The Principle of Paradoxical Intent

The Principle of Paradoxical Intent and The Law of Attraction

Paradoxical intent, or intention, is a therapy theory and practice, in which a person is enabled to change a habit or paradigm by facing it head on.

It is a bit like, but a bit different from, aversion therapy, in which the person immerses himself or herself, in something in order to make it unpleasant...and thus a thing to be avoided.

The principle of paradoxical intent was developed by the well-known Austrian neurologist, Victor Frankl.

Frankl felt that one way to combat a fear or neurotic habit, was to face it.

He felt that by confronting such a problem directly, and intentionally, the neurotic habit would become more visible to the person and thus, more easily avoided in the future. Frankl's use of paradoxical intention was part of a broader approach to mental treatments which has since become to be known as logotherapy.

Logotheraphy involves the search for meaning in one's life. For many, this is believed to be the dominant force that shapes life and makes it possible for individuals to rise above their fears and perceived limitations.

While many believe that The Law of Attraction is just some sort of "cosmic vibration voodoo", many serious students of the practice have found some very real and recognized features within it. The principle of paradoxical intent is one of these.

The true practice of the Law of Attraction involves honestly facing the "wrong" lifestyle choices and thought patterns which are causing turmoil and or failure in a person's life path. By facing these negative aspects head-on, a person is able to better understand them, defend against them, and change them.

While there are many places and books which explain the Law of Attraction in more or less detail, and from varying points of view, one website, www.discovering-the-law-of-attraction.com, offers a FREE REPORT: "The 7 Laws of Attraction", which offers a good overview of the subject, inclucding a discussion of the principle of paradoxical intent as it appears in the Law of Attraction.