Don’t Fight Terror, Campaign For Love
April 9th, 2007, 9:51 pm by Priya Florence Shah
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What we resist, persists.
- Sonia Johnson, American feminist, activist and writer.
I just got my copy of The Secret (DVD)
I have a strong personal belief that states, If you don’t like something, don’t complain about it. Change it. That’s because, the more attention you give something you don’t want - the more you complain about it, fight it, write about it, protest against it - the more you invite it into your consciousness, and your life.
It was not the Secret that taught me this, but my own experience as an environmental activist and journalist. I’ve written on environmental issues since 1996, and I realised, as most activists did, that we were fighting a losing battle, as far as many issues (like global warming) were concerned.
But, I also realised that focusing on the bad news and the disasters wasn’t helping. So, whenever I researched an issue I was covering, I decided to also give balanced coverage to the solutions that local groups and NGOs were exploring to challenges like pollution, deforestation and water scarcity.
I found a great deal of good news amongst all the depressing news that was covered in the mainstream media (MSM). The good news rarely enters public consciousness, because bad news makes better news, as far as MSM is concerned. One reason I avoid MSM (or scan through the headlines at most) is because I believe that, while it’s good to stay informed, it’s even better to be selective about the thoughts that you let into your mind.
As the Law Of Attraction states, what we focus on, expands. So, if your focus is on FIGHTING AGAINST the forces that create war, poverty, environmental degradation, you’ll only ATTRACT MORE of the same. And so,
- The War on Terror spawns more terror.
- Anti-war protests create more war and hatred.
- Protests against communalism create more hate.
- Focusing on your spouse’s faults creates more unhappiness in marriage.
If you want to use the secret of deliberate creation to create a world you desire, stop paying so much attention to what’s wrong with the world, and focus on the good you can do instead. Here are some ways you can make a difference by changing your focus right now.
- Don’t be Anti-War. Be Pro-Peace.
- Don’t fight the interests that create global warming. Focus on making alternative energy sources more profitable.
- Don’t fight against corruption. Focus on creating transparency and public accountability.
- Don’t fight against communal forces. Promote tolerance, love and understanding.
- If you’re in a relationship, don’t nag your significant other to change her/his ways. Focus on how good s/he makes you feel instead.
- And (this goes out especially to the Mumbai police) stop cracking down on kanoodling couples in love. Focus on freeing Mumbai of real criminals instead.
Like the Beatles, I believe that “All We Need Is Love.” And that the war on terror can only be countered with a Campaign for Love. Perhaps it’s time to send George W a copy of The Secret…
The LOA teachers state that one positive thought is many, many times more powerful than a negative thought. So focus on love and happiness. Will it help you change the world? Who knows? All I can guarantee is that it’ll make you feel sooooo good. 
Join the Campaign For Love here (site under construction).
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Subhojit Dasgupta said,
April 10th, 2007, 11:21 am
Yes sure ! As I always say……Make LOVE
not war
If we all just “made love”, everything would be balanced & in harmony.
Lisa Merlo-Booth said,
April 10th, 2007, 9:14 pm
This is a great post. We need more people being a solution rather than a complainer…I can learn some of this myself. SOmetimes it’s just so much easier to complain about war than to actually take the time to actively create peace…I’ll work harder to work on how to be more on the active side of this…thanks for putting this in my head.
Lois said,
April 10th, 2007, 11:40 pm
Hi Priya,
I recently watched The Secret, too, at the suggestion of my Success Coach. There’s much to be said for paying attention to the positive aspects of life and focusing on creating your successes!
It’s so wonderful to read positive articles! Thank you.
~Lois Carter Fay
http://www.MarketingIdeaShop.com and
http://www.BoomerWomenBlog.com
Jinger Jarrett said,
April 11th, 2007, 2:08 am
Dear Priya,
You will probably think that I am crazy, but I was thinking about you today and wondering how you and your daughter are doing. In fact, I was thinking about your husband too. I hope that all of you are ok, and as always, I’m so happy to hear from you. (I read all your emails).
Law of attraction at work. I started thinking about you, and you showed up!
Love this blog, and you are so right! What you think about, you bring about. Sounds like you are working on bringing about some positive things. Thanks for the reminder. I needed it. Guess I’ve been spending too much time on You Tube!
Love your blog. Nice to hear from you. Jinger
selfimprovement said,
April 16th, 2007, 2:26 am
I just watched the secret video and all i can say is
Wow!!!!
Here is another cool video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NowEvX6DR0U
Aldian Prakoso said,
May 9th, 2007, 6:21 am
Hi Soul Kadee,
I love your blog. It’s very personal and touching.
I’m also a fan of The Secret and Law of Attraction.
I actually knew about visualization from Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich and Sandy McGregor’s Piece of Mind but I never believed and practiced it until I watch The Secret. (I watch The Secret 4 times and I’ll watch it again and again).
It’s very true that we must focus on what we want, on what we desire, on what we dream of. We have to act as if we already achieve it by visualizing it.
And the great news is, I’ve found out an audio that helps me visualizing easier
This audio is surely fantastic and it comes with 365-day money back guarantee. Plus you get a free report. You must give it a try at www.AudioGettingRichScience.com.
Marcus said,
November 22nd, 2007, 4:24 pm
Yeah, LOA was a great read.
I think LOA and positive affirmation go hand in hand.