The Law of Attraction and Pessimism: A Personal Struggle
Hi, I'm Rabbit, and I want to share something that's been bothering me for a long time: my relationship with the Law of Attraction. For the past six years, I've struggled to reconcile its principles with my own pessimistic nature. I find myself repeatedly falling into the same traps, forgetting how to navigate them effectively.
Understanding the Law of Attraction
The Law of Attraction suggests that by consistently focusing on your desires and visualizing your goals, the universe will help you achieve them. Many stories illustrate this principle, claiming that belief leads to reality. It proposes that you are constantly sending the universe signals about your wants, and in turn, the universe conspires to make them a reality.
From a scientific perspective, consistent thought leads to action, and consistent action leads to success. The persistence and effort fueled by a strong desire are key factors in achieving goals. Each action you take is like a photon, contributing to the beam of light that guides you toward your destination.
The Pessimist's Dilemma with the Law of Attraction
As a self-described pessimistic person, I find the Law of Attraction challenging. While I strive to believe in achieving big goals and dreams, my mind constantly questions the path to success. Doubts arise about whether the small steps I'm taking are truly in the right direction or if they will bring me closer to my ultimate objective. I'm often overwhelmed by the uncertainty of how much effort is truly needed.
The Law of Attraction emphasizes focusing on the big picture, but reality often clashes with this ideal. Hard work doesn't always guarantee success. This creates a conflict: believing in inevitable success versus acknowledging the role of luck and potential for failure. This internal battle has been ongoing for years, leaving me uncertain about how to truly embrace the Law of Attraction.
The Problem of Delayed Gratification and Fear of Failure
I've realized that a lack of recent feelings of success contributes to my struggle. It's been too long since I experienced the reward of hard work leading to a desired outcome. My most recent example is studying English, but consistent effort only lasted two weeks. This absence of long-term success makes it difficult to believe in my ability to achieve future goals.
To address this, I consulted Chet GPT and realized I may be suffering from procrastination, because I'm afraid of failure and afraid that even if I work hard, I will still not succeed. The root of the problem is the fear of failure. We intellectually understand that failure is a stepping stone to success, but accepting it emotionally is a different story.
Living in the Present as a Solution
We, as humans, have not yet evolved enough to fully accept failure and its possible implications. This is why the prescription of "living in the present" exists. You are unable to accept failure or the immediate lack of success, so you are forced to live in the present moment.
A truly successful person, in my view, is someone who survives a miracle. Working hard is like buying a lottery ticket: a chance at success. This means believing two seemingly contradictory things at once: the Law of Attraction (that you will succeed) and the need to live in the present (acknowledging your human limitations). The feelings of long-term goals or expectations that have not been achieved are difficult to process.
Ultimately, we are all small and fragile, trying to make sense of a world where success is not guaranteed. Therefore, let's all live in the present, together.
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