Vacuum Law of Prosperity to Replace a Car

An excellent question came in last week. This couple has been studying the Hidden Treasures lessons, and wanted to use the Vacuum Law of Prosperity as described in the final chapter to replace their car. Read their question, and then see how I answered them. (Names have been changed):

Question

“I re-read Hidden Treasures, finishing it last night with my wife. When we got to the bonus chapter about nature abhorring a vacuum, in the questionnaire it asks what is something we own that we don't like. Well that would be our car, we still owe close to $6,000.00 on it. But we would love a new suburban, if we paid off the car and gave it away, is that along the lines of this law, or would that be out of line? Also, if we donate the vehicle, we thought it might be best not to give it to a family member, (I don't want the whole "Oh, look how much money Joe and Susan are showing off" thing.) Anyway, we just wondered what a pro at the laws would recommend? Thanks, Joe and Susan”

My Reply

You can use the "nature abhors a vaccuum" principle of prosperity also by simply giving someone a good deal on it. If you owe money on it and can sell it to cover your costs, no matter how you get rid of it, you have created the vacuum.

Nature knows you need wheels, and making space for a different set of wheels would be the overall objective. When you are first getting started on applying these principles, you also have to allow yourself to receive money that is potentially available to you. This is not to say that just giving it away wouldn't work... it may be a question of how much experience you've had with seeing the principles work, and whether or not your psychology is strong enough to keep your head straight while you wait for the results you want.

Losing curtains for a while, or carpet, is inconvenient but not drastic enough to cause a panic attack. In this testing period, where you may be putting the principle to the test for the first time, would giving up $6000 and a car be too much of a hit on your psychology? No matter what you decide to give away, there is a period of time where your faith is tested. Make sure you are absolutely clear on what it is you are seeking, and trust your gut to do the right thing to get it.

I suppose giving it away outright could be a powerful experience, but based on my own experience in the early days, I did it for things that didn't hold as much resale value, like furniture or clothing. We've done this with at least 2 cars, where we sold them quickly, giving the buyer a killer deal. The vacuum still worked... we still got the better car that we needed.

An Example of this Law in Action

I remember one car we had that was a constant thorn in our side. My husband complained about it for a year, until we realized that this was probably a good situation where we could test the principle. Finally, we gained the courage to let it go, with no knowledge of what we'd do without it. We made arrangements to sell it CHEAP, just to get rid of it, and it was gone. For a week he had to deal with getting himself to work 2 1/2 hours away while he shopped for the car he really wanted. Talk about inconvenience! He borrowed his brother's car for a while, but the circumstances of not having his own wheels really grinded on his nerves and he found the focus and determination to get things settled once and for all.

He had been dissatisfied with his car for a year, but until he burned his bridges, he didn't need to make something happen. Now, he did, and he was. After a week, he found the car to match his description on Ebay Motors (believe it or not). He put in his bid and ended up winning the car for $2000 less than TRADE IN value. It was in pristine condition. In fact, the bid ended on a Sunday, and since we had decided long ago that we would avoid business on what we consider to be the Sabbath, we took a leap of faith and let the bid expire. We figured that it was either our car or it wasn't, and that if it wasn't, there'd be a better one to come along anyway.

The next day, the seller made contact with us and asked if we still wanted it, even though the auction was over. We agreed, hopped on a plane to Georgia to pick it up, and drove it home together. I was able to do a workshop while I was there, so the trip became a write-off, too!

This whole experience forced us to think outside of the box, for sure, on ALL fronts. How insane is it to buy a car on the internet? With the cost of airfare, babysitter fees, and a couple of hotel costs on the way, we were still ahead by taking advantage of this situation. We got exactly what we asked for, and had a great time watching it all come together. How fun it can be to allow prosperity to come into your life, and what a bonding experience it was to take that roadtrip home together!

So, to sum up, Joe and Mary, you don't have to donate the car to still see the "vacuum" law of prosperity work. Give someone a good deal, and be absolutely specific in knowing what YOU want. You'll find the way.

NOTE: Do not apply this Vacuum Law without understanding it completely first! To get the whole description, you'll want to go through the Ecourse: Hidden Treasures: Heaven's Astonishing Help with Your Money Matters.

