Those who study self-improvement have undoubtedly heard of the Law of Attraction. Recently made popular by “The Secret,” a well-branded independent documentary, it hit in 2006.

It was very popular, but is the Law of Attraction real, or just one more shiny-sound-good-feel-good-look-motivational fluff? I’ll answer that shortly, but before I do, I will share a huge key to help you “make hay” in bringing your dreams to reality. It’s about positive thinking…ever thought negatively about it? It’s embarrassing. If you say something negative about positive thinking, then you certainly aren’t very positive…are you? (No wonder your life’s not so hot, right?)

Positive thinking is more productive than negative thinking, but TRUTHFUL thinking is trumps both. I was listening motivational teaching by Tony Robbins’ when he explained that so-called positive thinking isn’t enough to change your life for the better. His example was that someone was speaking to the weeds in a garden while proclaiming, “There are no weeds, there are no weeds, there are no weeds…” with the expectation for the weeds to magically disappear. It was funny! But what is the real truth of that garden?

1. The weeds still exist, as the object of denial.
2. The weeds are clearly not wanted.
3. Perhaps it’s best to just pull up the weeds.

Truthful Thinking

Truthful thinking might ask, what are the weeds anyway? Could they be cultivated and harvested? Dandelions, treated as weeds in lawns, are harvested and sold as herbs. Truthful thinking would likely say… “Accept the weeds. Love the weeds; they have a purpose. Thank the weeds! Truly be thankful for the garden that grows the weeds.” Allow your mind to search for the truth and the message of the weeds in your life.

The Real Secret

Here are my conclusions about The Law of Attraction. Yes it is real! But there’s a more effective way to manifest your dreams to reality. Like the difference between positive thinking, negative thinking, and the truth, The Law of Attraction is just the beginning.

Two More Loa’s

There are two more LOA’s! The second LOA is the Law of Action! You begin by visualizing and feeling what you how you want to change your reality for the better. That is the first Law, The Law of Attraction. But it doesn’t end there. There are two more LOA’s. The Second LOA is the Law of Action states that you must take action, any action, to become the author of your dreams. The First Law of Attraction sounds great and feels magical, and yes…there’s a positive thread of truth to it! But it’s time to move from the initial excitement of the Law of Attraction to discover the power of the second LOA- The Law of Action and followed by the third law--the Law of Activation! (written by Deborah S. Nelson, Dreams to Reality Series)

The Law of Activation

The Law of Activation kicks in once you take an action, any action. Your dream begins to enter the universe in bits and pieces and is being born into physical reality. The Law of Activation applies when you receive your dream into reality. To activate the dream, we open our arms with thankfulness. The Law of Activation brings about the living reality of what was begun with The Law of Attraction. This is the “end that we had in mind,” where you now live your dreams! Yes, The Law Attraction is very real, but don’t forget the next two Laws, They are The Law of Action and The Law of Activation! These are crucial if you want to be the author of your dreams.

Author's Bio: 

Deborah S Nelson is the Author of the Dreams to Reality Series, which teaches you how to publish a vision board book in 10 steps. You experience self-transformation through self-publishing as you write your own vision board book and become author of your dreams.

Ms Nelson is a writer/creative entrepreneur, and publishing coach. She has written and self-published 11 books through Amazon and Kindle. Deborah S Nelson is the Author of the Dreams to Reality Series, which teaches you how to publish a vision board book in 10 steps. You experience self-transformation through self-publishing as you write your own vision board book and become author of your dreams. She was also nominated for the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award by Working Woman Magazine, and selected as a national finalist for Ms. Corporate America in 2008.