Vrtis, John Michael. Children of the Light: The Power of You.  Holistic: Harmonizing Pathways to
Wholeness
(Fall 2006):46-47.  Available at URL: www.holisticjournal.org.
Photo by Nina Beran
The Power of You

by John Michael Vrtis, Reiki I Practitioner
Throughout the history of humankind there has been an idea that has arisen in many cultures.  
Today it is referred to by many as “The Golden Rule”; do unto others, as you would have them do
unto you.  But this does not only apply to our actions, but our words, and our thoughts as well.  
The “Law of Attraction” says that you attract the things that you think about and put your energy
into. ,   So, if we believe that something will come into your lives and put forth our thought energy
into manifesting it, in one way or another it will manifest.

However, it is not just the good things that we attract into our lives.  All things we concentrate on will
manifest themselves.  When a person is having a bad day and they concentrate on the negative
things that have occurred during their day, the day seems to get worse and worse.  But when a
person has a good day they start to concentrate on the positive things that have happened during
the day, more positive things start to occur until a good day is a great day.  With the above we as a
people must learn to change our way of thinking.  We cannot always control our thoughts but we
can control our over all belief about things.  In order to maintain happy and healthy lives we must
learn to concentrate on the positive.
      
When people concentrate on being against something, for instance being anti-war, they are
concentrating and putting forth energy into something they don’t want.  In the instance of being
anti-war they are concentrating on war, instead of being pro-peace, when you concentrate on
peace.  Our energies are very powerful and when they are combined towards a common goal we
can achieve amazing things.  One person alone can put their energy into their life to make it a
positive one.  They can manifest the things that make them happy and will raise their quality of life.  
And if all people concentrate on the positive we can change the world. We can bring about peace,
and help those who struggle.

Along with being used to manifest desires, the Law of Attraction can bring about healing.  If some
one is ill, depressed, or unsure of the path they’re on, sending energy to them can help.  
Concentrate on them being better, and not in the future, but imagine them now, in this moment,
perfectly healthy.  Concentrate on the person having a new will, and a new hope, of a better life.  
Concentrate on the person being guided to the right way of life, or their purpose.  Your energy can
change your life and the lives of those you care about.

      You have the power to create your life. You can make a change for the positive. The
resources of the universe are in your hands. Be mindful of the things you put your energy into and
wish for, they will come true. There are No limits.

1. Hicks, Abraham. Law of Attraction (2004) Avalibale at URL: http://www.law-of-attraction-info.com/

2. Prime Time Productions (2006).  The Secret. Available at URL: http://www.thesecret.tv.
Vrtis, John Michael. Children of the Light: The Power of You.  Holistic: Harmonizing Pathways to
Wholeness
(Fall 2006):46-47.  Available at URL: www.holisticjournal.org.