William Walker Atkinson and the Law of Attraction

The law of attraction theory which came up ina similar line of thought, similarly, positive thoughts
the late 19th century explains that throughabout the end attract thoughts relating to its
positive thinking and rightful utilization of ouraccomplishment.
positive energies we are capable of bringing aboutAtkinson while writing about the law of attraction
significant changes in our life. The law of attractionstates that the human mind is often affected by
is a school of thought that regards thinking,thoughts of failure. This often leads to
emotions and attitude as influential factors inrestlessness and deflection from the path of
creating our own reality.progress. Atkinson states that law of attraction
William Walker Atkinson is one of the names thathelps the mind in maintaining a mental calm and a
is most commonly associated with the law ofstate of steadiness in the face of adversity. He
attraction. Atkinson, who was also one of the keyillustrates the point through the example of
figures in the new age movement, was the editorpouring oil from a vessel into troubled sea.
of the magazine Suggestion, a New ThoughtAtkinson suggests that the followers of the law
Journal. But it is his book 'Thought Vibration' or lawof attraction should refrain from negative
of attraction in the Thought World (1906) thatthoughts and actions. He points out that negative
saw phenomenal success. The book centers onthoughts lead to negative actions and therefore,
the law of attraction and discusses at large therender us with negative experiences. It also
different ways by which it can change our livesimplies negative utilization of energy. This,
for better.according to Atkinson is a wrong application of the
Atkinson states in his book that we are all guidedlaw of attraction. Rather, he suggests use of
by universal laws and each of our actions isstrong thinking and confidence to fend negative
regulated by them. These laws also influence ourenergy.
thoughts, which like atoms, give best results whenAccording to Atkinson, the individual must have
held together. It also explains that our thoughtsfaith in himself and in his actions to be successful
are in a mode of spiritual union. Thought which isin his mission. Transparency between thought and
seen as a force by the law of attraction isaction is very essential. Mere belief and wishful
capable of influencing action. The book illustratesthinking of 'I can' and therefore, 'I will' will only
that just as thoughts of love for a personwork when it is followed by 'I do'.
receives a reciprocal response from a person with