Using the law of attraction should be fun. Yet many people think of it like hard work, or become nervous over the possibility of attracting negative vibrations.

Here’s the thing: What we call the law of attraction is actually a cosmic phenomenon. Whether or not we choose to be aware of it, or to intentionally interact with it, we are the creators of our own reality.

If we do make the choice to become deliberate creators, we should do so with the intent of having fun and enjoying the process of life and manifestation. We are what we think about, and we will continue to be the manifestation of our thinking; for this reason it is important that we develop the habit of relaxed, happy thinking and avoid becoming overly serious.

If your goal is to create the ideal life for yourself and to make the world a better place, shouldn’t you proceed with a light heart and with full intention of having a blast in the process? Absolutely you should!

Enjoy your visualization time. Have fun deliberately creating the life/world you want to inhabit.

Life is only worth living if the goals are happiness and joy. The last thing we should do is think about using the law of attraction as a work task or a somber responsibility.

So take charge of your thoughts. Decide from this point forward you’re going to entertain thoughts and feelings that begin with joy, and that you’ll avoid coming from a place of “need” and worry.

Wake up giving thansk for every new day. And expect miracles and wonders with each passing moment.

I believe trust is one of the most powerful elements of a truly abundant life. And it’s certainly a key part of the manifestation process.

It’s easy to get caught up in the doing. We often cannot detach ourselves from the process of creating the life we want, and this causes tension.

In other words, there is the tendency to want to take the wheel and be fully in control of the situation. Our egos convince us that in order to attain the life we desire we must furrow our brows, strain our shoulders & back, and work furiously toward the goal.

Hard work has its place. But it’s seriously overrated in most cases.

We really don’t need to struggle to have an amazing life. In fact all evidence suggests that creation wants to heap wonderful things on us day after day.

When I look back over my life, I see a clear pattern: Wonderful people have come into my life, and I’ve always had more than enough to be happy about. 

There have been times of lack and struggle, but the truth is I created every single incident by resisting the natural flow or by being blatantly lazy. When I simply trust and allow I am always cared for and most of the time I receive more than I need.

A never-ending stream of marvelous suprises awaits each one of us. This, I believe is the nature of the life experience.

A great way to get in touch with your ability to trust the Universe is to take an unscheduled day off. Don’t work, don’t plan, and don’t spend any time worrying about your problems. Just take a day off to be grateful for everything you have and to listen for the subtle inspiration that will tell you what to do next.

You might not receive any clear signs. Then again your eyes may be forever opened by a life-changing event.

But the point of this exercise is really just to practice trusting. Be mindful of the fact that you will be cared for, and your needs will not only be met, but exceeded.

Often when people hear this, they counter with questions about suffering in the world. If creation cares about us why is there famine and disease around the world?

Well… I don’t know. I believe there is evidence to suggest that much of the pain and suffering in the world is manufactured by people who want to perpetuate such energies. But I don’t want to divert this post into a conspiracy theory so I’ll just say I don’t have the answer to why people suffer in starving nations.

But I do believe in the core principal of trusting creation or divinity to care for me. This realization has been profound for me. The truth that I am cared for and all my needs are seen to if I simply trust and allow is abundantly clear; I’ve seen it happen too many times in the past to discount it.

And I believe this can be true for others as well. In fact I think this level of cosmic trust is more powerful than any other method of accessing the law of attraction.

Joe Vitale calls it “Letting Go” in his book, The Attractor Factor. And I challenge all readers of this blog to look closely at the value of trusting and allowing over the next few days.

Is it possible that in doing this, we are letting our higher minds guide the course of our life? I believe so.

Our ego minds are incredible, and quite useful for many things in life. But as Eckhart Tolle eloquently points out, the always-thinking ego is of little use for determining who we really are.

Letting go and trusting is the act (or nonaction) of allowing divine inspiration to enter our lives. It is the detachment spoken of in ancient texts, and it is the key to blessings and fulfillment beyond anything we can conjure up with our ego.

We live in a society that honors and rewards striving and aggression. We often feel the need to struggle and fight with ourselves and others to find worth and to solve “problems” in our life.

The notion of “kicking some ass” is applied to just about everything, from work performance, to dating, and even to being happy. It’s bizarre and it’s very much backwards.

True power is most often found in stillness. For instance, the individual who has no need to tout her good deeds is of strong character. The man who is not afraid generally will not make a point to talk loudly about his courage. Rushing about and making a show is not strength.

True power, the kind we’re all born with, does not need to be acknowledged. And one simple way to find your own still sense of power is through basic meditation.

Embracing the silence will help you know your true self, and will help you become aware of how great and strong you really are. Also, it has been shown that regular meditation contributes to being happy by activating the frontal lobe of your brain.

There are many forms of meditation, but they all take you to the same silent place of watching and being. In fact you can meditate while moving about your day by simply being mindful of the moment and not adding new thoughts as you move.

To learn a simple beginner’s meditation practice please check out this basic meditation page. It’s an easy process that you are naturally wired to understand and it can have significant impact on your ability to know what you truly want and manifest the life you desire.