{"id":1284,"date":"2014-10-24T06:30:15","date_gmt":"2014-10-24T10:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livelifemadetoorder.com\/blog\/blog\/?p=1284"},"modified":"2026-02-02T23:12:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T23:12:08","slug":"law-attraction-4-reasons-isnt-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livelifemadetoorder.com\/blog\/law-attraction-4-reasons-isnt-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Law of Attraction: 4 Reasons It isn\u2019t \u2018Working\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Notice how I put working in quotation marks\u2014law of attraction is always working. It just isn\u2019t working \u2018in your favor\u2019 right now because there are still some blocks you are getting through. Notice the quotation marks again. I put them there because it is important to remember the energy that performs all this awesomeness is completely neutral.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It has to mirror back to you whatever is happening inside of you. Too often, we apply a lot of \u2018humanness\u2019 to it. We think the Universe is holding out on us because it thinks we don\u2019t \u2018deserve\u2019 what we want, or as some sort of punishment for thinking bad thoughts or having limiting beliefs. Sometimes we liken it to a mother, who gives us something other than what we desire because she feels that is what is \u2018best for us.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

But, this isn\u2019t what is happening. It isn\u2019t making any decisions, it doesn\u2019t dole out punishments and rewards. It can\u2019t give you what you want if you are not a match to it because you are trying really hard or because you are a good person. My favorite LOA blogger Melody Fletcher likened it to a computer\u2014it is simply input and output, and nothing more.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, that means that you have total control over your manifestations, and we just need to tweak some things. Here are four big issues that tend to really get in the way of our manifesting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trying to Feel Good while Stuffing Down What Makes You Feel Badly<\/span><\/h2>\n

The reason we don\u2019t have the things we want is because we have a lot of negative feelings and beliefs around these aspects of our lives. So, in order to fix that, we need to start feeling better, and adopting more empowering beliefs.<\/span><\/p>\n

We need to focus on the good in our life, and start cultivating the feelings that lie behind whatever it is we want because LOA works by matching us up with other experiences that match those same feelings. Sometimes that will result in the exact thing you pictured in your mind and sometimes it will be something different. It is all about what is the best representation\u2026but I digress.<\/span><\/p>\n

So with all this focus on feeling high-energy, and the good things in our life, it would seem that we need to take our attention off what is bad and what we don\u2019t like. Paying mind\u00a0 to all this will just slow everything down. But, there is a lot of misunderstanding here.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just focusing on the good while ignoring the bad is not how LOA works. Because simply ignoring that stuff ,without working on trying to shift it at all, or get to a place where you view the situation differently, means that it is still lurking in your vibration in a big way.<\/span><\/p>\n

This ignoring of what we don\u2019t like about our lives is one of the biggest reasons that really big, \u2018bad\u2019 manifestations seem to happen out of nowhere. On the surface, we can\u2019t pinpoint anything, but when we dig deeper, we see we have been glossing over a lot of big stuff for a long time. And, when we do this, the momentum builds and it surfaces in a big way.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you are struggling with LOA, you have to examine if this may be applicable to you. If you are lamenting you have been working on \u2018thinking positively,\u2019 have you been actually feeling good? If not, that is just denial. Do you have issues that you are ignoring or feelings that aren\u2019t being acknowledged?<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say when you were growing up, your parents blatantly favored your sibling. This sense of unfairness grew and grew until the idea of life being unfair became a core belief. You probably have a lot of resentment towards your parents for doing this to you, and understandably so. If you fail to acknowledge this resentment, feel it and work on releasing it, your manifesting will be stunted.<\/span><\/p>\n

When we begin studying LOA it is easy to develop this fear of our \u2018bad\u2019 feelings and we think we must just shove them down, but you can\u2019t do this. If they are there, they have to be dealt with to truly shift energy, and change your vibration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taking Action before Aligning<\/span><\/h2>\n

When looking at how to get what you want from a non-LOA perspective, it is all about action, action, action. We need to always be doing something, always taking steps towards achieving our goals. We mustn\u2019t delay. We must start doing something now!<\/span><\/p>\n

