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March/April 2008 Spirituality
10 Universal Laws You Need to Know

by Jennifer Longmore

Our entire existence is governed by subtle laws that exist in the universe. We can't see them, but we know they are present. When we work with these laws, our thoughts and actions are aligned with divine flow and ease, and when we work against them, we create struggle and disease.

The Secret touched on the law of attraction. Here are 10 other universal laws that you need to know to successfully manifest what you want in your life.

Abundance. When you create images of abundance in your life, you attract this energy into your reality. Abundance does not only apply to money. We also long for an abundance of love, relationships, peace, harmony, opportunities, faith, success and much more. Where are you longing for more abundance in your life?

Action. God works with us, not for us. You can be extremely gifted, talented, compassionate, deserving and so on, yet only action will materialize your wishes. Being a passive participant in your life allows you to watch your life like a movie, whereas being an active participant allows you to star in the leading role. Which role do you choose?

Divine flow. Living in the moment, maintaining a state of love, being grateful and serving others aligns you with the law of divine flow. In turn, you are more connected to yourself, to others, to the universe and to God. This deep sense of connection allows for more peace, love, grace, compassion and synchronicity, which is divine flow. How can you create more flow in your life?

Economy. This law governs energy (matter) and energy always follows the line of least resistance. When you try to make things happen that are not in your highest good or the highest good of all, those actions are met with resistance (the law of economy). Spending energy trying to overcome resistance and universal laws as you attempt to manifest is wasted energy that could be spent where there is flow and receptivity. The more energy you save, the more you have to spend on things that truly matter. Where do you need to shift the focus of your energy?

Expectation. Energy always follows your thoughts. When you expect bad things, bad things will happen. When you expect and believe in good things, good things will happen. Therefore, your thoughts always shape your experiences and expectations. What thought patterns do you need to shift?

Good will. When you manage the energy of your thoughts and actions, and create good thoughts and wishes for yourself and others, you automatically create the energy of good will. This energy, when understood by many, creates a collective consciousness of good will and has the ability to transmute the ill will of others. How are you practicing good will in your life?

Grace. When you create good karma for yourself, and focus outside of yourself for the healing of others and Mother Earth, you implement the law of grace. This means that you might receive more than you have worked for or seemingly deserve, allowing you to manifest even more of what you want in your life. How can you live a more graceful life?

Intention. Energy always follows intent. When you perform an act of kindness and your intention is to be recognized for your goodness, or you have a hidden agenda, you will not be rewarded through the universal law of intention. Intention and effort must be aligned in order to successfully manifest. When you intend to generate more money, and you reduce your spending on non-essentials and become more responsible with money, you create more money. More importantly, when you demonstrate that you can handle more, the universe gives you more. How can you improve the intentions that you are setting in your life?

Manifestation. When you think, visualize and speak what you wish to manifest, as though it is already happening in your life, you activate this law. Your manifestations need to be positively focused, emphasizing what you want to create, rather than what you do not want to create. What do you wish to create in your life today?

Patience. Patience allows you to learn more about yourself, your values, and to practice faith and surrender to the universe. Through patience you learn to allow for divine timing and trust that everything that you hope to manifest is occurring in its own divine order. Following this law allows for successful manifestation. Where do you need more patience in your life?

Three requests. When you repeat what you are requesting of the universe three times, it activates the universal power of three and brings a stronger energy to what you intend to manifest. Often this accelerates this speed in which you attract what you have been requesting. How can you incorporate this law in your manifestation techniques?

Jennifer Longmore, founder of the Soul Journeys School for spiritual studies, is an international healer, lecturer, author and spiritual counselor. She teaches many workshops and certification courses on energy work, intuitive development and the law of attraction. Visit www.souljourneys.ca.