Saturday Night Live'' to Oprah in the United States.
Proponents of the modern 'Law of Attraction' claim that it has roots in Quantum Physics. According to the 'law of attraction', thoughts have an energy that attracts like energy. In order to control this energy, proponents state that people must practice four things: Whittaker, S. Three steps to the 'Law'. The Montreal Gazette, May 12th 2007.
#Know what one desires and ask the universe for it. (The "universe" is mentioned broadly, stating that it can be anything from God to an unknown source of energy.)
#Focus one's thought upon the thing desired with great feeling such as enthusiasm or gratitude.
#Feel and behave as if the object of one's desire is already acquired.
#Be open to receiving it.
Thinking of what one does not have, manifests itself in the perpetuation of not having.
Proponents say that by abiding by these principles, and avoiding "negative" thoughts, the Universe will manifest a person's desires.
The Law of Attraction has been criticized for
★ Implying the law has a scientific foundation when no such basis exists,
★ Not defining it correctly according to New Thought practitioners, ''Secret history of 'The Secret' '' Marco R. della Cava
★ Mistakenly usurping the role of God. ''New Book, Old Lie'' Mark Earley
Criticism of the Law of Attraction comes from many directions. In the mainstream media, talk show hosts such as Larry King have pointed at the sufferings in the world. If the Universe manifests abundance at a mere thought why is there so much poverty, starvation and death? It has also been pointed out that most of the people discussed in recent books live in a culture that has paths to allow people to overcome adversity and that the same is not true for much of the world.
Scientists are critical of the lack of falsifiability and testability of the claims. All of the evidence is both anecdotal and, because of the self-selecting nature of positive reports as well as the subjective nature of any results, highly susceptible to misinterpretations like confirmation bias and selection bias.
The few claims by proponents that seem to reference modern scientific theory remain questionable. While brainwaves do have an electrical signal, it is unclear what principles of quantum physics behave the way proponents of the Law of Attraction claim. The use of the term "Law" and the vague references to quantum physics to bridge any unexplained or seemingly implausible effects are hallmark traits of modern pseudoscience ideas.
Within spiritual circles, the Law of Attraction has been criticized for conflating ego with the higher self, narcissism and promoting thinking that supposedly was humanity's leading edge several hundred thousand years ago, but now is a developmentally early cognitive stage.
1. Redden, Guy, ''Magic Happens: A New Age Metaphysical Mystery Tour'', Journal of Australian Studies: 101
2. "Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction" Out of Copyright version
★ ''The Secret'' (November 28, 2006) Rhonda Byrne, Beyond Words Publishing, ISBN 978-1582701707
★ ''Guide for Living: Law of Attraction - How to Attract Money, Love, and Happiness'' Publisher: Kathode Ray Enterprises, LLC (January 11, 2007) ISBN 978-0975436158
:''For other uses, see: Laws of attraction (affinity); Laws of Attraction (movie); Laws of science (physics)''
The 'Law of Attraction' is commonly associated with New Age and New Thought theories. It states people experience the corresponding manifestations of their predominant thoughts, feelings, words, and actions and that people therefore have direct control over reality and their lives through thought alone. A person's thoughts (conscious and unconscious), emotions, beliefs and actions are said to attract corresponding positive and negative experiences "through the resonance of their energetic vibration." Whittaker, S. Secret attraction, 'The Montreal Gazette', May 12th 2007. The "law of attraction" states "you get what you think about; your thoughts determine your experience."[1] The idea has received intense criticism from multiple circles in the media, the scientific community, and even other areas of the New Age Movement.
