So, here's my thought / question of the day, a bit more positive, I hope ....
Is the "manifestation process" essentially the same as "prayer"?
It seems like the core concepts of manifestation and abundance are just the same as what was taught to me in Sunday school ....
* Pray to God for your wants and needs;
* Trust and believe God will provide;
* When God answers your prayer, be thankful;
* Give a portion of the blessings to others and back to God;
* If God doesn't answer your prayers, then what you asked for wasn't in your best interest and is not part of God's will, or be patient, and God will answer when the time is right;
* God helps those who helps themselves;
* Everything happens according to God's plan ... there are no accidents, mistakes, coincidences ... all things happen for the good of those who love God;
* Happiness is to know the Saviour;
* Above all, love others as yourself.
... but now re-framed as ...
* Focus your attention and intention upon what you want and need;
* Trust and believe the _______ (Universe, Other-Than-Conscious-Mind, Intuition, Force, Life, Nature ... etc.) will provide;
* When your desires are manifested, be grateful;
* Share the blessing with others;
* If what you wanted is not manifested, it wasn't congruent with your core being in the first place, or be patient and let the Universe (etc.) work out the details in its perfect time;
* Trust your intuition to guide you to act appropriately;
* There are no coincidences, just manifestations;
* Happiness is to know yourself;
* Above all, love others as yourself.
Okay, I know that truth is truth, but is this comparison a fair one, and we've just shifted perspective from "God" to some other Provider (the Universe, etc.) ? Am I missing something, or have these priniciples been ageless and presented in every Good Book throughout history?
[This message has been edited by hartreefoch (edited March 09, 2006).]