Think Prosperity, Behave Frugally

Here is a recent question from one of our readers that I thought was very worthwhile to address and share with each of you.

Question:

How do you think, especially speak, feel, and act as though you are rich, and...

A. not spend money you don't have?

B. still give positive responses as though the money is here now to people asking you to do things you don't have the money for???

How do you "feel" like the money is here now, when you see something you want to buy, and can't responsibly do that?

My Answer:

You can accomplish the “feel” task during a quiet moment of meditation – a finite length of time. Sometimes I’ll just go lay down for a nap and let myself daydream and feel the abundance I’m hoping for, and allow my mind to experience its reality, even if it is just for a few minutes. That’s planting the seed, and turning it over to the subconscious.

Then when you’re back to life as usual, behave responsibly. Say no when an irresponsible purchase is tempting you. Determine the difference between an irresponsible purchase and one that may be the very thing that leads you to the solutions you are searching for.

If you have planted the seed, then you will be led to opportunities, and there will be a twinge of fear in taking advantage of them… but it is a different kind of fear than the kind that accompanies frivolous purchases. Deep down, you’ll know the difference. If it’s the kind of fear that prevents your progression, then it is worth facing. If it is the kind of fear that protects you from making a mistake, then pay attention to it.

How can you know the difference? If you spend the time visualizing and feeling like I’ve suggested, then when the fear comes, you’ll know in your gut which kind it is.

Out of all I’ve just said, the part that most people will never do is to take the time to daydream, visualize, and FEEL… and approach it like a task on their to-do list. Do it, then check it off, and watch for the opportunities to come.

When you get confused or fearful, do it again, check it off, and move your feet forward, expecting clarity to come as you go. Be smart with your spending, only live abundantly in your mind, enjoying the "experience" of virtual prosperity, and then live life as normal. In time, circumstances will re-arrange themselves to reflect the images of your thoughts during those meditations.

Reader's Reply:

Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to give us your detailed reply. Will do - your advice is going on the to do list (I like to call it the "to create" list). Wishing you an awesome, day, week, year and lifetime!

For more on this topic, read the article: To Debt or Not To Debt. Learn how the way you feel about the purchase can affect the overall outcome of an investment.

Parenting based on Prosperity Prinicples

ThoughtsAlive is all about learing to operate under correct
principles... Standards of conduct that help us position
ourselves to receive all the prosperity in finances,
relationships, and personal development that God and His
Universe has to offer.

When we discover PRINCIPLES, we know for certain that
to live by them will consistently and dependably yield the
best outcome possible. To build prosperity on principles,
we know that the results are all that they can possibly be.

By the same token, there are principles of right parenting.
What do you do when you are faced with a parenting
dilemma? If you understand the principles of right
parenting, then you'll know what to do. It will take
different forms throughout a child's life, but if the parent
operates on a true principle, they can be sure they've done
the right thing, and that the outcome will be the best that it
can be. Many parents operate on 'principle' but if it isn't
the right principle, their efforts will ultimately backfire on
them.

What's the benefit of knowing and operating on true
principles? Peace of mind. Just think about what that's
worth in this day and age! Children will make their own
choices, and well they should. But as a parent, we have a
responsibility to guide them and help them understand the
connection between their choices and the consequence of
those choices, good or bad. It is our job to teach them
accountability to something bigger than us, so that when
we're not there, they are equipped to make good choices
even if nobody is watching.

Too often, parents spend all their energy teaching right and
wrong, hoping that a child will choose the right when they
aren't around. However, there is a piece missing here... and
you have the opportunity to discover that missing piece in
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I am not a perfect parent, but I have discovered a
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It's been about 3 years since I went through the program,
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Now, I'd personally like a refresher. With another baby on
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Wake Up Call: What is True Prosperity?

I recently sent out a "Between issues of the ThoughtsAlive Ezine," and have had a lot of good feedback, so I figured I should share it with the rest of you who might not receive our Ezine yet.

Here is a video clip worth watching. Sometimes we get so caught up in "self help" that we forget something even more important...

As you strive for greatness or prosperity in your personal development, imagine how YOU'll be able to bring others with you along the way:

Watch the video here.

To your success,

Leslie Householder