What Have Lawnmowers Got To Do With the Law of Attraction?

Last Updated on August 2, 2024 by Jan Barley

Some law of attraction gurus tell us that all we have to do to manifest what we want is imagine it, and it will be so. The trouble with that is when our wishes fail to materialise, we feel like a failure. We think we must be feeble manifesters because other people can do it, right?

Honestly, this was an issue for me for many years. I’d had a few incredible events where the universe unfolded my desires without much effort. However, the naughty universe, I think, lured me into a false sense of security.

I stopped believing. After my fiancé died in a cycling accident in 2020, I struggled to retain my faith in manifesting my wishes. Losing him wasn’t in my dreams. Life got a bit tough after that.

Gradually, I began reading Law of Attraction books and watching videos again. I genuinely wanted to reconnect with the source. 2023 was a challenging year that tested my faith in myself, people and the universe. I came out of it a bit dented but stronger and resolved to return to my spiritual roots.

Anyhoo, what do lawnmowers have to do with the law of attraction?

I sat in bed a few nights ago and contemplated how the law of attraction works. I figured the universe works alongside us, like a colleague working to complete a project.

Here’s the weird thought that popped into my head: –

Take a petrol-driven lawnmower with a pulley thing used to get it started. We hold the handle down, pull the pulley, and start the mower.

OK? Still with me?

We push the mower along, cutting the grass, and the lawnmower does its job. If we let go of the handle, the mower stops. So, here’s my analogy: –

1. We instigate the manifestation by taking action (starting the mower)
2. The universe cooperates because we have given it a directive
3. We must hold the handle (thought/intention/belief) for the mower (the universe) to keep working
4. If we let go of the handle, the universe assumes we no longer want it to work with us

I know it’s a simplistic notion, but I’ve found that I get more traction and better results if I take action. If I take my eye off the ball and start doubting the law of attraction, it agrees with my thoughts and disappears to help someone else.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on my concept.