Hello and welcome back to the Your Absolute Mind podcast with me, Paula Sweet.

Today we're about to discuss and hopefully unravel the mysteries of the law of attraction.

I'm sure you've heard of it. However, if it's new to you, the most basic idea is that the law of attraction is a universal force, like the law of physics.

And put simply, if you put out into the universe,

your wishes, your dreams, and act as if you already have it, the universe will provide you all that you wish for. Now, before I lose you, this podcast aims to provide you with some science

and practical applications of the law of attraction,

and I personally promise to demonstrate this in action. So stay around. As you know, I'm a therapist

and owner of Your Absolute Mind mental health app. Over the years, the concept of the law of

attraction has been buzzing in the air for a while

and frequently surfaces in my one-to-one therapy practice. Recently, I came across an interview

with Dr Tara Swart that adds a refreshing layer to the discussion. Tara is a neuroscientist

and she gives a unique blend of science and spirituality on this topic.

So let's kick off with a simple foundation. The law of attraction is essentially about bringing what you desire into your life.

And Tara beautifully quotes Henry Ford saying,

If you think you can or you think you can't, you're

probably right. Now this resonates deeply, suggesting our experience often mirror our internal

narratives. If you're constantly surrounding by self-doubt or feeling unworthy, life might just

reflect that back to you.

You'll have heard people in your life say things like, you can't think positively with a

negative mindset.

And it's true, we all get this.

But when it comes to practicing, controlling our emotions and feelings and thinking positively,

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