{"id":3179,"date":"2015-09-14T10:52:36","date_gmt":"2015-09-14T14:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livelifemadetoorder.com\/blog\/blog\/?p=3179"},"modified":"2021-08-02T07:28:43","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T07:28:43","slug":"law-of-attraction-action-manifesting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livelifemadetoorder.com\/blog\/law-of-attraction-action-manifesting\/","title":{"rendered":"Law of Attraction: What to Consider about the ‘Action’ Part of the Manifesting Equation"},"content":{"rendered":"

There seems to be some confusion regarding how action fits into this whole law of attraction thing. And as such, whether or not to act, can produce quite a bit of anxiety. We are so used to taking action, and have spent a long time operating under the paradigm that action is what creates. Moving away from that can be challenging, and uncomfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many detractors of the law of attraction decry this idea that you don’t need to do anything to get what you want; and since many people mistakenly regard the LOA as some sort of tool, (remember you don’t ‘use’ the law of attraction, it just ‘is’ )there is this idea of doing things the ‘LOA’ way or doing things the ‘regular’ way and taking action to achieve your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clearly this is not how it works. Again, we don’t ‘use’ the LOA\u2014it is not visualizing or affirmations. It is a way of explaining how reality works. The law of attraction is not magic…most things we want to manifest unfold over time as we clarify what we really want, clear out resistance and better embody the energy (at least most of the time) that is a match to what we want.<\/span><\/p>\n

How these things come together, however, can seem as easy and magical as if they really did just fall out of the sky, when we are nice and aligned.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is absolutely true<\/b><\/i> the role of action carries less importance when we are aligned energetically with what we want. At least the type of action that we are typically accustomed to taking. You know the kind\u2014the action taken from a space of fear, doubt, the need to control, a need to ensure some sort of result and with the belief that it is totally up to us to make it all happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most ideal actions are ones coming from a space of inspiration\u2014they feel good, right and light. Because they are taken from a space of being aligned, they are very effective, and they have a lot of leverage. At times, we may be doing a whole lot, but when it is inspired, it doesn’t feel hard. It doesn’t feel like ‘work.’<\/span><\/p>\n

Because of our resistance, and the belief in the necessity of action, it can complicate things a bit. And we will typically engage in more action than we probably truly have to. In the purest vibration, we would have to do very little, and any action we did take would be fully inspired.<\/span><\/p>\n

But because \u00a0most of us are not walking around with said pure vibrations, getting a better handle on when to act and when it may not be good to act, will certainly be helpful. So here are a few of my thoughts on the role of action in the attraction process:<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember Action is a Manifestation of Your Energy<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our energy (predominant thoughts, beliefs and feelings) is what truly creates our reality…that is something that has become increasingly clear to me as I have gained a better understanding of conscious creation and cleared out the gunk that was holding me back.<\/span><\/p>\n

Everything we are doing is being inspired by our energy. That is the core driver. And as this begins to sink in more deeply, we begin to realize that this includes the actions we are taking.<\/span><\/p>\n

The actions we are being driven to take at any given moment are not random. They did not just pop into our head out of nowhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those actions are a manifestation of our energy. The actions you are thinking about taking in any given moment are an indicator of how you are feeling; they are an indicator of how aligned you are with whatever it is you hope to manifest.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you are feeling the urge to take actions with the hopes of forcing some sort of outcome or with the idea you best do this thing, or getting what you want won’t happen, guess what? You are not aligned with what you want, and these actions really aren’t going to help much.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sure, people get results with forced, shitty-feeling action all the time. And because we have observed this over and over again, we have a hard time buying into this whole ‘doing less’ thing; the idea that getting what we want can be fun and easier just doesn’t quite sit right.<\/span><\/p>\n

We have not observed this way of doing things much at all, and as such,we have a hard time trusting that.<\/span><\/p>\n

But remember, this way certainly exists, and you are working consciously with your energy so you can do things a better way.<\/span><\/p>\n