But, when you look at getting what you want from an LOA-perspective, action is actually the last <\/em><\/strong>thing we should be doing. It is preceded by getting clear on what we want, and then aligning with our desired outcome energetically. You can achieve whatever it is you want to achieve, so long as you are aligned with it. This new view of reality is quite exciting, and can sometimes lead to acting prematurely. Sometimes too, this idea of shooting for the stars can make us feel a bit of pressure to make bold moves for which we are really not ready.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is easy to forget that simply wanting something is not enough in the sense that it can\u2019t come unless we are ready to receive it. And, getting ready can take a bit of internal work. The usual paradigm of taking action first can be hard to shake, and we start doing things without being aligned.<\/span><\/p>\n

We do things that make us feel like crap, out of a sense they are necessary for our desired end result, and that just slows everything down. Our faith in the process is not as strong as it should be, and the old way of thinking and doing surfaces, and really screws with things big time.<\/span><\/p>\n

We start feeling panicked we won\u2019t get what we want. Things aren\u2019t happening as quickly as we \u2018need \u2018 them to and we get scared. Things just don\u2019t seem to be happening, and we get discouraged. And all this leads us to force ourselves to do even more in hopes it will \u2018fix\u2019 the problem, and our energy just continues to fall further into the pit. We start doing a lot of stuff we don\u2019t want to do, and this makes us feel even worse, which moves us even further away from what we want.<\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to do as much as you think to get what you want. When you are aligned, things come together in the most mysterious of ways. When you take actions that feel good, and come from a place of lightness, the returns are phenomenal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you take action, make sure you are aligned and have an eye towards actions that actually make you feel good. <\/em><\/strong>Don\u2019t do things that feel really scary. Only take actions that your current belief system can support.<\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to chuck your current life out the window completely to start manifesting bigger and better things. So, if you aren\u2019t loving your job right now, it is not necessary to quit at the end of the day if the idea of doing that fills you with panic. If you are unhappy in your marriage (provided your life is not in danger), but have zero means to support yourself if you were to leave, don\u2019t feel like you need to walk out the door tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trying to shake things up too fast when your energy is not behind it will only make things more difficult. It will be harder to work on feeling good if you put yourself in a position where you feel certain things \u2018must\u2019 happen in a certain time frame.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you start feeling better and shifting beliefs, think about the next step that feels the least scary to you and take it. Then take it from there..and before you know it, you will be making those bolder moves, and manifesting things you never thought possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not Seeing Manifestations for What They Really Are<\/span><\/h2>\n

Often times, we lament we are not getting what we want, but are missing all these manifestations that show us we are on the right path. We have a very specific desire in mind, and since that exact thing has not happened yet, we get all mad at the Universe for not bringing it to us.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are missing all the stepping stones that show us we are getting closer. Sometimes what we want just doesn\u2019t fall into our lap\u2014there is a progression of manifestations that reflect where our vibration and energy are at the moment. These situations show us that we are getting more and more aligned.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s say you have defined your ideal relationship. You are feeling better about the situation, and you start having more encounters with people that match these ideals, such as having an easy-going conversation, more frequent encounters with those that have similar interests as you,etc\u2026 And you are feeling all fine and good until the end of the night where you leave the bar, party or what have you, and no one asked for your number. All those good vibes go down the toilet, and you get all discouraged. Everything was going so well, but then nothing. You are still alone with no prospects on the horizon. This LOA stuff just isn\u2019t \u2018working!\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

But it totally is working\u2014these encounters are showing you that you are on your way to lining up with this ideal match. This is a clear progression from your previous situation of meeting nothing but jerks.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you run a blog as a primary means to draw in people to buy your products and services, and you are getting more and more people commenting on it, telling you how much they love your content, and how helpful, inspirational or informative you are, don\u2019t just dismiss that because you haven\u2019t made any sales yet. This growing readership and positive feedback is showing you that you are on the right path.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have your sights set on a specific car and you are now seeing it everywhere, this isn\u2019t the Universe teasing you, and showing you what you can\u2019t have. It means you are lining up with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t dismiss all these good things as not meaning anything\u2014they mean a whole lot.<\/span><\/p>\n

