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− | '''Attraction''', or the '''Law of Attraction''', is considered by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Thought New Thought] [[writers]] as referring to the [[idea]] that [[thoughts]] [[influence]] [[chance]]. The Law of Attraction argues that thoughts (both conscious and unconscious) can affect [[things]] outside the head, not just through [[motivation]], but by other means. Essentially, "if you really want something and truly believe it's possible, you'll get it", but putting a lot of attention and thought onto something you don't want means you'll get that too.[1][2] | + | '''Attraction''', or the '''Law of Attraction''', is considered by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Thought New Thought] [[writers]] as referring to the [[idea]] that [[thoughts]] [[influence]] [[chance]]. The Law of Attraction argues that thoughts (both conscious and unconscious) can affect [[things]] outside the head, not just through [[motivation]], but by other means. Essentially, "if you really want something and truly believe it's possible, you'll get it", but putting a lot of attention and thought onto something you don't want means you'll get that too.[1][2] |
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− | The Law of Attraction became widely popular after the release of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_(2006_film) The Secret], a 2006 film by Australian television writer and producer Rhonda Byrne. Byrne followed up the film with a bestselling [[book]] of the same title and appeared on a series of talk shows in 2007. | + | The Law of Attraction became widely popular after the release of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_(2006_film) The Secret], a 2006 film by Australian television writer and producer Rhonda Byrne. Byrne followed up the film with a bestselling [[book]] of the same title and appeared on a series of talk shows in 2007. |
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| Various [[scientists]] have stated that many of the Law's claims are impossible, violating [[scientific]] principles and a scientific [[understanding]] of the [[universe]]. [3] | | Various [[scientists]] have stated that many of the Law's claims are impossible, violating [[scientific]] principles and a scientific [[understanding]] of the [[universe]]. [3] |
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| ==Bibliography== | | ==Bibliography== |
| * The Secret (November 28, 2006) Rhonda Byrne, Beyond Words Publishing, ISBN 978-1582701707 | | * The Secret (November 28, 2006) Rhonda Byrne, Beyond Words Publishing, ISBN 978-1582701707 |
− | * [http://www.hypnotictunes.com/ Automating law of attraction] | + | * [https://www.hypnotictunes.com/ Automating law of attraction] |
| ==External links== | | ==External links== |
− | *[http://www.abraham-hicks.com/lawofattractionsource/index.php Abraham Hicks: It all started here] | + | *[https://www.abraham-hicks.com/lawofattractionsource/index.php Abraham Hicks: It all started here] |
− | *[http://www.thesecret.tv/ The Secret: A New Era For Humankind] | + | *[https://www.thesecret.tv/ The Secret: A New Era For Humankind] |
− | *[http://www.hypnotictunes.com/ The Law] | + | *[https://www.hypnotictunes.com/ The Law] |
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| [[Category: Religion]] | | [[Category: Religion]] |