Is Massive Action the Answer to All Your Problems?
By Paul Piotrowski on Sep 19, 2007 in Law of Attraction, Self Help 101, Spirituality, massive action
Very often I will hear people say that the solution to all problems is to just take massive action to solve all the problems in your life, and then you’ll have a wonderful life. As wonderful and logical as that sounds, it doesn’t work. Why? Because whatever we focus on multiplies. People like Mother Teresa knew this, and that is why she would never attend an Anti-War rally. She would come to a Peace rally, but not an Anti-War rally.
Does this mean that we should take no action? No. When you place your hand on a burning hot element, it would be wise to pull your hand away before you cause first degree burns to your skin. However, we must not rely on action alone as the solution to everything. We should seek to take action only when it is necessary.
This is an especially difficult concept to grasp for people who are primarily action oriented. They fight and battle this idea saying “What do you mean? Just take massive action and work hard and eventually you’ll succeed! Don’t be lazy!”
Today I ran across a video that beautifully illustrates this point. Take a look and see if it resonates with you:
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Paul,
This is a very good site.I loved this article by you.
munish | Sep 20, 2007 | Reply
Paul,
Great article. The video speaks volumes!
Robert Rand | Sep 21, 2007 | Reply
A great post and a great video! There is much in what you say. Some thoughts:
1. If by massive action people mean to change a lot about themselves very quickly, then definitely not! I will be posting about this very issue in the next day or so.
2. A lot of research shows that trying to exert control in uncontrollable circumstances is a recipe for disaster. It reminds me of a saying: Don’t try to teach a pig to sing. It frustrates you and annoys the pig.
Habit Guy | Sep 26, 2007 | Reply
What a wonderful video. Such a nice message. But so hard to put into practice. Even after years of meditation and mindfulness training, it still remains a struggle.
But once we surrender … The miracle does happen.
olivier | Sep 28, 2007 | Reply
Great Video
It reminds me of a definition of insanity
which is “trying to get a different result from doing the same thing over and over again”
Rajinder | Oct 12, 2007 | Reply
I love your blog. What a great idea! Keep up the awesome work.
Love & Gratitude,
Tina
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Tina Su | Nov 6, 2007 | Reply
Touching video clip , that answer to my doubt,
Thanks ,you inspired me,
Tracy ho
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tracy ho | Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
Wow! What a great video.
Whatever you give your attention to whether unwanted or unwanted is being attracted to you. What a brilliant illustration.
Thanks for sharing!
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Gary Evans | Mar 3, 2008 | Reply
Hi
I enjoyed the video (great production values) and the message within it. And I hear what you’re saying re. ‘massive action’.
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Steve
Steve M Nash | Mar 5, 2008 | Reply
I’ve watched this video going on five times now!!:-) The Law of Attraction rules!! Great post!! Hope to see some videos
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Frank | Apr 20, 2008 | Reply
Wow, that is so true.
The things we focus on multiplies. the video clip a great example of this.
Good luck and keep up the good work Paul.
Andrew Gerrie | May 16, 2008 | Reply