I remember learning in psychology all about an external and internal locus of control and being quite simply flabbergasted. What category did I fit into? To put it simply: an external locus is believing in luck and fate, and outside forces determining what happens to you. An internal locus is a more hands on approach. It says “I’m in control of my future, I can handle and dictate anything flown in my direction!”
I never knew what one I wanted to be more, as there’s always this desire to be strong and in charge of your own life.
When I tell people that I believe in the Law of Attraction, they look at me like I’m crazy. At the moment I’m reading a scroll three times a day in order to bring success and prosperity my way. It’s called “The Greatest Secret in the World” by Og Mandino and it claims that putting time aside each day to read and register the words in front of you will magically manifest your desires and bring forth monumental change!
So far I feel as though it’s really benefiting my life. When I skip this, my day is never as successful. Maybe this is psychological, maybe I am a complete and utter sucker. Maybe I’m a witch! Ha.
I don’t know, but I know this - the Law of Attraction isn’t a passive or lazy choice that says “take the steering wheel Universe! I’m too meek to drive!” as many type A characters may argue. Believe it or not you can be both strong willed and a believer in abstract ideas!
To me, it is as active and hands on as an external locus as it takes serious willpower to train your brain. I’m teaching my self a new mindset everyday, because I want as much power as possible over what happens in my life.
It’s not me resigning and watching life’s events unfold in front of me... I’m consciously acting on making the most out of every stage of my day. (Three times a day!)
It could be considered foolish to give a book such power in deciding my day, but I’d be foolish to not test my strength in giving myself the best possible chance of a brilliant day.
It shows power of mind to be open to new ideas, and an open minded person is a successful person.
I hope your day is full of success, however you choose to go and get it!
Xx
