“The outer conditions of a person’s life will always be found to be harmoniously related to his inner state…Men do not attract that which they want, but that which they are.”
― James Allen, As a Man Thinketh
So I do find a great deal of validity in the words of Mr. Allen.
Though he speaks primarily from the first person perspective, there is an element of the Third person in all he says. He does seem to speak through Him to us even when he or we do not realize it. But I digress…
We are only able to attract what we want, through what we are.
If we fail from a character sense, make poor choices, lay blame on others, the world around us and pretend to be something we were never intended to be, we will attract similar beings, situations and reality. All because we choose to settle. Assume a convenient path. What makes things comfy. And all that enables us to avoid the truth. By being that which we are.
But then again, what about the impact of making good choices despite the push back from your past, others and the expectations of the herd? Or the effect of accepting responsibility, holding oneself accountable and ignoring the opinion of the masses? Choosing to accept what you know to be true about yourself regardless of conventional wisdom? And pursuing a path not less chosen but never attempted by you? Again, being what you are.
If you choose the latter, you WILL attract the forces of affirmation and what it is you wanty. You will become what you are, because you have fully acknowledged yourself, discerned how you can grow into that being and see where all of those difficult choices will ultimately take you.
We can only attract what we see in ourselves. To that I can attest.
So hear what the wise old mooses have to share.
Lean into what you know to be your truth regardless of the cost.
Embrace the challenge.
Push forward.
Be all that which you are.
Then see what comes your way.
Harmony.
