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The Law of Attraction 2 - I Got the Job!

Aug 6 2007, Mike Estep

In my last article, I talked about using the Law of Attraction in focusing thoughts, actions, and emotions toward the pursuit of acquiring a job (in my case, an academic teaching position). I also discussed the need to continuously be hopeful, as the gratification of a desired goal can be delayed (in my case, one year before interviews took place). Shortly after I wrote the article, I was offered a university position to teach information systems.

Not only did I get a job I wanted, but this job is also 30 miles from where my wife, Tina, lives (I’ve remarried in the two years after the passing of my late wife, Rhonda). Tina and I have lived in towns about 2 hours apart for months, only getting to see each other a couple of weekends per month. However, this all changes this week. I got a job I desired and I also get to live with my wife!

At this point, I must discuss another aspect I believe is important in implementing the Law of Attraction - that is being thankful and aware. I’m thankful for this job. I’m thankful for my wife Tina. Sometimes I just want to pinch myself to see if I’m dreaming.

I’m also thankful for the traumatic events I’ve experienced since my late wife Rhonda died two years ago.

This may seem like an odd statement. No, I’m not masochistic and looking for trauma. No, I don’t enjoy trauma when it happens. But the fact of the matter is, having allowed myself to travel through the trauma has made me a stronger person and helped me to develop a certain awareness I didn‘t have before. I’ve learned to appreciate the fragility of life, the opportunity to work, the love of my family, the company of friends, and my health. I also know that I’m very fortunate to have the opportunity to start a new life with Tina.

This is a point where I think many people miss the boat on the Law of Attraction. It isn’t necessarily bad to pursue what you want, as long as there are also motives that aren’t entirely selfish. Recently, I’ve acquired desires of my heart. Along with this I’ve also learned to hope, to develop character through life’s trials, to be thankful, and not to take life for granted.

I’m very blessed and I thank God for my life.