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Thank you for posting the above Kuan Yin Spiritual Law of Attraction & Mindfulness teachings. For many, this is a time of great confusion. Here,Kuan Yin explains the origin of our present reality (what She calls the “better than”, “not enough” & “survival of the fittest” paradigm) and the often dire consequences: “Humanity has created itself around the ‘survival of the fittest’ belief and the fearful belief that there is ‘not enough’. Unfortunately, many individuals really believe there are not enough resources for everyone…Any war and any other dilemma focusing on hate, fear and murder is based on the belief of not enough and the illusion of survival of the fittest…The indigenous tribes are sometimes the most powerful as many of them are so in harmony with nature as to be really, really divinely human. They’re so in touch with their humanity that they’re totally in tune with their Diva nature. They know that human/nature harmony is the crux of spirituality. Of course there is always the criticism–that “better than” mindset. Humans say they’re better than each other. And they say they’re better than nature. But they’re not. It’s ludicrous to compare the intelligence of other living creatures to human intelligence. Plants have enormous intelligences and spirituality. However, the “better than” mindset greatly contributes to the ongoing environmental destruction. The earth is trying to teach humans that everything is spirit. Eventually, humans will learn. It’s just another way to understand divinity. Spirit works through one’s own humanity and the earth. Everything here (on earth) is for the divine evolution of all energies. Whereas the word ‘beings’ so often refers only to humans, I use the term “energies” as it encompasses all living things on the planet.”-Kuan Yin

20. “Regard your life as about choices, experiences and desire and that you are already liberated. Don’t be afraid of desire. It is why you’re here: to taste, live.”

1. You are the physical extension of your “Authentic” or “Always” Self–that which is the essence of your being
2. “You are god: both the “sliver of god” and the “ball of light”. Ego’s very nature-capable of a relatively expansive, detailed, and yet individualistic perspective is crucial. Separating itself out from the God Force, ego extracts infinite unique experiences, integral to humanity’s process of ‘spiritualizing matter’. Incarnating on the earth, achieving individualism is therefore critical for attaining divinity.”
3. You are a creator: “juggler of the dream and the world of dreams”.
4. “You create your whole world from your thoughts.”
5. You are here on earth in your “rightful place” because you have chosen it. The laws of reincarnation and karma are real.
6. The basis of your life is free will and karma (the personal vibration created from prominent beliefs attracting objects and events to you). You always have the freedom to change your beliefs and thus what is attracted: In Her teachings, Kuan Yin states:

“There are the waves and there is the wind, seen and unseen forces. Everyone has these same elements in their lives, the seen and unseen: karma and free will. The question is, ‘how are you going to handle what you have?’ You are riding the karmic wave underneath and the wind can shift. Everyone must take what they see and deal with that which is unseen.”-Kuan Yin

7. The purpose of your life is to marvel and enjoy all you’ve created as well as to utilize your “focused intent” to “imagine the possibilities of something greater than is right here.”
8. “You are meant to be the ‘Watcher’. Instead of judging, you just see.”
9. “The most powerful forces in the universe are loving-kindness and motherly-love.”
10. “You cannot die; you are eternal, quantum beings.”
11. You have infinite realities to choose from.
12. “The universe will bring whatever one wants!”
13. “You are made of sound. Sound comes first in the universe.”
14. “Being in the moment is one’s link to eternity.”
15. “There is no such thing as time.”
16. “There is no evil, only ignorance.”
17. There are new, inexperienced as well as advanced, compassionate souls on earth.
18. “You are a totally unique, divine being simultaneously belonging to one huge family, a great continuum.”
19. “You are all sacred energies and everyone is as sacred as the next.”

So I think it’s great to work toward having the kind of life you envision for yourself. Just stay open and mindful of what’s happening as you go along. How you get there is just as important as the end goal itself.

I started thinking about the law of attraction and its use in bringing things into my life such as: having the chance to study oriental medicine, traveling to beautiful wild places, having a family and maybe a farm. I feel like these things would allow me a space to reach out to the community and connect with nature. Because of my circumstances I’m not able to pursue these things now, but would like to put the thoughts out there to set me on my path.

I also practice meditation and know that the only true contentment can come through this practice and that my wants are only grasping for things that may bring passing happiness and joy.

Am I looking too deeply into this?

But on to your question. I’m not sure I understand it, but let me just say a few things that might help. I’m guessing that you’re thinking of karma as something from our past that controls our future, and it’s something we can’t change. Maybe you’re thinking of karma as being like fate or destiny — and we’re at its mercy.

But the Buddhist definition isn’t like that. It actually means “action,” and particularly an action or choice with an ethical motivation behind it. So if we do something out of kindness, generosity, or wisdom, we create conditions for positive consequences to arise for us. And if we do something out of anger, selfishness, or ignorance, we set conditions for negative consequences.

If you think of it this way, then the Buddhist idea of karma is very much in line with LOA, don’t you think? It’s really about choice — OUR choice to move ourselves in a positive or negative direction. I think of karma as being like a universal force in the world, like gravity. It’s always at work in the world, and there’s no escaping its effects, either!

Is there something more to your question that I’m not getting here?

Best wishes,
Sunada