| Contents |
| History |
| Principles |
| Criticism |
| See also |
| References |
| Further reading |
History
Adherents claim that the statement by Gautama Buddha, "What you have become is the result of what you have thought", is an expression of the idea that thoughts introduced into reality can attract like energy. It is also often alleged that the same idea can be found in beliefs as ancient as Hinduism.Watkin, T. 'The Secret': Ask. Believe. Receive. That's the mantra. The Courier Journal, April 22nd 2007 In the West, the idea of "positive thinking" became popular during the 19th century. One of the earliest known formulations of the ideas now known as as the Law of Attraction is contained in the 1906 book ''Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World'' by William Walker Atkinson[2], editor of ''New Thought'' magazine. Dozens of books in the first half of the 20th century addressed the topic under various names of "positive thinking" and the "Law of Attraction."Griffiths, L. ‘Law of attraction’ has long history in inspirational writing East Valley Tribune, April 21st 2007.
In March 2006 a film named ''The Secret'' was developed around the "Law of Attraction", and was later developed into a book by the same name. The movie and book have been selling at a tremendous pace and have gained widespread attention across the media from ''Saturday Night Live'' to Oprah in the United States.
Principles
Proponents of the modern 'Law of Attraction' claim that it has roots in Quantum Physics. According to the 'law of attraction', thoughts have an energy that attracts like energy. In order to control this energy, proponents state that people must practice four things: Whittaker, S. Three steps to the 'Law'. The Montreal Gazette, May 12th 2007.
#Know what one desires and ask the universe for it. (The "universe" is mentioned broadly, stating that it can be anything from God to an unknown source of energy.)
#Focus one's thought upon the thing desired with great feeling such as enthusiasm or gratitude.
#Feel and behave as if the object of one's desire is already acquired.
#Be open to receiving it.
Thinking of what one does not have, manifests itself in the perpetuation of not having.
Proponents say that by abiding by these principles, and avoiding "negative" thoughts, the Universe will manifest a person's desires.
Criticism
The Law of Attraction has been criticized for
★ Implying the law has a scientific foundation when no such basis exists,
★ Not defining it correctly according to New Thought practitioners, ''Secret history of 'The Secret' '' Marco R. della Cava
★ Mistakenly usurping the role of God. ''New Book, Old Lie'' Mark Earley
Criticism of the Law of Attraction comes from many directions. In the mainstream media, talk show hosts such as Larry King have pointed at the sufferings in the world. If the Universe manifests abundance at a mere thought why is there so much poverty, starvation and death? It has also been pointed out that most of the people discussed in recent books live in a culture that has paths to allow people to overcome adversity and that the same is not true for much of the world.
Scientists are critical of the lack of falsifiability and testability of the claims. All of the evidence is both anecdotal and, because of the self-selecting nature of positive reports as well as the subjective nature of any results, highly susceptible to misinterpretations like confirmation bias and selection bias.
The few claims by proponents that seem to reference modern scientific theory remain questionable. While brainwaves do have an electrical signal, it is unclear what principles of quantum physics behave the way proponents of the Law of Attraction claim. The use of the term "Law" and the vague references to quantum physics to bridge any unexplained or seemingly implausible effects are hallmark traits of modern pseudoscience ideas.
Within spiritual circles, the Law of Attraction has been criticized for conflating ego with the higher self, narcissism and promoting thinking that supposedly was humanity's leading edge several hundred thousand years ago, but now is a developmentally early cognitive stage.
See also
★ The Secret ★ Positive thinking ★ Just-world phenomenon ★ Manifestation ★ Norman Vincent Peale | ★ Magical thinking ★ Consciousness causes collapse ★ Mean world syndrome ★ Prosperity theology |
References
1. Redden, Guy, ''Magic Happens: A New Age Metaphysical Mystery Tour'', Journal of Australian Studies: 101
2. "Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction" Out of Copyright version
Further reading
★ ''The Secret'' (November 28, 2006) Rhonda Byrne, Beyond Words Publishing, ISBN 978-1582701707
★ ''Guide for Living: Law of Attraction - How to Attract Money, Love, and Happiness'' Publisher: Kathode Ray Enterprises, LLC (January 11, 2007) ISBN 978-0975436158
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