Not many truly grasp the profound and mystical concept of the "Law of Suggestion and the effect it has on our journey. This is the fifth natural law of the universe and is also referred to as the Law of Inspired Action. It holds the key to how our thoughts and beliefs shape our lives. By understanding and harnessing the nuances of this law, we can release and steer our path towards greater manifest potential and fulfillment. Let's unpack this fundamental principle and explore its significant impact on your everyday experiences and choices.
What is the Law of Suggestion and How Does it Work?
The Law of Suggestion is just one of many universal laws that govern our existence. These laws, like the Law of Attraction and the Law of Vibration, work in harmony to influence our thoughts, emotions, and actions. By aligning our beliefs and behaviors with these universal principles, we can tap into the inherent order of the universe and manifest our deepest inspirations.
The Law of Suggestion is the fundamental principle that governs the way our thoughts and beliefs shape our reality, teaching us:
"What is planted in the mind, grows in kind"
It operates on the premise that our thoughts, words, and actions hold the capacity to shape our reality, and suggests that the subconscious mind, like a fertile garden, readily absorbs the seeds we plant through our accumulated thoughts and beliefs. These seeds then take root, blooming into the experiences and circumstances that we encounter in our daily lives. Put another way, this law states that our subconscious mind is highly impressionable and will readily accepts the suggestions we feed it, whether positive or negative, ultimately having a direct impact on our physical experience.
In essence, the mind has a powerful influence over our physical world, and that by consciously directing our thoughts and beliefs, we can program our minds to attract and manifest the reality we desire.
The Law of Suggestion: A Guiding Force in Your Life
The law of Suggestion asserts that our thoughts and beliefs are accumulated through suggestions from various sources.
These suggestions can be found in:
- spoken words
- our personal experiences
- our environment
- our interpretations of life
- and even in the more subtle realms of our subconscious and spiritual bodies.
In this context, suggestion represents the psychological process where one person guides another person's thoughts, emotions, or actions. What we hear, see, and think significantly influences who we become.
In simple terms, imagine that your mind is like a sponge, absorbing the suggestions from your surroundings. This underscores the importance of being mindful of the content you expose yourself to, whether it's the TV shows you watch, the music you listen to, or the company you keep. All these elements contribute to the suggestions that shape your reality.
The Role of the Law of Consent and Personal Responsibility
As stated above, being mindful of what you expose yourself to is the Law of Consent in action and it is fundamentally important in the process of making mindful decisions.
In the realm of the Law of Suggestion, the principle of personal responsibility stands out as a crucial factor in this regard. Personal responsibility is inescapable in this process, if not, it would be interfering with our free will. The Law of Consent dictates that we must consciously agree to and accept the outcomes we wish to manifest in our lives. And we do this by allowing the suggestions to come in through the various sources mentioned earlier. This means you are providing default consent with your thoughts, emotions and actions, whether positive or negative. So if you are having a negative thought about something, or disagree with something, is irrelevant. The presence of the thought itself is the issue here, and it grants consent automatically by its presence alone. Understanding this law means understanding the importance of taking ownership of our thoughts, words, actions, who we interact with, and aligning these with our desired goals and aspirations. By being aware enough to be able to direct our conscious consent, we become active participants in the creative process of our reality. When we don't direct our consent intentionally, we end up giving consent even to that which we do not intend to, becoming passive bystanders in an uncomfortable reality.
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
One of the primary obstacles in harnessing the Law of Suggestion, is the presence of limiting beliefs. These deeply ingrained mental constructs can hold us back from realizing our full potential and achieving the type of abundance we desire. To overcome these limiting beliefs, it's essential to engage in a process of self-reflection and conscious reprogramming of our thought patterns.
The first step is to identify your limiting beliefs, which can take some time. Once you have identified them, actively challenge them with empowering and positive thinking, replacing negative self-talk with affirmations and possibility. Some examples of how to change your limiting-belief-based self-talk with empowering-belief-based self-talk are:
| SELF-LIMITING BELIEF | EMPOWERING BELIEF |
| There's not enough to go around | The universe is abundant and there is more than enough for everyone |
| I'm not good enough | I am worthy and capable of achieving my dreams |
| I can't change my circumstances | I have the power to create positive change in my life |
By changing your thoughts from self-limiting beliefs to empowering beliefs, you stop giving your limiting beliefs consent, and start giving the empowering beliefs consent instead.
The Mind-Body Connection
The Law of Suggestion is deeply intertwined with the mind-body connection. Our thoughts and beliefs have a profound impact on our physical well-being, as the subconscious mind communicates with the body through a complex network of neural pathways. By cultivating positive and empowering thoughts, we can stimulate the body's natural healing process and enhance our overall health and vitality.
How the Law of Suggestion Works with Other Laws
The Law of Suggestion does not operate in isolation. The universal laws work in harmony to create the fabric of our reality. That is why it is important to understand all the laws in order to truly manifest your desired reality. Each law builds on the next. For instance:
1. Starting with the Law of Mentalism, (see also Law #1: The Divine Mind & Infinite Possibilities - Embracing the Law of Mentalism), which is the fundamental law that tells us all things in existence are created from a thought.
