Vishen LakhianiFounder of Mindvalley | NYT Bestselling Author | Transforming Lives Globally

Law of Attraction vs. Law of Resonance: Why the universe doesn't give you what you want

3 Mar 2023 · 1 min

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Vishen Lakhiani argues the universe mirrors who you are (the "law of resonance") rather than simply granting what you want (popularly called the "law of attraction"). He emphasizes shifting identity—using "lofty questions" that phrase desires as present identity attributes (e.g., "Why do I have the fit, muscular body of an athlete?")—as an effective manifesting technique. The speaker contrasts this identity-based approach with merely hoping or focusing repeatedly on a desire, which he says is less effective.

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The universe doesn't give you what you want. The universe gives you who you are. People misunderstand that. They think the law of Attraction is being obsessed with what you want. But no, if you want something, it doesn't mean you're going to get it. The universe will reflect to you what you are. And Beckwith calls this the law of resonance. So you got to become that which you seek to be. Now, lofty questions works because it's actually getting you there. So when you ask a question such as, why do I have the fit, muscular body of an athlete? You're tricking your subconscious by shifting your identity. And you will find that the universe will start to reflect that. If you ask yourself a question, why am I so kind and compassionate to everyone around me? Or why do I only eat healthy foods? Or why am I so brilliant at being an entrepreneur? You are shifting your identity at a fundamental level, almost like self hypnosis. And the universe will start to reflect that, and. And your life will start accelerating and changing at a really rapid pace. This is actually the most effective manifesting technique I know. But if you sit down and you hope and you hope and you try to focus your mind on one thing over and over and over again, doesn't mean you're going to get that, because.