Misinterpreting the \u2018Bad\u2019 Things that Happen<\/span><\/h2>\n

So long as you adopt the line of thinking that everything that occurs in your reality is meant to move your towards what you want, that it is happening for<\/em><\/strong> you, it is easier to take \u2018unwanted\u2019 manifestations in stride. You realize they serve a purpose, and are not there to show you that what you want is not possible. You are not being punished.<\/span><\/p>\n

But, between our faith in LOA being shaky at times, and our natural tendency to only want to experience things that feel good and not things that feel badly, this wisdom can easily be lost.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hopefully this little tidbit can serve as a nice reminder. When you first start working with LOA in particular, you may find that lots of unwanted experiences are popping up, and this probably doesn\u2019t make sense. You are working on feeling better, so shouldn\u2019t things be getting better? Why is all this crap happening?<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, you\u2019ll be happy to know that this is actually a good thing. When you work on shifting energy, the obstacles that have been standing in your way all this time have to rise to the surface to be dealt with. You will be running into the various barriers that have been erected. You can\u2019t release something that you don\u2019t know is there, so it has to surface, lest it will continue to get in the way. When things happen, it is good to ask yourself how the situation makes you feel because this will help you get at the root of the belief being mirrored back to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Bad\u2019 manifestations can also help you fine tune your vision. Sometimes , we can\u2019t really figure out what we do want until we experience something we don\u2019t. Then, using that experience as a springboard, we have a clearer idea of our more desired reality.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is also easy to misinterpret \u2018bad\u2019 manifestations when we have strong expectations about how a situation should look, or how our desire will come about. Our minds are very limited, and can only see a handful of possibilities, when there are infinite.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, if you were hoping to create a better work environment, and you didn\u2019t necessarily have your sights set on leaving your current job, getting fired would seem like a really bad thing. But, it was a good thing because it was the quickest way to move you towards what you really want, which likely isn\u2019t at your current company, if you really assess the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you set your sights on a grander life, that may entail your boyfriend leaving you, because he has been an anchor holding you down in a way of being, that is no longer a match for you. Up until now, out of fear of how it would affect your relationship, you haven\u2019t been letting your light shine as brightly as you should. On a deeper level, you probably knew he was a bad match, and this manifestation was necessary to right the situation. <\/span><\/p>\n

Often times, we naturally envision an improved version of our current situation with all the major elements of our life still in place, not realizing that some must go or be heavily<\/em><\/strong> modified to actually allow in the changes we are seeking.
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These \u2018unwanted\u2019 situations are a necessary piece of the puzzle to move you towards all the awesomeness you want. They can surely be uncomfortable, and may not feel great in the moment.But remember , they are happening for a very good reason. You may feel bad, scared, mad or what have you when they happen. It\u2019s okay, you are only human.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0But, do your best to extract the wisdom from them, and know you are still moving towards what you want. You can\u2019t ever go backwards, but you can stagnate, if you let the pessimism and skepticism overwhelm you during these more challenging experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0I know that working with this process consciously can be really challenging at points. We are working on shifting beliefs we have held for many, many years, and that can take some time. But, if you have gotten far enough into your work with LOA that you are beginning to feel frustrated, chances are, you have had plenty of good manifestations that showed you there is something to all this, which kept you going down this path. Draw on those experiences, no matter how small they may seem, to give yourself a boost. Just work on feeling good for the sake of it, and not with the aim of getting something. <\/span><\/p>\n

Work with the process in a way that feels good to you–don’t force yourself to take steps for which you are not ready. Don’t worry about figuring out every single thing you want for the rest of your life. Just focus on what you think would make you feel good right now.
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I hope you enjoyed the post and please let me know what you think. What are your current LOA challenges? What are your successes? What tips would you give other readers that have worked for you? Looking forward to your comments and having a chat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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