You want to rid yourself of the belief that getting the good stuff means doing a whole lot of stuff that makes you feel crappy. You are starting to get a better understanding that the road to getting what you want has to feel good if you want to get the good-feeling results.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if actions are a manifestation of our energy, and the energy behind your actions doesn’t exactly smack of trust you will get what you want, and feeling good about what you are trying to manifest, pull back. Again, this is an indicator you are already out of alignment.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will be much better served by stepping back from the action, and going within to examine how you are feeling, and what beliefs are surfacing right now. That is not ‘doing nothing’ by any means, and is the most important action you can take.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don’t Take Actions That Your Belief System REALLY Can’t Support<\/span><\/h2>\n

Again, it is our energy that is running the show, and while getting what we want often involves being inspired to take actions that will probably feel a bit scary and uncomfortable, because we are treading new territory, we don’t want to do things that are just going to activate a ton of heavy resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n

The theory of how the law of attraction works, and how things play out in ‘real time’ can be drastically different because we have a lot of resistance in the forms of limiting beliefs, fears, doubts, skepticism about whether this is how it really works, etc…<\/span><\/p>\n

And we have to honor all that, as we embark on our various manifesting journeys. Essentially, the bigger the action you take, the more life-altering it may be, the more trust you better have in this process. The more aligned you should be with the desired outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without that trust and alignment, acting will just complicate things even more. If you don’t have a lot of trust in this process, and that the good old U has your back always, any little unwanted thing that happens will freak you out big time.<\/span><\/p>\n

The path unfolding in a way that you didn’t expect (expectations will get us every time) will trigger massive fear things aren’t going to work out for you. You will still always be moving toward what you want, no matter what.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can’t really make a mistake. But taking bigger actions that your current belief system really can’t get on board with, will make things much more complicated and painful than they have to be.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you don’t like your job for example, have very little in the way of savings, still have major money anxieties and you are still primarily focused on what you don’t want\u2014worrying there aren’t better jobs for you out there,etc…quitting at the end of the week probably isn’t the best idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have decided you want out of your marriage, but you haven’t worked in 15 years, don’t know how in the hell you would support yourself right now, and you aren’t even close to being in an energy of being open to the possibility a better way exists, even if you can’t see it yet<\/b><\/i>, calling up the divorce lawyer tomorrow may not be the ideal move.<\/span><\/p>\n

Again, I have to stress that the law of attraction is not magic. Just deciding you want something is not enough to get it, no matter how badly that may be. You have to be a match to it, and it is really hard to become a match to what you want, when you take actions that you really don’t feel comfortable with, or will basically turn your whole world upside down.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which brings me perfectly into my next point…<\/span><\/p>\n

If You Feel Like Action Isn’t Feasible Right Now, It’s Okay…True Change Starts Within<\/span><\/h2>\n

I may start sounding like a broken record here, but have to say this again. It is our energy that truly creates our world, not the actions we are taking. When our energy is nice and aligned with what we want, the role of action diminishes because things start coming together more nicely and smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Being aligned means becoming a magnet for all sorts of ideas, inspirations, encounters and opportunities that are perfect for moving you towards what you want. You no longer need to try and control everything and force results.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because this inner work is the crux, it is okay if you really feel like there is not much you can ‘do’ right now to change things. Taking actions when you aren’t aligned will just fuck things up anyway.<\/span><\/p>\n

Acting from a space of desperation, or more with the idea of running away from something unwanted, rather than towards something wanted, is just counterproductive. Things can certainly start to take shape, but it will just be harder and more slow-going. It will be more painful.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can start feeling better before anything changes\u2014you kind of have to anyway as you have probably come to realize. All the things you don’t like now don’t have to go away first.<\/span><\/p>\n

We get to choose where we put our focus and how we feel. We get to search for better-feeling perspectives on what is happening now\u2014this doesn’t mean trying to adopt a better feeling perspective on things that suck.<\/span><\/p>\n

You don’t have to find a way to feel good about not having money or your crappy marriage\u2014you are entitled to not like those things. But you can choose to focus on the other forms of abundance in your life, like your health or having a place to live, or on your awesome kids or how good a father your husband is.<\/span><\/p>\n