"The mind is everything. What you think, you become." - Buddha
2. The second law, the Law of Vibration (see also Law #2: Rhythms of the Cosmos - Law of Vibration Explained) and it's subset law, the Law of Resonance, tells us that all things in existence, including the thoughts themselves, are "things" that vibrate at a specific frequency.
3. The third law, the Law of Correspondence (see also Law #3: The Cosmic Mirror - Exploring the Law of Correspondence) then goes on to tell us that everything around is you acts like a mirror, reflecting your inner landscape onto the outer canvas of your external reality; As Above, so below; as within, so without. This shows our our first connection between the inner and outer world. And this connection is further explained by the fourth law, the Law of Attraction.
4. The Law of Attraction (see also Law #4: Tips on Harnessing the Power of the Universe: The Law of Attraction Revealed) dictates that like attracts like, building on the previous laws by saying "like attracts like, i.e. the frequencies that you vibrate at inside (determined by your thoughts and feelings and beliefs) will attract the "same" or compatible frequencies in your outer reality.
5. Until we finally we get to the Law of Suggestion, which goes on to explain that it is the frequencies of the thoughts, feelings, words and actions that you allow into your world (and thereby give consent to) that forms the basis of the resulting frequency you vibrate at, which then determines what you will ultimately attract.
And going even deeper into the Law of Suggestion, is a subset law, known as the Law of Inspired Action.
The Law of Suggestion vs. Law of Inspired Action
To better grasp the Law of Suggestion, it's essential to understand its connection with the Law of Inspired Action. The notion of needing motivation for an action often implies that you don't truly desire it.
Inspired action, on the other hand, arises from a place of love and passion. It means doing something because you genuinely love it, not because you feel forced or desperate. Actions born out of love resonate with positive vibrations, setting you on the path to manifest your desires. It ensures that you only engage in activities that inspire you, attracting further vibrations on the frequency of love, such as abundance, joy, and more love. Because ensuring that you only engage from a frequency of love, means that you are giving "love" your consent, which is is the ultimate key. And based on the interconnectedness of the universal laws, it implies that by default, "love" is what will then be reflected back to you, in one way or another.
This is how the Divine communicates with you, revealing what the two of you intended to co-create before you incarnate into this life. However, to receive these divine messages, you must create the space and quiet time to be open to the possibilities that emerge from within. When you feel your heart light up at the thought of a particular action, that's your signal to proceed, that is what Inspired Action feels like.
Understanding this connection helps us make choices that align with both universal vibrations and the power of the Law of Suggestion.
Practical Application of the Law of Suggestion
Unlocking the full potential of the Law of Suggestion requires cultivating an abundance mindset. Shifting your focus from scarcity to the limitless possibilities available to you and the universe's vast ability to provide for your needs, is what will cultivate an abundance mindset. And by adopting an abundant mindset, you can liberate yourself from the shackles of scarcity and open the doors to self-empowerment and manifestation.
Some of the most practical steps to applying this universal principle is through daily affirmations (the empowering self-talk mentioned earlier) and visualizations. These simple yet effective techniques can help us reprogram our subconscious mind and foster and abundance mindset.
Visualization techniques can also be very powerful. By vividly imaging ourselves achieving our desired outcome, we engage our subconscious mind and create a strong emotional connection to the desired outcome (note: not the outcome itself, but the emotional outcome attached to it is the key here).
General steps to practically apply the Law of Suggestion in your daily life include:
- Awareness. Be mindful of the suggestions you encounter daily, from media to conversations with friends. Choose wisely what you allow into your mental space.
- Positive Affirmations. Embrace the power of positive self-suggestion. Regularly affirm your goals and desires, reinforcing your commitment to them.
- Visualization. Visualize your desired outcomes as if they have already come to fruition. This strengthens your belief and enhances the potency of your suggestions.
- Positive Associations. Surround yourself with people who inspire and uplift you. Their suggestions will be more aligned with your desires.
- Inspired Action. Engage in actions that resonate with your passions and bring you joy. This is your path to manifesting your heart's desires.
A good way of implementing this would be to start your day with just a few minutes of visualizations and affirmations (when you wake is a very potent time). Choose positive present-tense statements (i.e. as if the goal is already achieved in your present) that align with your desired outcomes. Experience all your senses in your visualization. and most of all, be consistent with your practice, and patient, as the effects of the Law of Suggestion often take time to manifest.
Incorporating these practices into your daily life will enable you to harness the power of the Law of Suggestion and effortlessly manifest your dreams. Remember, you hold the key to shaping your reality by being mindful of the suggestions you allow into your life.
Shape Your Reality with the Law of Suggestion
The Law of Suggestion is a powerful tool that we can employ to shape our thoughts and beliefs, and ultimately our reality. By understanding and applying it to your life, and consciously directing your mental focus, you can create a reality aligned with your desires and attract positive vibrations.
For deeper insights into the other natural laws of the universe, visit the Chittons Magazine and our Universal Laws and Ancient Codes section.
