Today’s post is about me trying to learn the same lesson – again.
Many of you know that I recently set out on a Law of Attraction experiment (which I admit I have not been practicing very well) about a month ago. The goal was to make an extra $10,000 in the next three months to pay for some specific items.
Well, the Universe has a funny way of sending you things, but if you don’t tell it HOW you want it sent, you may not be getting what you really want.
About two weeks after this experiment, I ran into an old teacher of mine from grad school. We haven’t seen each other in about 2 years, and she kept telling her husband she had just been talking about me. She wanted me to come back to school and TA some Industrial Hygiene classes. The offer would be about $12,000.
Problem solved, right? Not really. I don’t want to go back to school or teach IH, so I declined.
Then last week my husband decided to cash out some things and move some finances around. Long story short, we have about $13,000 coming in next week.
Again, problem solved, LoA worked, right? Not really. I want the extra income to come from my business. I really didn’t specify this at the beginning, so I think I need to regroup and restart. Now, this is a pretty touchy subject. After all, when you believe in positive thinking and the Law of Attraction, you’re not supposed to worry about how the things happen or how it comes to you – you’re just supposed to be open to receiving it.
So what do you think? Did my experiment work because I attracted over $10,000 in the last month – twice (even though I turned it down once)? Do you think that it matters if it comes from a specific place? How would you modify your LoA experiment if you are doing one?
For me, I am thinking about changing my goal to 2 high-end clients in the next month. This will help build my confidence (and self-esteem) in the long term, and will yield just as much money.
Good idea or bad idea? I’d love to hear your take on this!

Leave A Reply (14 comments So Far)
Ashley Rae
420 days ago
Your experiment was a total success! Even more so since you learned what you really wanted, so now you can attract that instead. <3
Amethyst Mahoney
420 days ago
Thanks, Ashley. I was talking to a friend about this the other day, and she said I was a greedy B— for bothering about where the money came from. I think she’s a month or two behind on her rent, though.
You’re right about figuring out what I really want – I want to increase my business, and wanting the $10,000 would have just been a reflection of that. So now it’s time to get my butt in gear and go attract those 2 high-paying clients!
Marian
420 days ago
I am trying to do the LOA also for the ideal job (for me). I am specific about what I want and when I want for it to happen. So far, I’ve gotten an interview though am waiting on this person and the hours that I’ve specified are not exactly what I’ve been trying to mock up…
We’ll see!
I think that in terms of what you’ve described as well as my own experience with this so far is that there is movement and that is good. The goal will happen!
Amethyst Mahoney
420 days ago
Thanks, Marian. I think I’ve been hiding again. I need to get out more and do some speaking engagements. I put on a few pounds this winter, so I want to take those off. As soon as my hubby orders our new video camera for my business, you’ll be able to see me much more. Even if I haven’t lost 20 pounds yet.
Susie Joyce
420 days ago
I like that you realized you didn’t want to teach even if the money was good. If you needed a quick fix to a problem (like being behind on house taxes or rent), that would have been different to have turned down the position. And a real friend wouldn’t call you a greedy b when you are getting clear on how you want to make a living and manifest your money.
Amethyst Mahoney
420 days ago
Thanks, Susie. Although my friend is in a bad place right now, and I’m sure saying, “I made $25,000 this month, but I’m not sure I want all of it” just put her on edge. I mean if you were about to get evicted, well, I can’t say I blame her. But, I don’t make this much every month. Yet (haha).
Kimberly ~ Gypsy
420 days ago
In the first instance, you would be greedy if you took the job. At least that is how I perceive it. Yes, the Law of Attraction works at it’s own pace and doles out what and how we need it, but we need to make room for it. Like one of the examples from The Secret — the person who wants someone in their life who still sleeps in the middle of the bed, has no room in the closet for that new person’s stuff, etc … So now that you know what you specifically want, make some changes to work towards that while stating your specific intent — Okay you know all this. But who ever else is reading this may need it.
So, for me, my specific intent is getting new clients to design blogsites w/ matching social media graphics for. I’m specific, but how is the Universe going to help me if I don’t get off my ass and finish my website??? Yeah … guess what I am doing today and tomorrow? LOL I want to build my list — I need more than my RSS feed (working on a newsletter and signup freebie). Which means I need to blog more often and build up desire to be part of my list.
Now that you have your specific intent, and with all the changes and tweaks you have made over the past week, Amethyst, you WILL have your high end clients before you know it!!!
Amethyst Mahoney
420 days ago
Thanks, Kimberly. You’re totally right about being greedy if I took the job. It’s funny how when I said no to that it only took another week for the money to come in a different way. Plus, I’m not looked into a job I don’t care for! Thanks for the reminder about making room for the right thing.
Not to get too far into the business stuff, but you need a kick-ass freebie to attract people to sign up for your site. I have a free training on how to put one together in less than a week, although I really need to redo it. Post at BAFB if you want some info on that.
Linda Ursin
419 days ago
I think you have to be really specific. That way it’s easier to work towards the goal. Some people might not even know that they got what they asked for, since they really did’t know what they asked for.
Michelle S. Hawkins
419 days ago
I love you examples. Consider them your broken plates, that what you want can come into fruition. I think you are correct that you have to be very specific so that your subconscious can bring what you want into being. You already know what you need. Write it down with specific details as to what and how you need it to come. I’m smiling as I write this because I’m going to finish commenting and go do this myself.
Sometimes we need a reminder to bring back to the fore , what we already know. Smile
Michelle
Amethyst Mahoney
419 days ago
I love that – broken plates. Good luck with your manifestations.
dawn
419 days ago
This was a good reminder about being mindful with LoA! I am impressed with the fact that although your sources of income weren’t where you wanted them, you STILL manifested the amount you had chosen. That’s not only encouraging, it’s downright coolness personified! Note to self: mindfulness, Dawn. Mindfulness and clarity w/ LoA.
Amethyst Mahoney
419 days ago
Haha. I gotta work on that next $10,000 from the “right” source, though.
You can totally do it. Last time it took me 3 months to manifest $12,000. This time I’ve technically manifested over $25,000 in about a month (even if I did turn down almost half). Not bad. Rinse and repeat time.
Jamie
419 days ago
Amethyst, I’m so glad you posted this because, the where, how, and why IS important, in my opinion, depending on the situation. In one of my books I talk about how we often get the asking backwards, though, in that we tell God/the universe/our angels, etc., how to fix the “problem.” aka, My car broke down along the road and I need a new belt to fix it. Please send the belt. But there are other ways we could be helped at that moment. (Someone to pick us up, for example, or a tow service.) Sometimes we get so focused on our own answer, we don’t see a better one the universe could provide for us. In some instances, the teaching job offer would be unexpected and welcomed. (It wasn’t right for you… that’s okay.) So I like to “pray the problem” not the answer. Nevertheless, there are times when being specific can be important (you gave some great insights on that). I asked for a car once (and got it) and it was very specific.