The Paradox of Wanting

For many people the Law of Attraction resonates as a valid way to attract what they desire in their lives. Unfortunately many struggle to effectively engage it and are disappointed with the lack of results.

Often the reason they are unable to gain traction with the Law of Attraction is the “Paradox of Wanting” This paradox exists because the basis of the Law of Attraction is that “like attracts like”. Therefore it follows that if your major focus is “wanting” of things or circumstances, then it is the experience of “wanting” that you will receive.

“I want more money.”

“I want a new car.”

“I want love.”

“I want great new clothes.”

“I want to travel,”

As “like attracts like” what you are going to experience is not the experience “having” your desires but the “wanting”. Therefore you will continue to be separated from you desires and you will continue the experience of “wanting”. This situation gives the appearance the Law of Attraction is not in play when actual fact it is bringing the focus of your thoughts. The experience of “wanting”.

This makes how you hold your thoughts and desires very important. If you hold a strong expectation of receiving your desires, then you cannot be separated from it by the paradox of wanting. So it is important to reframe the way we think of our desires. We can do this with intention.

“I intend to have more money.”

“I intend to have a new car.”

“I intend to have love.”

“I intend to have great new clothes.”

“I intend to have to travel.”

Statements made this way, eliminate any “wanting” or wishing”, as the focus is moved towards the completion of desires. Intention holds a positive expectation of receiving. It removes feelings of not having and lack. By holding our desires and dreams as pictures of completion, that is resonate with the feeling of already having it, you greatly increase the likelihood of receiving our desires.