Scion of NLP

Many professionals consider metaphysics a form of philosophy because it mainly pertains to the study of personal beliefs around mankind, the universe and “God,” as well as how all these things are inter-connected. The most significant difference between metaphysical science and other forms of theological study is in the area of unexplained supernatural phenomena, such as the many writings about the Law of Attraction (LoA) and its role in shaping events in our lives. Interestingly this is also where the individual interpretations of metaphysical principles are most prevalent.

If it’s all about intentions, then why am I still suffering?

One point in contention among the many followers of “The Secret” revolves around how LoA is interpreted with regard to personal suffering such as spousal abuse, loss of mobility, blindness, personal tragedy, etc. With more and more people seeking to understand how these things relate to intention manifestation it is a common topic of discussion in LoA groups and forums.

Recently, the idea of “not having personal connection to the unidentified source of universal energies” (a.k.a. the “Vortex”) combined with “the effect of focusing on your own material separation and personal expectation” has put forth an enlightening explanation which can be described as Relational Manifestation — the concept being that anything you manifest is going to have its own unique way of fitting into the universal bigger picture. The interesting thing to note is that both these important aspects of intention manifestation are derived from the original foundational component of LoA — individual perceptions.

Basically it’s our own individual perceptions along with focusing on our material reality (and our deeper expectations of how things should happen in the world) which is believed to hold us back from accessing the universal energy used to manifest what we want. Combining these pieces with the idea of universal oneness we end up with a model which incorporates how our manifestations connect to other peoples’ manifestations and the ways they can complement one another.

Now, with so many different ways of experiencing personal suffering it’s easier to see how this model applies if we first generalize the idea of suffering in LoA using questions such as, “Why doesn’t LoA work for me?” or simply, “Why aren’t I rich yet?” The main thing to remember is that the perspective of how “we are all spiritually interconnected” is still a valid explanation at any level of suffering — personal or global. The key to understanding the many different forms of suffering in the world lies within the important caveat that accompanies this new idea of Relational Manifestation — “suffering may be part of the process.”

Are pain and suffering simply part of the journey?

The concept that pain and suffering is part of the process is different than the outdated ideas about “fate” and “destiny.” In the new perspective your individual process for personal development, which is fundamental to your abilities of intention manifestation, plays a key role in your intuitive guidance. Many people believe that when you “follow your gut” the universe will help guide you in making choices that will take you through the processes necessary to manifest your personal desires. This means that, when necessary, your intuition can guide you through any inner personal development needed to manifest your dreams.

However, it’s important to remember that one well-known side-effect of personal development is the sometimes painful process of change. A prime example of this is someone who suffers from depression. People with severe depression may be required to face a multitude of inner demons in order to release the blocks holding him/her back from manifesting the life they want. In following their intuition it’s possible they may be forced to endure the difficulty of feeling ashamed, asking for help, losing friends, the side-effects of trying different medications, getting counseling, learning new ways of thinking & doing things and ultimately changing their perceptions so their intuition can finally help them see the choices they need to make in order to manifest their true desires.

On top of that, we must also consider another element of the stipulation that pain and suffering may be part of the journey — your definition of “pain and suffering.” Sylvia Boorstein once said, “Life is painful, suffering is optional.” So, although it would be useful to know for certain that following your intuition in doing something emotionally or mentally difficult will bring you great success, it’s more valuable to consider “what makes those things difficult for you in the first place?”

Notice the question is about why YOU feel they’re difficult. This is because every person experiences pain differently — where one person might think something is wonderful, another person might feel the exact same experience is frightening. In the case of someone who constantly wishes to make more money but is too afraid to change jobs — they are choosing to suffer. Someone who feels unhappy at work and is willing to change jobs, move to a different city, or anything else necessary to manifest their happiness — they might be in pain, but it will be temporary. The difference is that for one person pain is part of the process as they change and grow to make their life better, but the other person will continue to suffer so long as they are unable to perceive new options and choices to change and grow.

Is pain and suffering a necessary part of LoA?

Each person’s situation is different so every person’s journey will be unique. Whether or not there will be pain and/or suffering involved in the process of manifesting your intentions is unpredictable. The most valuable thing to remember going into the process is the age old saying, “If there’s a will, there’s a way!” … and in LoA it’s possible that way may not always be pleasant or easy, but there is always a way, even when we can’t perceive it.

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