The law of attraction is a universal law that has actually been around for thousands of years despite its rise in popularity in recent years. Not everyone however is familiar with this mind power and there are those who have some vague familiarity with the term but are clueless on how to leverage the law of attraction for their benefit.

Since the law of attraction is a universal law, it applies to every single person on earth regardless of sex, creed or circumstance. But what exactly is this law and how and why does it work?

Simply put, the law states that "like attracts like." For example, you are familiar with the power of positive thinking. Positive thoughts generally produce positive results. Likewise, negative thoughts generally attract a negative outcome. In the field of science these are referred to as energies.

However, the law of attraction consists of more than positive thinking. While a positive frame of mind is good and necessary, to truly benefit from the law you should clearly visualize what you desire as if you already have it. This principle, in truth has biblical foundations which date back thousands of years. Mark 11:24 states "whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Your belief, your faith...your positive energy sets the wheels in motion for you to receive what you ask for.

One critical component to the law, and one that often prevents some people from benefiting from the law of attraction, is the presence of doubt. This doubt can be in regards to what one really wants or their worthiness to receive what they are asking for. Doubt is not uncommon to mankind, but it is detrimental to the working of the law.

Once again there is a biblical correlation to this. In the Book of Mark, chapter 5: 35-43 the story is relayed concerning the daughter of Jairus, who was sick and had died. When Jesus arrived, he put all of the doubters and unbelievers out of the room before he raised the girl to life again. Why do you suppose he put them out? Doubt impedes faith and faith is necessary for the laws of the universe to work.

The most positive thinking people people can, at times, struggle with doubt. Therefore, if doubt and uncertainty plague your life, don't give up. Start today with exercises to strengthen your mind. Visualize what you want and believe without reservation that you are worthy to receive the things you desire. Then begin to act as though you have already received those desires. In doing so you will experience a renewed sense of self-empowerment and you will be on your way to leveraging the law of attraction in your life.