I know that it sucks if you feel like you just can’t immediately change your circumstances through taking actions. It sucks if you feel like there are things you want to do, but it just doesn’t seem like the right time.<\/span><\/p>\n

But you have to remember you can start moving towards the life you want by going within and making yourself a better energetic match to what you want. This is the fastest, easiest way to accomplish this anyway, so don’t despair about not being able to mold outside circumstances just to your liking right at this moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

We Have Certain Beliefs and It is Fine to Work Within Them<\/span><\/h2>\n

Like I mentioned earlier, we will probably do more than we truly have to, because we don’t have some perfect vibration where are are one million percent trusting and aligned. The belief that action is important for getting what we want is pretty deeply ingrained.<\/span><\/p>\n

And it will be easier to manifest by working within certain beliefs rather than trying to fully shift them.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are trying to lose weight for example, you may have found serious self-worth issues may be at the root of your weight gain. Cleaning that up can lead to you losing weight without doing anything else…I know that may sound hard to believe, but it’s true.<\/span><\/p>\n

But here’s the thing…there is a pretty strong belief that diet and exercise are crucial components of managing weight. And generally it is a belief that has served us pretty well. It makes us feel good to eat right and exercise. We believe we are keeping ourselves healthy, and that’s a good thing.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, in addition to your inner work on self-worth, it would probably make you feel better to improve your eating habits and exercise more. There is a part of you that probably really can’t get fully on board with the idea this doesn’t matter, and as such, it will create a lot of resistance, if you attempt to continue eating in a way that is considered ‘unhealthy.’<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are trying to build a successful business, it is probably hard for you to believe you can get clients without advertising, networking or engaging in other business-like activities. Taking these actions probably makes you feel good, and fosters the expectation you will get what you want.<\/span><\/p>\n

The key is examining the energy behind the actions. You want to change your eating habits and exercise habits in a way that feels good to you\u2014you don’t want to torture yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

You want to engage in the activities that you believe will help you build a successful business in a way that feels light and inspired, not forced.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s face it…we are all guilty of acting from a space of force, fear and doubt. It will happen. But with an awareness of how things really work, it will help us do it less. It will help us recognize more quickly when we are acting from this space, and we can rectify the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n

As you get more aligned with what you want, and gain more trust in the process, you will begin to see more clearly it truly is our energy that creates, and you will become more comfortable with not acting from a bad-feeling space; you will be a better match to inspired action.<\/span><\/p>\n

Examining the Absence of Inspired Action<\/span><\/h2>\n

If there are things you want to accomplish, and the inspired action just isn’t there, it’s okay. Don’t feel forced to take action. But, if this ‘funk’ is going on for longer than you feel comfortable with, it is a good idea to take a look at what is happening.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you really dream of starting a blog for example, but months have passed, and you still feel resistant to doing it, a mere lack of inspiration is not the primary culprit.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is some fear around starting. There is some bigger resistance at play that is holding you back from doing things you believe would make you happy or help move your desires along.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is one thing to pull back from your business for a week because you are feeling out of alignment, it is another to have not taken one single step towards a goal in a year, all the while lamenting you want this thing so badly.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to remember that inspired action may not always feel totally comfortable. You may be stepping outside your comfort zone. You may be making big changes. You may still naturally be nervous or a bit scared.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ultimately, only you can know what is going on inside of you, and whether you are simply waiting on inspiration, and generally feeling good about what you want, and good overall, or are just totally feeling stuck, overwhelmed, fearful or highly doubtful you can get what you want, so why bother trying?<\/span><\/p>\n

Hope you enjoyed this and it gave you a better idea of when to act and when to not, and what types of actions will be most beneficial to your manifestations coming into the physical.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your Turn…<\/span><\/h2>\n

What did you think of this post? Did it help clear up any action anxiety you may have had? Anything you would want to add here? Looking forward to your comments as always.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to learn more about law of attraction, you can also find my Making Sense of the Law of Attraction<\/strong> series on Amazon<\/a>. If you are a Kindle Unlimited member, they are free\u2026sweet. And if you aren\u2019t, no worries..they are super-cheap!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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